Commercial
JMG Group approaches £100m milestone after Butterworth Spengler’s Brunsdon buy
JMG Group has reached £90m of gross written premium with 200 staff in 10 offices, CEO Nick Houghton told Post as it funded Butterworth Spengler to make its first acquisition since joining the group.
Howden reveals football's Covid losses; Convex opens new European subsidiary; Volante gets new syndicate approval from Lloyd’s; and Zurich supplants Axa as MGA's £105m capacity
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Recruiter warns of talent war impact on diversity amid resignation boom
With resignations on the rise employers risk overlooking candidates from diverse backgrounds, Dive In attendees heard.
Blog: We are not responding fast enough to the climate change challenge
Climate change still remains the biggest challenge facing society, and we aren’t responding fast enough, writes Guido Fürer, group chief investment officer and member of the group executive committee, Swiss Re.
Hiscox chief claims officer Grace Hanson to exit
Hiscox chief claims officer Grace Hanson will leave the insurer at the end of the year, Post has learned.
LMG makes Caroline Wagstaff CEO role permanent
Caroline Wagstaff has been appointed as permanent CEO of the London Market Group having held the job on an interim basis since April.
Blog: Strength in numbers - the power of three
The global pandemic has altered the risk landscape, pressing the need for a rethink of the tripartite relationship between insurer, broker and customer to ensure businesses’ evolving needs are met, says Sam Franks, Beazley UK regional development manager…
David Williams to leave Axa
David Williams, managing director of underwriting and technical services, is leaving Axa Insurance after 41 years with the provider.
Zurich’s Paul Dixon on a greener claims process
With the world facing an urgent climate crisis, consumers are increasingly looking for brands to put purpose before profits, writes Paul Dixon, Zurich UK’s head of claims proposition.
Insurers among host of UK businesses urging PM to show 'strong leadership' ahead of COP26
Insurance companies are among a group of more than 80 UK businesses that have urged Prime Minister Boris Johnson to show “strong leadership” to ensure the upcoming COP26 climate summit is a success.
Jensten targeting double-digit organic growth after Tasker buy
The Jensten Group has completed its acquisition of the Tasker Insurance Group – including Tasker Insurance Brokers, Tasker & Partners and Gresham Underwriting – following regulatory approval.
Intelligence: Grading the education insurance market
Experts specialising in education sector insurance have hailed the market’s performance during the pandemic and expressed optimism for more success as students head back to university and further education colleges.
Intelligence: A question of diversity
Studies have shown diverse management teams achieve higher revenues due to innovation and discrimination claims can be costly. As the Dive In festival kicks off at Lloyd's and around the world, Edmund Tirbutt investigates if the insurance industry is…
Allianz unveils transitioning at work policy
Exclusive: Allianz Holdings has launched a transitioning at work policy across its UK businesses, including Allianz, LV, Petplan and Home & Legacy.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year Award
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
British Insurance Awards 2021: General Insurer of the Year Award
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Specialist Insurer of the Year Award
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Industry Impact Award
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Insurance Personality of the Year: Aston Lark group CEO Peter Blanc
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Young Achiever of the Year Award
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
Spotlight: Smarter decision making – Intelligent lead pricing: helping counter SME underinsurance
For businesses, finding at the time of a claim that their policy will not pay out can be catastrophic. Unfortunately, underinsurance among SMEs is a growing problem. Valerie Hart looks at how improving intelligent lead pricing through digital technology…
Blog: The rise of new mobility and how flexible insurance is helping to drive this greener transport system
Vice-president for growth at Zego, Mathilda Nathan, considers how insurance is adapting to support greener transport.
Aston Lark, Aviva and Covéa win big at 2021 British Insurance Awards
Aston Lark and Aviva were the big winners at the 2021 British Insurance Awards on a night when Covéa was crowned General Insurer of the Year.