Interview
Europe: Q&A with Bart de Smet, Ageas
Ageas is committed to the UK's motor sector despite its volatility, according to group chief executive Bart de Smet, who adds that the firm is always keen to gain from consolidation elsewhere.
Interview: Mike Jones: Generation game-plan
CILA president Mike Jones tells Post how he hopes to shed loss adjusting’s image as the domain of middle-aged white men by enticing more young talent into the industry and increasing its diversity
Interview: Mike Brown: Taking a moment
As senior partner at BLM, Mike Brown is overseeing his firm through a period of incredible change for the legal sector – although some of the changes don’t sit too comfortably with him
Video: Innovation Group chief executive Andy Roberts
Andy Roberts, group chief executive of Innovation Group, told Post reporter Katie Marriner his plans for the business over the next 12 months including making sure it has a growth strategy in each of the territories it operates and its plans to develop…
Interview: Phil McNeilage: Strictly roots
Despite a brief soujourn in Jamaica, Cunningham Lindsey’s UK chief executive Phil McNeilage has spent the majority of his career with one company. He talks to Post about the changes occuring at Cunningham and the challenges ahead
Interview: Andy Roberts: Planning world domination
Andy Roberts, group chief executive of Innovation Group, tells Post about his growth ambitions for the global business
Interview: Neil Brettell: High five
Allianz retail general manager Neil Brettell tells Post of his clear vision for the business – to be a top-five UK player in five years
Interview: Mike Ramsay, senior director, Alliance
Andrew Tjaardstra speaks to Mike Ramsay, director and co-founder of Alliance, who is bullish about his broker’s prospects.
Interview: Charles Franks: Moving in together
Kiln chief executive Charles Franks chats to Post about the transformation into Tokio Marine Kiln, the firm’s new offices and his international outlook
Video: Cunningham Lindsey UK CEO Phil McNeilage
Mark Sands speaks with Cunningham Lindsey UK chief executive Phil McNeilage about key challenges facing the industry and the immediate future for his business.
Video: Allianz Retail general manager Neil Brettell
Katie Marriner speaks with Allianz Retail general manager Neil Brettell about the key issues facing the industry.
Interview: Dane Douetil: Building businesses
Minova Insurance Holdings group chief executive Dane Douetil tells Post his ambitions for the company – including doubling its size in the next five years.
Video: Minova Insurance Holdings group chief executive Dane Douetil
After 10 months in his role as Minova Insurance Holdings group chief executive Dane Douetil spoke with Post reporter Katie Marriner about the challenges facing the business and his experiences at the company so far.
Interview: Dylan Bryant, general representative, Lloyd's Hong Kong
Andrew Tjaardstra talks to Dylan Bryant, who has been tasked with heading up the Lloyd's representative office in Hong Kong.
Bupa revenues up 7% in H1 despite 'low demand' for UK PMI
Bupa posted a 7% increase in revenues to £4.8bn in the first half of 2014 (16% at constant exchange rates), as it continued to integrate major acquisitions made in the previous year.
Interview: Christian Hinsch and Richard Taylor: a winning strategy
HDI Gerling’s chairman Christian Hinsch and UK managing director Richard Taylor tell Post their firm is entering a new phase in its evolution – and reveal what they’ve learnt from the German World Cup-winning football team
Q&A: Ashwin Mistry: Speaking with one voice
The Chartered Insurance Institute’s new president, Ashwin Mistry, tells Callum Brodie why unity is top of his agenda, in a shift of emphasis at the body
Video: Ashwin Mistry, president of the Chartered Insurance Institute
Just hours after being officially named as president of the Chartered Insurance Institute at yesterday’s annual general meeting, Ashwin Mistry caught up with Post news editor Callum Brodie to outline his ‘one voice’ mission statement for his 12 months in…
Rehab Awards 2014: Finalists announced
The shortlist for Post’s Rehabilitation First Awards 2014 has been announced. The awards reward excellence across the market - from employers to insurers, practitioners to claimant solicitors.
Interview: David Smith: In safe hands
Time will tell whether David Smith’s spell as Zurich’s interim UK general insurance CEO becomes permanent but, at a firm where stability is a watchword, Smith explains how his strategy will ensure the division stays on course for growth
Video: Interim UK GI CEO David Smith's message to brokers
As Zurich's UK executive team contemplates the future of the business following the departure of UK general insurance chief executive Steve Lewis, Post news editor Callum Brodie got the lowdown from Lewis' interim successor David Smith and two members of…
Expertise in action: Q&A with Zurich's head of SME transformation
With commercial buyers, especially SMEs, looking to digital channels in greater numbers to fulfil their insurance needs brokers must be alive to the opportunities offered by e-trading.
Interview: David Robinson: Giving the people what they want
David Robinson tells Post how listening to customer demand has been the driving force behind his strategy since taking over as Ace regional president for UK and Ireland
Biba to formulate guidance on sharing economy
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is to put together guidance on insuring risks for asset-sharing companies following a meeting between industry and government yesterday.