Interview
Claims Conference Asia Q+A: James Curbeam, Las Vegas Sands
Ahead of the Claims Conference Asia on 20 March in Hong Kong Post interview James Curbeam, director of global claims and administration, Las Vegas Sands.
Interview: Jake Hickinbottom: Is Gin the tonic?
The recently launched Graduate Insurance Network aims to provide new entrants to the insurance market with support and networking. Jake Hickinbottom, Gin chairman and Allianz graduate trainee, details his ambitious plans for the group.
Money Supermarket profits surge despite “slowing” insurance business
Money Supermarket has revealed an increased dividend and profits up 40% for 2013, climbing from £24.8m to £34.7m, in spite of acknowledging that its insurance business slowed in the second half.
Claims Conference Asia Q+A: Duncan Howorth, CEO Asia, JLT
Post interviews Duncan Howorth, CEO Asia, JLT ahead of the Claims Conference Asia 2014 on 20 March in Hong Kong.
BIA Countdown: 20 years of personal lines insurance
As part of Post's countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to personal lines specialists who have experienced wins over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first BIAs in 1994.
Q+A: Rudolf Frei in Hong Kong
Post interviews Rudolf Frei, managing director, IBNR Insurance Consulting on the fifth anniversary of his business.
Q+A with vice president, and head of risk and insurance, A.P. Moller-Maersk
Post interviews Lars Henneberg, vice president and head of risk and insurance, A.P. Moller-Maersk who will be speaking at the Claims Conference Asia on 20 March in Hong Kong.
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with Dennis Mahoney
Since their inception, the British Insurance Awards have become the unrivalled badge of excellence for the insurance sector, raising standards across the industry through their showcasing of best of breed performance and innovation.
Aon's London mining boss Gilbert to join BMS Group
BMS Group has appointed the head of Aon’s London mining business Eddie Gilbert as divisional director of BMS Risk Solutions.
Interview: Dan Saulter: Hitting the ground running
When Dan Saulter was announced as chief executive at Davies, many in the market were surprised. He explains why he is the right man for the job and why the recent swathe of storms held no fears for him.
Interview: David Martin: The value of specialism
Having returned to broking, Willis UK retail head David Martin is rethinking the strategy of resource deployment and focusing more on specialisms.
Interview: Xchanging CFO David Bauernfeind
Xchanging’s CFO, David Bauernfeind, is in the middle of a major organisational transformation while managing the demands and pressures of a listed company.
BIA Countdown: Young achievers look back: Q&A with Helen Merfield and Jon Nottingham
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to two past winners of the Young Achiever accolade. Jon Nottingham won the award in 2008 for his work in Axa’s commercial lines distribution business,…
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with Lord David Hunt
9 July will herald the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards – and what a sensational two decades it has been.
Interview: Tim Wallis: Man in the middle
Tim Wallis, chairman of the Claims Portal, tells Post of his pride in his mediation work and reveals he is working on the possibility of launching a credit hire portal.
Interview: Brent Escott: Change for the better
Brent Escott has seen it all, with his 20-year career covering most areas of the insurance industry. So did becoming CEO of under-fire Card Protection Plan faze him? Not a bit.
Interview: Ray Vincent: A decade and counting
Celebrating 10 years since his firm was born out of the ashes of disaster, Transactor founder Ray Vincent explains why increasing headcount, the mainstream market and London managing general agents will feature in the future of the brand.
Interview: Ian Parker: Taking the scenic route
Ian Parker’s search for the right firm took him across the globe before he finally found his ‘sweet spot’ with Equity. The chief executive tells Post why the insurer is such a perfect fit.
Interview: David Johnson: Wrapped up in foil
Having been involved with the Forum of Insurance Lawyers since the early beginnings of his career, incoming president David Johnson is keen to make his mark during his tenure. He reveals how he plans to consolidate the organisation’s new found authority…
Interview: Julia Graham: Golden Graham
As the incoming president of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations, Julia Graham explains how three keywords – diversity, profession and innovation – will help shape her reign.
Interview: Hugo Wynn-Williams: Steadying the ship
Amid the ongoing economic downturn and the constant threat of piracy, Thomas Miller chairman Hugo Wynn-Williams explains how the protection & indemnity sector is navigating the choppy waters.
Insurance Insight Q&A: Brandon Hui, CEO, Groveland Financial Services
Insurance Insight speaks to Brandon Hui, director and CEO of Hong Kong-based insurance broker Groveland Financial Services (pictured is the company's logo).
Q&A: Richard Ward: Passing the Lloyd’s baton
Reflecting on his time at the helm, outgoing Lloyd’s chief executive Richard Ward talks about the upcoming challenges for his successor and the legacy he is leaving behind.
Interview: Ben Fletcher: Taking the fight to fraudsters
Not satisfied with solely battling organised motor fraud, Insurance Fraud Bureau director Ben Fletcher tells Post how, through better industry collaboration, the IFB could extend its remit to other areas.