Interview
Insurance Insight Q+A: Frank Pinder, Global Options
Global Options president Frank Pinder speaks to Francesca Nyman about fraud, special investigative units and the US company’s European ambitions.
From the Belgrano to Brighton: An insurance boss's lunch with Lady Thatcher
On the day of her funeral, Postonline reports the recollections of one senior industry figure's lunch with Lady Thatcher.
Insurance Insight Q+A: Frederik Wulff
As the head of Markel-owned Anglo Underwriting, Frederik Wulff is well placed to comment on liability trends. He tells Francesca Nyman about the pitfalls of medical malpractice business, the changing regulatory environment, and new opportunities in…
Interview: Vinicio Cellerini: On top of the world
After 27 years at the firm, Zurich UK global corporate chief executive Vinicio Cellerini explains his is the best job in the company – and that the CEO should be jealous.
Insurance Insight Q+A: Ace's Edward Ler
Ace's Edward Ler speaks to Insurance Insight about the growth of personal lines and small business insurance in Asia Pacific.
Insurance Insight Q+A: Neil Raymond, Pacific Prime
Insurance Insight asks Neil Raymond (pictured), chief executive of Pacific Prime, about his predominantly PMI and motor broker, which trades as Kwiksure in Hong Kong, and how he wants to see insurers improve their service offering.
Interview: Tim Rolfe: Playing in the big leagues
Having finally reached the ‘Wembley of insurance’ that is London, Canopius retail CEO Tim Rolfe tells Post why the Lloyd’s market is so different from the wider UK industry and explains that his firm’s stock is rising
Insurance Insight Q+A: Mark Saunders, Towers Watson
Insurance Insight interviews Mark Saunders, managing director, Hong Kong and managing director for the insurance sector, Asia Pacific at Towers Watson.
Interview: Theo Duchen and David McDonald: Human Kind
Acturis co-founders Theo Duchen and David McDonald have preferred to stay under the radar in the early days but, more than a decade on, the software experts explain they would not be where they are today without investing in people power and allowing…
Interview: Bill Dewsall - It's a long way to the top
Bill Dewsall's atypical route to a major insurance role saw him leave professional cricket and drumming behind but, as he plots continued growth over the next three years, the Gable CEO can have no regrets about deciding to get a 'real job'.
Interview: Bill Dewsall - It's a long way to the top
Bill Dewsall's atypical route to a major insurance role saw him leave professional cricket and drumming behind but, as he plots continued growth over the next three years, the Gable CEO can have no regrets about deciding to get a 'real job'.
Legal forecasts: Predictions on Florida, Italy, Poland and the UK for 2013
In the second of a two-part series Insurance Insight asked members of Insuralex, the global group of specialist insurance and reinsurance lawyers, to highlight their thoughts and predictions for the new year.
Legal forecasts: Predictions for the UAE, US and Germany for 2013
In the first of a two-part series Insurance Insight asked members of Insuralex, the global group of specialist insurance and reinsurance lawyers, to highlight their thoughts and predictions for the new year.
Interview: Rod Evans - Taking the bull by the horns
Assuming the role on the eve of major reforms to the industry, Forum of Insurance Lawyers president Rod Evans tells Post he is relishing the challenges ahead and looking forward to improving cross-industry co-operation.
Interview: Reg Brown - Been there, done that, got the t-shirt
Reg Brown has seen it all in more than half a century working in insurance, but the chairman of the Managing General Agents’ Association’s drive to improve the industry and inspire its next generation is stronger than ever.
Interview: Joe Plumeri - Unfinished Business
Reflecting on 12 years at the helm, outgoing Willis chairman and chief executive Joe Plumeri tells Post he has no intention of coasting to the finish line, and that the insurance industry's 'golden age' is still to come.
Interview: Bill Cooper - Banking bites back
The head of global insurance at Lloyds Banking Group believes that insurance M&As are not dead and that institutions are willing and able to provide finance.
Interview: Des Hudson - Fighting his corner
Six years as the chief executive of the Law Society has not quelled Des Hudson's battling instincts. He talks to Post about upcoming legal changes and his relationship with the insurance industry.
Interview: James Reader - A time for plain sailing
After a stormy year for French insurer Covéa and its subsidiaries on these shores, James Reader, chief executive of the newly merged Covéa Insurance, tells Post why the UK arm of the company can steady the ship.
Guy Carpenter probes causes of Thailand flood losses
Guy Carpenter has published an in-depth review of the meteorological and man-made factors that contributed to the 2011 Thailand flood catastrophe and resulting insured losses, estimated at between $15bn and $20bn.
Interview: Kevin Wood - creating a silver lining
Taking over the reins at the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters just as Merlin went into administration, Kevin Wood is determined to continue the trade body's promising work.
Q&A: Zurich's Steve Green
Regulation, compliance and a difficult trading environment are posing problems for insurance companies in Europe, but the region still has huge potential. Steve Green, middle market network leader at Zurich, explains how to grasp the opportunities for…
Interview: Dominic Clayden - not shaken or stirred
Aviva's UK GI claims director Dominic Clayden has been at the forefront of many claims battles over the past 15 years. He talks to Post about the upcoming civil justice reforms and the issues currently affecting the insurance industry.
Q&A with Fiona Le Poidevin, Guernsey Finance
After taking over from Peter Niven in July, Fiona Le Poidevin is just three months into her role as chief executive of Guernsey Finance, the promotional agency for the island of Guernsey. She spoke to Francesca Nyman about raising Guernsey's profile, the…