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Insurance firms urged to review dress codes to boost gender inclusion
The Gender Inclusion Network has urged insurance companies to review their dress codes as part of a broader effort to build knowledge and acceptance of non-binary and trans identities in the market.
Aviva report highlights need to 'act now' on UK climate risk
Aviva has published a seven step plan calling on the government and industry to prepare at risk homes, businesses and schools for weather events.
View from the Top video: Tackling climate change - managing emerging risks and reducing carbon
In this exclusive interview recorded as part of the Insurance Post Live Annual Conference 2021 William McDonnell, group chief risk officer at RSA, addresses the risk that climate change poses to insurers.
Airmic appoints Easy Jet's Claire Combes as next chair
Airmic has appointed Claire Combes, director of risk and assurance at Easy Jet, as its next chair, effective 1 September.
Q&A: Sian Fisher, CII
With ongoing arguments about the outcomes of the 2016 manifesto, the sale of Aldermanbury, proposals to deregister the Personal Finance Society, exam problems and more, Post posed key questions to Sian Fisher, CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Neil Utley and Matthew Donaldson take directorships at Markerstudy business Venus
Former BGL boss Matthew Donaldson and ex-Hastings chairman Neil Utley have taken on directorships in a Markerstudy company, Post can reveal.
Aspen adds Aileen Mathieson as group CIO
Aspen Insurance has appointed Aileen Mathieson as group chief investment officer.
View from the Top video: Admiral UK CEO Cristina Nestares
In this exclusive interview recorded as part of the Insurance Post Live Annual Conference 2021 we hear from Cristina Nestares, CEO - UK, Admiral as she offers her insight and thoughts on some of the biggest trends and challenges in the insurance industry…
View from the Top video: Bought By Many CEO and founder Steven Mendel
In this exclusive interview recorded as part of the Insurance Post Live Annual Conference 2021 Bought By Many founder and CEO Steven Mendel discusses how data and technology are the backbone of global expansion.
View from the Top video: Driving capital optimisation
In this exclusive interview recorded as part of the Insurance Post Live Annual Conference 2021 Eric Paire, head of capital advisory, Aon, discussed why insurers might be struggling to create a positive spread above their cost of capital.
View from the Top video: Climate, catastrophe and insurance – understanding and preparing for the next major systemic risk
In this exclusive interview recorded as part of the Insurance Post Live Annual Conference 2021 and sponsored by Verisk, Emma Karhan discussed what steps insurers can take to protect the economy and society from the next big systemic risk.
Boardroom video: Building business out of Covid-19
In this video recorded as part of the Insurance Post Live Annual Conference 2021 an expert panel discuss what the future UK insurance industry might look like
View from the Top video: Supporting SMEs post Covid-19: the role of insurers and brokers
In this exclusive interview recorded as part of the Insurance Post Live Annual Conference 2021 Neil Galjaard, divisional managing director, Markel talks about the huge negativity around Covid-19 claims in the mainstream press.
AR consultation prompts stifling innovation concerns
A Financial Conduct Authority consultation on appointed representatives will tackle firms "circumventing" requirements, compliance consultants told Post, though concerns have been raised around barriers to entry and innovation.
IGI sets up European subsidiary; Ardonagh establishes Irish data hub; Howden launches climate risk arm; Swiss Re backs BP EV trial
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
McLarens moves headquarters to Lime Street
Exclusive: After more than 40 years at Ibex House, McLarens is moving its headquarters to Forum House on Lime Street.
FCA pledges more accountability after recent parliamentary criticism
The Financial Conduct Authority committed to becoming a more ‘innovative, adaptive and assertive regulator’ as it published its annual business plan.
Reinsurers face up to $400m bill for spectator free Tokyo Olympics
Reinsurers will see up to a $400m claims hit from a spectator free Tokyo Olympic Games, ratings agency Fitch has calculated.
Allianz brings personal lines businesses together and streamlines senior management
Allianz has restructured its UK business, creating distinct personal lines and commercial lines divisions led by Steve Treloar and Simon McGinn respectively.
Q&A: James Gearey, Covéa
After nine months in the role, James Gearey, managing director for personal lines and protection at Covéa, spoke to Post about partnering with Vitality, digital innovation and how technology is changing personal lines offerings.
Lloyd’s takes Eleanor Bucks from L&G as first CIO
Lloyd’s has recruited Eleanor Bucks from Legal & General for the newly created role of chief investment officer.
Flood Re confident on lowering levy to £135m for next financial year
Flood Re is confident that its build back better proposals and reduced insurer levy will soon get government approval, CEO Andy Bord has confirmed, as he detailed plans for the organisation to buy lower limits in its own reinsurance programme.
FSCS general insurance compensation falls as shadow of Enterprise's collapse recedes
The cost of compensating customers of failed general insurance companies through the Financial Services Compensation Scheme has fallen for a second year running, with both the scheme’s GI provision and distribution classes seeing reduced payouts year-on…
Somerset Bridge Group posts loss but rising Ebitda ahead of sale
Somerset Bridge Group has reported a loss after tax of £42.4m for the year ended 31 December 2020 ahead of being snapped up by Bermuda reinsurer Arch Re.