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ISC Group names Powell CEO
After six months as interim managing director of ISC Group, Carmen Powell has been made CEO of the organisation dedicated to the development and advancement of women in insurance.
Why the FCA should slash red tape to save brokers
News Editor’s View: Scott McGee examines the impact of the Financial Conduct Authority’s Consumer Duty, debating whether the regulator's promise to reduce the weight of regulation is too little, too late for small brokers struggling as a result of red…
Tesco’s fraud head is latest to join Direct Line’s top team
Ami North, Tesco Underwriting’s head of personal injury and fraud, is leaving to take up a role at Direct Line Group, Insurance Post can reveal.
Six reasons Ageas could be the perfect insurance ‘partner’ for Saga
Content Director’s View: As Saga admits it is in talks with Ageas, Jonathan Swift suggests there is a lot to like about a potential ‘partnership’ between the two, not least as a spring board for further deals.
Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Award winners revealed
Allianz (including LV), Aviva, DWF and Sedgwick were all multiple winners at the Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Awards last night (3 October).
Gallagher’s Rea bemoans ‘basic’ service remains a differentiator
Such has been the drop in service standards among insurers, anyone offering “the bare minimum” might stand out in the current market, according to the CEO of the UK’s largest insurance broker, Gallagher.
Aviva to roll out ‘transparent’ broker portal
Aviva’s MD for commercial and chief distribution officer, David Martin has revealed to Insurance Post that, in November, the insurer will be rolling out a new broker portal.
Inclusive job adverts key to tackling talent gap
Job postings should be amended to be more inclusive to attract diverse talent and drive recruitment, according to Martyn Matthews, managing director of SSP Broker.
Aviva’s Storah urges ‘belt-and-braces approach’ for climate impacts
View from the Top: Jason Storah, CEO of UK & Ireland general insurance at Aviva, says the UK needs a holistic approach to flood risk management in a changing climate.
Insurance Museum seeks fresh financial backers
Reg Brown, retired Lloyd’s underwriter and chairman of the Insurance Museum, is hosting a drinks reception tonight (1 October) at The Association of British Insurers HQ in a bid to reinvigorate financial support for the history initiative.
Big Interview: Sten Saar, Zego
Sten Saar, co-founder and CEO of Zego, speaks to Damisola Sulaiman about the challenges of building an insurtech in an evolving landscape, the lessons he learned entering the complex world of insurance as an outsider, plus his plans for growing the…
Aviva’s Briggs says age diversity is ‘neglected’ by insurance
Aviva’s diversity, inclusion and resourcing director Jonny Briggs has said age diversity and maintaining a multi-generational workforce have been “neglected” by the insurance industry when considering diversity and inclusion.
Brace yourself: Dental injury claims quadruple
Insurers have seen a marked uptick in claims involving dental injuries in the last three years, according to law firm HF.
Insurance sector ready to shake off ‘elitist’ tag over fraud data-sharing
The insurance industry could be less elitist around data and intelligence sharing to help combat fraud, according to leading market practitioners.
Dive In Special – Widening the doors for talent
Employee resource groups and widening the doors for talent played a huge part in making insurance a more diverse industry in the last decade, according to HR chiefs who took part in the latest Insurance Post Podcast.
How to axe insurance’s Old Boys’ Club
Analysis: Damisola Sulaiman examines the insurance industry’s efforts to dismantle its Old Boys’ Club culture, highlighting initiatives to promote diversity in recruitment, while exploring the challenges that remain in creating a truly inclusive…
MIB holds ‘initial’ talks with stakeholders about modernising CUE
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau has held initial talks with stakeholders about the possibility of modernising its claims database, CUE.
Admiral to become ‘technology company selling insurance’
As Admiral celebrates the 20th anniversary of listing on the London Stock Exchange, one of the provider’s technology leaders has revealed: “Years ago, we were an insurance company. We want to be a technology company that sells insurance. That’s the shift…
Women working in insurance earn 20% less than men
Gender pay disparities in the insurance industry continues to stubbornly persist, with virtually no companies reporting on whether an ethnicity pay gap exists.
The genie in the bottle: improving outcomes in income protection claims
A healthy and active workforce is key to a thriving UK economy, but too many people remain on the sidelines. A recent Insurance Post roundtable explored the challenges and opportunities for income protection insurers in supporting the ‘back to work’…
Fraudster given jail time after faking driving documents and hiding offences
A man has been given jail time after he sold invalid insurance policies and tried to take out car insurance for himself by covering up his driving offences and using a fake no-claims discount certificate.
Top 30 European Insurers of 2024 revealed
The top 30 European non-life insurers achieved another year of solid top line growth in 2023 with the average growth rate of the companies being 9.8%.
‘Persistence’ is key as Applied announces Zurich win
Tom Needs, CEO of Applied Systems Europe, has said persistence was key to winning commercial lines insurer business in the UK.
ESG Spotlight: The ESG opportunity for SME brokers
As ESG becomes more important to SMEs, Saxon East says brokers can work with forward-thinking insurers to help their clients.