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Climate activists launch week of action at Walkie Talkie building
Extinction Rebellion has targeted the Walkie Talkie building today (28 October) to kick off its Insure Our Survival week of action.
Insurance Post’s Top 90 MGAs revealed
Ardonagh Group, Brown & Brown, Gallagher, Markerstudy and Policy Expert are the UK’s five biggest MGAs.
Howden and Microsoft launch climate risk platform
Howden has collaborated with Microsoft on a platform aimed at enabling clients to manage climate risk and increase climate resilience.
Climate protesters enter Chubb’s Manchester office
Eight Extinction Rebellion protesters entered Chubb’s Manchester office yesterday (19 September).
Aviva’s cyber partnership; Clear buys Accelerate; Bupa's insurance CEO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Top risk for UK businesses; WTW’s latest launch; Lloyds Bank’s head of insurance
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Lloyd’s explains how diverse talent initiative will work
Lloyd’s head of culture Mark Lomas has outlined how the Inclusive Futures education and workplace initiatives will operate in practice.
Big Interview: Warren Dickson, Howden
Warren Dickson, corporate and commercial CEO at Howden, sits down with Harry Curtis to discuss what has changed since the broker acquired Aston Lark and how its breadth of capabilities is paying dividends.
Howden offices targeted by Extinction Rebellion
Extinction Rebellion has named Howden as the first target for the group’s non-violent direct action protests and disruptions across the summer.
Marsh’s carbon offering; Howden buys broker; Aventum’s AI assistant
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Dive In registration opens
Registration has opened today (15 August) for the 2024 Dive In Festival, which aims to promote diversity and inclusion in the insurance industry.
Allianz UK spending £400m on change by end of 2025
Colm Holmes, CEO of Allianz Holdings has said the company is spending £200m this year and the same amount again next year on change within the UK business.
Rumoured CGT hike leaving brokers scrambling for a sale
In preparation for the potential hikes in capital gains tax, brokers are already speaking with consolidators and larger brokers in an attempt to accelerate a sale and avoid the higher tax rates, Insurance Post can reveal.
Allianz dispenses musical instrument book to Howden
Howden has agreed to acquire the musical insurance book from Allianz UK.
Big Interview: Sam White, Stella Insurance
Sam White, CEO of Stella Insurance, discusses her journey from aspiring stunt woman to insurance entrepreneur, the impact of her unconventional career path, and her mission to drive innovation and inclusivity within the industry.
Kwik Fit's comeback; London Market’s world record; Ageas’ risk officer
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
MP’s accusation of insurers being racist that you should be aware of
Editor’s View: If the insurance industry truly wants to attract more Black, Asian and minority ethnic minority individuals, Emma Ann Hughes argues it must do a better job of proving it isn’t racist.
Markerstudy to switch broker products back on
Insurance Post can reveal that Markerstudy Group is to turn its broker products back on after withdrawing “lots of agencies” back in September.
British Insurance Awards 2024 winners revealed
Aviva was among the big winners with four outright prizes at last night’s (3 July) British Insurance Awards, on an evening where former British Insurance Brokers’ Association CEO Steve White was recognised with The Achievement Award.
Academy names CEO as Normand steps back
Academy Insurance Services has appointed Martin Tyler as CEO, replacing Gilles Normand, who has stepped down to move into a non-executive career.
Evolving the insurance claims supply chain
The post-Covid world has thrown a wrench into the well-oiled machines of insurance claims. A persistent lack of resources – from car parts to building supplies – is causing delays and frustrations for both insurers and policyholders. In this environment,…