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Diary of an Insurer: Connect Underwriting’s Jamil Elbahou
Jamil Elbahou, CEO and chief underwriting officer of Connect Underwriting, who is also chairman of insurance network GBN Worldwide, brushes shoulders with Cherie Blair, reflects on how he remains an underwriter at heart, and won't let flu stop him from enjoying a nice cigar with whiskey at sunset.
Skills commission CEO warns of AI impact on underwriters
Underwriters and actuaries are set to be “hugely impacted” by artificial intelligence, according to Financial Services Skills Commission CEO Claire Tunley.
Von Mesterhazy appointed Allianz MD for specialty
Isabella Von Mesterhazy has been appointed managing director for Allianz UK’s specialty business, effective 1 December 2024
Diary of an Insurer: MS Amlin's Kate Bandhu
Kate Bandhu, head of casualty claims at MS Amlin, stays connected with accounts, looks to expand the use of robots to new areas, and finds the best interactions are face-to-face.
Foil elects Keoghs partner Dean as president
Howard Dean, partner at Keoghs, has been elected president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers for 2025, taking over from Pete Allchorne, partner at DAC Beachcroft.
ABI’s Skeet leaving UK insurance for Bermudan tax
Mervyn Skeet, director of general insurance policy at the Association of British Insurers, is leaving the trade body to become CEO of the Bermuda Corporate Income Tax Agency.
DLG chief people officer Vicky Wallis to retire
Direct Line Group’s chief people officer, Vicky Wallis is to retire and be replaced in early 2025.
Q&A: Simon Axon, Teradata
Simon Axon, global financial services industry director at Teradata, explains how general insurance providers are lagging behind banks in making the most of their data and why Amazon’s style of operating should inspire boards to back investment in…
Allianz Commercial MD Nadia Côté departs
Insurance Post can reveal that managing director of Allianz Commercial Nadia Côté is leaving the insurer with immediate effect.
Beale urges insurance to prioritise climate action
Dame Inga Beale has said decarbonisation has to become a priority for the insurance industry.
Crawford promotes Lofkin to UK and Ireland president
Paul Lofkin will be become president of Crawford & Company for UK & Ireland on 1 December.
Yet another exit at Allianz as Major heads to HDI
HDI Global has this morning announced the appointment of Allianz Commercial’s Tom Major as its chief claims officer for the UK and Ireland.
60 Seconds With... Woodgate & Clark’s Sarah Durkin
Sarah Durkin, head of counter fraud at Woodgate & Clark, was wowed by Monte Carlo, won’t let the truth get in the way of a great story, and relates to Gnasher from the Beano.
Ex-BGL CEO Thompson joins Open GI as chair
Former BGL Insurance CEO Peter Thompson has joined Open GI as the organisation’s chair.
Diary of an Insurer: Clear’s Claire Thompson
Claire Thompson, senior corporate account handler and hybrid account executive in the broking and sales team at Clear Doncaster, walks her Springer Spaniel, tackles CrossFit plus prepares for being a full-time account executive.
Direct Line CIO Jokhoo to leave at the end of the year
Direct Line Group’s chief information officer, Ash Jokhoo, is to leave the insurer at the end of the year, Insurance Post can reveal.
Time to talk about alienated men in insurance
Editor’s View: Ahead of International Men’s Day (19 November), Insurance Post Editor Emma Ann Hughes says it is time to recognise just because pay gap data shows they earn more than their female colleagues doesn’t mean men feel like kings of insurance in…
Zurich to offer free neurodivergent assessments from 2025
From 2025, Zurich will be offering all employees the opportunity to be assessed for neurodiversity, after research found half of neurodivergent adults have been discriminated against by a hiring manager or recruiter.
Q&A: Carl Tatman, Crawford UK
Carl Tatman shares his plans to expand solutions for local authorities and housing associations in his new role as client account director at Crawford UK.
CII’s CEO channels Truss during clash with PFS members
The Chartered Insurance Institute's CEO Matthew Hill used the words of the shortest-serving prime minister in British history when he came under fire from Personal Finance Society members at the latter’s annual general meeting on Armistice Day.
Jensten names group CEO as Hardie steps down
Alistair Hardie is stepping own as group CEO of Jensten, as he looks to pursue a number of non-executive opportunities elsewhere.