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Zurich names UK chief sustainability officer and COO
Zurich chief operating officer John Keppel has been appointed UK chief sustainability officer.
ESG Exchange Q&A 2: How are insurers enabling their employees and partners to be green?
As part of our ESG Exchange fortnight, Post spoke to Ageas, Aviva, LV and Zurich to find out how insurers are thinking beyond their own firms and helping their employees, partners and their supply chain to adopt environmental, social and governance…
Howden moves HX staff into its other businesses
Howden is integrating teams from its HX business into different areas of the group.
PIB Group's Brendan McManus on how to get deals and acquisitions right
Brendan McManus, CEO at the PIB Group, understands why people can see acquisitive growth as being like a hamster wheel, but explains that through investing in verticals, products, people and technology it can be more like an exhilarating rollercoaster…
Rokstone hires chief digital underwriting officer from Covéa
Rokstone has appointed Gavin Dollings as chief digital underwriting officer.
Insurance staff come together to support Ukraine refugees
From gearing up to take in refugees to delivering supplies, Post spoke to European insurance staff who are dedicating their time to helping those affected by the Ukraine crisis.
WTW latest to withdraw from Russia
WTW has pulled out from Russia, joining fellow global brokers Aon and Marsh McLennan in cutting ties in the country.
LIIBA names Alastair Swift as chair
The London & International Insurance Brokers' Association has named its latest chair.
60 seconds with... Chris Dent, IFM Insurance Brokers
August National Golf Club and Shakespeare's Globe circa the early 1600s are both dream destinations for IFM Insurance Brokers account executive Chris Dent, but he wouldn't be caught dead anywhere wearing a roll neck jumper.
Howden rejigs exec committee ahead of Aston Lark deal completion
Broking group Howden has made a series of changes to its executive committee as it awaits the completion of its Aston Lark deal.
ESG Exchange Q&A 1: How are insurers helping their staff and partners to be green?
As part of Post's ESG Exchange fortnight we spoke to Allianz, Axa, Bupa and RSA to find out how insurers are thinking beyond their own firms and helping staff, partners and their supply chain to adopt environmental, social and governance practises.
IWD 2022: Time to stop talking action and start taking action
On International Women's Day 2022, Alexandra Foster, director for insurance, wealth management and financial services at BT, looks at what is happening to women in insurance, and at how if women played the same role as men in the labour market, the…
Insurance Europe ends All-Russian Insurance Federation’s membership
The board of Insurance Europe has voted to end the All-Russian Insurance Federation’s membership of the organisation in response to the Ukraine crisis.
Aviva appoints Matthew Washington as global corporate and specialty director
Aviva has appointed Matthew Washington as global corporate and specialty director, with effect from 14 March 2022.
Penny Black's Social World: March 2022
Nurturing nature, a fare share for food and a marathon man
Lloyd's appoints Sara Gomez as chief people officer
Lloyd’s has appointed former Direct Line Group human resources director Sara Gomez as chief people officer with immediate effect.
Aviva confirms 80 Fenchurch Street move
UK insurance giant Aviva has confirmed it is leaving its London St Helen’s headquarters for a Fenchurch Street location.
Ceta’s parent company appoints Matthew Birney as group pricing director
Atec Group, the parent company of Ceta Insurance and MGA Arkel, has appointed Matthew Birney as group pricing director.
MGAA adds Brown and Morris to its board members
The Managing General Agents’ Association has added Harbour Underwriting managing director Sharon Brown and HDI Global Specialty’s UK director of underwriting for delegated authority William Morris to its board.
Optio appoints David Robinson as managing director
Specialty managing general agent Optio has appointed David Robinson as managing director.
Blog: Time to invest in existing and future talent
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a reshaping of the working environment. Steve Woodhouse, Marsh HR director for UK and Ireland, explains why now is the perfect time to plan for brighter, more successful future for both existing employees and the next…
Lloyd's appoints special advisor to boost investor access
Lloyd’s has appointed former Guy Carpenter executive Des Potter as a special advisor to chief financial officer and chief operating officer Burkhard Keese, with a focus on making it easier for investors to access Lloyd’s.
Kingsbridge names Paul Havenhand CEO
Kingsbridge Group has appointed Paul Havenhand as CEO, succeeding James Twining.
Travelers buys Trov’s tech
Travelers has bought Trov’s technology assets, with most of the insurtech’s team joining the insurer.