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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.
Questgates appoints Howden’s Anna Burt as specialist services operations manager
Questgates has appointed Howden’s former claims director Anna Burt as operations manager of its specialist services division.
Beazley head of specialty lines James Eaton to retire
James Eaton, Beazley head of specialty lines, will be retiring at the end of the year.
Aviva's Karen Jackman on retaining talent in the ‘great resignation’
Karen Jackman explains how the talent scarcity equation, which is hitting the insurance sector hard, can be turned around to transform the workforce for the future
Daniel Wilkinson found not guilty in insurance awards sex assault case
Daniel Wilkinson has been cleared of groping a woman at an industry awards dinner in 2017.
Insurance awards groping allegations are ‘crazy’ says accused broker boss
Ex CGI commercial director Daniel Wilkinson has denied sexually assaulting a woman at an insurance industry awards celebration and labelled the complainant “opportunistic”.
Hiscox names former Allianz boss Jon Dye as UK CEO
Jon Dye, most recently Allianz UK CEO, has been appointed Hiscox UK CEO.
60 seconds with... Kate Gregory, RSA
Kate Gregory, regional underwriting leader at RSA, tells Post why her first job left her little better off than when she was unemployed, and the one thing she couldn't live without.
Insurance HR director wanted alleged sexual assault brushed ‘under the carpet’, court told
In the second day of Daniel Wilkinson’s trial for alleged sexual assault, the court heard from a witness that CGI's HR director had suggested staff needed to brush accusations against the senior boss “under the carpet”.
Court hears former broking boss 'grabbed' woman's bottom and crotch at insurance awards
Former CGI commercial director Daniel Wilkinson has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a woman at an insurance industry awards dinner.
Covéa’s Adrian Furness on making insurance careers more than just a job
Adrian Furness, CEO of Covéa Insurance, addresses how and why the industry must support staff with an emphasis on providing positive engagement, a sense of community and mental wellbeing.
Ashwin Mistry steps down as chair of Brokerbility and Brokerbility Holdings
Ashwin Mistry will be stepping down as executive chairman of Brokerbility and Brokerbility Holdings on 1 March, The Clear Group has confirmed.
60 seconds with... Mike Wildy, Allianz Legal Protection
Mike Wildy, senior business developer at Allianz Legal Protection, tells Post which Birmingham band always makes him smile and why 1985 would be the first year he keyed into a time machine.
FCA bolsters authorisations teams in effort to speed up approval process
The Financial Conduct Authority has added 95 staff in an effort to speed up its authorisations process against a backdrop of possible strike action.
Briefing: Sponsoring staff through driving theory tests could mean a result for insurers too
Insurers and motor claims service providers should seize a win-win opportunity by supporting staff through their driving theory tests, sets out Post news editor Jen Frost.
Aubert appointed CEO of Howden France
Howden has appointed Nicolas Aubert as CEO of its operations in France as the broker continues to expand its European platform.
By Miles unveils raft of senior appointments
Pay-per-mile car insurtech By Miles has unveiled a number of senior appointments as it looks to expand its product offering and accelerate growth in 2022.
Hunt begins for next FCA chair
HM Treasury has appointed Richard Lloyd as interim chair of the Financial Conduct Authority, with effect from 1 June 2022, as the search for Charles Randell’s successor begins.
Zego adds Catherine Barton as chief insurance officer
Insurtech Zego has appointed ex-Bupa executive Catherine Barton as its first chief insurance officer.
Markel UK promotes Nic Brown to head up broker national markets
Markel UK has named Nic Brown divisional director – broker, with a remit to lead its UK national markets broker channel.
Penny Black's Social World: February 2022
Milestone birthdays, celebrating religion, charitable donations and climate action
Former Lloyd’s of London CEO Richard Ward joins CFC as non-exec chair
CFC has appointed former Lloyd’s of London CEO Richard Ward as non-executive chairman, subject to regulatory approval.
Martyn Holman joins Incited advisory board
Former Brightside and Markerstudy boss Martyn Holman has joined the advisory board of data science insurtech Incited.