Post - Post April 2021
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Articles in this issue
Editor’s Comment: We are not in the same boat
As the anniversary of the first national lockdown where Prime Minster Boris Johnson told us to “stay at home” on 23 March 2020 came around Post spoke to host of insurance workers – the home-schooling parent, the mental health expert, the medical…
Analysis: Deconstructing Aviva
With a new group CEO in role, Aviva has made serious strides in offloading its overseas operations. What inspired these moves and what does this mean for its core operations in the UK, Ireland and Canada?
Analysis: Brokers face PI exclusion dangers
Compliance consultants have highlighted the dangers for brokers of buying professional indemnity insurance with Covid-19 exclusions, warning that the Financial Conduct Authority can suspend permissions if firms do not get the right cover
Brightside’s Brendan McCafferty on digital, scale and success
The Covid-19 crisis has turbo charged the market to make digital changes in months rather than years but there is still more to be done for brokers to stay relevant, says Brendan McCafferty, CEO of Brightside Group.
Rising Star: Mike Ford, Sedgwick International UK
Sedgwick’s graduate training programme ticked all the right boxes for Mike Ford. Five years on, he’s worked on two international cats and is the youngest qualified accountant on the team.
Interview: Mark Allan, Ki
Lloyd’s first algorithmically driven syndicate Ki began trading on 1/1 this year. Jonathan Swift caught up with its CEO Mark Allan to discuss early progress, its plans to integrate brokers on its platform with APIs and why it should not be simply…
Spotlight: Apprenticeships - Developing the skills the insurance industry needs for the future with government-backed financial support schemes
Reflecting on the past year of lockdowns, remote working and economic uncertainty; with learning and development budgets cut short for firms across the UK, using the apprenticeship levy to upskill people should be an essential part of any insurance firm…
Insurance lives in the Covid era – 12 months on from the first National Lockdown: Part One
On 23 March 2020 – as Covid-19 infection rates soared – Prime Minster Boris Johnson told us to “stay at home”, triggering the first National Lockdown. One year on, Post spoke to a host of insurance workers – the home schooling parent, the mental health…
Intelligence: Insurtech incubation during Covid-19
Covid-19 continues to wreak “profound damage” on the UK economy, according to Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, but the country’s insurtech sector is staying strong and remains a much-needed beacon of hope
Intelligence: The impact of making Covid vaccines mandatory
With the roll out of Covid-19 vaccines under way, and firms saying they might require them to be mandatory for their staff, Post investigates what impact this could have on insurance
Intelligence: Are insurers and insureds ready for 5G?
The UK’s four main mobile networks have all launched a 5G service and by 2022 the whole of the UK is expected to have access. 5G is touted to bring benefits across society – Post investigates what will it mean for insurers and their clients.
RSA names Hodges chair for UK and International business after proposed takeover
RSA has confirmed Mark Hodges as chair and Charlotte Jones as chief financial officer for its future structure following the completion of Intact Financial Corporation’s proposed takeover.
Steve Jenkins to leave CII
Steve Jenkins, development director at the Chartered Insurance Institute is leaving the organisation in April, Post can reveal.
Gurpreet Johal to lead Deloitte’s global reinsurance and London market team
Deloitte has named Gurpreet (Guru) Johal as UK and global sector leader for global reinsurance and the London market.
LMG starts hunt for CEO as Lebecq moves to SRG
London Market Group CEO Clare Lebecq will be stepping down at the end of April to become group chief operating officer at Miles Smith-owner Specialist Risk Group.
Andrew Horton to exit Beazley for QBE group CEO role
Andrew Horton is stepping down as Beazley CEO handing over to Adrian Cox ahead of becoming group CEO of QBE Insurance, the two insurers have confirmed.
Chaucer launches university scholarship programme
Chaucer has opened a scholarship programme to pay the university fees and living expenses of one school leaver for the duration of their degree.
Penny Black's Social World: April 2020
From tackling climate change, to supporting wellbeing in the workplace