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DLG business swerves watchdog censure over ‘thank truck’ parody ad
Breakdown cover provider Green Flag, part of Direct Line Group, has been cleared on two counts by the advertising watchdog after its 'colourful' language parody advert drew complaints.
Q&A: Helen Bush, The Insurance Octopus
Helen Bush, director of The Insurance Octopus, discusses doubling the business in the next five years, her journey from joining the start-up in 2008 to becoming the director in September and her pride in the business being shortlisted at this year’s…
Former A2I leader Timpson named Grief Chat ambassador
Johnny Timpson, ex Cabinet Office disability and access champion for insurance, has become financial services sector ambassador for Grief Chat.
Aon names Jillian Slyfield chief innovation officer
Jillian Slyfield has been appointed Aon chief innovation officer, based in San Francisco.
Competition watchdog clears Gallagher/Willis Re deal
The Competition and Markets Authority has given the green light to the merger between Gallagher and Willis Towers Watson’s treaty reinsurance business.
CFC’s Graeme Newman on data and winning in commercial
The winners in commercial lines will be those who triumph in the data-driven arms race to deliver the frictionless experience customers expect and better loss ratios through more informed underwriting, argues Graeme Newman, CEO of CFC.
Dominic Burke to retire from Marsh McLennan in series of executive changes
Dominic Burke, vice-chair of Marsh McLennan, will retire in mid-January, the broking giant has confirmed.
Iprism management complete MBO
Iprism’s leaders have completed a management buyout of the underwriting agency from Bowmark Capital, Post can reveal.
Axa’s Karl Parr on the claims talent of the future
Karl Parr, claims technical services director at Axa UK, discusses the evolving demands on claims teams and the recruitment, training, skills and experience needed to deliver for customers at their time of need.
Protester fined £660 after fake oil spill at Lloyd’s
Henry Owen has received a £660 fine and an 18-month conditional discharge after pleading guilty to criminal damage for spilling 1000 litres of fake oil outside Lloyd’s last month, Insurance Rebellion has updated.
Jensten Group hires compliance boss from BGL
Steve Folkard will join Jensten Group as group risk and compliance director from December.
House of Insurtech adds two co-founders
House of Insurtech has added two co-founders to its roster with the hire of a chief operating officer and chief revenue office.
WTW takes Wegbrans from Aon as global head of broking
Willis Towers Watson has swooped for Hugo Wegbrans from Aon as global head of broking and broking strategy within its risk and broking business segment.
Briefing: Carrying the can in the AR sector
The debacle which led to the Financial Conduct Authority ordering Munich Re Digital Partners to get John Lewis to pull its ‘Let Life Happen’ home insurance advert has intensified the focus on appointed representatives, a sector not short of regulatory…
AIG’s Anthony Baldwin on tangible solutions for intangible risks
AIG UK CEO Anthony Baldwin details how and why insurers, brokers, risk managers and business owners need to work closely together to protect the vital asset class of intangibles.
Mumenthaler named Geneva Association chairman as Blanc joins board
Swiss Re CEO Christian Mumenthaler has been made chairman of the Geneva Association with Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc joining its board.
Atradius UK appoints country manager
Oliver Ford has been named country manager at Atradius UK.
Ardonagh's Inver Re names Nick Griffiths director
Nick Griffiths has joined the Ardonagh Group’s Inver Re as a director.
Rob Gibbs leaves RSA as Lee Mooney and Steve Watson step up in Intact specialty integration
Rob Gibbs, commercial lines managing director at RSA, has decided to leave after 23 years with the business, the insurer has confirmed.
FSCS cancels 2021/22 retail pool contribution but forecasts £900m levy for following year
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has dropped its 2021/22 levy to £717m from a forecast £833m as it cancelled the predicted £116m contribution to the retail pool.
Lemonade acquires Metromile; Convex unveils 'multi-million-dollar partnership'; MNK Re launches UK arm and Chaucer in insurtech tie-up
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Aviva’s Owen Morris on bringing a fresh perspective to the insurance industry through neuro-inclusivity
Owen Morris, managing director for personal lines at Aviva, assesses the need to raise awareness of neurodiversity and the important actions the insurance industry should be taking to make fundamental improvements.
COP26 Blog: Climate change protest could be the ‘next pandemic’ for the crisis management market
Tariq Al-Salihi, head of crisis management, London Market and Europe insurance at Sompo International, considers the potential impact of escalating climate protests on the political violence market.
Hannah Gurga to succeed Huw Evans at ABI
Hannah Gurga will become the next director general of the Association of British Insurers taking up the post in early 2022, the trade body has confirmed.