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Partners&'s Phil Barton on navigating the working from home conundrum
Returning to the old way of working might still feel safe now we are living with the Covid-19 pandemic, but Partners& CEO Phil Barton asks if it is the answer for the insurance industry and its customers.
Analysis: A ‘boring’ reputation leaves brokers facing hiring struggles
Recruitment issues have hindered UK brokers’ optimistic growth expectations and are impacting insurance brokers of all sizes, according to research from Aviv
Convex group names Paul Brand as group CEO
Convex Group has appointed Paul Brand to succeed Stephen Caitlin as CEO with immediate effect.
Rural crime risks on the rise for UK farmers as ACE celebrates first year
Farmers are being advised by their insurers to beef up their security as the challenging economy may prompt a rise in rural thefts while soaring agricultural machinery values will make the countryside even more attractive to criminals.
Mark Pain to succeed Scott Wheway as Axa’s chairman
Mark Pain has been appointed as chairman of Axa UK board with effect from 1 July, replacing Scott Wheway who is stepping down on 30 June.
Axa’s Fleming: Insurers need to innovate as consumers compare insurers to tech giants
As customers start to compare insurers to tech giants including Amazon and Apple, Anna Fleming, retail chief underwriting officer at Axa urged insurers need to innovate to provide customers with the seamless journey they expect.
Blog: The importance of regulation in holding up the London market
Following the publication of the Lords' Industry and Regulators Committee findings into the regulation of commercial insurance and reinsurance regulation, Mark Huxley, non-executive director at Altus Consulting, ponders how significant regulation is at…
Claims Portal appoints Phil Dicken as chair
Phil Dicken has been named the chair of Claims Portal Limited.
Claims Apprentice 2022: Episode three – Marine insurance treasure hunt
After the claims handling task in episode two, Teams Build and Unite regroup and, following a short rest, are ready for the next challenge.
Q&A: Sarah Murrow, Allianz Trade
Allianz Trade UK & Ireland CEO Sarah Murrow speaks to Post about her first year at the helm, dropping the Euler Hermes name, and the role that credit insurance can play as a post-Covid-19 growth tool.
Concerns raised over government putting ‘profits above the injured’ as Vnuk cut takes effect
A personal injury expert has raised concerns that the new motor insurance legislation cutting the Vnuk law, puts “profits above the injured”.
Broker Pound Gates faces professional negligence suit from nurseries unable to claim for pandemic closures
Around 70 childcare nurseries that were unable to claim for losses incurred during the pandemic have joined a prospective class action planning to take legal action against their insurance broker.
Rishi Sunak and John Glen meeting with insurers could be 'first stage' in implementing Solvency II changes
A meeting between insurers and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak and Economic Secretary to the Treasury John Glen could be the “fist stage” in attempt to work out an agreement for Solvency II changes following Brexit.
Ecclesiastical's Saunders says keep up the momentum on mental wellbeing
With the UK economy potentially entering into recession, and concerns that the cost of living crisis could turn into a mental health crisis, Adrian Saunders, commercial director at Ecclesiastical, urges the market to keep mental wellbeing front of mind.
Apil calls for DfT to enforce speed restrictions on e-scooters and make helmets compulsory
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers is calling on Department for Transport to enforce speed restrictions on e-scooters and make helmets compulsory for riders ahead of anticipated government consultation on legalising privately-owned e-scooters.
Brokers urged to check their processes to avoid hefty FCA fines
Brokers have been urged to revisit their controls to ensure they are designed properly and used effectively after JLT Specialty was slammed with its second fine for control failures.
Intelligence: All on board – firms must tackle representation
The Financial Conduct Authority requires listed firms to report on, and disclose, targets on how well represented women and ethnic minorities are on boards and executive management teams. Martin Friel investigates if the regulator has been too light…
Brokers urged to be proactive amid concerns half of businesses are underinsured
Brokers have been urged to revisit property insurance with their commercial customers as insurers warn 50% of businesses are underinsured.
60 seconds with... Minesh Patel, McLarens
Minesh Patel, a loss adjuster in McLarens’ construction and engineering practice, tells Post about the highlight of his career so far and why seeing the dinosaurs would be his top priority if he ever found himself at the controls of a time machine.
Blog: Why a collaborative approach for MGAs will be key for philanthropy
Jamil Elbahou, CEO and chief underwriting officer at Connect Underwriting, and board member of the International Insurance Charitable Foundation, considers how, when working for the greater good, individual companies can have far greater impact when they…
Insurers call for GTA to be mandatory as motor repair industry faces multiple challenges
As the General Terms of Agreement is currently under review, industry has called for the agreement to be made mandatory, however others believe cross-sector collaboration will be crucial to build sustainable future for the sector.
Brettell to replace Jepp as MD of Zurich Municipal
Amy Brettell will succeed Andrew Jepp as managing director of Zurich Municipal, after he steps down to explore new opportunities after 40 years at Zurich.
Vote now for the winner of the Industry Impact Award at the British Insurance Awards 2022
Voting is now open for you to decide who should win the Industry Impact Award at the 2022 British Insurance Awards.
Q&A: Philip Barmby, Brawdia
After a year in business, Philip Barmby managing director of Brawdia, tells Post about the factors that have supercharged Brawdia's launch, and what he expects from the next 12 months.