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Blog: Making the wrong team moves risks losing regulatory permissions
As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, employers and recruiters are anticipating a growing trend in employees wanting to move roles in what has been dubbed the 'great resignation'. BDBF partner Nick Wilcox, and associate Blair Wassman, explore the…
Be cautious, optimistic and make up for lost time, advises RSA's Ken Norgrove
The UK insurance sector is facing some key headwinds in the current economic climate, but, as Ken Norgrove, CEO of RSA Insurance explains, it also has a lot to be proud of.
Transport secretary to ‘crack down’ on private e-scooter market
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps suggested the transport committee will announce the government’s plans for non-trial e-scooters in the Queen's Speech, as he pledged to “crack down” on sales of e-scooters that do no meet standards.
My Other Life: Jordan De Saa, search and rescue volunteer
Movo Partnership’s Jordan Da Saa is on call 24/7 as part of a team that assists the Metropolitan Police search for vulnerable missing persons.
Man sentenced after using two names to claim twice for same car accident
A man who made claims for the same car accident in two different names to Aviva and concealed information from Zurich has been ordered to pay back £58,000 in compensation.
Is it the end of the M&A boom? No says Gallagher's Oli Homer
Mergers and acquisitions activity seems never ending in the brokering sector but as Oli Homer, global head of M&A at Gallagher, explains, as long as you acquire those with a similar mindset and allow businesses to thrive then they can continue apace.
Vnuk cut gets Lords committee green light
The Motor Vehicles (compulsory insurance) Bill, which looks to amend the controversial Vnuk Law, has passed through the Lords committee.
CILA appoints David Ross as executive director
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has appointed David Ross as executive director.
Highway Code updated for self-driving vehicles as education concerns persist
The government has confirmed changes to the Highway Code to ensure the first self-driving vehicles are introduced safely on roads.
Aviva told to pay £3.2m to artist but dementia claim fails
The High Court has found that Aviva must pay around 10% of the £33.6m originally sought by artist Manuel Mathieu in a personal injury case.
Blog: SMEs must reinstate pre-pandemic cover levels or risk being underinsured
Many small businesses are now returning to pre-pandemic activities, but still keeping the reduced levels of cover they had during the Covid-19 lockdown, writes Helen Bryant, director of digital trading at Allianz Commercial, as she warns against the…
Flood Minister urges insurers to 'come on board' to Build Back Better
Rebecca Pow MP, Flood Minister, has applauded the Build Back Better scheme for providing homes at risk of flooding with flood insurance policies to make the nation more resilient to flooding.
60 seconds with... Ben Shuttleworth, Clear Group
Ben Shuttleworth, head of corporate marketing at Clear Group, tells Post which Craig David song is guaranteed to make him dance, and where he'd head to first in a time machine – as long as he was sure that he could get back.
Fidelis names Olivia Brindle head of sustainability
Fidelis Insurance Holdings has appointed Olivia Brindle as head of sustainability.
SBS buys Independent Inspections
SBS Insurance Services has bought Independent Inspections for an undisclosed sum.
BI ruling and Covid impact drive claims vacancy boom
Job adverts for claims roles are on the up, research has suggested, with the business interruption ruling a likely driver.
Bupa's Iain McMillan looks at how to attract and retain a happy workforce
In a white-hot labour market, Iain McMillan, director of distribution at Bupa UK Insurance, asks what is the key to maintaining talent retention and attraction, and managing an employee health and wellbeing strategy during a period of post-pandemic…
Intelligence: Greening the broking industry
Insurers are shouting loud and proud about the actions they are taking on environmental, social and governance issues, and this is moving down their supply chains too. Fiona Nicolson investigates how the broking sector is being affected by this, and how…
Blog: Importance of robust agency arrangements in insurance sales and supply chains
With Axa suing Santander for £624m over its payment protection insurance policies, Caroline Harbord, partner, and Charlie Paddock, trainee solicitor at law firm Forsters, discuss the importance of robust agency arrangements in insurance sales and supply…
DLG CEO Penny James appointed co-chair of FTSE Women Leaders Review
Direct Line Group CEO Penny James has been named co-chair of the FTSE Women Leaders Review.
FCA's broker survey puts property commissions under the microscope
The Financial Conduct Authority has placed broker commissions in multi-occupancy property under greater scrutiny with its latest survey.
Q&A: Mark Bower-Dyke and Crescens George, Wiser Academy
Insurance specialist learning provider Wiser Academy recently gained an ‘Outstanding’ award from Ofsted. Crescens George, CEO, and Mark Bower-Dyke, chairman, tell Post about the importance of formal qualifications to gain entry to the industry, and their…
Lloyd’s HQ closed for day as Extinction Rebellion blocks entrances
Lloyd’s has closed its headquarters for the day as protesters from Extinction Rebellion blocked entrances into the building.
Blog: Ocean investment is critical to protect the welfare of ecosystems
As Axa and WTW join a new global finance ecosystem designed to channel funds into coastal and ocean natural capital by 2030, Chip Cunliffe, biodiversity director at Axa XL and co-chair of Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance, takes a deep dive into…