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Attempt to oust R&Q executive chairman Spiegel fails
R&Q executive chair William Spiegel will continue to lead the program management and legacy insurance business after a vote to oust him failed.
Sirius Point appoints former RSA boss Scott Egan as CEO
Sirius Point has appointed Scott Egan as CEO, effective from 21 September 2022.
Aon appoints WTW's William Bruce to lead climate risk consulting
Aon has appointed William Bruce from WTW as global managing director of climate risk consulting in Aon Global Risk Consulting.
R&Q says Randall return would be 'a backwards step' ahead of SGM next month
R&Q is to hold a special general meeting on 13 September in London to allow shareholders to vote on resolutions to remove executive chair William Spiegel from his post.
Aviva to restructure commercial lines leadership as two MDs depart
Aviva is set to restructure its UK commercial lines leadership following the decision of managing director Nick Major to pursue opportunities elsewhere.
R&Q management backed by shareholders following calls for a change of leadership
R&Q executive chairman William Spiegel has received the backing two of the firm’s shareholders following calls from other investors for him to stand down.
Two major R&Q shareholders call for executive chairman to step down
Two major R&Q shareholders have called for the removal of the legacy acquisition specialist’s executive chairman William Spiegel, citing deterioration in the performance of the business under his leadership.
Imprisoned underwriter ordered to pay Axa XL £6.5m
A disgraced, imprisoned underwriter, who funnelled millions of pounds out of contracts with Axa XL has been ordered to pay £6.5m back to the insurer.
Ashish Patel appointed as Allianz UK COO
Allianz Holdings has appointed Ashish Patel as chief operating officer, effective from this month.
RSA recruits CUO and CPO from parent Intact and LV
Nathalie Dufresne and Georgina Farrell will join RSA as chief underwriting officer and chief people officer respectively later this year, Post can reveal.
Data analysis: Best Insurance Employers 2022 - A new era for employers
Post continues its annual survey of insurance employees to find out what makes the best insurance employer.
Folgate appoints Ian Russell as group CEO
Folgate has appointed Ian Russell to succeed Brian Russell as group CEO, with effect from 1 July.
Hiscox appoints Stéphane Flaquet as group chief operating officer
Hiscox has appointed Stéphane Flaquet to the role of group chief operating officer, effective 1 September, subject to regulatory approval.
Miller names James Hands as next CEO
Miller has appointed James Hands to succeed Greg Collins as CEO at the start of next year.
Alison Platt to replace Mark Winlow as chair of Ageas UK board
Alison Platt has been appointed as chair of the Ageas UK board, replacing Mark Winlow whose 10 year tenure with the business comes to an end in September.
Data Analysis: Insurance industry gender pay gap widens
Gender pay disparities in the insurance industry persist, with some progress among brokers Insurance Post's data analysis of gender pay gap figures finds.
Interview - Colm Holmes, Allianz Holdings
Allianz Holdings CEO Colm Holmes caught up with Stephanie Denton after his first 100 days in the role to explain why the next three years will be all about growth for the UK insurer.
Charlotte Halkett appointed as Many Pets CUO
Many Pets, formerly known as Bought By Many, has appointed Charlotte Halkett to its newly-created chief underwriting officer.
Jensten Group launches retail brand as it restructures
Jensten Group has announced a restructure that will see it launch four new brands in the coming months, affording greater prominence to the Jensten name.
Blog: Effective innovation is driven by key initiatives, as well as visible leadership, clear direction and planning
Long-term thinking is key to business success, but as Harvey Wade, founder and managing director of Innovate 21, explains, more key ingredients are required to make innovation work.
Markerstudy rejoins Biba after 2017 split
Markerstudy has rejoined the British Insurance Brokers’ Association following its 2017 split from the trade body.
Howden moves HX staff into its other businesses
Howden is integrating teams from its HX business into different areas of the group.
Aviva appoints Matthew Washington as global corporate and specialty director
Aviva has appointed Matthew Washington as global corporate and specialty director, with effect from 14 March 2022.
Esure profit slides as digital investment continues
Esure’s profit after tax fell by £22.3m in 2021 and it saw a comprehensive loss of £7.1m, which the insurer’s chief financial officer told Post is a result of its ongoing digital investment.