Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
Video Q&A: Carpenters Group CEO Donna Richards on staff, society and sustainability – what makes a business a stand out in 2022?
Post content director Jonathan Swift talks to Carpenters Group Donna Richards about sustainability and what her business is doing to improve the impact it is having on the environment?
Dudley takes over as chair of IUAD
Insurance United Against Dementia has appointed Richard Dudley, global head of climate strategy at Aon, as its new chair taking over from IUAD founder Chris Wallace.
Laka CEO Taupitz wants insurtech to become 'global green mobility leader' after $12m Series A raise
Insurtech Laka has closed a Series A fund raise of $12m (£8.9m) led by US mobility investor Autotech Ventures as it seeks to become “the global green mobility leader” diversifying into areas such as e-bikes, e-cargo bikes and potentially electric cars.
Are businesses in a position to address the increase in mental health issues such as Covid Anxiety Syndrome?
Forward-thinking employers should provide their staff with targeted mental health and well-being support to improve retention and create a more positive working environment, argues Shamira Graham, director of corporate solutions at Onebright
Vote for the Best Insurance Employer 2022
Insurance Post’s Best Insurance Employer research returns in 2022 seeking the views of staff in broking, managing general agent and insurer firms to find out which organisations really go the extra mile for their people.
Spotlight: Why ESG and digital transformation are inextricably linked for the insurance industry
From efficiently writing weather perils to reducing their carbon footprints, digital transformation offer insurers a fast track solution to meet their environmental, social and governance objectives, writes Pádraig Floyd
Q&A: RSA's Laura Spiers and Rospa’s Becky Hickman
RSA head of social impact and ESG Laura Spiers and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents relationship director Becky Hickman spoke to Post about their joint campaign 'Fall Fighter' to help tackle falls at home.
Blog: Insurers must set the ESG bar high if we are to reach net zero
COP26 set some very clear priorities for governments, businesses and individuals to reduce their environmental impact, and work towards having a better carbon footprint, writes Chris Illman, Beazley head of responsible business.
Blog: Why social purpose matters when attracting and growing talent for insurance
After 10 years in the sector Alex Guerin, head of office for London Corporate at Marsh, reflects on how individual performance is now less important and working with charities and volunteering can provide fulfilment.
RSA boosts family friendly policies for staff
RSA has unveiled changes to its maternity & adoption, paternity leave and shared parental leave policies to come into effect from January.
Allianz recognised in first Laureus Sport for Good Index
Allianz was the only insurer among 29 brands listed in the inaugural Laureus Sport for Good index launched at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP26 in Glasgow.
Insurance Post TV: COP26 Climate Summit special featuring Aviva, Axa and others
Insurance Post reveals the latest episode of its ‘magazine-style’ television show, Insurance Post TV, which gets under the skin of some of the key issues of the day.
Insurance Live 2021 Claims panel session: sustainable claims
With ESG currently so high on the insurance boardroom agenda, it was inevitable that the role of claims would soon come into focus.
Insurance firms commit to menopause action
Crawford & Company and Partners& have marked World Menopause Day on 18 October with a new policy and commitment respectively.
Video Q&A: Aviva’s Nick Major and Gareth Hemming on its triple win at the 2021 BIAs
Following Aviva’s triple victory at the British Insurance Awards, Post caught up with the insurer to discuss its success.
Allianz unveils transitioning at work policy
Exclusive: Allianz Holdings has launched a transitioning at work policy across its UK businesses, including Allianz, LV, Petplan and Home & Legacy.
British Insurance Awards 2021: Customer Care, Sustainability/CSR and Brand Management Awards
The winners of the British Insurance Awards were revealed on Wednesday 15 September at Battersea Evolution.
Blog: What else can you do?
As job candidates increasing turn the table on interviewers and ask what they are doing for society, Sean Monks, senior associate at DWF Law and co-chair of the Associate Board of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation UK, explains how companies…
Aon, Aviva and Axa leaders showcased on top 100 women executives list
Julie Page and Jennifer Bell of Aon, Danny Harmer from Aviva and Axa’s Tracy Garrad have all featured on this year’s Heroes 100 Women Executives List.
Blog: Working with local causes must be hardwired into the insurance industry
Across the UK there are more than 136,000 small charities and community causes helping vulnerable people in the UK. Laura Spiers, head of social impact and environmental, social and governance at RSA argues that to help them working with local causes…
Last chance to decide Industry Impact winner at 2021 British Insurance Awards
The voting is open for you to decide who should win the Industry Impact Award at tomorrow’s British Insurance Awards. But be quick as the poll closes at noon tomorrow.
Green parts: Driving sustainability into the supply chain
Motor insurers are increasingly looking to green parts in the drive towards sustainability.
Allianz to run work experience programme in 2022 after inaugural success
Allianz has confirmed that it will offer work experience placements to students aged 14 to 18 next year after the success of its first formal programme this summer.
Aviva invites applications for largest ever Broker Community Fund pot of £300,000
The Aviva Broker Community fund will return in September with £300,000 ready to be distributed to local causes and groups, the largest total to date on top of over £1.3m already given out across more than 320 grants since 2011.