Diversity
Marsh McLennan names Murray chief inclusion and diversity officer
Moreland Murray has been appointed as chief inclusion and diversity officer at Marsh McLennan.
Allianz in regional commercial restructure; GRS extends global reach with adjuster tie-up; Movo buys three; and Tractable strikes two new deals
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week.
Blog: HR’s role in insurance during and after the pandemic
Specialist Risk Group people and culture director and managing partner Joanne Wright mulls the skills firms will have to embrace post-pandemic.
PRA flags climate change and silent cyber in Dear CEO letter to insurers
The Prudential Regulation Authority has warned insurers on the need to consider silent cyber exposures and that progress on embedding supervisory expectations on climate change has not been consistent across all firms.
Interview: Stuart Hardy, Forum of Insurance Lawyers
Stuart Hardy, partner at BLM, was appointed as president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers in November last year, succeeding Jennette Newman. He spoke to Post about his plans for the next year, challenges facing the industry, how the whiplash reforms…
QBE’s Jason Harris on three challenges for 2022
For many, the start of a new year is a time to reflect, reset or retune for the future. Jason Harris, CEO of QBE International, shares three things on his mind for 2022 – two quite broad, one much more specific – that he believes the industry needs to…
Johnny Timpson receives OBE in New Years Honours List
Insurance diversity and inclusion campaigner Johnny Timpson was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire in the New Years Honours List.
Preview: What will 2022 bring for the insurance market?
Post spoke to market experts to get their predictions for what 2022 will look like.
Ardonagh buys MDS; Markerstudy snaps up Clegg Gifford; start-up broker Attis targets London/acquisitions; WTW and Munich Re in parametric 'world's first'
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week.
Allianz in Uber tie-up; Assured Partners acquires SW broker; BGL and Covea to launch new direct brand; and Twelve Capital/Eos unveil insurtech focused growth fund
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week
Interview: Johnny Timpson
Post meets Johnny Timpson, the driving force behind the Access to Insurance Working Group, which led to the creation of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s Access to Insurance Committee launched last summer.
Interview: Tara Foley, Axa
After a year in the role as CEO of Axa Retail, Tara Foley sat down with Pamela Kokoszka to discuss her impression of the insurance industry, challenges the sector is facing and her plans for Axa’s retail business.
HDI in London market launch; Marsh teams up with Pedalsure; Zurich UK bolsters healthcare offering and BMS in Tysers swoop
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
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.
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.
Penny Black's Social World: November 2021
Charity donations, planting trees and employee support
Interview: Steve McGill, McGill and Partners
Having successfully launched the boutique specialist (re)insurance broker only two years ago CEO Steve McGill sets out the firm’s ambitious global growth plans, the ethos underpinning the relatively new start-up and reflects on his route through the…
COP26 Q&A: Carolyn Rich, Allianz
With the COP26 summit bringing parties together in Glasgow to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Post caught up with Carolyn Rich, head of brand marketing and social…
Insurance Post Live Claims panel session: The power of leadership and the claims talent of the future
There is a lot of attention presently on claims automation and allowing policyholders to manage their own claims through self-service options.
Allianz unveils sustainability charter; Beazley plots ESG syndicate; FOS complaints up 5%; and IQUW set to acquire Agora
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week.
Interview: Emma Rawlinson, Atlanta
In her first interview since succeeding Ian Donaldson as Atlanta Group CEO, Emma Rawlinson tells Post about her journey to taking the helm, the importance of digital in maintaining the growth trajectory and the diversity of the business and its leaders.
Analysis: What next for the CII?
Post gauges insurance reaction to the news that CII boss Sian Fisher will be leaving in March, gathering reflections on her achievements and this year’s disputes along with asking what qualities and experience the next leader will need to meet future…
Briefing: John Lewis home insurance ad’s path of destruction
John Lewis' home insurance advert has caused a storm but the real eyesore is the reaction to it, argues Post news editor Jen Frost.
Lloyd’s and London market D&I efforts light on inclusion, says FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority has urged Lloyd’s and London market insurers to do more foster more inclusive working environments in order to better serve customers.