Diversity
Industry shifts toward executive gender balance
The number of women on the executive teams of insurance companies has increased by a fifth, a study by the Association of British Insurers has found.
British Insurance Awards at 25: The judges reflect on the changing market
With the deadline for entering the British Insurance Awards getting ever closer, what better time to introduce the judges who will be casting an eye over these years submissions? Post canvasses them for their favourite memories of previous BIAs and their…
This week in Post: Couples and coupes
With Valentine’s Day yesterday, the Post team started the week by bracing ourselves for an inevitable slew of romance-related press releases. We weren’t disappointed.
Post launches new Reputation event focused on creating an ethical and inclusive insurance market
Those that work in insurance have long known it has reputation issues.
Blog: Aviva targets Whitbread CEO Alison Brittain as new boss as insurance gets its mojo back
Having bemoaned the insurance sector's lack of 'pull' in recruiting outside its gene/talent pool, Jonathan Swift suggests Aviva might be about to prove him wrong.
Editor's comment: Ending the dark days
I usually love the month of January. My birthday falls in this month as well as several other family birthdays and, while others are facing a dry January, I usually manage to have a good celebration.
Insurance Census 2019
Post revisited its popular Census research to find out how closely the sector reflects the society it serves. With so much focus on diversity, gender equality and inclusion, two new areas have been included in the census: sexual harassment and mental…
CII reports ethnicity pay gap
The Chartered Insurance Institute has revealed that its mean ethnicity pay gap is 1%, while its median ethnicity pay gap is -16%.
Roundtable: Modernisation in the London market
Post, in association with WNS, held a roundtable with London market leaders, to discuss whether Lloyd’s modernisation is gaining momentum, and what the state of play is for the technology drive
This week: Tackling pale, male and stale
Diversity topped the agenda this week with Post exclusively revealing that the Association of British Insurers is backing an ethnicity pay gap reporting proposal.
Ethnicity pay gap reporting to pose 'challenges' for insurers if made mandatory
Exclusive: Insurers have welcomed the Association of British Insurers’ backing of ethnicity pay gap reporting, but data collection may pose a challenge for firms if the government mandates it.
ABI backs ethnicity pay gap reporting proposals
Exclusive: The Association of British Insurers has backed proposals to introduce ethnicity pay gap reporting.
British Insurance Awards: Young blood - Young Achiever Winners then and now
To celebrate the 25 years of the British Insurance Awards. Post caught up with a host of winners of the Young Achiever of the Year Award
Clyde & Co launches new training programme to improve gender balance
Clyde & Co has launched a communication-oriented training programme targeted at female lawyers as they strive to build a more gender-balanced brand.
Interview: David Rule, Prudential Regulation Authority
With Brexit, increased scrutiny over reserves, climate change and emerging risks on the ‘watch’ list for 2019 The Prudential Regulation Authority certainly has a lot on its plate. Its executive director for insurance, David Rule spoke to Stephanie Denton…
Trade Voice: Biba's Steve White on why we need to be mindful about mental health
In years gone by no one spoke about mental health issues but now, as well as being aware of the issues, employers have moral responsibility to address it according to Steve White, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Four insurance businesses among latest Women in Finance Charter signatories
CNA Hardy, Hastings, LV and NFU are among the 33 latest firms that have signed up to the Women in Finance Charter.
Interview: Ian Muress, Sedgwick International
Having left Crawford in April 2017 after 15 years at the firm, Ian Muress resurfaced in January as CEO of Sedgwick International, a claims business he describes as the largest of its kind "on the planet". He spoke to Jonathan Swift about why people…
Blog: Insurance needs to re-skill its workforce
In a world where insurance processes are being automated, the industry needs to re-skill the next generation of workers, writes Brett Moffatt, managing director, Europe, Middle East and Africa, of Talent Intelligence.
WTW's Nicolas Aubert on being bold to thrive in a global market
In a volatile geopolitical landscape, Nicolas Aubert, head of GB, Willis Towers Watson and current president of the Insurance Institute of London, urges the market to take the opportunity to rethink its position and think globally.
Covéa's Stephen Walker on empathy, the digital skill you need
As insurance is embracing digital technologies, the most crucial skill it will need is empathy, explains Stephen Walker, director of claims, customer and operations at Covéa Insurance.
Stand up and be counted - Post launches its fourth Insurance Census
Do you want to be counted? The Insurance Census is here and it's all about you!
Blog: Your dick is not in my job description
Amanda Blanc once told me off, as a journalist, for relying on her and others to call out sexism. Well Amanda, here you go. I hope this helps.
Marsh's Ailsa King on including mental health in diversity agenda
Insurance has progressed on diversity but stigma persists around mental health, writes Ailsa King, chief client officer, Marsh UK & Ireland, calling on the industry to create supportive workplaces.