ESG
ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance.
Aon launches Work Insights Programme to help provide students work experience opportunities
Aon strengthens efforts to support college students from lower socio-economic backgrounds with new career prospects with the launch of its Work Insights Programme.
BIA 2022 Award Winners video: Insurance Broker of the Year A-Plan's CEO Kelly Ogley
Following its success in winning the Broker of the Year prize at the British Insurance Awards Post content director Jonathan Swift caught up with the A-Plan’s CEO Kelly Ogley.
Webinar: Looking to a sustainable ‘new normal’ – what does the future of motor claims look like?
With the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, and as the UK races into recession with high inflation, the insurance sector is now starting to assess what the ‘new normal’ looks like in terms of motor claim numbers, value and supply chain adjustments to meet…
Q&A: Olga Collins, WBN
Olga Collins took the reins as CEO of Worldwide Broker Network in April 2021 and now oversees a multi-billion network revenue. Collins talks to Frances Stebbing about the need for more focus on diversity and ‘cultural intelligence’ in global business
Malcolm Hyde, Aviva, DACB, HF, NFU Mutual, Sedgwick and Zurich big winners at the Claims and Fraud Awards
Law firm HF took home three awards at the Claims and Fraud Awards last night, at an event that saw former Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters executive director Malcolm Hyde, pictured, pick up the Achievement Award.
IIL and Marsh’s Chris Lay calls on the industry to create a more resilient world in these turbulent times
The industry’s responsibility to encourage greater resilience comes hand-in-hand with imperatives around recruiting and retaining talent, and embracing and implementing technological solutions, argues Christopher Lay, president of the Insurance Institute…
Hastings support staff through cost of living crisis with 5% pay increase and £500 cost of living bonus
Hastings Direct is implementing a packet of support to help the majority of its colleagues through the cost of living crisis.
Kingfisher pair team up to launch motor insurer with net-zero focus
Andy James and Mark Ames, previously of Kingfisher Insurance, have teamed up to launch Zixty, an app-based motor insurance company with carbon neutrality at its core offering.
Igo4 to pay for employees hormone replacement prescriptions
Igo4 is covering the cost of Hormone Replacement Therapy for their employees who need it, and has signed the Menopause Workplace pledge, to recognise the impact of menopause, and support for those who are affected.
Dive In Festival: Leaders challenge why industries are 'reluctant to accord authority to women'
Leading the panel discussion on ‘The Authority Gap’ on Tuesday, Mary Ann Sieghart, a former assistant editor, and author contested that “we have all grown up in a society in which men are still in charge” and presented the industry with opportunities to…
Dive In Festival: Leaders want more effort to promote diversity to avoid the next version of the internet becoming a 'dystopian nightmare'
Industry leaders have highlighted concerns about gender parity in leadership within emerging technologies, including the metaverse, advocating it is still a “very male dominated field”.
Aon names Luise O’Gorman as global head of ESG Transaction Advisory Services
Aon’s M&A and Transaction Solutions practice has expanded with the appointment of Luise O’Gorman as global head of ESG Transaction Advisory Services.
Data Analysis: Insurer emissions tracker
As the world looks forward to Cop27, Post examines insurers' carbon reduction records to find out whether commitments match reality.
Gallagher Re launches academic research centre to develop risk management strategies
Gallagher Re launches Gallagher Research Centre to help its clients improve their perception of risk for all types of hazards.
Chaucer partners up with Moody’s on ESG scorecard to help clients become more sustainable
Chaucer has collaborated with Moody’s to roll out an ESG solution across underwriting, investments and operations.
Howden Re and Tiger Risk create 'largest MGA'; Aston Lark Ireland makes another purchase; Gallagher appoints claims director
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Spotlight on ESG: Validating the ESG credentials of the insurance supply chain
Consumers, industry participants, civil society, regulators, and the media are all increasingly questioning the integrity of some of the ‘green’ claims made by companies and financial firms. ESG scrutiny is building, and this represents both business…
Spotlight on ESG: Aligning ESG values - delivering the promises
Turning the fine words of carefully crafted corporate environmental, social and governance strategies into a meaningful reality is one of the top priorities for general insurers. However, as David Worsfold discovers, it remains a complex challenge
FCA seeks external members as it establishes ESG advisory committee
The Financial Conduct Authority is looking for external experts as its establishing an advisory committee to work on environmental, social and governance issues.
Rehab proving its worth as Grenfell claims continue
Rehabilitation service providers have claimed rehab is "intrinsic to the insurance proposition" as Grenfell claims continue five years on from the disaster.
TDI Academy adds two scholarships to its Women in Tech community initiative
TDI Academy has launched a fully paid scholarship on two of its courses, through its Women In Tech community, to help those who have fewer opportunities for accessing education on insurance.
Live Well by Zurich announces collaboration with Polar Electro to make healthy living easier
Live Well by Zurich and Polar Electro will work together to help customers of both companies gain access to services that will help them reach their wellbeing goals.
RSA reinforces health and wellbeing commitments with new domestic abuse policy
RSA Insurance has launched a domestic abuse policy to support employees who may be suffering as victims of domestic abuse.
Claims Apprentice 2022: Episode five - ESG/sustainable claims challenge part two
Having scripted and filmed the videos to promote their ESG/sustainable claims solutions - and polished the accompanying leaflets - Team Build and Team Unite get to find out who pocketed the most investment at the Insurance Post Claims Leaders Summit.