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Furness to leave Covéa after 30 years
Covéa Insurance has selected Georges de Macedo as chief executive and Chris Moat as chairman of its board of directors.
Luko joins Admiral; Stubben Edge launches capital arm; Aspen appoints reinsurance CUO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Who wants to be a DLG CEO?
Editor’s View: It is approaching six months since Penny James, Direct Line Group’s CEO “stepped down” from the role, but who could be in line to take over?
Big Interview: PIB Group CEO Brendan McManus
After 45 years in insurance – seven of those at the helm of PIB – Brendan McManus has no plans to stop anytime soon.
Jensten and Hiscox partner; Aston Lark buys HNW book; Axa XL appoints reinsurance CEO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Are you ready for the rise of robo-insurers?
Editor’s View: Emma Ann Hughes examines how artificial intelligence has the potential to disrupt the entire traditional insurance value chain and wonders whether human insurers are ready for it?
Claims Apprentice 2023: Episode six – The Final Interviews
With the three team tasks done and dusted, it is time for the six candidates to come face-to-face with Kennedys’ very own Sir Alan Sugar – Claire Mulligan – and put forward a case as to why they should be crowned the winner of 2023 Claims Apprentice.
Bronek Masojada appointed Sirius Point chair
Former Hiscox boss Bronek Masojada has been appointed chair of Sirius Point’s board of directors, effectively immediately.
Simplifai’s AI tool; Howden’s telematics app; A-One joins Brokerbility
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Simon McGinn to step down as Allianz Commercial CEO
Simon McGinn, chief executive of Allianz Commercial, is set to step down on 1 July, the insurer announced.
Zurich and Core Logic partner; Marshmallow secures extra funding; Lloyd’s appoints CUO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Climate activists hit Lloyd’s insurers ahead of AGM
Climate activists targeted Lloyd’s insurers backing fossil fuel projects around the world ahead of its annual general meeting later today, with more disruption planned.
AI could become the ‘wild west of tech’ if it is not used appropriately
Artificial intelligence could take on unexpected behaviours, leaving consumers being treated unfairly with vulnerable customers hit the hardest, industry leaders claim.
Applied Systems expands commercial lines; Value Space invests; and Avid opts for Allianz for capacity
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Movers and shakers who made Insurance Post’s Power List revealed
This year’s Insurance Post Power List provides a blueprint of what you need to do to achieve and succeed in today’s world.
Bronek Masojada joins Sirius Point board
Sirius Point has added former Hiscox CEO Bronek Masojada to its board of directors, effective from 2 May.
Aviva’s Marc Lewis to leave for Ecclesiastical
Aviva's Marc Lewis has been appointed as Ecclesiastical’s UK underwriting director, Insurance Post can reveal.
Sky UK enters insurance with smart tech home launch
Sky UK has launched itself into UK insurance by announcing the creation of Sky Protect, a home insurance product incorporating smart tech.
Biba cancels CBI membership after misconduct allegations
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has withdrawn its membership of the Confederation of British Industry, following reports of sexual misconduct by senior members of staff.
Former chief actuary of RSA Ireland banned for five years
Central Bank Ireland issued prohibition notice to Martin Ryan, former chief actuary at RSA Insurance Ireland.
Time for insurtechs to grow up or say goodbye to funding
Editor’s View: If you want to survive as an insurtech, you need to prove you can survive on your own.
Admiral launches telematics product; Generali partners with Supercede; FCA hires in enforcement
Friday Round Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
View from the top: QBE’s Emma Higgins on listening to what employees want
Emma Higgins, chief people officer at QBE International, argues that updating employment offerings in line with ideas from employees is the answer to the Great Resignation.
Coalition enters UK excess cyber market; JMG Group acquires New Era; Gallagher Re appoints CEO
Friday Round Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.