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FCA expects to grow staff headcount by '400 to 500 this financial year'
Financial Conduct Authority CEO Nikhil Rathi expects the staff headcount to grow by 400 to 500 this financial year, “challenging set of reforms” to its career, pay and grading which resulted in two strikes action.
Briefing: Could Allianz explore direct business again?
A job advert has surfaced where Allianz is looking to expand its direct sales team within the inspections arm of the company. Could this be something that will be explored in the future for other lines?
Editor’s comment – Adios amigos
The Top 100 UK Insurers ranking is always a highlight in my insurance year, but this year’s is bittersweet as it will be my last after 18 years at Insurance Post.
Das UK partners with Admiral; IFB partners with GIFC and Ifed; Canopius names head of change
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Penny Black's Social World: October 2022
Donations, overcoming adversity, supporting sports, diversity and inclusion, walks and a lot of hard work.
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…
CII elects Swiss Re's Russell Higginbotham as president
Russell Higginbotham, CEO of Swiss Re Solutions, has been elected president of the Chartered Insurance Institute for 2023.
Titcomb to replace Kesterton as Thomas Miller CEO
Thomas Miller, the international transport and professional indemnity specialist, has announced it intends to appoint Hugh Titcomb as its new CEO, subject to shareholder approval, replacing Bruce Kesterton.
FCA warns insurers to protect customers during cost-of-living squeeze
As the soaring cost of living is putting pressure on households, the Financial Conduct Authority has instructed insurers to protect customers from unnecessary products or add-ons and unfair penalties.
Clegg Gifford employee wins age discrimination case after being told he has been around ‘as long as Pontius Pilate’
A Clegg Gifford & Co employee, who has worked in the industry “a great many years”, has won age discrimination case after his boss claimed he has been around “as long as Pontius Pilate”.
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.
Acrisure acquires CRK; Sian Fisher's next move; Premium Credit hire personal lines and e-trade director
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
ABI's James Dalton to replace Ben Fletcher at IFB
In a wave of senior appointments, the Motor Insurers' Bureau has appointed the ABI's James Dalton as chief services officer.
Interview: John O’Roarke and Ronan McCann, HF (formerly Horwich Farrelly)
Having overseen a name change from Horwich Farrelly, CEO Ronan McCann and chairman John O’Roarke explain how the rebranded HF is shaping up for a future of diversification, M&A and staff ownership as it looks to become the Admiral of the legal sector.
Dive In Festival: Doing things the same way we’ve always done just ‘won’t cut it’, says Neal
Opening the eighth edition of Dive In Festival on Tuesday, Lloyd’s CEO John Neal contested that tough times within the last three years presented the industry with a “terrific opportunity” to change the way it operates, and simply “doing things the same…
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.
Clyde & Co enhances cyber offering; Axa Retail launches digital-only brand; Allianz welcomes 37 flexible graduates
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Marc Sweeney replaces Helena Evans as Cila president
Davies’ Marc Sweeney was unanimously voted in to replace Helena Evans as president of Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters.
Intelligence: Inclusivity in insurance - enabling customers with disabilities
In the UK 14.6 million people are classed as disabled and more than seven million people of working age have a disability. David Worsfold investigates how the insurance sector is catering for this vulnerable community – and managing this mainstream…
PIB appoints deputy CEO and underwriting and Europe executives
Broker PIB has made a raft of senior appointments, recruiting from Aon and Amwins Global Risks as well as promoting internally, as it prepares to double in size through its next stage of growth.
Industry responds 'sensitively' to event cancellation in wake of Queen’s death
Organisers have seen many of their events cancelled since the Queen passed away earlier this month, despite clear guidelines from the government. However, the insurance industry has responded to these cancellations with sensitivity
Attempt to oust R&Q executive chairman Spiegel fails
R&Q executive chair William Spiegel will continue to lead the program management and legacy insurance business after a vote to oust him failed.
Matthew Wilson returns as Brit CEO after leave of absence
Matthew Wilson has resumed his role as Brit CEO after he took a leave of absence last September.
Former MS Amlin boss Chris Beazley appointed as CEO of Scor UK and Scor Syndicate
Scor has appointed former MS Amlin AG boss Chris Beazley as CEO of Scor UK and Scor Syndicate with effect from 20 September, subject to regulatory approval.