People
Cytora adds former Aspen boss Karen Green to advisory board
Commercial lines focused insurtech Cytora has appointed ex-Aspen UK CEO Karen Green to its advisory board.
Intelligence: Insurtech and the missing women – time for an investigation
Insurance has long been thought of as a men’s game, although the sector is making some steps towards greater gender diversity. Post investigates whether – as new kids on the block with no legacy issues – insurtechs are doing a better job here
Biba 2021: Training that could 'mould' people is counter-productive to D&I efforts
Insurers must hone in on specific areas of the business such as training to address diversity and inclusion deficiencies within the sector, a panel at the British Insurance Brokers' Association has said.
Neil Manser named DLG CFO as Tim Harris retires
Direct Line Group has appointed Neil Manser as chief financial officer replacing Tim Harris.
Biba 2021: Key takeaways from John Glen's appearance
John Glen MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, tackled insurance premium tax, broker Financial Services Compensation Scheme levies, cladding, Brexit and more in his keynote address to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s 2021 conference…
Rising Star: Jordan Gregory-Wallis, Ignite Insurance Systems
Jordan Gregory-Wallis joined Manchester-based platform provider Ignite straight out of school as an apprentice, and has since become a developer at the software house.
Biba 2021: The Future of Broking
Partners& CEO Phil Barton attacks scale-led consolidation and warns broking is “in a dangerous place” as an expert panel including Aon’s Julie Page, A-Plan’s Carl Shuker and Atlanta’s Ian Donaldson consider the future in a session chaired by Brokerbility…
Crawford promotes Parr to leadership team
Crawford has promoted Emma Parr to chief client officer for the UK and Ireland.
Aon’s Richard Dudley on mental health
Richard Dudley, CEO of Aon’s global broking centre and co-sponsor of Aon’s UK mental health network, shares some reflections and lessons from the past year during Mental Health Awareness Week.
Biba Conference Special: Q&A with Steve White
Ahead of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association hosting its annual conference online for the first time ever, Post caught up with CEO Steve White to discuss what virtual attendees will see and hear about, the trade body’s ongoing lobbying and his…
Brendan McCafferty exits Markerstudy's Brightside with rest of senior leadership team to follow
Former Brightside CEO Brendan McCafferty has left the broker following its purchase by Markerstudy, with the rest of Brightside’s leadership team to follow and the possibility of role reductions for more junior staff, Post can reveal.
Axa XL adds Anish Jadav from Zurich
Axa XL has appointed Anish Jadav as chief underwriting officer for retail property and casualty in the UK and Lloyd’s market.
Up to 115 people at risk as Aviva reveals IT restructure
Aviva has confirmed that up to 115 people could be hit by changes to its IT teams as it moves to automate certain processes and increase use of outsourcing.
Briefing: Aviva's ill-timed sick pay cuts
Aviva’s plan to cut company sick pay entitlement mid-pandemic is at best a head scratcher.
Zurich promotes Hayley Robinson to group CUO
Zurich has appointed UK chief underwriting officer Hayley Robinson as group CUO.
FCA urged to speed up broker authorisations with approvals taking 121 days
A freedom of information request by Post to the Financial Conduct Authority has revealed the watchdog is taking an average of 129 days to make a decision on authorising firms applying for permission to trade as general insurance brokers selling non…
Penny Black's Social World: May 2021
Sailing into carbon-neutral future, food donations and mental health support
Aviva slashes sick pay for long-serving staff
Exclusive: Aviva is set to halve company sick pay for staff who have been at the financial services firm for two years or more.
Carpenters adds Faye Fishlock from DAC as head of defendant insurance services
Carpenters Group has appointed Faye Fishlock to lead its legal defence services and strengthen its offering to insurers.
Interview: Stephanie Smith, Allianz
Allianz Insurance chief operating officer Stephanie Smith virtually joined Jen Frost to discuss her engineering and aviation experiences, Allianz’s LV and Legal & General integrations and £5bn ambitions.
Direct Insurance restructures and rebrands as Aventum ahead of hitting acquisition trail
Direct Insurance Group has restructured, combining its UK and international teams into one group under the brand Aventum.
DLG hints at ‘new model’ with COO Steve Maddock to exit
Steve Maddock, Direct Line Group chief operating officer, will leave the insurer at the end of the year, as DLG confirmed he will not be replaced and teased a “new model”.
Second Close Brothers management reshuffle in under a year as Paul Trail leaves
Close Brothers Premium Finance has re-organised its senior management team again following managing director Paul Trail's decision to step down.
Shepherd Compello promotes Steve Hart to chief broking officer
Shepherd Compello has named Steve Hart as chief broking officer, moving up from divisional director for the company’s US-focused property business.