Diversity
How the FCA aims to stamp out toxic workplace cultures
Thomas Beale, partner and head of the bullying and harassment team at Bolt Burdon Kemp, examines how the Financial Conduct Authority’s rules for non-financial misconduct are set to change plus the ramifications for the insurance industry.
Aon’s Biddle on inspirational women improving social mobility in insurance
Charlotte Biddle, senior global benefits consultant at Aon, on making general insurance a more inclusive industry for individuals who feel “more Primark than Prada”.
What does Winslow’s hiring splurge say about DLG's future?
Content Director’s View: Jonathan Swift takes stock of Direct Line Group CEO Adam Winslow’s new look executive team and asks whether it has the attributes to succeed.
Insurance’s problem with a shrinking pool of arbitrators
Mark Everiss, partner in insurance and reinsurance at Eversheds Sutherland, explores the practicalities of, and difficulties in, finding a competent impartial tribunal of arbitrators to determine insurance and reinsurance disputes.
Big Interview: Cécile Fresneau, QBE
Cécile Fresneau, managing director of the insurance division of QBE’s European Operations, reveals her growth plans, hopes for generative artificial intelligence and her efforts to boost the number of female senior underwriters.
Insurance experts propose using IPT to combat premium discrimination
Insurance industry professionals have proposed that the government use insurance premium tax to address the “poverty premium” and “ethnicity penalty” in motor insurance.
Dive In opens inclusive manager campaign
Dive In, the insurance industry’s diversity, equity and inclusion festival, has invited nominations for managers making “outstanding” inclusion contributions.
CII Broking Community’s Patel on insurance’s war for talent
Trade Voice: Isha Patel, managing director for the South East at Partners& and a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute’s Broking Community, says the industry needs to go above and beyond remuneration to attract talent.
FCA clarifies approach to non-disclosure agreements
The Financial Conduct Authority has insisted non-disclosure agreements should not prevent whistleblowers working in insurance from sharing the discrimination or harassment they face with the watchdog.
McLarens reports data from 230 offices for sustainability certification
McLarens has collected carbon footprint data from 230 offices to become the first insurance sector company to gain the Planet Mark certification.
What prompted FCA checks on bullying in insurance?
Jeremy Irving, head of the financial services regulatory practice at law firm Browne Jacobson, considers what could have prompted the Financial Conduct Authority looking into non-financial misconduct in the insurance industry.
Power List: Ones to watch in insurance in 2024
Here are the ones to watch who narrowly missed out on a place in this year’s Insurance Post Power List, but based on their role, career to date and growing influence look set to feature in future rankings.
Louise O’Shea, CFC
Louise O’Shea was appointed group CEO at CFC in January 2024 having served as an independent non-executive director since 2021.
Ajay Mistry, iCan
Ajay Mistry is the co-founder and co-chair of iCan, The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network, an industry-wide group set up to support multicultural inclusion and career progression.
Sam White, Stella Insurance
Sam White is the founder and CEO of Stella Insurance, a female-centric motor insurance business that’s unapologetically led by and designed for women.
Neil Galjaard, Markel UK
Neil Galjaard leads Markel’s UK retail business across insurance, tax and legal capabilities, working with brokers, accountants and lawyers.
Jason Storah, Aviva
A fresh face on Insurance Post’s Power List in 2024 is Jason Storah, who was appointed CEO of UK & Ireland General Insurance in August 2023.
Jason Harris, QBE
Having spent a quarter of a century working in insurance, Jason Harris, who joined QBE as chief executive for international in October 2020, is a familiar face in the sector.
Hannah Gurga, Association of British Insurers
Hannah Gurga, director general of the Association of British Insurers, maintains her 18th position on the Insurance Post’s Power List thanks to her efforts to prove the industry’s worth to whoever will occupy 10 Downing Street later this year.
Julie Page, Aon
Julie Page, CEO of EMEA at Aon, has slipped down three places in this year’s Insurance Post Power List due to the fact Jane Kielty has risen up the ranks and stepped up to spearhead the organisation’s UK growth plans.
Tim Bailey, Zurich
Tim Bailey was named president of the Association of British Insurers in summer 2023 and has been CEO of Zurich UK since 2021.