Penny Black
Penny Black's Insurance Week
The good people at the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department were no doubt on tenterhooks after TV funnyman Rufus Hound outlined plans to burn his house down.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Great strides have been made by the insurance industry and the authorities in clamping down on fraud, but sometimes wrongdoers certainly do not help themselves.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
As X-Factor fever reaches its Christmas crescendo Penny is drawing up a list of things she'd rather do on a Saturday night; washing her socks, watching paint dry or an evening of the library all have more appeal.
Penny speed meets... Darren Wills, claims director, Groupama Insurances
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed…
My Best XI: Jon Newall, Lockyer Insurance
Jon Newall, principal of Lockyer Insurance, selects his best XI for an insurance industry start up. Alongside six insurance professionals, Newall has selected three Premier League stars, a Real Madrid legend and, somewhat strangely, the chief executive…
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny was pleased to hear that the IFED's detective chief inspector Dave Wood is evidently renowned among fraudsters.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
For some reason, the insurance industry fails to make it onto a list of dream jobs. Penny Black feels something fishy is afoot.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
A recently rebranded insurance technology company may have to be careful about the territories it chooses for expansion.
My Best XI: David Ross, Keycare
David Ross, managing director of Keycare, picks his best XI for an insurance industry start-up.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Hollywood and the insurance industry crossed swords again this week with none other than A-list actor Tom Hanks caught squarely in the middle.
Penny speed meets... Martyn Hardy, managing director, Cost Advocates
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed…
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny hears that one Adrian Colosso has been darkening the doors of Gallagher almost a year after departing the firm following Heath Lambert's sale to the Illinois-based broker.
My Best XI: Stuart Daws, Allianz Commercial
Stuart Daws, risk control survey manager at Allianz Commercial, has selected a mixture of industry and celebrity folk for his insurance start-up best XI. Along with three of his colleagues, there are special appearances from musicians, a restaurateur and…
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny has been pleased to discover that, as well as using social media for professional purposes, insurers and brokers have also been taking to the web to unashamedly share their secret passions.
Penny speed meets... Andrew Dunkerley, finance and marketing director, Be Wiser Insurance
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed…
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny has always thought driving in London was for the brave, or indeed foolhardy, and the experience of a friend from Gibraltar has done little to calm her nerves.
My Best XI: Steven Williams, Go Compare
Steven Williams, the new product development manager at Go Compare, selects his Best XI for a start-up insurance company. As well as a range of brokers, online specialists and telematics providers, two Welsh footballing legends are chosen in attack,…
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Recognition is always nice but somewhat cringe worthy when it's misplaced, Penny finds.
Penny speed meets... Chris Shaw, commercial director, Ai Claims Solutions
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Believe it or not, Penny held down her fair share of jobs before becoming a lady of leisure. However, firefighter was not one of them.
Penny speed meets... Alan Inskip, CEO, Temporary Cover
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed…
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Like most of the continent, Penny couldn't take her eyes off the Ryder Cup action as Europe pulled off the 'Miracle of Medinah' against the US in Chicago last week.
Penny speed meets... Steve Jackson, director, VFM Services
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed…
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Hi-tech romance