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Penny Black's Social World: May 2022
From the anniversary of Titanic sinking to celebrating Earth day and supporting charities
FCA staff walk out in first of three planned strikes
Staff at the Financial Conduct Authority have gone on strike in the first of three planned two-day walkouts over proposed changes to pay and conditions at the regulator.
Interview - Colm Holmes, Allianz Holdings
Allianz Holdings CEO Colm Holmes caught up with Stephanie Denton after his first 100 days in the role to explain why the next three years will be all about growth for the UK insurer.
Williams swaps Simply Business for Clear Group
The Clear Group has appointed Simply Business’ former managing director for managing general agents Phil Williams as group’s chief operating officer.
Blog: Making the wrong team moves risks losing regulatory permissions
As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, employers and recruiters are anticipating a growing trend in employees wanting to move roles in what has been dubbed the 'great resignation'. BDBF partner Nick Wilcox, and associate Blair Wassman, explore the…
Be cautious, optimistic and make up for lost time, advises RSA's Ken Norgrove
The UK insurance sector is facing some key headwinds in the current economic climate, but, as Ken Norgrove, CEO of RSA Insurance explains, it also has a lot to be proud of.
CII appoints Alan Vallance as CEO
The Chartered Insurance Institute has appointed Alan Vallance as CEO of the professional body.
My Other Life: Jordan De Saa, search and rescue volunteer
Movo Partnership’s Jordan Da Saa is on call 24/7 as part of a team that assists the Metropolitan Police search for vulnerable missing persons.
Allianz Holdings names two NEDs
Teresa Robson-Capps and José Vazquez have been appointed as independent non-executive directors on Allianz Holdings' management board.
Is it the end of the M&A boom? No says Gallagher's Oli Homer
Mergers and acquisitions activity seems never ending in the brokering sector but as Oli Homer, global head of M&A at Gallagher, explains, as long as you acquire those with a similar mindset and allow businesses to thrive then they can continue apace.
CILA appoints David Ross as executive director
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has appointed David Ross as executive director.
Zurich charitable foundation joins with Unicef to raise funds for youth mental health
The Z Zurich Foundation and Unicef have launched a campaign to raise funds for programmes to support the mental health and psychosocial well-being of young refugees who have fled the war in Ukraine.
60 seconds with... Ben Shuttleworth, Clear Group
Ben Shuttleworth, head of corporate marketing at Clear Group, tells Post which Craig David song is guaranteed to make him dance, and where he'd head to first in a time machine – as long as he was sure that he could get back.
Fidelis names Olivia Brindle head of sustainability
Fidelis Insurance Holdings has appointed Olivia Brindle as head of sustainability.
BI ruling and Covid impact drive claims vacancy boom
Job adverts for claims roles are on the up, research has suggested, with the business interruption ruling a likely driver.
Bupa's Iain McMillan looks at how to attract and retain a happy workforce
In a white-hot labour market, Iain McMillan, director of distribution at Bupa UK Insurance, asks what is the key to maintaining talent retention and attraction, and managing an employee health and wellbeing strategy during a period of post-pandemic…
DLG CEO Penny James appointed co-chair of FTSE Women Leaders Review
Direct Line Group CEO Penny James has been named co-chair of the FTSE Women Leaders Review.
60 seconds with... Helen Bancroft, Allianz
Helen Bancroft, casualty account manager at Allianz, tells Post which feisty 'Southern Belle' she'd love to be, and why she couldn't live without her garden.
FCA staff back strike action in Unite ballot
Staff at the Financial Conduct Authority have voted in favour of striking over proposed changes to pay and conditions, the trade union Unite has announced.
Lloyd’s HQ closed for day as Extinction Rebellion blocks entrances
Lloyd’s has closed its headquarters for the day as protesters from Extinction Rebellion blocked entrances into the building.
Pen's Tom Downey says MGA sector's secret sauce is its recipe for success
Tom Downey, CEO Pen Underwriting, believes the managing general agents sector is in rude health and discusses what he believes could be its 'secret sauce'.
Charlotte Halkett appointed as Many Pets CUO
Many Pets, formerly known as Bought By Many, has appointed Charlotte Halkett to its newly-created chief underwriting officer.
Editor's comment: Walk the walk on ESG
Last August the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report warned that ‘unless there are immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, limiting warming to close to 1.5°C or even 2°C will be beyond reach’.
Dual appoints European executive chairman to spearhead 'hire and acquire' strategy
Howden-owned managing general agent Dual has appointed Maurizio Ghilosso as executive chair of its European business.