All articles by Harriet Scott – Page 14
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News AnalysisYoung people are ‘looking for a commitment’ to a diversified insurance industry
‘We need to tell our stories better. Too many young women don’t see themselves in this industry because they don’t see people like them in leadership roles,’ says director
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NewsIUAD appoints Marsh McLennan UK boss as new campaign chair
’When I was asked to take on this role, I felt a deep sense of pride, having seen first-hand what the campaign has already achieved across the industry,’ says appointee
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NewsClimate protesters occupy lobby of insurer based in Manchester
’The insurance industry play a key role in making these fossil fuel projects happen. They have the power to make a liveable future for all of us,’ says protester
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NewsDive In reveals 2025 theme as it announces details of 11th festival
’Creating inclusive environments is essential if we’re to attract and retain the talent that builds aspirational, future-ready businesses and high-performing teams,’ says chief underwriting officer
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NewsBeazley appoints ex-Swiss Re leader as new head of parametric insurance
’He is a seasoned expert with the leadership experience and personal commitment to this specialism,’ says head
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NewsIUA responds to government proposals for pay gap reporting
’Our members appreciate that ethnicity pay gap reporting has an important role to play in promoting transparency and driving change,’ says executive
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NewsFCA partnership creates ‘Supercharged Sandbox’ to accelerate industry’s AI innovation
’This collaboration will help those that want to test AI ideas, but who lack the capabilities to do so,’ says regulator
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NewsKonsileo makes US operating partner a non-executive director as it eyes international opportunities
’It’s rare to find a real insurance operator who is also a heavy-hitting US investor – and a really nice guy to boot,’ says broker chief executive
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NewsA decade on and the ‘issue of future talent grows’ – IICF’s Wendy Wilder
’We are helping to open doors for young people into the industry and raise the industry’s awareness of charities that are supporting young people who could have an interest in insurance,’ says head
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NewsHiscox UK enhances technology insurance with explicit AI claims coverage
’While the rapid take-up of AI has created considerable opportunity, it also carries additional risks, so we need to be proactive and clear with customers about whether these risks are covered,’ says head of technology
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NewsAviva declares market first as it launches on new placement strategy tool
’This is another market first for Aviva, reaffirming our commitment to investing in tools and technologies that enable us to work more closely with our brokers to deliver better customer outcomes,’ says broker distribution director
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NewsABI appoints new director of general insurance and international
’I look forward to working with the industry, government and ABI colleagues to champion the excellent work the industry does and deliver for members,’ says appointee
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NewsArch Insurance International promotes for new head of digital
’Today’s announcement marks the next phase of our digital journey, expanding our capabilities across our international platform,’ says chief strategy and innovation officer
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NewsPolice make arrests and issue cease and desist letters in ghost broking operation
‘The message of these operations is clear. There is nowhere to hide for criminals who sell fake insurance,’ said detective chief inspector
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NewsHowden-owned MGA snaps up ex-Allianz and Zurich leaders for regional distribution roles
‘We’re committed to building teams outside London that can tap into the huge opportunities that exist across the regions,’ says chief distribution officer
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NewsUK trade credit insurance market stable amid economic uncertainty – Marsh
However, market participants will be keeping a close eye on capacity for this line of business because ’as credit limits increase, the cost of goods increase and that can create capacity issues’
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NewsIndependent specialty broker announces digital-first partnership with Axa XL
’This collaboration is a significant step in our market connectivity and digital underwriting journey,’ says chief executive
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NewsAlps inks new three-year capacity deal with AmTrust International
’We’re making it easier for brokers of all sizes to tap into a comprehensive range of add-on solutions written on A-rated paper,’ says managing director
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NewsLloyd’s specialty insurer appoints new deputy head of digital underwriting
The appointee’s ’commitment to finding new solutions for customer problems will be key’, says head
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NewsUK insurance market records 3.2% growth for 2024 – Allianz
‘Insurance remains a growth industry, however, this growth is largely fuelled by policy inaction,’ says chief economist
