All articles by Harriet Scott – Page 6
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NewsAllianz UK partners with US-based technology company to enhance fleet risk management
’Together, we’re helping fleets make proactive decisions that not only protect their assets, but also drive tangible returns on investment,’ says EMEA partnerships manager
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NewsDavies builds flexibility into Vision 2030 roadmap as AI compliance evolves
’Our job in the end is to satisfy our clients’ demands and to satisfy the needs of the regulators and states,’ says group chief executive
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NewsMarkerstudy raises over £6,000 for Cancer Research UK
’Giving back to charities and good causes is in Markerstudy’s DNA and has been one of our core values for nearly 25 years,’ says chief marketing, communications and sustainability officer
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NewsRodent-related motor claims scurry up by over a quarter
’Many people are aware of the damage that rodents can cause to properties, but may not realise they also like to explore our cars,’ says motor claims manager
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NewsNew UK commercial combined MGA to launch with ex-Covéa duo as leaders
The new MGA ’demonstrates our continued commitment to giving exceptional underwriters the freedom and backing to build successful businesses’, says chief executive
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NewsDestination Insurance: Futureproofing talent starts with tackling retention
As the industry looks to develop the talent it attracts ‘by virtue of the transferability of those skills, it brings a different challenge to our table’, says executive director of strategy, advocacy and professional standards
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NewsIGI appoints ex-MS Amlin leader as new head of specialty treaty
’He comes with significant underwriting experience and will be a strong fit as IGI continues to build its treaty reinsurance portfolio,’ says chief underwriting officer
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NewsAon survey reveals UK businesses lead global peers in risk oversight
’The findings show that UK boards are adopting a more structured and data-driven approach to risk oversight,’ says head of commercial risk
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NewsDestination Insurance: Reject applicants the right way to stop ‘switching people off what is a really attractive industry’
’You mustn’t fool yourself into thinking they’ve only applied for you,’ says chief HR officer
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AnalysisIn Focus: Does digital transformation undermine HNW’s service-defining human touch?
High net worth clients have long valued the delicate touch that distinguishes their experience from the mainstream market – but with the industry hot on the trail of automation, could technology inadvertently undermine the very qualities that make this sector so unique?
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NewsHowden-owned consultancy moves to new Glasgow office
’With this move, we are committed to securing better futures for clients, colleagues and communities across Scotland,’ says senior partner
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NewsGeo Underwriting expands marine proposition for brokers
’Our expanded team includes underwriters with wide-ranging technical expertise and real-world marine experience, enabling us to assess and underwrite risks with a flexible approach,’ says head of marine
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NewsFamily-owned broker promotes long-serving colleague to marketing manager
’This was completely unexpected and for someone who works in marketing, I was lost for words at first,’ says appointee
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NewsIs a ‘fail fast’ approach to innovation effective or overhyped?
With the industry increasingly embracing a ’fail fast’ mindset, is short-cycle testing in live environments the key to innovation? Or does this approach have dangerous consequences for consumer trust?
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NewsGallagher secures multiyear partnership with Premiership Women’s Rugby
’I am thrilled to welcome Gallagher into the PWR family at such a pivotal time for the growth of women’s rugby,’ says executive chair
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NewsAviva reopens supported internship applications for young people with autism
’The achievements of our interns so far are testament to their hard work and commitment and it’s fantastic to see that many have chosen to continue their careers at Aviva,’ says chief executive of personal lines
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NewsBishop Street Underwriters rollout incubator for developing MGAs
’Looking across the Bishop Street portfolio from a macro perspective, establishing incubator capabilities is the logical next step as the firm continues to execute on innovative growth strategies and initiatives,’ partner
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NewsAviva warns of nearly 20% spike in malicious damage claims ahead of Halloween
’While some of us look forward to the festivities that come with the darker months – such as Halloween – our data shows that malicious damage and theft tends to increase during this time,’ says senior underwriting manager
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NewsAngelica Solutions adds insurance duo to its collaborators portfolio
’Joining the associate network felt like a natural step and it’s great to work alongside people who know what good looks like and how to deliver it,’ says appointee
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NewsAviva halves time taken for underwriters to obtain their licences
‘It’s hugely improved, so now we can be more responsive and deal with our customer queries better which is really important to us,’ says head of customer, assurance and capability
