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RSA Insurance unveils trans-inclusive policy for UK employees
The insurer has developed instructions to help employees who are transitioning and give colleagues the tools to help them be supportive.
Ex-Fresh CEO Mike Wall joins Markerstudy
Wall is recruiting a team of 12 to develop the business’ non-standard home and motor offerings.
People Moves: 14 - 18 March 2022
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Blog: Embedded insurance and how it can work for brokers
ARMD’s Duncan Jackson explains that there are opportunities in embedded insurance for brokers working in the regions.
Andy Burnham announced as Biba keynote
The mayor of Manchester was formerly a Labour MP and has also held a number of ministerial positions.
Howden restructures executive team ahead of Aston Lark completion
As previously announced, Carl Shuker will lead UK & Ireland business as CEO with Peter Blanc as executive chairman.
People Moves: 7 - 11 March 2022
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IWD: The view from the top
Key female insurance figures consider how far women have come in the sector on International Women’s Day.
Brown & Brown takeover of GRP will open up shareholder opportunities for staff
New owner says GRP has found its forever home and will back further acquisitions.
IWD: More than 30 years to achieve gender parity
Aviva's Amanda Blanc warns that Women in Finance research shows the financial services sector won’t achieve gender equality for decades unless urgent action is taken now.
Profile: Sian Fisher: The future for Fisher
Siân Barton meets the outgoing CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute to reflect on her career, the challenge of modernising the CII, and the future
Opinion: Commission vs fees?
Peter Robinson of Prizm Solutions considers the impact of professionalism on the debate.
People moves: 28 February - 4 March 2022
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Opinion: Wellbeing at work
Specialist Risk Group’s Warren Downey considers how leaders need to adapt to ensure happy and healthy teams
Ecclesiastical to expand schemes book with new hire
The Gloucester-based insurer boosted its schemes team with the appointment of Simon McGill.
FCA confirms scrapping bonuses
The regulator has unveiled a new pay deal against a backdrop of potential strike action.
RSA names Cath Frost as regions MD
RSA has appointed Cath Frost as regions managing director replacing Lee Mooney, who was promoted to managing director of RSA commercial lines in November.
CII releases member consultation findings
The organisation had 1,149 responses via its online consultation and held 62 events.
Twining exits Kingsbridge
Paul Havenhand succeeds James Twining as CEO of Kingsbridge and Dinghy.
People Moves: 21-25 February 2022
Keep up to the date with the latest industry moves in the insurance space.
ABI pledges to double apprenticeships by 2025
The organisation has committed to offering 2,500 apprenticeships over the next three years and increasing inclusivity across the sector.
Wiser Academy relaunches insurance degree programme
Programme designed to help attract top talent into insurance straight from college.
Broker Daniel Wilkinson found not guilty in sex assault case
Wilkinson was cleared of groping a woman at an industry awards dinner in 2017.
Blog: How insurtech ecosystems are creating value for brokers
CDL CEO Nigel Phillips sets out why brokers should be getting in on the action.