http://www.postonline.co.uk/ Insurance POST en Learning Objective: By the end of this module readers will be able to explain what Pool Re is and how it was established and describe how terrorism cover has evolved over the last 25 years. https://www.postonline.co.uk/post-learning/terrorism https://www.postonline.co.uk/post-learning/terrorism Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:01:09 +0000 David Whittam Ali Smedley, research analyst at InsTech, takes an in depth look at the environmental, social and governance issues of the day https://www.postonline.co.uk/market-access/7952104/advertising-feature-esg-the-insurance-challenges-and-opportunities https://www.postonline.co.uk/market-access/7952104/advertising-feature-esg-the-insurance-challenges-and-opportunities Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:36:05 +0100 David Whittam Henry Gale, research analyst at InsTech, looks at the benefits of parametrics and how it can complement indemnity insurance - and how a new hybrid policy represents a huge shift https://www.postonline.co.uk/market-access/7952103/advertising-feature-best-of-both-bundling-parametric-with-indemnity-insurance https://www.postonline.co.uk/market-access/7952103/advertising-feature-best-of-both-bundling-parametric-with-indemnity-insurance Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:36:03 +0100 David Whittam The new podcast will provide interviews and news from the world of insurance. https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/4647106/post-launches-the-insurance-post-podcast https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/4647106/post-launches-the-insurance-post-podcast Tue, 03 Mar 2020 12:01:37 +0000 David Whittam Exclusive: The industry’s gender pay gap numbers remain relatively static, with experts warning that it could be up to a decade before the impact of recent diversity initiatives are reflected in the numbers. https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/4109506/special-report-industry-gender-pay-gap-shows-little-change https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/4109506/special-report-industry-gender-pay-gap-shows-little-change Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:49:16 +0100 Martin Croucher Harry Curtis Jen Frost Pamela Kokoszka David Whittam Each year Post works in association with ratings agency AM Best to put together a list of the UK’s top 100 UK insurers. https://www.postonline.co.uk/insurer/3321001/top-uk-insurers-2017-top-100-table https://www.postonline.co.uk/insurer/3321001/top-uk-insurers-2017-top-100-table Thu, 05 Oct 2017 01:00:00 +0100 David Whittam All the winners and finalists from the night https://www.postonline.co.uk/insurer/3271721/bia-2017-winners-and-finalists https://www.postonline.co.uk/insurer/3271721/bia-2017-winners-and-finalists Mon, 24 Jul 2017 16:49:55 +0100 David Whittam Meet the judges who deliberated over the winning entries at this year's British Insurance Awards https://www.postonline.co.uk/insurer/3271716/bia-2017-the-judges https://www.postonline.co.uk/insurer/3271716/bia-2017-the-judges Mon, 24 Jul 2017 15:42:03 +0100 David Whittam https://www.postonline.co.uk/insurer/3270886/bia-photos-2017-charity-and-prizes https://www.postonline.co.uk/insurer/3270886/bia-photos-2017-charity-and-prizes Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:42:17 +0100 David Whittam https://www.postonline.co.uk/insurer/3270881/bia-photos-2017-entertainment https://www.postonline.co.uk/insurer/3270881/bia-photos-2017-entertainment Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:36:38 +0100 David Whittam https://www.postonline.co.uk/insurer/3270876/bia-photos-2017-general https://www.postonline.co.uk/insurer/3270876/bia-photos-2017-general Fri, 21 Jul 2017 16:55:49 +0100 David Whittam https://www.postonline.co.uk/insurer/3270871/bia-photos-2017-dinner https://www.postonline.co.uk/insurer/3270871/bia-photos-2017-dinner Fri, 21 Jul 2017 16:04:00 +0100 David Whittam https://www.postonline.co.uk/insurer/3270866/bia-photos-2017-drinks-reception https://www.postonline.co.uk/insurer/3270866/bia-photos-2017-drinks-reception Fri, 21 Jul 2017 16:02:32 +0100 David Whittam https://www.postonline.co.uk/insurer/3269536/bia-photos-2017-arrivals https://www.postonline.co.uk/insurer/3269536/bia-photos-2017-arrivals Fri, 21 Jul 2017 14:50:24 +0100 David Whittam Design guru and sheriff of the written word David Whittam was brought tribute from Biba 2017 in the form of assorted freebies. Here he sorts the wheat from the chaff. https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/3213591/biba-2017-the-best-promo-items-from-the-conference https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/3213591/biba-2017-the-best-promo-items-from-the-conference Fri, 12 May 2017 12:56:34 +0100 David Whittam All the latest news from the world of social media https://www.postonline.co.uk/2455997/penny-blacks-social-world-may-2016 https://www.postonline.co.uk/2455997/penny-blacks-social-world-may-2016 Thu, 05 May 2016 09:30:00 +0100 David Whittam All the latest gossip from the world of insurance https://www.postonline.co.uk/2452230/penny-blacks-insurance-week-24-march-2016 https://www.postonline.co.uk/2452230/penny-blacks-insurance-week-24-march-2016 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:09:56 +0000 David Whittam All the latest news from the worldwide web https://www.postonline.co.uk/2449181/penny-blacks-social-world-3-march-2016 https://www.postonline.co.uk/2449181/penny-blacks-social-world-3-march-2016 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 17:16:20 +0000 David Whittam Penny is famous for getting about town in her immaculately kept Rolls Royce and doesn’t need to be told she’s a wonderful driver. https://www.postonline.co.uk/2449179/penny-blacks-insurance-week-3-march-2016 https://www.postonline.co.uk/2449179/penny-blacks-insurance-week-3-march-2016 Tue, 01 Mar 2016 17:16:18 +0000 David Whittam All the latest news from the worldwide web https://www.postonline.co.uk/2448340/penny-blacks-social-world-25-february-2016 https://www.postonline.co.uk/2448340/penny-blacks-social-world-25-february-2016 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:38:41 +0000 David Whittam Penny enjoyed half term spoiling her young relatives with a trip to London’s Kidzania. This theme park offers an indoor town staffed by the children who visit each day. https://www.postonline.co.uk/2448338/penny-blacks-insurance-week-25-february-2016 https://www.postonline.co.uk/2448338/penny-blacks-insurance-week-25-february-2016 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:25:31 +0000 David Whittam I-COG Claims Management has launched an online training course for claims managers, developed for the UK insurance industry but available worldwide. https://www.postonline.co.uk/2443181/career-development-digital-future-for-training https://www.postonline.co.uk/2443181/career-development-digital-future-for-training Mon, 25 Jan 2016 16:33:10 +0000 David Whittam All the latest online news. https://www.postonline.co.uk/2442283/penny-blacks-social-world-21-january-2016 https://www.postonline.co.uk/2442283/penny-blacks-social-world-21-january-2016 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 17:21:36 +0000 David Whittam All the latest online news https://www.postonline.co.uk/2437257/penny-blacks-social-world-3-december-2015 https://www.postonline.co.uk/2437257/penny-blacks-social-world-3-december-2015 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 15:02:43 +0000 David Whittam All the latest online news https://www.postonline.co.uk/2436465/penny-blacks-social-world-26-november-2015 https://www.postonline.co.uk/2436465/penny-blacks-social-world-26-november-2015 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 12:23:00 +0000 David Whittam A robber shouldn’t target an insurer’s chief digital officer – even if all his family’s smartphones are conveniently charging by a kitchen window overnight. https://www.postonline.co.uk/2436461/penny-blacks-insurance-week-26-november-2015 https://www.postonline.co.uk/2436461/penny-blacks-insurance-week-26-november-2015 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 12:07:20 +0000 David Whittam In the final part of a five-part series covering the results of Post’s latest State of the Nation survey, Mairi MacDonald reports how our insurance CEOs view relationships with brokers, professionalism in the sector and the importance of diversity for the future. https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/2434722/the-state-of-the-insurer-nation-week-five-brokers-professionalism-and-governance https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/2434722/the-state-of-the-insurer-nation-week-five-brokers-professionalism-and-governance Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:49:00 +0000 David Whittam In the fourth report covering the results of Post’s latest State of the Nation survey, Mairi MacDonald asks how important data is, how social insurance and social media tools fit into the sector and what the emerging threats are for our CEOs and managing directors. https://www.postonline.co.uk/2434199/the-state-of-the-insurer-nation-week-four-data-social-insurance-and-emerging-risks https://www.postonline.co.uk/2434199/the-state-of-the-insurer-nation-week-four-data-social-insurance-and-emerging-risks Wed, 11 Nov 2015 08:26:00 +0000 David Whittam The general insurance market is not uniform in the Asia-Pacific region. From consolidation in Japan to potential in China to sophistication in Australia, movers and shakers face a variety of situations and opportunities. https://www.postonline.co.uk/2434203/asia-listings-a-closer-look-at-asia-pacific https://www.postonline.co.uk/2434203/asia-listings-a-closer-look-at-asia-pacific Tue, 10 Nov 2015 19:17:00 +0000 David Whittam In the third of a five-part series covering the results of the State of the Nation survey, Mairi MacDonald reports how our CEOs and managing directors view the public’s poor perception of the insurance industry and how simplified wordings and more information on the good the industry does could help. https://www.postonline.co.uk/2433322/the-state-of-the-insurer-nation-week-three-public-perception https://www.postonline.co.uk/2433322/the-state-of-the-insurer-nation-week-three-public-perception Wed, 04 Nov 2015 13:15:00 +0000 David Whittam In the second of a five-part series covering the results of Post’s latest State of the Nation survey, Mairi MacDonald reports how politics, government policy and the UK’s position in the European Union is viewed by insurance CEOs and managing directors and how they think it could be improved. https://www.postonline.co.uk/2432333/the-state-of-the-insurer-nation-week-two-politics-and-europe https://www.postonline.co.uk/2432333/the-state-of-the-insurer-nation-week-two-politics-and-europe Wed, 28 Oct 2015 12:29:00 +0000 David Whittam In the first report of a five-part series covering Post’s latest State of the Nation survey, Mairi MacDonald reports on how regulation of the insurance industry is viewed by insurance CEOs and managing directors and how they think it could work better for the industry and its customers https://www.postonline.co.uk/regulation/2431390/the-state-of-the-insurer-nation-week-one-regulation https://www.postonline.co.uk/regulation/2431390/the-state-of-the-insurer-nation-week-one-regulation Wed, 21 Oct 2015 14:15:00 +0100 David Whittam 1. The single most significant change to UK commercial insurance law in a century, the Insurance Act 2015 comes into force on 12 August 2016 https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/2428015/brain-training-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-insurance-act-2015 https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/2428015/brain-training-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-insurance-act-2015 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 11:46:49 +0100 David Whittam See where the top 20 UK insurers have their regional offices in 2015 (headquarters not featured) https://www.postonline.co.uk/2427117/top-100-uk-insurers-2015-top-20-insurers-regional-office-map https://www.postonline.co.uk/2427117/top-100-uk-insurers-2015-top-20-insurers-regional-office-map Mon, 28 Sep 2015 10:57:43 +0100 David Whittam There are huge amounts of data out there and it is now much easier for brokers to use and place business online – if only they were more aware of this https://www.postonline.co.uk/post/analysis/2426058/expertise-from-a-z-smes-better-use-of-data https://www.postonline.co.uk/post/analysis/2426058/expertise-from-a-z-smes-better-use-of-data Thu, 17 Sep 2015 09:00:00 +0100 David Whittam RSA has launched its new platinum broker leader programme. https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/2425907/career-development-rsa-goes-for-platinum https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/2425907/career-development-rsa-goes-for-platinum Mon, 14 Sep 2015 17:49:32 +0100 David Whittam Thistle Insurance Services chief operating officer Anita Watson has been appointed to the newly created role of operational performance director at Bluefin. https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/2425906/career-file-anita-watson-bluefin-names-thistle-coo-watson-as-operational-performance-director https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/2425906/career-file-anita-watson-bluefin-names-thistle-coo-watson-as-operational-performance-director Mon, 14 Sep 2015 17:40:32 +0100 David Whittam The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a guide for companies looking to introduce flexible working arrangements. https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/2424993/career-development-cii-provides-flexible-working-guidelines https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/2424993/career-development-cii-provides-flexible-working-guidelines Tue, 08 Sep 2015 11:36:40 +0100 David Whittam Liberty Specialty Markets employees have selected Water Aid’s Madagascar project as their specific programme from among the organisation’s initiatives in 26 countries following the announcement of the company’s partnership with the leading international charity. https://www.postonline.co.uk/2424991/career-development-madagascar-water-aid-project-selected-by-liberty-employees https://www.postonline.co.uk/2424991/career-development-madagascar-water-aid-project-selected-by-liberty-employees Tue, 08 Sep 2015 11:32:09 +0100 David Whittam Arthur J Gallagher International has hired Sue Langley as non-executive chairman of the Gallagher Holdings UK board. https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/2424988/career-file-sue-langley-former-hiscox-coo-takes-on-non-exec-chairmanship-at-gallagher https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/2424988/career-file-sue-langley-former-hiscox-coo-takes-on-non-exec-chairmanship-at-gallagher Tue, 08 Sep 2015 11:26:33 +0100 David Whittam As the build up to the Rugby World Cup intensifies, England captain Chris Robshaw took some time out of his hectic schedule to jump in a black cab with Post news editor Callum Brodie to talk about the similarities between risk management in the boardroom and on the rugby pitch, the importance of data analysis, and how leadership in sport compares to leadership in business. https://www.postonline.co.uk/2423869/video-england-rugby-captain-chris-robshaw https://www.postonline.co.uk/2423869/video-england-rugby-captain-chris-robshaw Thu, 03 Sep 2015 11:00:00 +0100 David Whittam Crawford & Company CEO and president Jeffrey Bowman is leaving the Atlanta-headquartered loss adjuster after more than 24 years of service with the company. https://www.postonline.co.uk/people/2424076/career-file-jeffrey-bowman-crawford-company-and-ceo-bowman-part-ways https://www.postonline.co.uk/people/2424076/career-file-jeffrey-bowman-crawford-company-and-ceo-bowman-part-ways Tue, 01 Sep 2015 13:03:00 +0100 David Whittam Endsleigh has begun its Golden Jubilee year, celebrating 50 years of insuring students and young professionals. https://www.postonline.co.uk/personal/2424078/career-development-endsleigh-celebrates-golden-jubilee https://www.postonline.co.uk/personal/2424078/career-development-endsleigh-celebrates-golden-jubilee Tue, 01 Sep 2015 13:01:00 +0100 David Whittam It was with a slight tinge of disappointment that Penny learnt she had not made the cut for a financial journalist squad to face an Aviva football team at Norwich City’s home ground last week. https://www.postonline.co.uk/personal/2349269/penny-blacks-insurance-week-12-june-2014 https://www.postonline.co.uk/personal/2349269/penny-blacks-insurance-week-12-june-2014 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 17:11:00 +0100 David Whittam Insurers are being encouraged to embrace the new era of digitalisation and big data, but one crucial obstacle is often forgotten: legacy systems, and the impact they can have on the speed of transformation. https://www.postonline.co.uk/technology/2341326/video-implementing-a-digital-strategy https://www.postonline.co.uk/technology/2341326/video-implementing-a-digital-strategy Thu, 24 Apr 2014 11:22:00 +0100 David Whittam When tackling new types of fraud in the digital age, insurers can learn a lot from other industries. https://www.postonline.co.uk/technology/2328792/spotlight-on-fraud-learn-from-lessons https://www.postonline.co.uk/technology/2328792/spotlight-on-fraud-learn-from-lessons Tue, 18 Feb 2014 13:14:00 +0000 David Whittam Emma Baldwin says claims for long-term injuries caused by sport could be on the rise. https://www.postonline.co.uk/claims/2325229/legal-update-sports-injuries-nfl-concussion-payout-should-act-as-a-warning-to-uk-sports-bodies-and-insurers https://www.postonline.co.uk/claims/2325229/legal-update-sports-injuries-nfl-concussion-payout-should-act-as-a-warning-to-uk-sports-bodies-and-insurers Tue, 28 Jan 2014 14:00:00 +0000 David Whittam Assess your needs to ensure you don’t find yourself underneath the mistletoe with the wrong party. https://www.postonline.co.uk/post/opinion/2319252/c-suite-festive-tips-for-perfect-partnerships https://www.postonline.co.uk/post/opinion/2319252/c-suite-festive-tips-for-perfect-partnerships Mon, 16 Dec 2013 14:23:00 +0000 David Whittam There are currently three kinds of managing general agents: broker‑driven ones that are used to prop up broker revenue streams; MGAs supported by one carrier, normally mono-product and geography; and the multi-product and wide geographic MGA supported by various carriers. https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/2319118/c-suite-mgas-must-attract-top-talent https://www.postonline.co.uk/broker/2319118/c-suite-mgas-must-attract-top-talent Mon, 16 Dec 2013 14:19:00 +0000 David Whittam Russell Berry, graduate trainee at Towergate Underwriting, selects his best XV and wins two tickets to see England v Argentina on 9 November in the QBE Rugby Internationals. https://www.postonline.co.uk/lloydslondon/2305075/my-best-xv-selected-by-russell-berry-towergate https://www.postonline.co.uk/lloydslondon/2305075/my-best-xv-selected-by-russell-berry-towergate Tue, 05 Nov 2013 15:38:00 +0000 David Whittam