Articles by Stephanie Denton
Axa XL promotes Benet to global CUO
Axa XL has appointed Libby Benet as global chief underwriting officer, succeeding Nancy Bewlay, who recently assumed leadership of Axa XL’s global reinsurance operation.
Briefing: Time for zero tolerance on sexism
“In all honesty, after 30+ years in Financial Services I am pretty used to sexist and derogatory comments like those in the AGM yesterday.”
Editor's comment: We'll meet again
As this issue lands our thoughts will be turning to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference and its return to a face-to-face event in its traditional home of Manchester.
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.
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’.
ESG Exchange Q&A 2: How are insurers enabling their employees and partners to be green?
As part of our ESG Exchange fortnight, Post spoke to Ageas, Aviva, LV and Zurich to find out how insurers are thinking beyond their own firms and helping their employees, partners and their supply chain to adopt environmental, social and governance…
Marsh McLennan to exit all Russian business
Marsh becomes the first major international broker to exit all Russian business as the war with Ukraine continues.
ESG Exchange Q&A 1: How are insurers helping their staff and partners to be green?
As part of Post's ESG Exchange fortnight we spoke to Allianz, Axa, Bupa and RSA to find out how insurers are thinking beyond their own firms and helping staff, partners and their supply chain to adopt environmental, social and governance practises.
Editor's comment: Lost in a data pothole
It is probably safe to say most of us have broken the odd law – I’m sure many tried an alcoholic drink before they were 18 or have made an illegal turn on the road.
Briefing: Is the cooling off period a lie?
I recently had to renew my motorhome insurance. I have my policy with a broker as I view it as slightly more complicated than my car insurance.
Editor's comment: Celebration or commiseration
We are a family that is big on marking the passing of time – birthday, anniversaries and well just any excuse to get together really – good job too with no less than six family birthdays in January alone.
Editor’s comment: Damned if you do and damned if you don’t
A New Year. A fresh start. Resolutions decided and hopes of a better – the best – version of me to come. Isn’t this how every year starts and yet how easy is it to do this? Most of us might change one thing or just take steps towards changing one thing…
Preview: What will 2022 bring for the insurance market?
Post spoke to market experts to get their predictions for what 2022 will look like.
Review of the Year 2021 – Claims and legal
Post spoke to loss adjusters and lawyers to get their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2021.
Review of the Year 2021 – Brokers and MGAs
Post spoke to brokers and MGAs to get their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2021.
Review of the Year 2021 – Insurtech
Post spoke to insurtechs to get their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2021.
Review of the Year 2021 – Insurers
Post spoke to major insurers to get their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2021.
Q&A: Nicolas Aubert, formerly WTW GB CEO
Exclusive: Now on gardening leave after almost 18 months of caretaking in his role as Willis Towers Watson GB CEO, Nicolas Aubert speaks to Stephanie Denton about the collapse of the Aon deal, not being chosen to manage the firm and what he achieved…
Editor's comment: When is a reinsurer not a reinsurer?
I recently got up close and personal with a very cute pair of red pandas. My son is a massive fan and with climate change such a big issue we wanted to do our bit to support this species endangered by habitat loss due to logging, grazing livestock and…
Briefing: Who is behind the mask?
Last week I wrote a strongly worded letter to my household emergency provider and a blog on this site detailing the issues I was having.
Updated - Briefing: What is a home emergency
I’m 168 hours into a home emergency. For seven days I have had no hot water and no heating. This is an emergency for me but my provider seems to think otherwise.
Editor’s comment: Managers need to talk about the menopause
My son recently became a teenager, although he’s had the attitude already for some time, and along with the grey hairs that this brings I was reminded of my own aging when a friend quipped that all I have to look forward to now is the menopause.
Interview: Tim Bailey, Zurich
Tim Bailey, UK Zurich CEO, talks to Stephanie Denton about evolving capabilities within the workforce, exciting partnerships and a relentless focus on service.
Editor's comment: The ups and downs of 2020
2020 was a year of ups and downs for everyone. The Covid-19 pandemic struck, lockdowns began, and many were separated from loved ones. But kindness prevailed, communities were reunited, people met and talked to their neighbours. Home schooling took its…