HR & Employment

New Faces at Maxis Global Benefits Network

MAXIS Global Benefits Network, the international employee benefits network, has expanded its Member Management team to cater for the continued growth of its network of local insurers (Members). Trudie Roberts and Greg Tew have both […]

HR & Employment

Battle To Attract & Retain Top Talent Will Cost Insurers Dear, Either Way

The world of work is changing rapidly. There is a sharp divide between the haves vs the have nots when it comes to in-demand skills, such as SEO voodoo, website/app development, data security, compliance, automated […]

HR & Employment

Allianz Appoints Kate Walker Head of Direct Business

Allianz Partners UK appoints Kate Walker as the Head of Direct Business, a newly created role that sees the company renew its focus on offering insurance and assistance solutions to consumers under the Allianz Assistance […]

HR & Employment

Appointments: Cal Spessard Joins Beazley as Environment Risk Specialist

Specialist insurer Beazley has hired Cal Spessard to head the team responsible for handling claims arising from the company’s fast growing environmental liability business. Mr Spessard joins Beazley’s NYC office from environmental risk management specialists […]

Insurance Brokers

Ecclesiastical Backs BIBA’s Lead on Better Mental Health in the Workplace

Research carried out by the specialist insurer found that brokers are reluctant to talk about mental health issues in the workplace. With April marking stress awareness month, Ecclesiastical is throwing its support behind BIBA’s manifesto […]

HR & Employment

Beazley Appoints New Head of Speciality Lines in Germany

Specialist insurer Beazley has appointed Ulrich Schaller to lead the development of its specialty lines offering in Germany from 1st April 2019. The portfolio includes financial lines products for both commercial organisations and financial institutions […]

News

HR News: Liberty Speciality Takes the Lead on Mental Health Issues

Which are the best insurance companies when it comes to addressing mental health issues in the workplace? Well Liberty are definitely taking the lead with initiatives like this one and it has to be good […]

HR & Employment

5.3 Million Brits Would Love to Run Their Own Business, Says Direct Line

The entrepreneurial dream is alive and well in the UK reveals new research collated by Direct Line for Business. Some 5.3 million people (10 per cent) dream of becoming their own boss in the future, […]