Views & insights
Our Views and insights page features articles, commentaries and opinion pieces on a range of topics to help you keep up to speed with the latest developments in the insurance industry.
May 12, 2021
In this latest Culture Matters bulletin we talk to Head of Syndicate Finance Peter Brightman and Internal Audit manager Phillip Pearce about Mental Health Awareness Week – they tell us what the “nature” theme means to them and candidly share some experiences and tips that could be helpful to any of us when faced with challenges to our mental health.
May 7, 2021
In this latest Culture matters bulletin, Aisha El-Telbani from our Compliance team talks about Ramadan – the month of fasting and abstaining observed by Muslims all over the world and which this year takes place between 12 April and the 12 May. As well as providing interesting historical and religious perspectives, Aisha offers an insight into what Ramadan means to her and the family traditions she followed as a child and into adulthood.
April 23, 2021
It’s St George’s Day, and time to celebrate England’s unique contributions to world culture, sport, commerce and so much more. With this in mind, we asked the members of our Culture Committee to write something interesting about St George. The only proviso was that the article didn’t come across as a 14 year old’s history homework, and didn’t tell people (the English in particular) stuff they already knew.
March 8, 2021
International Women's Day is a global day held on March 8 to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. In this latest Culture Matters bulletin we ask two of our own female role models what the day means to them, about the challenges they have overcome throughout their careers – and more.
March 2, 2021
In the latest Asta interview, we talk to our Syndicate Actuary Sath Vimalarajah. He tells us about the impact Covid-19 has had on the actuarial world and how the unprecedented and rapidly changing situation has affected his role over the last 12 months. Sath also has some advice for those considering an Actuarial career and shares a great tip for team collaboration and wellbeing while working remotely.