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People Moves: 2 - 6 August 2021
It may be holiday season but there are still job moves to keep up-to-date with.
Ceta Insurance adds Topsail to wholesale panel
Topsail offers specialist boat insurance and adds to Ceta’s broker proposition in the space.
Gallagher reports rise in brokerage revenues for H1 2021
Simon Matson, CEO, Europe, Middle East and Asia, said the UK division had seen organic growth of 9%.
Aston Lark reports Ebitda and revenue growth for 2020
The consolidator now places circa £900m in gross written premium and employs over 1,500 people in over 50 offices across the UK and Ireland.
How can the industry solve its talent crisis?
Brokers, insurers and industry experts discuss the main obstacles in attracting young talent and what the industry can do to solve its image problem.
Howden pledges to achieve plastic neutrality
The broker announced its commitment to reduce its plastic consumption, and offset the rest, aiming to curb the impact its business has on the environment.
Tasker to push forward with more deals
CEO Robert Organ highlighted how recent buy, PI specialist Insure Risk, was a good fit for the business and chats through its move to join Jensten.
Aon: Executive committee shuffled post-deal collapse
Aon, which abandoned its $30bn merger deal to buy WTW earlier this week, has shared its new leadership structure.
Former rugby star joins Ardonagh
Rory Best is set to take on a corporate leadership role in the global broking business.
Tasker buys Insure Risk
The move follows Tasker becoming part of the Jensten Group earlier this year.
PremFina names Sharon Bishop UK & Ireland CEO
Bishop left rival finance firm, Close Brothers, a year ago.
Qlaims targets further growth after expansion into personal lines
Newly appointed CEO, Liz Latter, tells Insurance Age about the company's new personal lines offering and how MGAs and brokers can work together to support customers.
Allianz restructure sparks mixed reactions
Brokers say senior exits at the provider lead to “some concern but also some opportunity” as the insurer is slammed for focusing on larger corporate consolidator relationships in recent months.
People Moves: 26-30 July 2021
Keep up to date with the latest people moves in the insurance sector.
Gallagher divestment deal aborted after WTW/Aon merger breaks down
Gallagher had been set to buy £3.6bn of WTW assets including Willis Re as part of Aon/WTW divestment plans ahead of their proposed combination.
Aon/WTW merger collapses amid US DOJ lawsuit
Aon is set to pay a $1bn termination fee to WTW as CEO Greg Case says the two businesses "reached an impasse with the US Department of Justice".
Blog: Why the industry needs Race Action Through Leadership
Gallagher Re’s Abbhi Bala outlines why the insurance space needs another organisation to promote diversity across the market.
Ardonagh creates European unit led by Conor Brennan
The Dublin-headquartered business will operate alongside Ardonagh Global Partners with plans to expand across Europe.
Allianz adds tracker to claims hub
The broker-focused tool maps progress across five areas.
ABL boss targets further expansion after WTW buy
CEO Maurice Boyd tells Insurance Age how the recent WTW purchase came about and outlines the GRP-owned firm's future ambitions.
Blog: Why travel insurance is more important than ever
Jackson Lee Underwriting's Dipesh Patel discusses how Covid-19 has highlighted the importance of using a broker and how brokers can help clients as international travel quotations pick up again.
People Moves: 19-23 July 2021
Keep up to date with the latest people moves in the insurance sector.
PremFina gears for growth with investment in tens of millions
Investors have given the tech-led premium finance provider a cash injection in a move that sees it set to challenge Close Brothers and Premium Credit for a top three position in the UK.
Travel specialist Staysure moves into pet market
The broker launched Petsure which is designed to provide cover for cats and dogs regardless of pre-existing medical conditions.