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People Moves: 22-26 November 2021
Stay up to date with the latest insurance industry moves.
Gallagher/Willis Re deal gets green light from competition watchdog
The CMA launched a merger inquiry into the $3.25bn takeover in October.
FSCS confirms MCE Insurance Company has failed
The Gibraltar-based business went into run-off on 5 November, citing difficulties with Solvency II, while the UK-headquartered division of the company has signed a fresh capacity deal with Sabre.
Pool Re boss to exit next year
Julian Enoizi is to step down in Spring 2022 after leading the terrorism reinsurer for eight years, with Pool Re stating that the process of finding his successor has begun.
Aventus develops digital underwriting platform
The offering adds to is distribution and customer management proposition and is designed for brokers and MGAs.
MCE cites Solvency II as reason for run-off of Gibraltar-based insurance arm
MCE boss Julian Edwards says Solvency II favours larger insurers as he discusses the broker's capacity deal with Sabre.
Ex Be Wiser boss Mark Bower-Dyke launches consultancy firm
Bower-Dyke tells Insurance Age about his plans for the new venture and discusses why he believes there was a gap in the market for quality advice.
Foley flags Axa transformation programme
Products and digitisation are key priorities for the retail CEO who joined the insurer in 2020.
News analysis: EVs set to rise within commercial motor
As customers go down the electric vehicle route, Insurance Age has asked industry experts to outline the impacts and challenges that EVs bring within the commercial space.
Mulsanne v Marshmallow trial kicks off
Opening statements were heard today and yesterday in the trial which centres around accusations of misuse of confidential information and breach of contract.
CII warns on social media use
The body has developed a guide on using platforms such as Twitter and Facebook in a professional manner.
Insurance Cares: QBE cyber expert develops suicide prevention tool
Alice Hendy developed the Ripple browser extension following the loss of her brother last year.
People Moves: 15-19 November 2021
Keep up to date with the latest moves in the insurance space.
Aviva CEO joins The Geneva Association board
Amanda Blanc is set to join the organisation as Christian Mumenthaler, CEO of Swiss Re, gets appointed as its new chairman.
Blog: Counting the cost of liability claims
The pandemic combined with Brexit is inflating the cost of liability claims, says Mark Merrix of Allianz.
Allianz creates chief analytics officer role
Chris Varley is set to join the insurer from Willis Towers Watson next year.
Broker Expo: How to tackle PI
Panelists shared their views on increased regulation, getting adequate cover, and the difficulties and future of the PI sector.
Broker Expo: How can the industry solve its reputation problem?
Broker Expo’s panel discussion on the evolution of reputation management shed light on the issues that led to the BI test case and asked how brokers and insurers can improve their service.
Broker Expo 2021 – Takes place today
One of the first live events since coronavirus hit sees more than 1,200 brokers meeting at the Coventry Building Society Arena.
Regulatory framework review draws mixed reactions from trade bodies
Mixed responses from trade bodies as the government sets out proposals for adapting the UK regulatory framework for financial services post-Brexit.
ABI names director general
Hannah Gurga will replace Huw Evans in 2022 as former MP Nicky Morgan is revealed as independent chair.
Sabre expands into motorcycle insurance with MCE underwriting deal
Sabre takes over as MCE states it stopped placing new business and renewals with its own Gibraltar-based insurance arm, MCE Insurance Company, on 5 November.
Arag hires broker business manager
Alastair Sambrook will be responsible for developing relationships with brokers, predominantly in the South East of England.
Xenia buys two specialist teams from Lloyd's broker PNP
The deal sees the Nexus-owned business expand into the financial and specialty risks market.