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People Moves: 11 – 15 November 2024
Stay in the loop with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Howden opens in Canterbury
Howden Insurance has opened in Canterbury, adding to its network of over 200 branches.
Hardie steps down as Jensten CEO and Organ promoted
Alistair Hardie has stepped down from Jensten Group CEO and Rob Organ promoted to the role with immediate effect.
People Moves: 4 – 8 November 2024
Keep up to date with the latest insurance industry personnel moves.
Alistair Brighton named Marsh UK corporate and commercial CEO
Marsh has appointed Alistair Brighton as corporate and commercial UK CEO, succeeding Alistair Fraser who is moving to the newly created role of international corporate and commercial leader.
Ex-LV broker leader Michael Lawrence joins Grove & Dean
Michael Lawrence, previously broker distribution and underwriting director at LV GI, has joined Grove & Dean taking on the same job title, Insurance Age can reveal.
News analysis: If PIB has reached an end game with Carlyle and Apax, what next?
As speculation mounts that PIB’s backers Carlyle and Apax want to cash in on their investments, content director Jonathan Swift explores how the broker’s strategy of overseas hubs and specialisms might dictate its value to new investors.
Nathan Adams joins Lloyd’s from Aviva
Nathan Adams has been appointed Lloyd’s chief people officer joining early next year from Aviva where he held a number of senior roles having worked at the insurer since 2014.
Analysis: What does Labour’s first Budget mean for insurance brokers?
In the time since Labour won the election on 4 July there has been much speculation as to what their first Budget would contain. PFK Littlejohn’s Tom Golding looks at some of the key changes announced - and what these may mean for insurance brokers.
People Moves: 28 October – 1 November 2024
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Ripe continues senior recruitment drive with CUO appointment
Ripe has appointed David Rowntree as chief underwriting officer, the latest senior hire the digital managing general agent has made in recent months.
Chaucer CUO named new CII president
Nicola Stacey, chief underwriting officer at Chaucer, has been elected the new president of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
FCA non-financial misconduct survey leads to call for action and benchmarking
The Financial Conduct Authority has released the findings from its non-financial misconduct survey as a benchmark for firms to reflect on whether their own processes, procedures and controls provide both robust detection and appropriate outcomes.
People Moves: 21 – 25 October 2024
Stay in the loop with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
My Insurance Downtime: Wiser Academy’s Crescens George
Crescens George, CEO of Wiser Academy, offers us a window into his life outside of insurance, including comforting ‘classic’ British comedies, his seasonal music tastes and cooking childhood favourite dishes with his mum on a video call.
Hiscox opens in Bristol
Hiscox has added to its regional presence with a satellite office in Bristol, Insurance Age can reveal.
Obituary: David Slade, 19 February 1944 - 4 October 2024
The much respected and revered broking figure David Slade, a past winner of the UK Broker Awards Achievement Award and launch chair of the Faculty of Insurance Broking, has passed away aged 80.
People Moves: 14 – 18 October 2024
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Markerstudy confirms 750 job cuts after Atlanta buy
Markerstudy has confirmed that around 750 jobs will be cut following the £1.2bn acquisition of Ardonagh’s personal lines business.
Lebecq to join Miller after SRG exit
Miller has appointed Clare Lebecq as chief operating officer following her departure from Specialist Risk Group in September.
Ex-Simply Business boss Jason Stockwood named as NED at Ripe
Companies House has confirmed the appointment of former Simply Business group CEO Jason Stockwood as non-executive director of managing general agent Ripe.