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CFC creates team focused on tax related M&A transactions risks
CFC has established a specialist team to focus on underwriting tax risks connected to merger and acquisition transactions.
Zurich SME head Edwards: Speed and service key to maintaining double-digit growth
Zurich is seeking to improve its referral process and continue to invest in underwriters as part of its drive for double-digit new business growth across the SME space.
People Moves: 5 – 9 February 2024
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NFU Mutual appoints Zoe Knight as first head of commercial
NFU Mutual has named Zoe Knight as its first head of commercial as the insurer looks to push forward in the commercial market.
Tokio Marine to acquire MGA brand and staff from Marsh
Tokio Marine HCC International has reached an agreement with Marsh Specialty UK to onboard certain employees of Lavaretus Underwriting.
FCA seeks data from London market firms on discrimination, harassment and bullying
The Financial Conduct Authority has written to London market and Lloyd’s insurance companies seeking information related to incidents of “non-financial misconduct”.
DLG’s Bryson to replace Mooney as RSA commercial MD
RSA Insurance has announced that Sonya Bryson will replace Lee Mooney as commercial lines managing director, effective from 1 May 2024, subject to regulatory approval.
SSP Broker names Martyn Mathews MD
SSP Worldwide has appointed Martyn Mathews to the newly created role of managing director of SSP Broker.
Biba sets out triple push to government ahead of Spring Budget
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called for insurance premium tax cuts, increased flood defence spending and apprenticeship levy reform in the government’s Spring Budget.
The Traitors’ Andrew Jenkins: “I can’t lie to save my life”
Andrew Jenkins, commercial account executive at PG Insurance, came fourth in BBC’s The Traitors series two in front of a peak audience of 6.9m people.
People Moves: 29 January – 2 February 2024
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Sporting Sponsor: Towergate and Cardiff Devils
Insurance Age caught up with Howard Phillips to find out more about Towergate’s sponsorship of the Cardiff Devils.
Interview: Olga Collins, CEO of the Worldwide Broker Network
Since Olga Collins took on role of CEO at the Worldwide Broker Network in April 2021, it has added 30 new members around the world and focused on its IT growing customised solutions for its brokers.
People Moves: 22 – 26 January 2024
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Nick Harris to leave Marsh
Nick Harris is no longer taking up the role as CEO of UK retail and will be leaving the broker.
Ardonagh-owned Price Forbes launches real estate and legal indemnity practice
Price Forbes, part of Ardonagh Specialty, has launched a real estate and legal indemnity practice led by managing director of real estate Mark Manwaring.
Brown & Brown opens retail office in Newcastle
Brown & Brown has opened a retail insurance broking office in Newcastle, the first branded business in the sector under its new identity.
Interview: Carolyn Callan, Brown & Brown
Three months into the role at her “forever” home of Brown & Brown, Carolyn Callan explains her plans and priorities to Emmanuel Kenning.
Malcolm Harvey retires from Qlaims
Managing general agent Qlaims has announced founder Malcom Harvey has retired.
People Moves: 15 – 19 January 2024
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Biba welcomes Indeed as associate
Indeed has become an associate of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association in the same month that the trade body launched a programme with the Careers & Enterprise Company.
Broking Success: Independence is number one selling tool
David MacKay, managing director of MacKay Corporate Insurance Brokers, sees the sky as the limit for independent brokers.
Chaucer takes Milner from Aspen as CEO
Chaucer has swooped for Richard Milner as its group CEO moving from Aspen UK, which has, in turn, appointed Sarah Stanford as interim CEO.
Aurora pushes on broker relationships with new hire ahead of product launch
Aurora has appointed Tom Willmore to a newly-created broker-facing role as it committed to launching a commercial combined offering this spring, amid a drive to be a one-stop shop for brokers.