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Hiscox chair Bloomer confirmed dead as body recovered after yacht sinking
Hiscox chairman Jonathan Bloomer’s body has been confirmed among the five recovered yesterday following the sinking of the Bayesian yacht on Monday.
Markel doubles floor space with Leeds office move
Markel has doubled the size of its Leeds branch by moving to the new City Square House, 34 years after its first office opened in the city.
Hiscox chair Bloomer named among missing people after Sicily yacht sinking
Hiscox chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy have been named among the six people still missing following the sinking of the Bayesian yacht off Sicily yesterday.
Partners& CEO Barton: Mooted Labour tax plan offers “incredible opportunities” for M&A
Speculation that the new Labour Government might increase capital gains tax has created a fertile window for acquisitive insurance brokers.
People Moves: 12 – 16 August 2024
Keep up to date with the latest insurance industry personnel moves.
Scor’s McMurdo replaces Johnson as Accredited UK and European boss
Stuart McMurdo has been named president of Accredited UK and Europe, effectively replacing Colin Johnson, CEO of Accredited Insurance Europe.
Acrisure reveals top team at Eleven Network after senior departures
US broking consolidator Acrisure has moved to put in place a new leadership team at its Eleven Network arm, following a raft of senior departures as first reported by Insurance Age.
Senior quartet depart Acrisure-owned Eleven Network
Four senior directors have resigned from the Acrisure-owned Eleven Network it acquired 14 months ago, Insurance Age can reveal.
Meet the MGA: Altea
Carly Matson, CEO of Altea Insurance, outlines how her MGA is helping healthcare professionals and organisations fulfil their insurance requirements against a backdrop of hard rates and frustrations around regulation/licensing.
People Moves: 5 – 9 August 2024
Follow the latest insurance personnel moves.
CUO hails deals as proof of improved broker sentiment towards Hiscox
Hiscox’s “momentum” with UK brokers has been further underlined by six new distributions deals signed in the first half of 2024.
Interview: Tuplin on turning up the heat with Ardonagh
Richard Tuplin, CEO of Advisory Insurance Brokers at Ardonagh, shares his insights on leading the transformational change that is garnering praise from the sector and the non-negotiable culture that is bringing success.
Blog: Brokers on TV
Brokers and insurers should appear on more reality TV shows to help humanise the industry and make younger people more aware of the sector.
People Moves: 29 July – 2 August 2024
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Interview: Axa UK looks to leverage scale - Foley
Axa Commercial can now move “quicker and price more effectively” due to a new workbench system, which is “beneficial” to brokers and customers, according to Tara Foley, CEO of Axa UK and Ireland.
Richard Hodson joins Onda
Former Oval, Gallagher and UKGlobal cyber expert Richard Hodson has joined Onda as UK business development director.
People Moves: 22 – 26 July 2024
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Ghost broker sentenced for £17,000 Instagram insurance scam
Wahidullah Usmani, 22, of Prayle Grove, Cricklewood, has been sentenced to 24 months’ imprisonment, suspended for 24 months, for making £17,618 by selling invalid car insurance policies on Instagram.
Charles Manchester: Reflections on a career in insurance
Charles Manchester shares his reflections on the challenges and achievements during his time in the market as well as the outlook for MGAs and opportunities for the sector.
Clarke starts at WTW as president of risk and broking
WTW has confirmed the arrival of Lucy Clarke as president of risk and broking, with Adam Garrard taking on the new role of chairman of risk and broking.
CII adds SEIB CEO Middleton to board
The Chartered Insurance Institute has appointed Suzy Middleton, CEO of SEIB Insurance Brokers, to engagement board member of personal finance, along with two other selections.
Ex-APPG chair and MP Craig Tracey looking forward to new challenge
Former insurance broker and MP Craig Tracey told Insurance Age he was not looking to make a “snap decision” on his future after losing his seat in the general election.
Allianz’s Hobbs, Arch’s Peters, Aviva’s Martin and Zurich’s Nichols to join panel at Broker Expo 2024
Insurance Age is delighted to reveal the first panel at the Broker Expo 2024 and it has a lot of insurer star power.
Broking Success: Fiercely independent
Paul Wadsworth, managing director of FR Ball, is looking to grow the business to £24m gross written premiums as it aims to offer soft landings for acquisitions.