People
ABI pledges to double apprenticeships by 2025
The organisation has committed to offering 2,500 apprenticeships over the next three years and increasing inclusivity across the sector.
Wiser Academy relaunches insurance degree programme
Programme designed to help attract top talent into insurance straight from college.
Broker Daniel Wilkinson found not guilty in sex assault case
Wilkinson was cleared of groping a woman at an industry awards dinner in 2017.
Blog: How insurtech ecosystems are creating value for brokers
CDL CEO Nigel Phillips sets out why brokers should be getting in on the action.
Gallagher leader targeting organic growth
Newly appointed regional leader Elliot Miller confirmed the business is also open to making acquisitions.
Ex-Allianz boss Jon Dye joins Hiscox as UK CEO
Dye left Allianz last November and will start at Hiscox in September.
Blog: What is JCT 21.2.1 insurance, and who needs it?
Tokio Marine HCC’s head of liability, Julian Goodall, considers the snappily-named clause developed to iron out liability issues in construction.
Primo managing director Robin Foster-Taylor passes away
The managing director of Southend-based broker Primo, Robin Foster-Taylor has passed away.
People moves: 14-18 February 2022
Keep up to date with the latest people moves in the insurance space.
Ashwin Mistry steps down
The Brokerbility and BHIB executive chairman will exit the role at the end of this month.
Blog: 45 years of premium finance
Managing director of Close Brothers Premium Finance, Seán Kemple, outlines the history of the provider.
PIB reshuffles management team
The changes include Adrian Colosso becoming chairman of its specialty business and Bernard Macgeean set to become chair of Q Underwriting and PIB’s Schemes & Affinities.
Verlingue gears for growth
The family-owned business is seeking acquisitions and organic growth as it targets income increase.
Blog: How can the insurance industry build trust with SMEs?
Hubb’s Ed Halsey considers how providers and brokers can repair its reputation in the SME space.
Howden appoints WTW’s Aubert as CEO in France
Luigi Sturani, regional CEO of Howden Europe, revealed that the first key step in expanding Howden France was to find a “respected and credible leader” in the market, adding that Aubert was a “natural fit”.
People moves: 7-11 February 2022
Keep up to date with the latest moves from the insurance space.
FCA appoints interim chair
Richard Lloyd will take up the position while a permanent replacement for Charles Randell is found.
Blog: The key to rebuilding trust
Ecclesiastical’s Adrian Saunders considers how the insurance industry can win back customer faith.
Axa UK in broker push as it commits to becoming more accessible
Distribution and trading director, Sarah Mallaby, tells Insurance Age about her move from Allianz to Axa and discusses the provider's plans going forward as she highlights the importance of re-establishing relationships with brokers.
Markel UK hires broker divisional director
Provider promotes Nic Brown to the newly created role in push to develop broker relationships.
Opinion: LV's Mike Crane considers the future for personal lines
LV Broker’s Mike Crane reflects on the impact of consolidation, pricing practices, trust and asks if brokers are well placed to take advantage of the developments
McClarrons appoints MD
The broker also welcomed Ardonagh's Philippa Farthing as group finance & operations director and Hiscox's Alastair Morley as head of claims.
Devitt deal adds fresh specialism to Gallagher portfolio
Retail CEO, Michael Rea tells Insurance Age that its buy of the motor specialist has been in the offing since last summer as he targets further deals.
Broking Success: Servicing the super-rich
Sameer Mirza, General Insurance Brokers director, emphasises that reputation goes a long way when it comes to servicing billionaires as he tell us all about working in the ultra-high-net-worth world.