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Apollo replaces head of marine and energy liability
Rob Johnston replaces Howard Burnell who was convicted of assault last week.
People Moves: 25 - 29 January 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in the world of broking and insurance.
Blog: Professional indemnity - Was 2020 the eye of the storm?
MGB’s Nick Bender considers the evolution of the PI market and predicts how the space will look in future.
Aviva’s Patrick Tiernan moves to Lloyd’s
Tiernan will take up the newly created role of chief of markets.
Blog: How brokers can stay relevant in the shared economy
Ian Sweeney, SVP & GM of Trōv Mobility, offers us the inside track on Trōv’s evolution from a direct to broker proposition and shares his thoughts on what brokers must do to take advantage of the opportunities in the sharing economy.
Blog: The broker fallout from the Supreme Court BI ruling
Ashwin Mistry slams those attacking brokers and warns that the Orient Express ruling could leave some sectors uninsurable.
People Moves: 18 - 22 January 2021
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Blog: Why the BI ruling offers brokers the perfect opportunity to show their mettle
Following the Supreme Court business interruption ruling last week, Jonathan Swift argues brokers need not join their insurer partners in suffering Murder By the Orient Express, but instead play an important role in helping policyholders understand what…
Voyager promotes Stephen Cox to MD
Carl Carter moves to an non-executive director role at the broker.
Allianz teams up with Davies for broker apprentice programme
Allianz Insurance has launched a new training programme as part of a commitment to invest in the broker leaders of the future.
Biba reveals conference theme
The 2021 virtual event will focus on “strengthening resilience” as trade body unveils keynote speakers.
Vizion takes broking director from Gallagher
The commercial and HNW specialist has also added two partners to its roster of 11.
BLW takes director from Gallagher as it expands into Scotland
Sandy Brownlee joins the wholesale broker to maintain and develop relationships with Scottish brokers and direct customers.
People Moves: 11 - 15 January 2021
Keep up-to-date with the top personnel changes in the world of insurance.
People Moves: 4 - 8 January 2021
Stay up-to-date with the top personnel changes in the world of insurance.
Dan Wilkinson resigns from Partners& amid court case
The broker boss is currently awaiting trial in a sex assault case.
Beckett exits Be Wiser CEO role after one year
Former Endsleigh boss Jeff Brinley takes over after joining the motor specialist as CFO in November last year.
Broker sexual assault case to be heard by jury
Daniel Wilkinson, of Partners& and CGI Insurance, appeared by video link at hearing but was unable to enter a plea due to a technical glitch. His representation said he would deny the charge.
Lickens steps down as Clear CEO
Howard Lickens will move to the role of executive chairman as former A-Plan MD, Mike Edgeley takes up the CEO mantle.
Compass London Markets teams up with Bishopsgate Insurance Brokers
Parent company Ardonagh says move will give UK brokers access to the Lloyd's market and follows its deal to buy Compass owner Bravo Group in August 2020.
Saga Insurance CEO exits
Group CEO Euan Sutherland takes over on an interim basis while the business searches for a replacement for Cheryl Agius, who is stepping down for personal reasons.
Opinion: Bought By Many’s Charlotte Halkett on reasons to be positive about 2021
There is no place for ruthless self-interest in 2021 and businesses should learn from the coronavirus vaccine roll out that collaboration will be key over the next 12 months, says Charlotte Halkett.
Brunel Group opens new office in the North East following CEO relocation
Brunel Group has expanded into North East England with the opening of a new office in Stockton-on-Tees.
Q&A - Ian Donaldson
The Atlanta CEO reviews the past 12 months and concludes 2021 should be about more than Ebitda and KPIs.