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Blog: Cyber insurance is now a necessity for SMEs
NMU’s Matt Drinkwater discusses the increased threat of cyber-crime amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Profile: Friend or foe? We meet Mactavish CEO Bruce Hepburn
Many in the insurance sector will have strong, and not necessarily favourable, opinions of Bruce Hepburn, but the outspoken Mactavish CEO tells Martin Friel that the consultant’s criticisms of brokers could lead to a fairer and more profitable industry
Blog: The digital path forward and planning for the new normal
Applied systems’ Andy Fairchild looks at how brokers can move forward in a world reshaped by Covid-19.
People Moves Round-up: 28 September - 2 October 2020
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Nigel Phillips takes helm at CDL
Gary Johnson has taken up the post of chairman for the tech provider as founder Tom Hogg steps down.
Paul Evans joins Allianz as chairman
The former UK and group CEO for Axa will oversee Allianz Insurance and LV General Insurance.
Dive-In: Focus on mental health amid Covid-19
Head Lines: Experts warned that the coronavirus pandemic has increased mental health problems for many.
Aston Lark hires UK Retail MD
Warren Dickson will take up the newly created role next month.
Dive-In launches with authenticity and perspective as its themes
The diversity and inclusion festival, which begins today, has done research that found firms should pay closer attention to D&I in times of crisis.
Convex appoints UK CEO
The former CEO of Neon Underwriting, Theo Butt, takes up the role replacing Convex co-founder Paul Brand.
Blog: Has the pandemic strengthened the case for brokers to seek PE deals?
Partnering with private equity may help brokers succeed during what looks set to be a complex, challenging, but potentially rewarding period, argues Andrew Backen, partner, Equistone Partners Europe.
People Moves Round-up: 14 - 18 September 2020
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Blog: Why brokers must use data to understand post-pandemic risk
Jeffrey Skelton of Lexis Nexis highlights the importance of digital, data and connectivity as brokers navigate a world with coronavirus.
Blog: Everything you were afraid to ask about algorithms
Covernet’s Jim Campbell explains what algorithms can do for brokers.
UK Broker Awards: Winners revealed
Tune in to find out who has taken home the coveted trophies as we unveil the victors.
People Moves Round-up: 7 - 11 September 2020
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UKBA winners revealed at 12.00 tomorrow
Tune in to Insurance Age at 12.00 on Friday to see who will take home the coveted trophies.
Allianz to close Liphook operation
The insurer is proposing to move its engineering, construction and power teams, based in Liphook, to its Guildford headquarters 17 miles away.
Brokers predict tough challenge for Zurich's incoming UK CEO
Experts argue that Tim Bailey, who will take over when Tulsi Naidu moves to Zurich's Asia Pacific business, must prioritise getting to know the broker sector.
CII to sub-let office in Walkie Talkie
The body made the controversial move to Lombard Street from its historic Aldermanbury home in 2018.
Insurance Industry Steps Up for Dementia
This autumn, the insurance industry is coming together again to help fight dementia with the ‘Step Up for Dementia’ Challenge. Insurance United Against Dementia (IUAD) has launched the fundraising initiative to unite the industry in the build up to this…
Blog: Short-term Lets: Profit or Problems?
Tokio Marine HCC’s Marc Brewer gives brokers an overview of the specialist rental sector.
Aon leads coalition on post-coronavirus ‘new normal’ ways of working
The broker will assess how best the city can operate in a post-Covid environment.
Market moves - September 2020
Brokers and insurers have been busy recruiting over the summer