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Market moves: May 2020
Despite the coronavirus lockdown, brokers and insurers have still been busy hiring
Profile: Chairman of Vizion Insurance Brokers and investor Chris Blackham
Millionaire maker: From setting up one of the first consolidators to becoming an investor in start-ups, Chris Blackham reflects on the highs and lows of selling-up and shares his vision for the future
The working from home diaries: Steve Smith
MD of Smith Greenfield, Steve Smith, shares how he is coping with running his business amid the UK lockdown.
Insurance Covid Cast Episode Nine: Could Tiger King Joe Exotic cut it as a fraud fighter or handle big cats at Lloyd’s?
In the latest Insurance Post and Insurance Age video cast brought to you while our journalists are in isolation lockdown we present first in an irregular series - Covid Culture Club - where we discuss things to watch and do at home.
RSA hires CUO from Ardonagh
Paul Dilley will replace Adrian Sweeney after a handover period.
Blog: Is the pandemic a pivotal moment for insurers?
PR expert and former Allianz corporate communication lead, Mark Bishop considers how the reputation of the sector is being affected by Covid-19.
Biba announces board changes
Board members serve a maximum term of six years.
François-Xavier Boisseau joins ERS' board
Boisseau, who left his role as CEO of insurance at Ageas UK in late 2018, is also a NED at Ecclesiastical and sits on the board of Argo Managing Agency.
Alex Alway leaves Bravo Group
The former Jelf boss had been chairman of both Broker Network and Compass since April 2018.
Insurance Age Digital Edition: May - Adapting to change
The May issue of Insurance Age is available via digital platforms only due to Covid-19.
Insurance Covid-Cast episode seven: Empathetic, sympathetic and offering strategic guidance – how brokers are managing clients in lockdown
In the latest episode of Insurance Post and Insurance Age’s new series of video casts brought to you while our journalists are in isolation lockdown we discuss how brokers maintain their ‘trusted adviser’ status during these difficult time.
News analysis: Industry under pressure as backlash over business interruption continues
Legal disputes over coronavirus-related BI claims have put insurers’ responses to the crisis in the spotlight
Blog: Insurance in the lockdown
Manchester Underwriting Management's Richard Webb on how the coronavirus situation could play havoc with the PI market.
Covid-19: Are brokers taking pay cuts to get through the crisis?
After Aon stated that 70% of its staff are expected to take reductions in salary as the business tackles the economic impact of the coronavirus, other UK brokers reveal a mixed approach to the situation.
Blog: Why the government needs to back the insurance industry
Tom Powell shares his idea to help the insurance sector overcome the BI problems
Blog: Coronavirus and the cloud
CDL’s Nigel Phillips considers why early adopters of technology are poised to lead as we learn to cope with social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Gary Hoffman resigns from Hastings
Hoffman, currently non-executive chairman, was CEO of the business between 2012 and 2018 and led it through an IPO in 2015.
Insurance Covid-Cast - episode four: How insurance companies are rising up to help communities and keep society open during the Coronavirus crisis
In the latest episode of Insurance Post and Insurance Age’s new series of video casts brought to you while our journalists are in isolation lockdown we discuss how insurance companies are seeking to make a difference within local communities during…
The working from home diaries: Norrie Erwin
Insurance Age finds out how Norrie Erwin, managing director at Carrot Insurance, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Kingsbridge and Fresh-owner Vantage aims for £500m premium
Exclusive: CEO Jacquie Boast has restructured the business with Fresh CEO Mike Wall exiting and 75 staff leaving the business as she seeks to position Vantage for growth.
Axa XL searches for new UK CEO as reshuffle sees Paul Greensmith depart
Four senior leaders have left the provider as Axa XL states it is set for global restructure.
Axa XL reveals global restructure
Provider to create a single global insurance underwriting function and form three geographical business units across the Americas, Eurasia and the UK & Lloyd’s market.
The working from home diaries: Tom Bartleet
Insurance Age finds out how Tom Bartleet, CEO of Erskine Murray, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
The working from home diaries: Paul Beck
Insurance Age finds out how Paul Beck, managing director at Direct Insurance Corporate Risks, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.