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Covéa names Carolyn Callan as Simon Cooter's successor
Callan, currently head of SME & schemes at the provider, will take on the commercial lines & HNW director role on 1 May.
#Insagepeople: 8-12 April 2019
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Matson's successor for Gallagher’s UK Specialty and Wholesale arm confirmed
John Thompson has held the role, which includes responsibility for Alesco, on an interim basis since last year, replacing Simon Matson.
Market moves: Big name moves
This month has seen shifts within insurance and broking firms with some big names involved
Axa CEO admits simplification strategy could lead to more redundancies
Provider recently put 106 roles at risk.
Ageas adds broker-facing team of regional underwriting managers
Provider says it aims to build stronger relationships with brokers and grow its commercial lines business.
Insurance Cares: Liberty’s McNulty named mental health leader
Pauline McNulty is part of the InsideOut LeaderBoard which is designed to help break down the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace.
Nexus buys Credit & Business Finance
The MGA has also created a broking arm, Xenia Broking Group.
Editor's letter - April 2019
The road ahead: Recent headlines haven’t helped the image of the insurance sector
#Insagepeople: 1-5 April 2019
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Phil Barton exits Jelf
Barton leaves with immediate effect and will be replaced by Anthony Gruppo.
Blog: Beware of the FOS
Ian Mason, of Gowling WLG, considers the impact of the compensation limit increase to £350,000.
Aviva’s ex-CEO Mark Wilson received £1.8m in 2018
Annual report reveals his pay fell compared to 2017 as new CEO Maurice Tulloch saw his income increase by just over £1m.
First Central Insurance & Technology takes CEO from Hastings
Firm denies immediate plans to list as former Hastings MD Michael Lee joins the business.
#Insagepeople: 25 - 29 March 2019
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Allianz hires Gerry Ross as head of commercial motor
He replaces Jon Dye who left the provider for QBE earlier this year.
Blog: Future-proof professional indemnity
Tokio Marine HCC’s Colin Brown explains how the world of work is changing and why PI providers must respond.
François-Xavier Boisseau takes NED role at Ecclesiastical
Boisseau retired from Ageas in December last year and joins Angus Winther as a new NED on Ecclesiastical's board.
#Insagepeople: 18 - 22 March 2019
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Simon Matson says ‘complicated fat Arab’ slur regrettable but not discriminatory: Gallagher v Ardonagh
Gallagher UK CEO Simon Matson yesterday gave evidence in the dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh and others, in which Gallagher alleges its staff were unlawfully poached.
Video: A Broking Minute
Meet IFM Insurance MD Mark Barlow.
Insurance Cares: Sector commits to second Day of Giving
The Day, designed to raise funds for dementia research raised £70,000 in 2018.
#Insagepeople: 11 - 15 March 2019
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Market moves: Technology trends
It has been a relatively quiet month on the recruitment front, but the sector has still seen some high-profile changes