People
Towergate’s Andy Parkin resurfaces at Gauntlet
The former director for the northern region has taken up the role of sales director after a year out of insurance following becoming “disillusioned”.
#Insagepeople: 11 - 15 February 2019
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Up to 275 jobs at risk at Axa XL in the UK
Provider proposes to cut 711 roles across Europe as integration process continues.
Ex Howden director Karen Allen leaves SSL Endeavour
Allen departs after only a few months in the MD role, as Lloyd's broker confirms management reshuffle.
Blog: The unforeseen perils of the storage facility
Roger Flaxman, of Flaxmans, explores the insurance issues for the growing self-storage industry.
Opinion: Sara Bevan on gender diversity in insurance
Broker Sara Bevan advocates for women-only events to encourage gender balance in insurance
In Person: Sue Langley, non-executive chair of Gallagher
Langley shares her route into insurance, the advice she gives as a mentor and why she is proud of working in the industry but pushing it to do more.
Brokers confused about RSA's strategy after CEO change
UK and International CEO Steve Lewis left the provider this week and was replaced by Scott Egan.
Profile: Claudio Gienal, CEO of UK and Ireland, Axa
Axa’s new CEO of UK and Ireland has a tough act to follow, but Claudio Gienal is going back to brokers to make sure the insurer is providing the service customers have come to expect
The Headline Makers - February 2019
The hottest stories on www.insuranceage.co.uk, the month in numbers and quotes from the biggest news stories of the month
Broking break: And finally
My hidden talent / Why I chose insurance / Pet of the month / On the spot / Tweet of the month
Steve Lewis exits RSA UK & International CEO role
Lewis joined the provider in January 2015 and will be replaced by Scott Egan.
Markel restructures southern regional operations
Brokers in the South will now have access to its Broker Connect team through three new branch hubs.
#Insagepeople: 4 - 8 February 2019
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Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning share their view on the news behind the top five headlines of the week.
Quizzical Questions: 1 February 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Brokers call on Ageas to keep up service level following office closures
The provider is set to shut Port Solent and Stoke-on-Trent operations.
#Insagepeople: 28 January - 3 February 2019
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Allianz head of commercial motor Jon Dye leaves for QBE
He replaces Roger Ball and takes responsibility for QBE’s motor trade and motor fleet business.
Leaked document reveals detail of Ageas redundancy risk
The insurer is closing offices in Port Solent and Stoke-on-Trent affecting 597 staff and is also looking to move and downsize its America Square, London operation.
#Insagepeople: 21 - 27 January 2019
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Ageas consults on closure of Stoke and Port Solent operations
The move could affect up to 597 staff as the insurer notes that customers are increasingly buying through digital channels.
Axa UK hires Shali Vasudeva as COO from Hiscox
She will take up the newly created role on 1 March and focus on transforming and simplifying the provider's operations.
Mark Cliff joins Be Wiser as NED
He stepped down as executive CEO of Brightside last July.