People
Blog: The value of innovation
GovGrant’s Luke Hamm argues that brokers must be aware of the government support for research and development that is available to them.
Direct Line names new NIG MD
She takes over the role from Neil Manser.
The Blog Spot: The right thing to do
The InsureTrek takes place next month. Siân Barton argues for the insurance world to do even more to help vulnerable customers.
AIG hires Thomas Lillelund as CEO of its European business
Anthony Baldwin, current European CEO, takes the reins of AIG's new UK entity as the provider prepares for Brexit.
#Insagepeople: 6 - 10 August 2018
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Steve Bamforth retires from Griffiths & Armour
He had been with the broker, which has offices in Liverpool, London, Dublin and Manchester, for the past 32 years.
Former LV boss Phil Bunker joins The AA
The Financial Conduct Authority has approved Bunker as a non-executive director.
Brendan McCafferty takes on Brightside CEO role
The former Axa UK CEO intermediated & direct is set to replace Mark Cliff.
Barbara Bradshaw steps down as Insurance Compliance Services MD
The former IIB head will take up the post of chairman at the company as Jill Hambley takes the reins.
CEO Paul Geddes to leave Direct Line
His departure is planned for the summer of 2019.
Blog: Going beyond commission
Brokerbility’s Ashwin Mistry explores what networks have to offer providers and brokers in a disrupted insurance world.
Markerstudy appoints Dan Fiehn as chief operating officer
Fiehn takes newly created role after joining the provider in 2011 as head of IT.
#insagepeople 30 July - 3 August 2018
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Andy Watson appointed as ABI General Insurance Council chair
The Ageas UK CEO replaces Amanda Blanc who has taken up the chair post at the ABI.
Blog: Creating an open culture
Following Zurich’s making the Stonewall top global employers list Steve Collinson, head of HR at the insurer, reflects on what steps companies can take to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
Martyn Holman takes on new role as chairman
Former Markerstudy director and Brightside boss to join National Salvage.
Kingsbridge promotes Thomas Wynne to KCI MD
Firm makes three management appointments.
L&G makes senior hires as part of broker channel investment
Simon Hird is promoted to head of broker and intermediary.
Hiscox appoints Ben Horton from Zurich as UK CUO
Insurer creates new role after recent management changes.
Mark Cliff out as CEO at Brightside
Cliff moves to non-executive director post as broker seeks new chief executive.
Blog: The virtual call centre is on the horizon
CDL’s Nigel Phillips says call centres are changing and urges brokers to embrace innovation.
#insagepeople 23 - 27 July 2018
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Blog: Enough of the talk, we need action on gender diversity
After the CII revealed a big gender pay gap, Charlotte Halkett, of buzzvault, explained why she is sick of lack of female representation in the insurance sector.
CII names Jonathan Clark as new president
Clark takes over the role from Inga Beale, as Nick Turner is elected deputy president.