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HDI Global leader Stephanie Ogden reveals UK & Ireland exec team
Newly appointed CEO for HDI Global’s UK and Ireland business, Stephanie Ogden, has unveiled her new executive team.
Ripe takes Alan Thomas from Simply Business as CEO
Digital MGA Ripe has swooped for Alan Thomas, the former UK CEO at Simply Business, as its new boss.
The stats: Q2 2024 – Commercial combined and combined liability premiums fall for first time in three years
The smallest index movement since Q2 2021 suggests the commercial lines market is starting to become more competitive again, as Ida Axling reports.
Aon names Rob Kemp as head of commercial risk for the UK
Rob Kemp will switch to be head of commercial risk solutions for the UK at Aon on 1 October, the broker has confirmed.
People Moves: 26 - 30 August 2024
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My Insurance Downtime: Ben Taylor, Verisk Claims
Ben Taylor, business development manager at Verisk Claims, offers us a window into his life outside of insurance.
AbbeyAutoline grows apprenticeship programme with new recruitment drive
Northern Ireland based broker AbbeyAutoline has launched a recruitment drive for school leavers and young professionals to join its established apprenticeship programme.
Stait takes interim charge of Allianz mid-market business after Carey departure
Allianz has moved to replace Ecclesiastical-bound Dave Carey with interim managing director for mid-market Graham Stait, pictured, effective from today and subject to regulatory approval.
Carey quits Allianz to become Ecclesiastical intermediary MD
Ecclesiastical Insurance has appointed Dave Carey as the new managing director of its intermediary business, to join in February 2025.
People Moves: 19 – 23 August 2024
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Tributes paid to “excellent chair” and “inspiration to many” Jonathan Bloomer
Hiscox and DWF have paid tribute to insurance and financial services veteran Jonathan Bloomer following his passing.
Hiscox chair Bloomer confirmed dead as body recovered after yacht sinking
Hiscox chairman Jonathan Bloomer’s body has been confirmed among the five recovered yesterday following the sinking of the Bayesian yacht on Monday.
Markel doubles floor space with Leeds office move
Markel has doubled the size of its Leeds branch by moving to the new City Square House, 34 years after its first office opened in the city.
Ex-Ardonagh MD Barclay takes over as CEO of top 100 broker
Lycetts has appointed Ian Barclay to CEO, succeeding Charles Foster who is retiring after seven years in the role.
Allianz PL MD George hails LV Broker rebrand a success
Intermediaries are asking Allianz for more personal lines capacity and have welcomed the rebrand from LV, according to Nicola George, the new managing director of the insurer's broker PL arm.
Hiscox chair Bloomer named among missing people after Sicily yacht sinking
Hiscox chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy have been named among the six people still missing following the sinking of the Bayesian yacht off Sicily yesterday.
Markerstudy Distribution CEO Donaldson unveils top team
Markerstudy Distribution has confirmed its top team under CEO Ian Donaldson following the completion of the Ardonagh personal lines deal at the end of June.
People Moves: 12 – 16 August 2024
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Scor’s McMurdo replaces Johnson as Accredited UK and European boss
Stuart McMurdo has been named president of Accredited UK and Europe, effectively replacing Colin Johnson, CEO of Accredited Insurance Europe.
People Moves: 5 – 9 August 2024
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People Moves: 29 July – 2 August 2024
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BMS buys DR&P as Inflexion exits
European mid-market private equity house Inflexion has agreed to sell its investment in David Roberts & Partners to BMS Group, having first taken a stake in 2021.
Richard Hodson joins Onda
Former Oval, Gallagher and UKGlobal cyber expert Richard Hodson has joined Onda as UK business development director.
People Moves: 22 – 26 July 2024
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