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Broking Success: Bletchley’s Angela Irvine
Angela Irvine, sales director of Bletchley, outlines how the Birmingham-based broker is looking to build on its solid foundations whilst its independent status is unlikely to change anytime soon.
Former Eleven Network MD Derbyshire joins Cowens Group in strategic role
Cowens Group has appointed former Eleven Network managing director Dawn Derbyshire as consultant strategic director of its general insurance division.
People Moves: 2 – 6 December 2024
Follow the latest insurance personnel moves.
Aviva launches programme for rising stars of the broking world
Aviva has launched a programme targeting “rising stars” in insurance broking, to help brokers develop and retain young talent, Insurance Age can reveal.
Gallagher promotes three to RMD as Patterson takes North West chair role
Gallagher has promoted James Fletcher, Mark Kerry and James Murray to regional managing director roles, all reporting to Peter Matthews, managing director of the North for Gallagher’s UK and Ireland Retail division.
Allianz Commercial appoints regional head of multinational as Hegel promoted
Allie Chadwick has been named regional head of multinational in the UK at Allianz Commercial, effective immediately.
Ageas promotes Beckett to MD of broker and partnerships
Ageas UK has appointed chief distribution officer Adam Beckett to the newly created role of managing director of broker and partnerships.
People Moves: 25 – 29 November 2024
Keep up to date with the latest insurance industry personnel moves.
Ex-LV boss Mike Crane joins Axa Commercial as director
Axa Commercial has appointed Mike Crane as SME & Specialty director to take up the role at the beginning of January next year.
Clegg Gifford to close offices due to Markerstudy duplications
Markerstudy is set to close some Clegg Gifford offices, but will maintain the branch footprint on the back of duplications following the Atlanta merger.
Ex-Accredited boss Johnson joins Hadron
Former CEO of Accredited Insurance (Europe), Colin Johnson, has joined Hadron as CEO of international operations.
Leeds regional review: Buoyant market optimistic for continued growth
Insurance experts in Leeds are confident in the region’s prospects as competition for talent ramps up, reporter Rosie Simms discovers in her review of the Yorkshire city.
Mountifield promoted to Academy MD as Beaven steps down
Nick Mountifield has been promoted to managing director at Academy Insurance Services, as Richard Beaven has retired for health reasons.
People Moves: 18 – 22 November 2024
Follow the latest insurance personnel moves.
News analysis: Acquisitional independent brokers are on the rise, but are they any different to consolidators?
Whilst larger international and private equity backed-brokers might get the most headlines when it comes to mergers and acquisitions, they are not the only firms looking to buy. Martin Friel looks at the emergence of a host of smaller independent…
JM Glendinning Real Estate expands footprint into London
JM Glendinning Real Estate is growing its team and geographic footprint with a new base in London this month.
Broadway looks to expand into two new regions following Liverpool opening
Daniel Lloyd-John, CEO of Broadway Insurance Partners, has revealed the broker is planning to expand into Lancashire and Staffordshire next year, after the broker opened an office in Liverpool.
Ex-BGL CEO Thompson takes over as Open GI chair
Open GI has appointed former BGL CEO Peter Thompson as its chair, effective immediately.
People Moves: 11 – 15 November 2024
Stay in the loop with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Broking Success: Insight in niche areas
Tim Sydenham, managing director of County Insurance Services, looks to grow policy count in niche areas, as the business celebrates 40 years.
Howden bolsters presence in the North West with Manchester headquarters
Howden Insurance as opened its first North West headquarters with a new office in Manchester, boosting the broker's presence in the region.
Allianz recruits from Hiscox for new mid-market boss
Allianz Commercial has appointed Rob Carslake as its new head of London region for mid-market.
MD Beales retirement leads to string of senior hires at legal expenses insurer
Drive Further Collective, owners of Financial & Legal, has restructured several of its leadership roles following the decision by managing director Karen Beales to retire from her executive position and move to a non-executive capacity at the end of…
Russell Scanlan relocates headquarters
Russell Scanlan has relocated from its long-term home at Wellington Circus to Grove House in West Bridgford.
