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Gary Duggan named Tesco Underwriting interim CEO
He replaces Steve Kingshott, who has taken on the Saga CEO position that Duggan vacated in 2020.
Blog: M&A insurance offers brokers growing opportunities in SME
Brokers should consider how many businesses are bought and sold each year as the SME deal insurance space is valued at £1.5bn per year.
Ageas confirms job cuts in Bournemouth
Provider says the decision follows a shift in how customers want to interact with the business and that no broker-facing roles are affected.
People Moves: 28 June- 2 July
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Peter Blanc named as next CII president
He will take over the role from Aon UK boss Julie Page in January.
Aviva to invest millions in GI growth
The new UK GI CEO, Adam Winslow, highlights broker support as he flags “millions” in investment going forward as the insurer focuses on growing GI’s role within the group.
Joe Henderson selects Teesside for Attis branch opening
It is the third location for Henderson's newest venture, Attis Insurance, which he developed after selling Henderson Insurance Brokers to Aon in 2017.
People Moves: 21 - 25 June
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How can insurance grow its social media reach?
Twitter’s director of planning shares top social media tips for the insurance industry and discusses what the sector can do to stay relevant.
Former Brightside boss Mark Cliff joins Hiscox
He becomes an independent non-executive director alongside James Illingworth and Jane Hayes.
The Blog Spot: Action not words
In Pride month, Sian Barton says it’s good to see some action that goes beyond slapping a rainbow flag on a logo as Zego announces a policy to help trans and non-binary staff in the business.
People Moves: 14-18 June
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Mark Wilson's Abacai makes six leadership hires
Motor insurtech says the new leadership team joins as the group "eyes the significant opportunity to better serve customers" following the FCA's dual pricing ban.
Saga appoints CEO
Steve Kingshott joins from Tesco Bank to replace Cheryl Agius who left in January.
Blog: How brokers can help insurers embrace digital assets
Ben Davis, of Superscript, explains why the industry needs to get to grips with tech currencies such as Bitcoin.
Qlaims names Liz Latter as CEO
Latter, who previously worked at Saga, takes over from Malcolm Harvey who will remain with the business as founder and executive director.
Wednesbury broker dies after stabbing
A man has been charged with the murder of the 26-year-old who worked at Easy4Insurance/Bromwich Insurance.
Blog: Why technology must be a priority amid acquisition deals
Open GI’s Simon Badley shares what brokers must consider in terms of technology as they move forward with M&A.
Marsh regional director moves to Aston Lark
Robert Beere is set to join as director of Lloyd’s broker, Incepta, which was bought by Aston Lark last August.
Broker staff member "critical" after knife attack outside office in the Midlands
West Midlands Police confirmed that an incident took place near Easy4Insurance in Wednesbury as victim is believed to be a staff member at the broker.
Hiscox takes from RSA for head of art and private client role
Cheralyn Perry, most recently partnerships director at RSA, takes the newly created position.
People Moves: 7-11 June 2021
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Euler Hermes names Sarah Murrow as CEO for UK and Ireland
She succeeds Milo Bogaerts, who is moving to become CEO of Euler Hermes Northern Europe Region.
People Moves: 1-4 June 2021
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