People
Lloyd's chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown joins Cuvva
InsurTech Futures: Carnegie-Brown succeeds Nick Parker, who had been with the start-up broker since it launched.
Blog: Do you know how to help a stressed workforce?
On World Mental Health Day Matthew Reed, of Equipsme, discusses how stress can hit workers and outlines what SMEs, including brokers, can do to help staff.
Blog: Next steps for the insurance sector as FCA cracks down
Former head of GI at the FCA, Michael Sicsic, reflects on the regulator’s interim report into dual pricing.
David Christmas swaps Bennett Christmas for Broker Insights
InsurTech Futures: Christmas' move to Fraser Edmond's start-up follows Ethos Broking's deal to buy Bennett Christmas Group, as Jon Elstone also joins from Swinton.
Wrisk to partner more with incumbents, says new CEO
InsurTech Futures: Nimeshh Patel, who took over the CEO role from Niall Barton, says the start-up is looking to increase its presence in the UK insurance market.
People Moves Round-up: 30 September – 4 October 2019
Here are the latest people moves in the market.
RSA boss in the running to become HSBC CEO - report
The Sunday Times reports that RSA group CEO Stephen Hester is on the shortlist as HSBC searches for a new leader.
Inga Beale "not surprised" by Lloyd's culture survey results
In an interview with City AM, the former Lloyd's CEO described the insurance industry as "old-fashioned", with alcohol remaining an issue despite the booze ban on Lloyd's employees.
People Moves Round-up: 23-27 September 2019
Keep track of the past week’s market moves.
Aviva continues management shuffle
Interim CFO Jason Windsor is appointed permanent CFO following regulatory approval amid a change that will see UK GI managing director, Rob Townend, exit.
Rob Townend to leave Aviva
The UK GI managing director is set to exit as the insurer reveals management changes amid GI and life split.
GRP hires investment director to ramp up acquisition strategy
Scott Hallett to work with GRP's brokers and MGAs on new deals.
Blog: The importance of claims
Aviva's Victoria Keating explores how claims are changing in mid-market and outlines what good service looks like.
Aviva adds former RSA chief financial officer as NED
George Culmer has previously worked at Lloyd's Banking Group, RSA, Zurich and Prudential.
Survey reveals some Lloyd’s staff “turn a blind eye” to sexism in the market
The culture survey found less than half of Lloyd’s workers would feel comfortable raising concerns to bosses about inappropriate behaviour or sexual harassment despite 8% of staff witnessing it.
People Moves Round-up: 16-20 September 2019
Keep track of the past week’s market moves.
Ecclesiastical's John Blundell to retire in 2020
Blundell, UK general insurance MD, has spent 35 years in the insurance industry and joined Ecclesiastical from Covéa in 2016.
Ten takes small profit hit due to software house move
2018 results reveal a rise in turnover but a fall in profit at the AR network.
15,000 insurance workers become Dementia Friends
Insurance Cares: The sector has embraced the Insurance Age/IUAD pledges to help vulnerable customers.
Uber boss joins Inshur following partnership deal
InsurTech Futures: Simon Logan, who has also worked as head of legal at RSA, moves to start-up Inshur following its partnership with Uber.
Samways retires after decade at Miles Smith
Broker has promoted Ian Cook to interim MD but is in no rush to select a full-time replacement.
Clive Edwards becomes CEO of Aspen Insurance UK
Provider reshuffles management team as Edwards succeeds Mike Cain.
Tokio Marine Kiln restructures management
Charles Franks steps down as CEO and moves to assume new responsibilities within Tokio Marine Group.
People Moves Round-up: 6-13 September 2019
Keep track of the past week’s market moves.