People
#Insagepeople: 4 - 8 March 2019
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Market welcomes Tulloch to Aviva CEO role
Brokers say internal hire is positive for Aviva's future and reflects how the insurer views the general insurance sector.
Egan not happy with RSA UK results and pledges renewed broker focus
New CEO Scott Egan addresses criticism that RSA is tough to trade with and commits to making it easier for regional brokers to work with the insurer as the provider reports an underwriting loss of £106m in 2018.
Successor announced for CEO Geddes at Direct Line
Penny James, CFO at the insurer is set to take the helm from 9 May this year.
Joe Henderson leaves Aon
Aon bought Henderson Insurance Brokers in October 2017.
Candles, craft, coffee and cover - how one broker is mixing it up to make a mark
Dr John Mitchell speaks to Jonathan Swift about his venture Wessex Business Services, an insurance broker – although not in name - with quite a few interesting side lines from scented candles to hot desking spaces.
Blog: How can brokers get the best value from MGAs?
MUM Underwriting’s Charles Manchester outlines how the MGA market has developed and clarifies their role in relation to brokers.
The Blog Spot: Should insurance go back to its coffee shop roots?
Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift mulls whether insurance broking needs to go back to its beginnings to find the right blend for future success.
Ex Lloyd's chairman Sir David Rowland passes away
Rowland was chairman of Lloyd’s between 1993 and 1997.
Blog: How is the debate around cyber affecting clients?
Brokerbility’s Ashwin Mistry considers how the recent row about the quality of cyber products could be interpreted by customers.
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Laurent Matras takes interim Axa retail MD role as Gareth Howell departs
Howell has been with the insurer for seven years.
Blog: How technology can help you grab talent
Recruitment and talent acquisition is causing an industry-wide headache. Matt Munro at iGO4 Insurance explores how tech can change the landscape.
Towergate’s Andy Parkin resurfaces at Gauntlet
The former director for the northern region has taken up the role of sales director after a year out of insurance following becoming “disillusioned”.
#Insagepeople: 11 - 15 February 2019
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Up to 275 jobs at risk at Axa XL in the UK
Provider proposes to cut 711 roles across Europe as integration process continues.
Ex Howden director Karen Allen leaves SSL Endeavour
Allen departs after only a few months in the MD role, as Lloyd's broker confirms management reshuffle.
Blog: The unforeseen perils of the storage facility
Roger Flaxman, of Flaxmans, explores the insurance issues for the growing self-storage industry.
In Person: Sue Langley, non-executive chair of Gallagher
Langley shares her route into insurance, the advice she gives as a mentor and why she is proud of working in the industry but pushing it to do more.
Brokers confused about RSA's strategy after CEO change
UK and International CEO Steve Lewis left the provider this week and was replaced by Scott Egan.
Brokers call on Ageas to keep up service level following office closures
The provider is set to shut Port Solent and Stoke-on-Trent operations.
#Insagepeople: 28 January - 3 February 2019
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Allianz head of commercial motor Jon Dye leaves for QBE
He replaces Roger Ball and takes responsibility for QBE’s motor trade and motor fleet business.
Leaked document reveals detail of Ageas redundancy risk
The insurer is closing offices in Port Solent and Stoke-on-Trent affecting 597 staff and is also looking to move and downsize its America Square, London operation.