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Brunel Group sets up Brunel Insurance Brokers
The corporate division will operate from London, Bristol, Manchester and Perth and launch in December 2017.
Zurich’s Richard Coleman joins Collinson Group
Coleman was MD of Zurich commercial broker but left the insurer earlier this year.
#Insagepeople: 02 - 08 October 2017
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Opinion: Processing data practices
CMS’s Ian Stevens writes on the incoming General Data Protection Regulations and the actions brokers should be taking
UKGlobal Holdings appoints Matthew Bray
Bray was formerly CEO of Lorica and left the broker in September 2016.
Marsh restructures networks for brokers
Duncan Carter leads the new D&P division as Bluefin Network’s David Hopwood is promoted to become head of Marsh Networks.
Former Aviva CEO Patrick Snowball joins Sabre board
Snowball has been appointed ahead of rumoured IPO.
Innovation brings its own rewards
Are you recouping costs for research and development? Moore Stephens’ Eyad Hamouieh urges brokers to know their rights on innovation.
#insagepeople: 11 - 17 September 2017
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The Blog Spot: It’s right to raise awareness ahead of PPI termination date
Arnold Schwarzenegger is being paid a lot to warn people that the deadline for claiming PPI is fast approaching and Siân Barton agrees awareness should be raised.
#insagepeople 4 - 10 September 2017
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Executive assistant: Rising to the top
In this first instalment of the new series, Insurance Age meets Becky Bennett, current executive assistant to Allianz chief underwriting officer Neil Clutterbuck, and Stephanie Ogden, former executive assistant to Allianz general manager Simon McGinn
Editor's letter - September 2017
Half full or half empty? Reaction to the Allianz takeover of LV has been largely positive
Broking success: Pedalcover's Darren Thomas
Racing along: Pedalcover’s managing director Darren Thomas explains why mixing business with a passion for cycling has been a career highlight and how the broker is planning to keep pedalling forward
#Insagepeople: 21 - 27 August 2017
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Ascot launches new MGA and hires Michael Sillat to lead
The Lloyd’s insurer said it wants to invest and build a global property and casualty insurance and reinsurance platform.
David Charles steps down as head of PIB-owned Cooke & Mason
Charles, who leaves to coach rugby, will be replaced by Andy White who was formerly MD at Henderson Insurance Brokers.
Ex Towergate and Bluefin boss Kenny Hogg joins Gallagher as Scotland lead
RMD for Scotland, Paul Kerry, remains with the business as chairman, Scotland.
Nick Metcalfe steps down from MD role at Liberty Specialty Markets
Chief operating officer Matthew Moore takes up the reins.
#Insagepeople: 14 - 20 August 2017
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Ageas UK sees “modest deterioration” in commercial business
The insurer is looking to grow the account via brokers and develop schemes.
#Insagepeople: 7 - 13 August 2017
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Inga Beale named as new CII president
In addition, Jonathan Clark is elected as new CII deputy president.
The AA sacks executive chairman for “gross misconduct”
The broker stated in a Stock Exchange announcement that Bob Mackenzie had been removed with immediate effect.