Recruitment
The Society of Insurance Broking names Yutree director Laura Hancock as chair
The Society of Insurance Broking, a part of the Chartered Insurance Institute, has appointed Laura Hancock as chair, effective this month.
People Moves: 2 - 6 January 2023
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Aston Lark to open branches in South Wales and the Thames Valley
Aston Lark is expanding its UK regional footprint by opening offices in South Wales and The Thames Valley.
Higos adds 10 apprentices in Wiser Academy tie-up
Higos has taken on 10 college leavers as apprentices working with Wiser Academy to help build the next generation of insurance brokers in the South West.
People Moves: 19 - 23 December 2022
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Pen Underwriting expands team for new claims hub
Pen Underwriting has opened a regional claims hub, based in Chelmsford, and has hired three new specialists for its team.
Fenchurch Law grows London team
Fenchurch Law has added three new hires to its coverage dispute team in London.
People Moves: 12 - 16 December 2022
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Regular and rigorous measurement needed to improve gender leadership gap, says Sian Fisher
“There is a very good reason why all businesses have such exacting financial packs and that is because what gets measured gets done,” Sian Fisher told Insurance Age for our Broker Diversity Push – Gender Leadership Gap campaign.
Movo grows apprenticeship scheme
The Movo Partnership appointed representative network has expanded its apprenticeship programme taking on five new starters.
Daines Kapp's George Worby first to complete Allianz's broker apprenticeship
Allianz has revealed its first success story in its broker apprenticeship programme which it believes could help tackle the recruitment crisis.
Headline makers: December 2022
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Ripe Thinking hires ex-Towergate duo to 'help drive growth'
Insurtech broker Ripe Thinking, has hired Simon Trott as chief operating officer and Rob Styring as chief financial officer.
Opinion: Employee ownership - the pros and cons of different schemes
Co-founder and former director of Ten Insurance Services, James Sharp, shares his experience of three employee ownership schemes as the route becomes increasingly prominent in broking
People Moves: 5 - 9 December 2022
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Aston Lark expands Early Careers Programme in national push
Aston Lark has launched the second wave of its Early Careers Programme and committed to expanding the number of recruits to up to 80 in 2023.
People Moves: 28 November - 2 December 2022
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Zurich UK names new head of UK commercial insurance
Zurich has announced Frank Streidl as the new UK head of commercial insurance, starting his position from 1 January 2023.
Allianz Commercial launches new programme in bid to support independent brokers
Allianz Commercial has launched an Accelerator programme to support independent brokers and has revealed plans to recruit 30 underwriters.
Freedom Service Group reveals permanent 4-day work week
Freedom Service Group has revealed that its four-day week pilot was a success and the offering will be introduced permanently from January 2023.
Tysers appoints former Chubb and Ace boss Andrew Kendrick as chair
Tysers Insurance Brokers has appointed Andrew Kendrick as non-executive chair, effective 1 December.
People Moves: 21-25 November 2022
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Sheldon Mills insists that ‘we must not lose sight’ on diversity and inclusion
The Financial Conduct Authority’s Sheldon Mills has urged the industry to do more on ensuring diverse representation and inclusive cultures.
MD of AbbeyAutoline urges brokers to pledge their commitment to D&I
Managing director of AbbeyAutoline, Julie Gibbons, has called on brokers to formalise their policies and pledge their commitment to diversity and inclusion.