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Lebecq to join Miller after SRG exit
Miller has appointed Clare Lebecq as chief operating officer following her departure from Specialist Risk Group in September.
People Moves: 7 – 11 October 2024
Keep up to date with the latest insurance industry personnel moves.
My Insurance Downtime: Winn Group’s Mark Pallas
Mark Pallas, associate director and head of business development at Winn Group, offers us a window into his life outside of insurance, including how his ‘mam’s housework playlist’ informs his music tastes today, his love of boxing and why a family Sunday…
Anscombe, Thomas Carroll and Konsileo among the winners at UK Broker Awards 2024
Thomas Carroll Group scooped the Broker of the Year award, and Seventeen Group CEO Paul Anscombe won the Achievement Award, at the UK Broker Awards last night in Birmingham.
Interview: JMG’s Nick Houghton – Painting the broking picture
JMG boss Nick Houghton prefers lists over spaghetti structures. He shares his passion for art, his approach to building the lauded Leeds-headquartered business and his route into insurance as well as the broad strokes of what comes next.
Markerstudy promotes Emma Rawlinson to CIO
Emma Rawlinson has been promoted to the newly created role of chief investment officer at Markerstudy Group.
BMS expands apprenticeship programme to nine
BMS has grown its early careers apprenticeship programme in London with nine new school and college leavers.
People Moves: 30 September – 4 October 2024
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Zurich names Lidster to lead on SME and trading as Edwards exits
Zurich has appointed Nikki Lidster head of SME and trading as Will Edwards leaves to pursue an opportunity outside the insurer.
Gallagher promotes Collings to new chief broking officer exec role
Gallagher has promoted Simon Collings to a new executive role, chief broking officer, reporting to Michael Rea, CEO of Gallagher in the UK.
Ageas adds to distribution team with double senior hire
Ageas UK has strengthened its broker and partner distribution team with a double appointment.
Elizabeth Passey appointed FSCS chair
Elizabeth Passey has been appointed chair of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, taking up the role today succeeding Marshall Bailey.
People Moves: 23 – 27 September 2024
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Broker Expo 2024 Countdown: Jonathan Evans of Sustain Insurance Brokers
As we count down to Insurance Age’s Broker Week, we asked our Broker Expo speakers to share some insights into the event, market issues and and reveal their favourite chocolate bar. Today, we focus on Sustain Insurance Brokers founder Jonathan Evans.
Broker Expo 2024 Countdown: David Sparkes of Biba
As we count down to Insurance Age’s Broker Week, we asked our Broker Expo speakers to share some insights into the event, market issues and reveal their favourite chocolate bar. Today, we focus on the British Insurance Brokers’ Association regulation…
Bspoke adds ex-Barbon boss Tonge in property owners’ build out
Bspoke Group has appointed former Barbon leader Wayne Tonge as managing director of its newly formed property owners division, Bspoke Property Owners.
Bob Pybus named CEO of AUB UK Retail
Industry stalwart Bob Pybus has been appointed CEO of AUB UK Retail, with Tom Wilson leading wholesale broking as CEO of Tysers.
People Moves: 16 – 20 September 2024
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Lloyd’s appoints ex-McKinsey leader Sir Charles Roxburgh as chair
Lloyd’s has named Sir Charles Roxburgh as its next chair to take up the role on 1 May 2025, succeeding Bruce Carnegie-Brown.
QBE opens “benchmark” Leeds office with more broker contact promise
QBE has opened a new office in Leeds making a £3.6m investment in the city for its second largest European site.
Ex-Esure, L&G and Direct Line boss Peter Graham joins Markerstudy
Former CEO of Esure Peter Graham has been appointed as non-executive chairman (designate) of Markerstudy Insurance Services.