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MUM founder Charles Manchester to retire from Pen
Charles Manchester, founder of Manchester Underwriting Management, is retiring from the business this month, Insurance Age can reveal.
Beazley names Sam Franks as country manager of UK & Ireland
Sam Franks has been appointed to the newly created role of country manager of UK & Ireland at Beazley, effective immediately.
Bspoke ramps up in HNW with multiple ex-H&L appointments
The Bspoke Group has appointed Adrian Ewington as managing director of Bspoke Private Clients, its mid and high net worth specialist managing general agent.
Insurance broker enters Love Island villa
Trey Norman, commercial insurance broker at One Call, entered the Love Island villa this week.
People Moves: 24 – 28 June 2024
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Optio takes Soni from Axa as CEO
Specialty managing general agent Optio Group has swooped for Axa UK commercial director Deepak Soni as its new CEO.
Sompo adds Axa XL broker boss Allan Murley with regional remit
Sompo has recruited Allan Murley as head of UK insurance distribution from Axa XL to join in the fourth quarter of the year.
Tyler appointed Academy CEO as Normand exits
Academy Insurance Services has named Martin Tyler CEO as Gilles Normand steps down to move into a non-executive career.
CII opens for applications to 13th year of New Generation Programme
The Chartered Insurance Institute is seeking the industry’s rising stars for its 2024 New Generation Programme.
Ex-Aviva CEO Winslow raids former employer again
Direct Line Group has named Maz Bown as group chief risk officer, subject to regulatory approval, joining from Aviva where she was chief risk officer, UK General Insurance and Health.
Meet the MGA: Kova Professions
Having worked in both the insurer and MGA sectors, as well as the FCA, Kate Albert has a well-rounded view of the market. The Kova Professions CEO and founder explains to Jonathan Swift why service has become a point of difference in setting apart her…
Cowens MD aims for minimum 10% income growth this year
Mark Wilson, managing director of Cowens Group’s general insurance division, told Insurance Age he would be “disappointed” if income didn't grow by at least 10% by the end of the year.
People Moves: 17 – 21 June 2024
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People Moves: 10 – 14 June 2024
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Allianz to boost engineering workforce to 800
Allianz Engineering Inspection Services is growing its workforce from 654 to over 800 in the next four years as it targets becoming the biggest engineer surveyor team in the UK.
Simon Mabb named head of UK regions at AssuredPartners
The new head of UK regions at AssuredPartners has promised a focus on organic growth as he looks to facilitate support and co-operation across the business in the recently created role.
People Moves: 3 – 7 June 2024
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Flood Re CEO Andy Bord steps down after seven years
Andy Bord, CEO of Flood Re, will be stepping down at its annual general meeting this July after seven years in the role.
Mike Dickinson named MD at Russell Scanlan
Mike Dickinson has been appointed managing director of Nottingham-headquartered Russell Scanlan with Bryan Banbury stepping down, but staying at the broker as chairman.
Stephanie Ogden promoted to CEO of HDI Global UK & Ireland as Taylor retires
Stephanie Ogden is to take on responsibility for commercial and specialty business as the new CEO of HDI Global UK & Ireland from 1 September, the insurer has confirmed.
Arch adds Motwani from Aon as UK COO
Arch Insurance International has recruited Ketan Motwani from Aon as UK chief operating officer taking up the role with immediate effect.