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Headline Makers: October 2022
The key stories from the past month all in one place.
Ex First Central UK CEO Andy James launches motor provider Zixty
Andy James, previously UK CEO at First Central, has launched app-based motor insurance provider Zixty.
Mark Coffey named personal lines and e-trade director at Premium Credit
Former RSA leader and director at Ardonagh-owned Atlanta, Mark Coffey, has joined Premium Credit as personal lines and e-trade director.
Zurich UK overhauls graduate hiring process
Zurich UK is changing its graduate hiring process to cater for “generation covid” after lockdowns affected young peoples’ chances to gain work experience.
Biba and FCA call off events in light of Queen Elizabeth's death
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association and the Financial Conduct Authority have decided to postpone events that were scheduled before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Insurers and brokers pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II
Insurance brokers and insurers have paid their respects following the death of Queen Elizabeth II yesterday.
Analysis: Insurance dives deeper into returners talent pool
With an increasing number of insurance companies offering returners programmes Emmanuel Kenning looks into the benefits for all concerned as experts encourage even more firms to access this relatively untapped source of talent
Former RSA chief Scott Egan appointed CEO at SiriusPoint
Specialty insurer and reinsurer, SiriusPoint, has named ex-RSA boss Scott Egan as CEO, effective 21 September.
Insurers hit back at Covid-hit football clubs over “mistaken approach”
Insurers have argued that BI claims from Premier League clubs should be capped at £2.5m per policy amid a court battle.
Two-fifths of London businesses at risk of flash flooding
Research by Zurich has revealed that two-fifths of London businesses are at risk of being hit by flash floods as heavy rainfall is predicted to hit the capital.
People Moves: 15-19 August 2022
Keeping you up to date with the top personnel changes in insurance.
Zurich UK appoints Sam Thomas as head of retail underwriting
Zurich UK has named Sam Thomas, who is currently head of mid-market, as head of retail underwriting, Insurance Age can reveal.
Broker Satisfaction Survey: Which insurer leads in the marine category?
CNA Hardy has secured first place in the Insurance Age Broker Satisfaction Survey – marine category, with NMU in close second and Lonham Marine coming in third.
Football clubs step up BI court case against insurers
A group of professional football clubs has set out its demand for multiple business interruption payments having kicked off a High Court multi-million pound Covid-19 related legal case last month.
Greggs ups events in Zurich BI £150m court case claim
Food retailer Greggs has boosted the number of events cited in its £150m Covid-19 business interruption legal case against Zurich.
Allianz agrees to sell majority stake in Russian operations
Allianz has agreed to sell a majority stake in its Russian operations to Interholding, the owner of Russian insurer Zetta insurance.
Dirty Martini cocktail chain owner files £4m BI legal case against QIC Europe
CG Restaurant has opened a £4m business interruption legal proceeding against QIC Europe at the High Court in London.
Allianz tops Brokerbility insurer service survey
Allianz has been awarded the highest overall satisfaction rating with a score of 74.9% in the latest survey of members by Brokerbility.
Zurich to sell Russian business to local team and exit market
Zurich Insurance Group has agreed to sell its Russian business to 11 members of the unit’s team.
Premier League football clubs open court claim against insurers
A suite of football clubs including Arsenal, Aston Villa, Brighton & Hove Albion, Leicester, Liverpool, Tottenham and West Ham have filed a claim in the commercial court against Allianz, Aviva, CNA, Liberty, MS Amlin and Zurich.
People Moves: 3 - 6 May 2022
Keep up-to-date with the top personnel stories on Insurance Age.
Biba joins GAIN as founding member
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has joined the Group for Autism, Insurance and Diversity as its most recent founding member.
Analysis: Network knowledge is key to opening the door to new start-ups
The network sector is in upbeat mood confident of growing with existing and new members as well as being keen to help new start-ups come into the insurance market, the leaders tell Emmanuel Kenning
Zurich UK refreshes small fleet cover for electric vehicles
Zurich UK has added new cover and wording to its small fleet policy for firms with between two and 20 vehicles.