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Julie Page to lead UK and EMEA as Aon brings regions together
Aon has confirmed it will “bring together” the UK and Europe, Middle East and Africa regions on 15 November with Julie Page named as leader.
Former Axa and Groupama leader Laurent Matras joins Tesco Bank as CUO
Laurent Matras has returned to the UK market as chief underwriting officer at Tesco Bank.
My Insurance Downtime: Jade Sugg, account handler at Russell Scanlan
A Nottinghamshire native and avid paddleboarder, Jade Sugg, account handler at Russell Scanlan, shares an insight into life outside the broker’s Wellington Circus home.
People Moves: 23 - 27 October 2023
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CII on the hunt for new CEO again after Vallance departs
The Chartered Insurance Institute Group has today confirmed it is looking for a third CEO less than two years after incumbent Alan Vallance announced plans to take an equivalent role at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Financial uncertainty ranked as the biggest concern for UK businesses, according to Marsh
Companies across the UK are the most concerned about the impact of financial uncertainty (34%) over the next year, knocking people-related risks (31%) off the top spot, according to the 2023 Marsh UK Business Risk Report.
Spring CEO Tristan Sargeaunt on how he plans to double GWP in three years
Tristan Sargeaunt, CEO of MGA Spring Insure, has eyes for growth, as the business plans to at least double its gross written premiums from 30m GWP by 2026.
People Moves: 16 – 20 October 2023
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Aviva awards £300,000 of funding to 65 good causes
The Aviva Broker Community Fund awarded £300,000 of funding to 65 projects and charities across the UK at its annual awards event held at the Honourable Artillery Company in London on Tuesday.
FSCS adds Martyn Beauchamp as interim CEO
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has appointed Martyn Beauchamp as interim CEO. Beauchamp will join the board as an executive director.
Aviva bulks up team with three more Zurich hires
Aviva has expanded its SME and distribution teams with three hires from Zurich and a promotion, as it revealed that Michelle Taylor will start ahead of schedule on 5 December.
Market Moves: October 2023
All the latest key personnel moves across the insurance market.
People Moves: 9 – 13 October 2023
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Zurich confirms Jacqui Kelly as head of sales and distribution
Zurich UK has confirmed Jacqui Kelly as its permanent head of sales and distribution having held the role on an interim basis since July.
Optimism among brokers as Birmingham diversifies from manufacturing into booming new industries
The insurance sector in Birmingham is full of activity and has a bright future, according to experts who work in the area, as Ida Axling discovers.
PIB promotes Zach Gray to CEO of specialty division
PIB Group has promoted Zach Gray from deputy to CEO of its speciality division succeeding Steve Redgwell who has taken on the role of chair.
People Moves: 2 – 6 October 2023
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Profile – David Martin, Aviva: Taking action
With two new trading sites on the horizon, more underwriters and authority in the regional network, a record number of apprentices and increased use of artificial intelligence, Aviva leader David Martin is bullish about pushing ahead with brokers.
Passing the £1,000,000 milestone
It is a cliché, but there is a saying that the first million is the hardest. With this in mind, Jonathan Swift canvassed opinions from broker founders to find out their experiences of passing this number in gross written premium or – in some cases –…
QBE adds fifth trading head for Glasgow/Belfast
QBE has appointed Chris Long in a newly created role, head of trading for Glasgow/Belfast, where he will lead the regional underwriting teams.
People Moves: 25 – 29 September 2023
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Brokers “front and centre” for Hiscox, says Dye on one-year anniversary
Celebrating his first year as UK CEO of Hiscox, Jon Dye tells Insurance Age about the central role of brokers in the insurer’s growth strategy across its new operating model in high net worth, beefed up regional structure and schemes ambitions.
Regulators consult on measures to boost D&I in financial services
The Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority have released consultation papers setting out proposals to boost diversity and inclusion to support healthy work cultures, reduce groupthink and unlock talent.
Hiscox names four regional managers in UK broker business reshuffle
Hiscox has appointed Chris Hanson, Darren Love, Laura Garrard and Alex Bailey as the regional managers for its UK broker business, Insurance Age can reveal.