Recruitment
Aston Lark recruits Boswell duo to open Norwich office
Aston Lark has opened a new office in Norwich, which will be headed by former Alan Boswell director James Monkhouse.
Markerstudy chief outlines challenges over salary expectations and broker telematics
Mike Wall, Markerstudy head of non-standard, described the challenges facing its telematics brand Smart Driver Club Insurance in a very competitive market.
Pen Underwriting CEO eyes more M&A to get closer to £1bn GWP target
Pen Underwriting CEO Tom Downey claims the business is on track to hit its £1bn GWP target within three years - and that it will reach it by both diversifying and building on what it has already got.
Nadia Côté to lead Allianz Commercial in UK
Allianz Group named Nadia Côté as commercial managing director UK, effective 1 May.
Towergate targets £1.5bn after breaking through £1bn GWP barrier
Towergate achieved more than £1bn of gross written premium in 2022 for the first time ever and has set its sights on £1.5bn in just a few years, chief executive Richard Tuplin has revealed to Insurance Age.
More than 70% of brokers have a vacancy amid intense recruitment challenges
Some 71% of brokers are looking to fill a role, with 23% of vacancies open for four months or more, according to the latest research by Aviva.
Burns & Wilcox looks towards M&As, recruitment and online SMEs to bolster growth
The managing general agent and underwriting business has plans to expand its team, and is open to mergers and acquisitions as a tool for growth during 2023.
Broking Success: From banking to insurance
H&H Insurance Brokers managing director Paul Graham speaks to Sophie Locke-Cooper about how he transitioned from banking to broking, and why less regulation along with product evolution makes the sector so rewarding and exciting.
Profile: Katie Baker - Women in C-suite
Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March, chief operating officer at My First, Katie Baker, shares her route to the top, and the importance of vocal role models.
MGAA edges closer to membership milestone
The Managing General Agents’ Association’s CEO Mike Keating has revealed that the trade body is close to surpassing 200 full members in the next couple of months.
Survey reveals pay concerns and potential further job-market churn
A survey by recruitment consultants Reed has revealed that a fifth of employees in insurance and financial services are actively seeking new job opportunities, and more than a third are considering looking for a new job.
CII confirms John Bissell’s retirement
John Bissell will be retiring from his role as the Chartered Insurance Institute’s chief operating officer, and board member, in early April 2023.
Brit-owned Ki doubles GWP in second year of trading to almost £700m
The Brit-owned algorithmically driven Lloyd’s syndicate Ki has more than doubled its gross written premium to $834.1m (£698.6m) in 2022 – its second year of trading, reporting a combined operating ratio of 99.4%.
Colm Tully to head up Paymentshield
Colm Tully has been appointed to lead Ardonagh-owned Paymentshield, succeeding Rob Evans.
Ignite stresses the importance of a gender-balanced industry
Jess Burton, head of operations at Ignite, has urged the insurance sector to become more gender balanced in order for the industry to keep moving forward.
Brokers must priortise staff engagement as the 'great resignation' continues to bite in 2023
Brokers have stressed the need to keep staff engaged as resignations and recruitment struggles don't look to be going away any time soon. Sophie Locke-Cooper details how the post-pandemic period of reflection is still being felt today.
Marsh McLennan names Chris Lay as UK CEO
Chris Lay has been appointed UK CEO of Marsh McLennan in addition to his responsibilities as CEO of Marsh UK, effective 1 March 2023.
Ex-SSP leader Peter Gregory joins Earnix
Former director of broking at SSP, Peter Gregory, has joined Earnix as sales director.
People Moves: 6 - 10 February 2023
Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves in the insurance industry.
QBE appoints Matt Lacy as director of newly formed client proposition team
QBE has created a client proposition team and appointed Matt Lacy to be its director, with immediate effect.
Aon names Matthew Alcott as UK CCO
Aon has named Matthew Alcott as UK chief commercial officer reporting to UK CEO Julie Page as well as the global CCO team, led by Michael Moran
Zurich names James Nicholson as UK CCO
Zurich has named James Nicholson as UK chief claims officer with immediate effect.
People Moves: 30 January – 3 February 2023
Stay up to date with the latest recruitment news in the insurance industry.
Atec leader sets out doubling target
Atec, parent company for Ceta Insurance and Arkel, has plans to more than double its business through organic growth in niche insurance lines over the next five years and will continue to pursue strategic acquisitions.