People
Winslow reunited with Aviva CFO Poole at DLG
Direct Line Group has appointed Jane Poole as group chief financial officer of the company, subject to regulatory approval.
Private equity and broking specialist Kirby joins PIB
Richard Kirby has joined PIB Group as chief transformation and integration officer covering the retail, specialty, underwriting and schemes divisions and all international territories as the group expands.
Ex-Ecclesiastical leader Adrian Saunders joins Iprism as NED
Managing general agent Iprism has named former commercial director of Ecclesiastical Insurance, Adrian Saunders, as a non-executive director.
People Moves: 2 – 5 April 2024
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Momentum to increase funding to help members acquire and recruit
Momentum Broker Solutions is looking to provide more financial support for its appointed representative partners, according to founder and managing director Howard Pepper.
Ex-Marsh and Aon COO joins Thomas Carroll
The former chief operating officer of Aon’s UK retail business, David Whittaker, has joined Thomas Carroll Group in the same role.
ABI publishes guide on improving support for autistic customers
The Association of British Insurers has published a good practice guide for the insurance and long-term savings industry on supporting autistic customers.
People Moves: 25 – 28 March 2024
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Motor MGA KGM adds Ciaran Astin as managing director
Ciaran Astin has joined specialist motor managing general agent KGM as managing director, succeeding interim CEO Paul Kneafsey.
Axa Commercial names Paul Tombs as director of SME Intermediary
Axa Commercial has appointed ex-Zurich leader Paul Tombs as director of its SME Intermediary business, starting in the summer.
People Moves: 18 – 22 March 2024
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Kingfisher opens broking HQ in West Midlands
Kingfisher Insurance has opened its national broking headquarters in Rubery, Birmingham, housing its motor trade, commercial, and non-standard home insurance teams.
Biba appoints Julie Comer as head of compliance
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has recruited Julie Comer from Lloyd & Whyte as head of compliance.
Swigciski swaps Das for leadership role at HSB
HSB has recruited David Swigciski from Das as managing director of Premier Guarantee succeeding Jacki Goodman who retired at the end of 2023.
Taylor outlines plan to grow Aviva strategic accounts
Michelle Taylor, Aviva strategic accounts director, aims to be responsive and visible for brokers and sees opportunities after the insurer signed up to buy Probitas.
People Moves: 11 – 15 March 2024
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Interview: Henry Topham, Allianz
As Allianz rebrands its digital motor insurance product Flow, Insurance Age caught up with managing director of UK retail Henry Topham to hear about his route into insurance and what benefits brokers get from the provider’s omni-channel approach.
Academy pivoting to commercial with five more deals in pipeline, says CEO Normand
Buying Premierline has “dramatically” shifted the balance of Academy’s book from 50% personal lines to two-thirds commercial with the broker targeting 90% in the sector through a people-first string of acquisitions, according to CEO Gilles Normand.
IWD 2024: Geo’s Jaime Swindle on coaching and mentoring
For International Women’s Day, Insurance Age discussed with Geo Underwriting leader Jaime Swindle how women should embrace their different approach to their male colleagues.
Aspen confirms Sarah Stanford as UK CEO
Aspen Insurance has confirmed Sarah Stanford as UK CEO, a post she has held on an interim basis since 17 January.
People Moves: 4 – 8 March 2024
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IWD 2024: “Always be authentic to yourself,” says Zurich’s Jacqui Kelly
For International Women’s Day, Insurance Age spoke with Jacqui Kelly, Zurich’s head of sales and distribution to see what the industry can do to help promote women up into more senior roles.
Allianz Commercial boosts regional distribution to support brokers
Allianz Commercial has appointed four regional distribution managers covering the South, North, London, Midlands and the South West regions.
Lloyd’s hits 2020 women leadership target as it unveils latest DE&I data
Lloyd’s has admitted it has a “way to go” on its “culture journey” after hitting its short-term target of 35% of leadership positions (+3 percentage points) to be filled by women, set in 2020.