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Bob Pybus named CEO of AUB UK Retail
Industry stalwart Bob Pybus has been appointed CEO of AUB UK Retail, with Tom Wilson leading wholesale broking as CEO of Tysers.
Ex-Esure, L&G and Direct Line boss Peter Graham joins Markerstudy
Former CEO of Esure Peter Graham has been appointed as non-executive chairman (designate) of Markerstudy Insurance Services.
Broker Expo 2024 Countdown: Movo Partnership CEO Lea Cheesbrough
As we count down to Insurance Age’s Broker Week, we asked our Broker Expo speakers to share some insights into the event, market issues and who are the most heavy metal people in insurance. Today, we focus on Movo Partnership CEO Lea Cheesbrough.
Taylor’s broker remit expanded at Aviva as Birbeck shifts to claims
Aviva’s strategic accounts director Michelle Taylor has been handed a wider broker-facing remit within the insurer, Insurance Age can reveal.
Broker Expo 2024 Countdown: Clear regional managing director, London, Nick Smallcorn
As we countdown to Insurance Age’s Broker Week we asked our Broker Expo speakers to share some insights into the event, market issues and who the most heavy metal people in insurance are. Today we focus on Clear regional managing director, London, Nick…
Clare Lebecq exits SRG
Clare Lebecq has stepped down as chief operating officer of Specialist Risk Group, Insurance Age can reveal.
Lloyd’s looks to better protect whistleblowers as it consults on misconduct framework
Lloyd’s has begun a consultation as it looks to modernise and streamline its approach to dealing with poor conduct and behaviours in the market including both financial and non-financial misconduct.
People Moves: 9 - 13 September 2024
Keep up to date with the latest insurance industry personnel moves.
Markel raids Axa again as it builds out its senior regional UK broker team
Markel has appointed Charlotte Harrison to the role of head of UK regional broker development.
Broker Expo 2024 Countdown: Neil Peters of Arch Insurance
As we count down to Insurance Age’s Broker Week, we asked our Broker Expo speakers to share some insights into the event, market issues and who are the most heavy metal people in insurance. Today, we focus on Neil Peters, VP, national director, branch…
Broker Expo 2024 Countdown: Nick Hobbs, chief distribution officer, Allianz Commercial
As we count down to Insurance Age’s Broker Week, we asked our Broker Expo speakers to share some insights into the event, market issues and who are the most heavy metal people in insurance. Today, we focus on Nick Hobbs, chief distribution officer at…
Aventum 100% staff owned as part of employee ownership scheme
Aventum is now 100% owned by its workforce under a new global employee ownership scheme with all staff having been rewarded with the equivalent of twice their annual salary in share value.
Axa UK & Ireland looks to Aviva for new CRO
Axa UK & Ireland has appointed Rahul Gumber as chief risk officer, subject to regulatory approval.
People Moves: 2 – 6 September 2024
Follow the latest insurance personnel moves.
HDI Global leader Stephanie Ogden reveals UK & Ireland exec team
Newly appointed CEO for HDI Global’s UK and Ireland business, Stephanie Ogden, has unveiled her new executive team.
Ripe takes Alan Thomas from Simply Business as CEO
Digital MGA Ripe has swooped for Alan Thomas, the former UK CEO at Simply Business, as its new boss.
Aon names Rob Kemp as head of commercial risk for the UK
Rob Kemp will switch to be head of commercial risk solutions for the UK at Aon on 1 October, the broker has confirmed.
Blog: Going back to school to solve the broking skills crisis
Brokers could play an important role in plugging the skills gap in insurance with early educational efforts. Martyn Mathews, MD of SSP Broker, explains.
People Moves: 26 - 30 August 2024
Keep up to date on the latest personnel changes in insurance.
My Insurance Downtime: Ben Taylor, Verisk Claims
Ben Taylor, business development manager at Verisk Claims, offers us a window into his life outside of insurance.
AbbeyAutoline grows apprenticeship programme with new recruitment drive
Northern Ireland based broker AbbeyAutoline has launched a recruitment drive for school leavers and young professionals to join its established apprenticeship programme.