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Broker Expo 2019: Q&A with speaker John Price
SchemeServe COO John Price tells us what to expect from his sessions on 7 November.
Allianz appoints commercial lines pricing lead
Claire Buck has been promoted to the position after joining the provider in 2004.
Ex-Ardonagh deputy CEO Janice Deakin: "I need a break from big deals"
Former Ardonagh deputy CEO Janice Deakin has stepped back at the consolidator and vowed that she needs a ‘break’ from big deals having worked on the acquisition of Swinton, but added the idea of acting as a non-executive director at another firm…
#Insagepeople 22-26 July 2019
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Cobra Network seeks to double in size by 2021
The network boss Andy Tedstone reveals his plans for the newly-acquired business which he insisted will retain independence from PIB.
CEO for Cobra Network revealed
Former boss Steve Burrows is set to remain as a consultant for the firm which recently became part of PIB.
Blog: Google UK boss explains why memorable branding is important
David Black, MD financial services at Google UK, illustrates how small brokers can capture the attention of millions.
NED salaries in the insurance sector revealed
Research shows brokers pay their non-executive directors 18% less than insurers do.
Victor reaches out to brokers following CEO change
The managing general underwriter, previously Bluefin Underwriting, is looking to develop more products and expand into new lines of business.
Blog: What is JCT 21.2.1 insurance, and who needs it?
Tokio Marine HCC’s Julian Goodall considers the snappily-named clause developed to iron out liability issues in construction.
Victor, formerly Bluefin Underwriting, appoints John Stephenson as UK boss
Current incumbent, Paul Drake, is set to retire from his role at Marsh-subsidiary, Victor Insurance UK.
#Insagepeople 15-19 July 2019
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Chris Guillaume formally hands over CEO role
He stepped down as CEO earlier this year but will remain as an NED in the company.
Jon Dye named as ABI chair
Dye takes over from Amanda Blanc, who resigned last week.
Video: A broking minute with Neil Campbell
Insurance Age meets the MD of CCRS.
Autonet to offer jobs to majority of staff as Atlanta takes over Ageas' Stoke office
Move follows Ageas' decision to close its Stoke operations and the majority of the staff currently facing redundancy will be offered employment under the Autonet brand.
David Beswick to leave Saffron
Broker says search for the managing director's successor has begun.
Zurich names Alison Martin as Amanda Blanc's successor
Blanc resigned from the EMEA CEO role at the provider last week.
Julie Page steps down as Biba deputy chair
Yutree's Laura High named as Page's successor, as Bridge Insurance brokers' John Batty joins as chair of Biba’s regional chairs’ advisory board.
Market moves: Movers and shakers
There were many big name moves in June, with several arrivals and departures announced at the executive level
Towergate closes Halifax office
Broker set to move Halifax staff and business to its branch in Leeds, with six people leaving the firm as a result.
#Insagepeople: 8 - 12 July 2019
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News analysis: Insurer staff cuts spark broker concerns
Is the raft of recent redundancies at providers a coincidence or part of a larger trend in the industry?
In person: MGAM founder and CEO Jason Anthony
From a close call with a Kray twin to setting up Oxygen, Jason Anthony explains how his career has led him to founding MGA MGAM