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Personal lines broker boss Mike Crane exits LV
Mike Crane, managing director of LV Broker, has decided to leave the business and is being succeeded by portfolio pricing director Nicola George with immediate effect, Allianz has confirmed.
Blog: Does size matter when it comes to complaining about the regulator?
With the Consumer Duty kicking in under a year ago, regulation continues to be at the forefront of everyone’s minds, with the cost of compliance comparably hitting smaller firms the most, argues Rosie Simms.
Hedron CEO Haggart eyes-up offering branded products
Chris Haggart, CEO of Hedron, intends to offer branded products drawing on the strength of the partnership with Broker Insights it entered into last year.
People Moves: 15 – 19 April 2023
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Allianz appoints Ktenidis director of digital trading & ALP as Bryant leaves
Allianz Commercial has named Alex Ktenidis as director of digital trading and Allianz Legal Protection effective immediately, succeeding Helen Bryant.
Ex-RSA leader Mandy Hunt joins Clear as MGA MD
Clear Group has appointed Mandy Hunt as managing director of its managing general agent business.
Cowens appoints Mark Wilson as MD
Midlands-based broker Cowens Group has named Mark Wilson as managing director of its general insurance division.
Partners& promotes trio as it readies ‘next stage of growth plan’
Partners& has created three new senior leadership roles, as it positions itself for what it describes as “the next stage of its growth plan”.
People Moves: 8 – 12 April 2024
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Biba responds to FCA’s travel insurance signposting review
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the Financial Conduct Authority’s post implementation review of travel insurance signposting.
RSA confirms trading structure ahead of NIG integration
RSA Insurance today confirmed its new regional trading structure ahead of the integration of NIG on 1 May.
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.
UK businesses unprepared for incoming Martyn’s Law, warns Gallagher
Research from Gallagher has found just 23% of firms are fully confident they will be able to fulfil the requirements of Martyn’s Law when it comes into force.
People Moves: 2 – 5 April 2024
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Admiral completes RSA direct home and pet insurance deal
Admiral Group has completed the purchase of RSA direct home and pet insurance renewal rights for £82.5m.
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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Ajay Mistry launches insurance broker
Ajay Mistry has launched Mode Insurance to provide flexible cover for self-employed and freelance creatives, as well as small businesses in the creative sector.
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.