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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
Follow the latest insurance personnel moves.
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.
Commercial Express launches courier package product
Commercial Express has launched a courier package product, designed for brokers whose clients are couriers or delivery drivers using vans or cars in the UK.
As Inclusivity Partners closes, how can brokers attract more over-50s returners into the sector?
The over-50s and returners are a large talent pool that brokers are missing out on. Rosie Simms looks into how this demographic can help win the war for talent after a specialist partner with significant intermediary support pulls out.
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.
IWD 2024: “Be a self-promoter,” urges Tysers’ Nicola Leighton
For International Women’s Day Insurance Age caught up with Nicola Leighton, national sales director at Tysers Retail on how women must grasp any opportunity to develop their career.
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.
Meet the MGA: Generis
A focus on expertise, human touch and a future-proofed portfolio have been key to the first five years of success at Generis. Managing director Andy Francis explains the importance of a hard-won reputation and making sure staff come to work with smiles…
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.
RSA launches enhanced A&H proposition
RSA has launched a group personal accident and business travel cover designed to give organisations and their employees “always-on protection”.
Sporting Sponsor: McGill and Partners and Kings Cross Steelers
Insurance Age caught up with McGill and Partners to find out more about its sponsorship of the Kings Cross Steelers.
Former Marsh boss Nick Harris joins Gallagher as UK & Ireland retail CEO
Gallagher has appointed Nick Harris as CEO of its UK & Ireland retail division, moving across from Marsh.
Miller expands into parametric insurance
Miller has launched a global parametric team headed by Alice Glenister in London.
Analysis: What can brokers expect from RSA’s new-look commercial senior team?
With a new-look senior commercial lines team in place, brokers must hope RSA is done with chopping and changing at the top. Jonathan Swift assesses what the future might hold now dates have been set for the NIG integration.
People Moves: 26 February – 1 March 2024
Stay in the loop with the latest insurance personnel moves.
My Insurance Downtime: Molly White, ProAktive
Molly White, a commercial account handler at ProAktive, part of the Clear Group, offers us a window into her life outside of insurance.
RSA’s Cath Frost moves to Hiscox as UK COO
Hiscox has appointed Cath Frost as UK chief operating officer from RSA where she was mid-market managing director for UK commercial lines.
RSA reveals revamped commercial lines leadership team
RSA Insurance has made a number of changes to its commercial lines leadership team ahead of the completion of the takeover of NIG and FarmWeb.