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Lucida Group adds Jon Sutton as CFO succeeding Mark Mugge
Lucida Group, which includes Right Choice Insurance Brokers, Bennetts and Moorhouse, has appointed Jon Sutton as chief financial officer succeeding Mark Mugge.
Ex-Covéa UK CEO Adrian Furness joins Activate Group
Former Covéa boss Adrian Furness has joined accident management group Activate as managing director of its motor repair network business, taking up the post on 2 October.
Abacai transfers claims team to law firm
The owner of broker Complete Cover, Abacai, has entered into a strategic partnership with HF, which will see members of its volume claims teams transfer to the law firm.
My Perfect Broker Week: Movo Partnership’s Lea Cheesbrough
To tie in with the first-ever UK Broker Week, we asked our speakers to outline what their perfect working week would look like. Movo Partnership managing director Lea Cheesbrough shares her thoughts.
People Moves: 4 – 8 September 2023
Keep up to date with the latest insurance personnel moves.
Bruce promoted to Brown & Brown Europe role as move to rebrand GRP gathers pace
Mike Bruce has been promoted to CEO of Brown & Brown Europe, as the firm continues on the path to rebrand Global Risk Partners.
WTW expands GB operations with two leaders and new Cardiff office
WTW has appointed Chris Milnes to run the North and Scotland.
My Perfect Broker Week: Allied Westminster’s Gavin Mitchell
To tie in with the first-ever UK Broker Week, we asked our speakers to outline what their perfect working week would look like. Gavin Mitchell, managing director, Allied Westminster (Insurance Services) shares his thoughts.
Ex-Allianz Commercial boss McGinn to become Dual UK CEO
Dual today announced the appointment of Simon McGinn as CEO of its UK business, subject to regulatory approval.
Aviva swoops for Zurich PL & MGA boss Gambrell as Martin builds out team
Aviva has added two new appointments to its distribution team, including a swoop for Zurich’s personal lines and MGA boss.
Gallagher unveils new retail cyber head Sam Cheshire
Gallagher has appointed Sam Cheshire as head of cyber for its UK & Ireland retail division.
Stuart Reid adds MGA to his NED portfolio
Insurtech MGA, Qlaims, has recruited Stuart Reid as a non-executive director.
Zurich grows graduate programme
Zurich UK has increased its number of graduate opportunities for 2023 while creating new “green graduate” roles in the renewable energy space.
My Perfect Broker Week: Bletchley Group’s Angela Irvine
To tie in with the first-ever UK Broker Week, we asked our speakers to outline what their perfect working week would look like. Birmingham Insurance Institute president and Bletchley Group sales director Angela Irvine shares her thoughts.
Canadian brokers praise ‘fantastic leader’ Storah ahead of move to become Aviva UK CEO
UK and Irish insurance brokers can expect their new local Aviva CEO to be an ‘enabler’ who ’understands the importance of strong broker relationships,’ according to their counterparts in Canada.
People Moves: 29 August – 1 September 2023
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My Perfect Broker Week: Clear Group’s Victoria Gallimore
To tie in with the first ever UK Broker Week, we asked our speakers to outline what their perfect working week would look like. Victoria Gallimore, group HR director, Clear Group shares her thoughts.
Brokers urge new Aviva boss Storah to focus on empowerment
Incoming Aviva UK & Ireland GI boss Jason Storah has the chance to build on “solid” foundations and push ahead to deliver more empowered decision-making in the regional market, according to brokers.
Aviva Canada CEO Jason Storah to replace Winslow as UK and Ireland boss
Aviva has appointed Jason Storah as CEO of UK & Ireland General Insurance.
Direct Line takes Adam Winslow from Aviva as group CEO
Direct Line Group has swooped for Aviva’s UK & Ireland GI CEO Adam Winslow as its new chief executive.
My Perfect Broker Week: Clear Group’s Phil Williams
To tie in with the first-ever UK Broker Week, we asked our speakers to outline what their perfect working week would look like. Phil Williams, Clear Group COO, shares his thoughts.
Zurich UK hires head of mid-market
The provider has promoted Morgan Lyons to head up its mid-market business division.
Clive Buesnel exits Tysers following sale to AUB Group
Tysers has announced that Buesnel, who became CEO of the business in June 2020, is set to leave at the end of August.
People Moves: 14 - 25 August 2023
Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves in insurance.