"End of an era" as Phil Bayles moves from Aviva to Ardonagh
Brokers say they are "confident" that Gareth Hemming will enable a continuity of strategy at Aviva as they react to Phil Bayles' surprise exit from the provider.
Brokers have expressed their surprise after news of Phil Bayles’ departure from Aviva hit the headlines earlier this week.
Bayles, who had worked at Aviva for 18 years, has stepped down from his role as chief distribution officer and is set to join Ardonagh as chief commercial officer this summer.
Aviva told Insurance Age that Gareth Hemming will be taking over as the new chief distribution officer, after having worked as the provider’s managing director of personal lines for the last 18
Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@insuranceage.co.uk.
You are currently unable to print this content. Please contact info@insuranceage.co.uk to find out more.
You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@insuranceage.co.uk to find out more.
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. Printing this content is for the sole use of the Authorised User (named subscriber), as outlined in our terms and conditions - https://www.infopro-insight.com/terms-conditions/insight-subscriptions/
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@insuranceage.co.uk
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. Copying this content is for the sole use of the Authorised User (named subscriber), as outlined in our terms and conditions - https://www.infopro-insight.com/terms-conditions/insight-subscriptions/
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@insuranceage.co.uk
More on Broker
Intellectual property – how can brokers help clients insure the intangible?
There is more intellectual property in existence today than ever before – and its value is growing at a faster rate than physical assets. Martin Friel explores what products exist to help brokers protect their clients’ intangible assets and why SMEs are as much at risk as corporates.
Imarket grows to five live broker systems with Bravo Digital Trader
Polaris has added Bravo Digital Trader as the fifth broker system to use imarket, joining its portfolio of Acturis, Applied, Open GI and SSP.
Aon and NFP deal expected to close on or around 25 April
Aon’s $13.4bn (£10.6bn) takeover of NFP is expected to close on or around this Thursday, the global giant has confirmed.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: Flood Re’s Kelly Ostler-Coyle
For today’s Biba Conference countdown Kelly Ostler-Coyle, head of communications at Flood Re, remembers the puppies in the wellbeing zone and teases the grand unveiling of its new interactive property flood resilience model.
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
Stay in the loop with the latest insurance personnel moves.
First fall in car premiums for over two years
Comprehensive car insurance premiums fell by 5% in the first three months of 2024 after nine consecutive quarters of rises, according to the latest research from Confused/WTW.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: iprism’s Brad Harmer
In the latest in our series of Biba previews, Brad Harmer, chief commercial officer at iprism, teases a digital challenge on its stand and why he won’t be missing astronaut Tim Peake’s speech.
Most read
- JMG strikes its biggest deal of 2024 with BQI swoop
- Pen inks £150m social housing capacity deal with SiriusPoint
- Covéa cuts losses but underwriting deficit grows