Management
People Moves: 15-19 August 2022
Keeping you up to date with the top personnel changes in insurance.
Zurich UK appoints Sam Thomas as head of retail underwriting
Zurich UK has named Sam Thomas, who is currently head of mid-market, as head of retail underwriting, Insurance Age can reveal.
People Moves: 1-5 August 2022
Stay informed of the top personnel changes in insurance.
Jaime Swindle becomes CEO of the UK commercial MGA at Geo Underwriting
Jaime Swindle has started a new position as CEO of the UK commercial MGA at Geo Underwriting having moved across to the unit's leadership team in December.
FCA names Ashley Alder as chair
HM Treasury has appointed Ashley Alder as the new chair of the Financial Conduct Authority succeeding Charles Randell.
People Moves: 4-8 July 2022
Stay informed of the top personnel changes in insurance.
Brand succeeds Catlin as Convex group CEO
Paul Brand has become group CEO of start-up Convex succeeding co-founder Stephen Catlin who remains as executive chairman.
Hiscox names Flaquet as group COO
Hiscox has appointed Stéphane Flaquet to the newly created role of group chief operating officer.
James Hands to take over from Greg Collins as CEO at Miller
James Hands will succeed Greg Collins as Miller CEO, the broker has confirmed.
Allianz agrees to sell majority stake in Russian operations
Allianz has agreed to sell a majority stake in its Russian operations to Interholding, the owner of Russian insurer Zetta insurance.
RSA re-jigs leadership team to bring customer operations and claims together
RSA has promoted Karl Helgesen to chief operating officer with Louisa Leonard becoming managing director for personal lines to replace Kay Martin who is retiring.
The accidental insurance broker – Brokerbility boss Ashwin Mistry
Profile: How Ashwin Mistry took a wrong turn and ended up in insurance. Interview by Siân Barton
Willis: Predator or Prey?
News analysis: Following the Aon/Willis Towers Watson deal collapse David Worsfold explores if WTW will turn hunter or hunted amid the fallout from the failed $30bn deal.
Blog: Ardonagh's swoop for 'brand Bayles' is a logical one rooted in past success
As Phil Bayles becomes the latest Aviva senior manager to join Ardonagh, Jonathan Swift suggests that having built his 'brand' at the insurer, he is well primed to now make his mark in the broker space.
Blog: It’s Simply Business as Markerstudy finally lands Brightside
As Markerstudy acquires Brightside Jonathan Swift looks at a deal over seven years in the making that has highlighted a tale of two investments for Anacap.
Blog: how brokers can protect themselves from cyber threats
With cyber attacks growing in frequency, alongside stricter data regulation, Alex Haynes of CDL explains how brokers can ensure they don’t become victims of cyber criminals.
Blog: Moving on from ‘I just fell into insurance’
Gallagher’s Claire Davies considers how the industry can begin to attract school leavers and make insurance a career choice instead of a happy accident.
Meeting private equity: Tom Elliott, Bowmark Capital
Private equity is driving an M&A boom in UK broking but often we don't know who is behind it. Insurance Age gets to know the key figures.
Aviva expands broker apprenticeship programme
The provider is offering a job swap or placement to participants in the programme.
Allianz teams up with Davies for broker apprentice programme
Allianz Insurance has launched a new training programme as part of a commitment to invest in the broker leaders of the future.
Opinion: Bought By Many’s Charlotte Halkett on reasons to be positive about 2021
There is no place for ruthless self-interest in 2021 and businesses should learn from the coronavirus vaccine roll out that collaboration will be key over the next 12 months, says Charlotte Halkett.
Brunel Group opens new office in the North East following CEO relocation
Brunel Group has expanded into North East England with the opening of a new office in Stockton-on-Tees.
Broker Exchange: The former head of MI5 on crisis leadership
Baroness Eliza Manningham-Buller talked delegates through leadership in a crisis and highlighted that preparing teams for uncertainty alongside humility were key steps to success.
Broker Exchange: What’s the key to harnessing entrepreneurial spirit amid Covid?
The keynote speaker on day three of Broker Exchange stresses a ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to react quickly as they key drivers of success