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Das UK team raises £45,000 for dementia research
The ten person team of insurance professionals took on the Ride Across Britain challenge earlier this month.
People moves: 20 - 24 September 2021
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
Allianz updates fleet products to include electric vehicles
Provider says cover includes third-party liability during charging, as well as damage cover for cables, connectors and electric wallboxes.
Butterworth Spengler seals first deal since becoming part of JMG Group
The Liverpool-headquartered broker buys Brunsdon Insurance based in Gloucester.
Aviva appoints chief risk officer
The insurer has also promoted its GI chief information officer to group CIO.
Aston Lark reveals second deal of the day
Consolidator buys Abbey Murphy Insurance, an Irish broker based in Longford and Mullingar.
Zurich replaces Axa as AIUA capacity provider
The five-year deal with the Ardonagh-owned specialist agricultural underwriter is valued at £105m.
Dive In kicks off today with a focus on active allyship
The festival runs over three days with mental health, gender equality and racial inclusion highlighted as key issues to be tackled as a priority in the insurance sector.
David Williams to leave Axa UK after 41 years
WTW’s David Ovenden takes up the role of chief underwriting officer for commercial as Williams pursues non-exec career.
Aston Lark buys private medical insurance specialist
Consolidator says it is set to make further deals in the healthcare space as it buys Bournemouth-based The Health Insurance Company.
Allianz launches transitioning at work policy
Provider says the move is part of an ongoing commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and that the policy offers practical guidance, clarification and education.
Webinar: Growth through training and talent retention
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Biba launches scheme for media and entertainment sector
The scheme has been developed alongside Yutree Underwriting.
Businesses call for climate action in letter to Boris Johnson
Companies including Allianz, Aon UK, Brit Insurance, Convex, Flood Re, Marsh, MS Amlin Underwriting and Tokio Marine Kiln have urged the Prime Minister to demonstrate the government's commitment to addressing the climate crisis ahead of UN summit.
Pool Re appoints chair
The former boss of the British Bankers Association, Angela Knight, takes the non-exec chair position at the terrorism reinsurer.
Lucida names broking division CEO
Simon Pearce joins the business which includes Right Choice, Moorhouse Group and Bennetts, as Insiyah Davenport also comes on board as group chief risk officer.
Covid BI claims payments surpass £1bn
The latest set of figures from the FCA show providers have made initial payments worth £328.9m for unsettled claims and final settlements of £696.2m.
Mulsanne v Marshmallow trial to begin on 15 November
The insurer has accused Marshmallow of misusing confidential information and stealing trade secrets. Marshmallow has denied the claims.
Brokers win big at the British Insurance Awards
Aston Lark, All Clear, Howden, Plan Group, Staysure, and Tysers all took home trophies on the night.
Jensten completes Tasker deal
The move sees Robert Organ take on the MD role for Jensten Retail as the business announces further board changes.
Zurich agrees £700m capacity deal with A-Plan's KGM
The deal means that Zurich will provide solus capacity to KGM for the next five years.
Group launched to help neurodivergent insurance workers
The group says that, despite great progress in the promotion and recruitment of a diverse workforce, where strides have been made to recognise equality, gender and disability; neurodiversity is often overlooked.
Axa UK snaps up Mallaby
She joins as distribution and trading director for commercial and has been brought in to enhance broker relationships after exiting Allianz amid a restructure this summer.
Home insurance premiums fall 6.4% off their June 2020 peak
Covid pushes home premiums down according to analysis from Consumer Intelligence.