Opinion
Mark Cliff appointed to PremFina’s Advisory Board
Cliff was formerly CEO of Brightside and has previously taken NED roles at Be Wiser and Evolution Claims Management.
Opinion: Aon's Martyn Denney on keeping an international focus
Brokers must look internationally to keep ahead of developments, says Aon Commercial Risk & Health Solutions' Martyn Denney
Former Swinton distribution director, Richard Beaven becomes COO of Brightside
Brightside said the management change was made to build stronger and deeper relationships with distribution partners in an increasingly digitised sector.
Andy Briggs to leave Aviva
Briggs steps down as CEO UK Insurance following Maurice Tulloch’s appointment as group CEO as Aviva announces further management changes “to bring greater energy and pace” and a review of UK business.
Blog: Have you considered your environmental obligations?
Everyone has a role to play in protecting the planet - even the insurance sector. Unfriend Coal's Peter Bosshard explains what brokers can do to help prevent climate change.
Tokio Marine Kiln’s Blundell joins Biba
Alastair Blundell takes up the newly-created position of head of general insurance.
Nick Milton to develop Pen Underwriting’s broker strategy replacing Simon Taylor
Milton has been promoted to the role of head of UK sales and distribution and will seek to grow broker relationships.
FSCS names Caroline Rainbird as new CEO
She replaces Mark Neale who announced last year that he was to leave in May after nine years in the role.
Lorica's Stefan Puttnam exits one year after PIB acquisition
Firm has seen an number of employment changes as it works to merge the two brokers following PIB's acquisition of Lorica in March last year.
Matson's successor for Gallagher’s UK Specialty and Wholesale arm confirmed
John Thompson has held the role, which includes responsibility for Alesco, on an interim basis since last year, replacing Simon Matson.
Blog: Beware of the FOS
Ian Mason, of Gowling WLG, considers the impact of the compensation limit increase to £350,000.
First Central Insurance & Technology takes CEO from Hastings
Firm denies immediate plans to list as former Hastings MD Michael Lee joins the business.
Blog: Insurance industry is in a "war for talent"
Sutton Specialist Risks's John Ludley and Equipsme's Matthew Reed discuss why brokers need to up their game on benefits packages to attract young talent to the industry.
Blog: Brokers need to seize the opportunities in cyber
Michael Whitfield from CPP UK discusses why brokers should be moving cyber risk up the agenda for their SME customers.
Opinion: Simon Cooter on mental wellbeing
Looking after employees’ mental wellbeing makes sound business sense, says Simon Cooter
Opinion: Sian Fisher on equality and diversity
The fight for equality in recruitment, pay and pensions is an ongoing battle, explains Sian Fisher
Successor announced for CEO Geddes at Direct Line
Penny James, CFO at the insurer is set to take the helm from 9 May this year.
Blog: How can brokers get the best value from MGAs?
MUM Underwriting’s Charles Manchester outlines how the MGA market has developed and clarifies their role in relation to brokers.
The Blog Spot: Should insurance go back to its coffee shop roots?
Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift mulls whether insurance broking needs to go back to its beginnings to find the right blend for future success.
Blog: How is the debate around cyber affecting clients?
Brokerbility’s Ashwin Mistry considers how the recent row about the quality of cyber products could be interpreted by customers.
Blog: How technology can help you grab talent
Recruitment and talent acquisition is causing an industry-wide headache. Matt Munro at iGO4 Insurance explores how tech can change the landscape.
Blog: The unforeseen perils of the storage facility
Roger Flaxman, of Flaxmans, explores the insurance issues for the growing self-storage industry.
Opinion: Sara Bevan on gender diversity in insurance
Broker Sara Bevan advocates for women-only events to encourage gender balance in insurance
In Person: Sue Langley, non-executive chair of Gallagher
Langley shares her route into insurance, the advice she gives as a mentor and why she is proud of working in the industry but pushing it to do more.