Opinion
The Blog Spot: What might a Fosun move for Ageas mean for the UK?
Jonathan Swift ponders how a potential sale of Ageas could work as the rumour mill shouts ever louder about the insurer being on the market.
CEO Paul Geddes to leave Direct Line
His departure is planned for the summer of 2019.
Blog: Going beyond commission
Brokerbility’s Ashwin Mistry explores what networks have to offer providers and brokers in a disrupted insurance world.
Andy Watson appointed as ABI General Insurance Council chair
The Ageas UK CEO replaces Amanda Blanc who has taken up the chair post at the ABI.
Blog: Creating an open culture
Following Zurich’s making the Stonewall top global employers list Steve Collinson, head of HR at the insurer, reflects on what steps companies can take to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
Martyn Holman takes on new role as chairman
Former Markerstudy director and Brightside boss to join National Salvage.
Kingsbridge promotes Thomas Wynne to KCI MD
Firm makes three management appointments.
The Blog Spot: Time to talk Tobas
Following the launch of Biba’s industry standardised Toba, Ida Axling calls on insurers to listen to what the brokers want.
L&G makes senior hires as part of broker channel investment
Simon Hird is promoted to head of broker and intermediary.
Hiscox appoints Ben Horton from Zurich as UK CUO
Insurer creates new role after recent management changes.
Blog: The virtual call centre is on the horizon
CDL’s Nigel Phillips says call centres are changing and urges brokers to embrace innovation.
Blog: Enough of the talk, we need action on gender diversity
After the CII revealed a big gender pay gap, Charlotte Halkett, of buzzvault, explained why she is sick of lack of female representation in the insurance sector.
CII names Jonathan Clark as new president
Clark takes over the role from Inga Beale, as Nick Turner is elected deputy president.
The Blog Spot: The insurance gender pay gap
Siân Barton asks: Are women working in insurance really worth 24% less than men?
Ex Rural MD Ian Barclay pops up at Ardonagh
Barclay takes on newly created MD for Property Retail post at Direct Group.
Chubb appoints Annmarie Camp high net worth leader as Tara Parchment departs
Camp to lead on personal lines HNW in UK and continental Europe.
Opinion: Tim Rourke on brokers and MGAs
Doing the right thing: MGAs are on the increase with many being set up by brokers. Tim Rourke insists they must get the fundamentals right
The Blog Spot: Failing to plan is planning to fail
News online is often all about #breaking #exclusive.
Axa names Amanda Blanc's replacement
Claudio Gienal to take up the role as CEO UK and Ireland at the provider.
Profile: Cecile Fresneau, executive director, UK insurance division, at QBE Insurance
Meeting the market: After her first few months at QBE Insurance, Cecile Fresneau is keen to build on the provider’s strong regional presence and bring a fresh pair of eyes to the insurer
The Blog Spot: The FCA needs to step up its game
After Insurance Age saved the day and had a Facebook page operated by fraudsters shut down, Ida Axling questions why the regulator failed.
Opinion: Charles Manchester on GDPR and cyber insurance
The Holy Grail of cross-selling? Charles Manchester argues that cyber can be an opportunity for all brokers
Mark Peters to lead Oak Underwriting
Zurich makes appointment as takeover from RSA completes.
Tim Philip leaves PIB
Former COO spent three years with the business.