Opinion
Andy Fairchild joins Jensten Group
Former Broker Network boss takes on retail MD position at the business previously known as Coversure.
Saga group CEO to retire
Provider has started the recruitment process to find a successor, as Lance Batchelor is set to leave the business in January 2020.
Opinion: Liz Foster on professionalism and public trust
Push for professionalism: Brokers need to work with the rest of the market to build public trust, says Liz Foster
Premium Credit appoints former Wonga head as CEO
Tara Waite (formerly Kneafsey) is to replace exiting chief executive Tom Woolgrove.
Kevin Nicol leaves GS Group
He first joined the Scottish broker as MD in January 2018.
Aviva CFO steps down ahead of rumoured reorganisation
The announcement comes one day ahead of an investor meeting in which it is predicted new CEO Maurice Tulloch will announce a restructure.
Opinion: Bewica's Eva Berg-Winters on cyber security
Get to grips with cyber: Brokers need to do more for their own cyber security, says Eva Berg-Winters
The Blog Spot: How much does insurance really care?
Siân Barton urges the sector to sign up to the three Insurance Cares pledges to help vulnerable customers with dementia.
Blog: Insurance industry needs to reassess its workplace strategy
Jennifer Townsend of Knight Frank argues that it's time for the insurance industry to put its people first.
Direct Line founder Peter Wood sets sights on broker Pikl
The on-demand property broker, which focuses on the sharing economy, has raised £2.5m in a funding round led by Peter Wood and Esure.
Martyn Holman joins Banks-owned Eldon Insurance board
The former Brightside CEO has been appointed as an NED alongside Sir Mark Boleat as chairman.
Blog: The DNA of brokers is changing
Quotall's Simon Ball discusses how brokers can evolve to meet changing customer demands.
Insurance Cares: Charity begins at home?
Ahead of Biba’s 2019 conference, which has mental health at the top of the agenda, Steve White considers how the broker sector can foster wellbeing for its workforce.
Chris Guillaume to step down as CEO of Open GI
Guillaume will take a NED role on the company’s main board.
Opinion: Jamie Marchant on the dangers of dual pricing
The backlash against dual pricing might finally be gaining momentum, says Jamie Marchant
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.