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Ecclesiastical names former Zurich broker boss as insurance MD
John Blundell, who is retiring, will hand over the reins to Richard Coleman in 2020.
Ardonagh takes broker director from Aviva
Graeme MacMillan will join the business in a newly-created role in 2020.
NIG undergoes management reshuffle
Responsibility for e-trade will be handled in the regions after Swindle exit as further managers leave the provider.
Ex-Swinton boss Gilles Normand joins Saga amid insurance business restructure
Former Legal & General GI boss, Cheryl Agius, is set to take on CEO of insurance role as Saga reveals plans to bring together its insurance broking, underwriting and claims management businesses.
Towergate acquires Swansea-based broker
Both employees join Towergate’s Swansea office as owner Tony Nakonecznyj becomes a consultant.
Compass CEO John Lincoln to retire as Bravo restructures leadership team
Lincoln will move into an advisory role for Compass-owner Bravo Group from 1 January 2020 as Scott Bennett takes on role overlooking both Compass and Broker Network.
Jaime Swindle exits NIG for Bravo Group
The former director of broker e-trade has joined the parent company of Broker Network, Compass and Ethos Broking.
Former Jelf boss Phil Barton joins MRIB as group CEO
Barton departed Jelf in March 2019 after 16 years with the business.
Marsh Commercial branch closures underway
Insurance Age understands redundancies of around three figures are on the cards as the former Jelf business undergoes a restructure under Anthony Gruppo.
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance – winners revealed
Inaugural awards event was held on 14 November by Insurance Age and Insurance Post.
People Moves Round-up: 11 – 15 November 2019
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Tokio Marine Kiln appoints new chief underwriting officer
Move forms part of a wider management reshuffle at the firm.
The Blog Spot: “Sorry” – the final word?
Simon Matson has finally apologised after comments he made about exiting employees, described as racist and abusive were highlighted in court papers, but is it enough?
In Person: Ian Donaldson, CEO of Atlanta Group
Great Expectations: The self-made broker talks about his billion pound ambitions, lifts the lid on the Swinton deal and considers his Ardonagh bosses.
Simon Matson very sorry for “insensitive comments”
The Gallagher boss was revealed to have called one former employee a “fat complicated arab” after staff poaching court case papers came out.
Freedom Services Group welcomes CCO
Paula Coulthard will be focusing on the launch of a new claims portal and a telematics offering.
FCA staff slammed for "shameful" behaviour
Watchdog responds to "unacceptable behaviour" as internal letter reveals "minority of colleagues" in the regulator's Olympic Park HQ have been defecating on the floor, stealing plants and abusing security and catering staff, according to reports.
Broking success: Mark Ross, managing director of Ross Insurance Group
Boutique broking: Ross Insurance Group’s managing director Mark Ross tells Insurance Age how the firm can compete with the “mega-brokers” and explains its plans for expansion, new lines and schemes
Former Aviva UK boss Andy Briggs joins Phoenix Group as CEO
Move is subject to regulatory approval and should see the former CEO of UK Insurance at Aviva take up the position in January 2020.
Gallagher says goodbye to Stackhouse Poland brand
Michael Rea reveals how the HNW specialist has fitted into the business as deal takes Gallagher’s UK retail GWP to $2.5bn.
People Moves: 4-8 November 2019
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Blog: The dangers of dumbing down
Brokerbility’s Ashwin Mistry considers the dangers of going too far with the simplification of underwriting.
Newbie news: Starting out
Barry Abrams, managing director of Abrams Insurance Services, tells Insurance Age how the start-up broker has fared so far
Market moves: Making a move
October was a quieter month for movements in the broker and insurer spaces