People
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.
Jensten completes Tasker deal
The move sees Robert Organ take on the MD role for Jensten Retail as the business announces further board changes.
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.
Usage-based motor insurer, Adiona, launches
Penny Searles, of Wunelli and Smartdriverclub, is on the advisory board of the Gibraltar-regulated entity which has said it will work with UK brokers.
People Moves: 13-17 September 2021
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The Insurance Octopus appoints director
Helen Bush will lead the business after being with the company for 11 years.
NPA Insurance names Brendan McCafferty as non-executive director
The former Brightside CEO is also going to join the company’s niche insurance brand, Peach Pi.
People Moves: 6-10 September 2021
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Markerstudy Broking hires trading director
Simon Townsend joins Markerstudy following its purchase of Brightside earlier this year.
Lucida on track to make deals following rebrand
In an exclusive interview with Insurance Age, group CEO Mike Joseph discusses the creation of the new broking group and its plans for the future.
Zurich UK appoints CUO
Caroline Dunn joins the insurer from Lloyd’s where she was responsible for distribution and broker and syndicate relationships.
Blog: What can the cloud do for me and my business?
Open Gi's Ben Legg explains how cloud technology can offer a boost to UK brokers.
Post Brexit dispatches – a taxing time for brokers
In his second article for Insurance Age, PKF Littlejohn tax partner, Howard Jones looks at the impact of Brexit on UK insurance.
Allianz names South East branch manager
The insurer has also appointed a new strategic account manager.
People Moves: 30 August- 3 September
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People Moves: 23-27 August 2021
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GRP takes retail CEO from Marsh
Duncan Carter will report to GRP group CEO, Mike Bruce.
Arch hires broker relationship development manager
Caroline Fisher joins the company with immediate effect and will focus on building relationships with brokers across the South West region.
People Moves: 16 - 20 August 2021
The latest job moves in the world of insurance and broking.
Ross Dingwall moves to Partners& from Hiscox
Former Hiscox UK broker boss Dingwall joins Partners& as managing partner (Scotland) and will focus on expanding the broker's footprint in the North of England and Scotland.
WTW names new president and CEO
Carl Hess is to take over the reins on 1 January 2022, succeeding current boss John Haley who is set to retire.