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The working from home diaries: Michael Lawrence
Insurance Age finds out how Michael Lawrence, broker distribution and underwriting director at LV, has adapted to changes in working practices amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Outgoing Ageas CEO Andy Watson hailed for his broker focus
Sector also welcomes Ant Middle, who is set to take over the reins in June.
Gallagher names broking and placement MD
Simon Collings takes over the role from Mark Armitage, who retired at the end of March.
Andy Watson bows out as Ageas UK CEO
Watson will hand over the reins to Ant Middle at the end of June this year.
QBE's Pryce to retire at end of 2020
Jason Harris joins from Axa XL and will succeed Pryce as CEO of QBE International.
Partners& shoots into Top 100 with £65m GWP
Phil Barton, alongside Stuart Reid and Chris Jelf, has formed the broker from MRIB and Independents, La Playa, CGI and Versatile, with initial £25m investment from Capital Z.
People Moves Round-up: 6-10 April 2020
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Commercial director Euros Jones leaves LV
Move comes after LV completes the transfer of its commercial lines business to Allianz.
Former Towergate CFO Mark Mugge resurfaces at motor broker
Mugge most recently worked at Ardonagh Group after moving across from Gallagher to Towergate in 2015.
Blog: Pandemic - what is covered?
Biba's executive director, Graeme Trudgill, addresses the big question around business interruption and Covid-19.
People Moves Round-up: 30 March - 3 April 2020
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Covid-19: The ultimate stress management test
Opinion: Philippa Wilkin, former underwriter and mindfulness expert, explores ways to manage anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic.
Sir Peter Wood steps down from Esure
Wood founded the business in 1999 and sold a majority stake to Bain Capital in 2018.
Freedom Services loses 30 staff amid restructure
However, its MGA Pukka is now live with fresh capacity following Gefion exit.
People Moves Round-up: 16-27 March 2020
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CII postpones some exams amid coronavirus outbreak
The body is hitting pause on April’s written exams until October but plans to press ahead with its July sittings and multiple choice exams in small groups will continue.
In Person: Stuart Reid
Reid chats to Insurance Age about his return to the market, being approached by private equity houses and why there are lots of opportunities for smaller brokers in the current market.
Stuart Reid returns to the industry as Pikl chairman
Exclusive: The former Bluefin and Gallagher boss says he is taking on a number of new roles, with the rest to be revealed in the near future.
The Blog Spot: Navigating these strange times
We’re already seeing travel cover suspended and confirmation BI isn’t covered for Covid-19. What might this mean for the future of insurance and trust in the sector?
Jelf sues DRP for alleged staff and client poaching
Court documents reveal Jelf believes its losses total over £1.2m.
Lloyd Hanks joins SchemeServe board
Software provider said Hanks will help promote SchemeServe across the industry.
Covid-19: Brokers ban meetings and push remote working
Updated: The largest brokers in the UK revealed measures in place to protect staff and customers from coronavirus.
Four Biba board members step down
Andrew Gibbons, Ashley Rogoff, Tim Ryan and Paul Anscombe have completed their stints on the board, with the trade body set to announce their replacements in the near future.
Pen creates regional role amid broker push
The Gallagher-owned MGA has developed a manager role to focus on the Midlands and North.