People
People Moves: 10 - 14 May 2021
There was still time for some recruitment news in the week the Biba conference took place.
FCA reveals CEO recruitment spending
The regulator also brought clarity on the number of interviews conducted ahead of its appointment of Nikhil Rathi.
Renovation Underwriting hires James Guthrie to lead on broker distribution
Guthrie most recently worked as head of HNW distribution at Covéa.
Biba to open conference for extra day
The move follows difficulties accessing the virtual conference platform yesterday.
Biba reveals Young Broker of the Year 2021 winner
Sioma Insurance Consultants' Alex Margolin wins the award, which Biba says recognises the performance of younger brokers and encourages commitment to the future professionalism of insurance broking.
Biba 2021: Keith Frampton given posthumous Francis Perkins award
Frampton, formerly of Forces Insurance, sadly passed away earlier this year.
Aviva confirms potential redundancies amid IT overhaul
Up to 115 staff across a number of sites will be affected as the insurer looks to automate and outsource.
Blog: In search of the digital X-Factor
Dave Ovenden, of Willis Towers Watson, considers how the industry can ensure commercial cover isn't left behind amid the tech revolution.
Seventeen Group buys Ryan's
Ryan's will become part of James Hallam as chairman Tim Ryan is set to exit.
Zurich’s UK underwriting officer exits for global role
Hayley Robinson will be heading off to Switzerland to start as group chief underwriting officer in June.
Interview: Jaime Swindle - Bravo Networks
Managing director Jaime Swindle talks to Insurance Age about the network's newly created brand, details its new proposition, and explains why networks are an upward trend.
Post Brexit dispatches - What have we learnt so far?
In a quarterly series, the team at PKF Littlejohn consider the impact of Brexit on UK insurance. In this first post, Howard Jones takes stock of where we are now.
People moves: 4 - 7 May 2021
The key job changes in the world of insurance this week.
Zurich launches mental health tool
Head Lines: The provider has developed a free tool that firms can use to identify and manage the mental health risks associated with their workforce.
Blog: Rebuilding business in the events sector
The UK is tentatively opening up with a concert pilot taking place in Liverpool this weekend. Here CFC's Matt Helm considers how the insurance industry can help event operators to get back up and running.
Dave Clapp takes over as MVP and Ataraxia CEO
James McCaffrey is to retire but will retain a non-executive interest in the Peter Cullum-owned insurance investor.
Paul Trail exits Close Brothers
The move comes just eight months after he took the MD position and has resulted in a management reshuffle at the finance provider.
People moves: 26 - 30 April 2021
The key job changes in the world of insurance this week.
Gallagher takes South West lead from RSA
Richard Horne has been appointed as regional director for the region at Gallagher.
Shepherd Compello appoints chief broking officer
The specialist insurance broker has chosen Steve Hart for the role.
Network veteran, Les Brewin, joins Cobra
Purple-founder Brewin has been lured out of retirement to join the PIB-owned network.
Joe Sultana exits Applied Systems
Chief operating officer, Sultana, has been with the software house for more than ten years.
"End of an era" as Phil Bayles moves from Aviva to Ardonagh
Brokers say they are "confident" that Gareth Hemming will enable a continuity of strategy at Aviva as they react to Phil Bayles' surprise exit from the provider.
Blog: Ardonagh's swoop for 'brand Bayles' is a logical one rooted in past success
As Phil Bayles becomes the latest Aviva senior manager to join Ardonagh, Jonathan Swift suggests that having built his 'brand' at the insurer, he is well primed to now make his mark in the broker space.