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Biba Conference 2024 countdown: CFC’s Pat Brice
As we continue our Biba Conference series, Pat Brice, distribution director at CFC, promises socks on its stand, and reflects on the post-pandemic buzz of the event, encouraging first-timers to step back and absorb their surroundings.
Broking Success: Weir Insurance managing director Karen Weir
Karen Weir, managing director of Weir Insurance, sees retraining non-insurance talent and retaining control as advantages as her business looks to grow by 15% in 2024.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: Pen Underwriting’s Nick Wright
With one month to go before the Biba Conference 2024, Nick Wright, chief development officer at Pen Underwriting, kicks off our preview series.
Partners& promotes trio as it readies ‘next stage of growth plan’
Partners& has created three new senior leadership roles, as it positions itself for what it describes as “the next stage of its growth plan”.
Sporting Sponsor: Spring Insure Guernsey and rugby on the island
Insurance Age caught up with Nigel Brand, CEO of Spring Insure Guernsey, to find out more about the MGA’s sponsorship of rugby on the island.
People Moves: 8 – 12 April 2024
Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
MyFirst’s James Noble targets £40m GWP after becoming directly authorised
James Noble, CEO and founder of MyFirst, is targeting £40m gross written premiums in 2024 after the business grew from £1.5m GWP to £19m GWP in three years.
Winslow reunited with Aviva CFO Poole at DLG
Direct Line Group has appointed Jane Poole as group chief financial officer of the company, subject to regulatory approval.
Private equity and broking specialist Kirby joins PIB
Richard Kirby has joined PIB Group as chief transformation and integration officer covering the retail, specialty, underwriting and schemes divisions and all international territories as the group expands.
Ex-Ecclesiastical leader Adrian Saunders joins Iprism as NED
Managing general agent Iprism has named former commercial director of Ecclesiastical Insurance, Adrian Saunders, as a non-executive director.
People Moves: 2 – 5 April 2024
Follow the latest insurance personnel moves.
Momentum to increase funding to help members acquire and recruit
Momentum Broker Solutions is looking to provide more financial support for its appointed representative partners, according to founder and managing director Howard Pepper.
Ex-Marsh and Aon COO joins Thomas Carroll
The former chief operating officer of Aon’s UK retail business, David Whittaker, has joined Thomas Carroll Group in the same role.
ABI publishes guide on improving support for autistic customers
The Association of British Insurers has published a good practice guide for the insurance and long-term savings industry on supporting autistic customers.
People Moves: 25 – 28 March 2024
Keep up to date on the latest personnel changes in insurance.
Motor MGA KGM adds Ciaran Astin as managing director
Ciaran Astin has joined specialist motor managing general agent KGM as managing director, succeeding interim CEO Paul Kneafsey.
Axa Commercial names Paul Tombs as director of SME Intermediary
Axa Commercial has appointed ex-Zurich leader Paul Tombs as director of its SME Intermediary business, starting in the summer.
People Moves: 18 – 22 March 2024
Stay in the loop with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Kingfisher opens broking HQ in West Midlands
Kingfisher Insurance has opened its national broking headquarters in Rubery, Birmingham, housing its motor trade, commercial, and non-standard home insurance teams.
Biba appoints Julie Comer as head of compliance
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has recruited Julie Comer from Lloyd & Whyte as head of compliance.
Swigciski swaps Das for leadership role at HSB
HSB has recruited David Swigciski from Das as managing director of Premier Guarantee succeeding Jacki Goodman who retired at the end of 2023.