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Allianz takes part in The Apprentice Formula E challenge on BBC
Following his appearance on last week’s episode of BBC’s The Apprentice, Insurance Age caught up with Adam Moss from Allianz to talk through the insurer’s role in the latest challenge in which the teams had to launch a Formula E brand – and sell…
Former Marsh boss Nick Harris joins Gallagher as UK & Ireland retail CEO
Gallagher has appointed Nick Harris as CEO of its UK & Ireland retail division, moving across from Marsh.
Miller expands into parametric insurance
Miller has launched a global parametric team headed by Alice Glenister in London.
Analysis: What can brokers expect from RSA’s new-look commercial senior team?
With a new-look senior commercial lines team in place, brokers must hope RSA is done with chopping and changing at the top. Jonathan Swift assesses what the future might hold now dates have been set for the NIG integration.
People Moves: 26 February – 1 March 2024
Stay in the loop with the latest insurance personnel moves.
My Insurance Downtime: Molly White, ProAktive
Molly White, a commercial account handler at ProAktive, part of the Clear Group, offers us a window into her life outside of insurance.
Treasury on ‘mission’ to build ‘open and innovative regulatory environment’
The Treasury is looking to build an “open and innovative regulatory environment” in which UK insurers can thrive.
RSA’s Cath Frost moves to Hiscox as UK COO
Hiscox has appointed Cath Frost as UK chief operating officer from RSA where she was mid-market managing director for UK commercial lines.
RSA reveals revamped commercial lines leadership team
RSA Insurance has made a number of changes to its commercial lines leadership team ahead of the completion of the takeover of NIG and FarmWeb.
Rating factors ‘fundamentally discriminatory’, according to Stella’s Sam White
Experts at the Association of British Insurers’ annual conference have urged that everyone working together is what will improve the poverty gap.
ManyPets founder Mendel to step down
Many Group, parent of insurtech MGA ManyPets, has announced that longstanding group CEO and co-founder, Steven Mendel, has decided to leave his post and is to be replaced by Luisa Barile, formerly CFO and current ManyPets UK CEO.
People Moves: 19-24 February 2024
Follow the latest insurance personnel moves.
My Insurance Downtime: Tom Lawrie-Fussey, LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Tom Lawrie-Fussey, senior director of product management, LexisNexis Risk Solutions – Insurance, offers us a window into his life outside of insurance.
Ex-Aviva boss Andrew Moss joins Brown & Brown (Europe) board
Former Aviva group CEO Andrew Moss has joined the board of Brown & Brown (Europe).
Tint’s Jodi Cartwright on shifting the customer acquisition timeline
Tint Financial Services is targeting going live with broking before the end of the year with the goal of becoming an award-winning broker, chief commercial officer Jodi Cartwright has confirmed.
Profile: Kelly Ogley, Howden – Growth strategy
Kelly Ogley, CEO of Howden Consumer and Local Commercial, outlines the firm’s growth strategy and urges women to back themselves.
Tokio Marine Kiln names new CEO
Tokio Marine Kiln has appointed Matthew Shaw as its new CEO, succeeding Brad Irick with effect from 1 April, subject to regulatory approval.
People Moves: 12 – 16 February 2024
Keep up to date on the latest personnel changes in insurance.
News analysis: Employee ownership – how does it work for brokers?
Towards the end of 2023, Thomas Carroll became the latest broker to become employee-owned. Ida Axling looks at the benefits of the model for intermediaries and how the sale of Ten to Acrisure busted one myth that they cannot be sold.
Simon McGinn builds Dual team with Allianz’s Catherine Dixon as CUO
Dual UK has appointed Catherine Dixon as chief underwriting officer and Rob Corner to the new role of chief distribution officer, reporting to CEO Simon McGinn.
Ex-Hiscox leader Jodi Cartwright joins Tint Financial in broking push
London-based fintech Tint Financial Services has appointed former Hiscox distribution director Jodi Cartwright as chief commercial officer as it builds a broking arm, Insurance Age can reveal.
Brokerbility and Gauntlet aim to help the next generation of broker
Gauntlet leader Roger Gaunt and Brokerbility boss John Dunn tell Insurance Age how both can help the next generation of broker.
CFC creates team focused on tax related M&A transactions risks
CFC has established a specialist team to focus on underwriting tax risks connected to merger and acquisition transactions.
Zurich SME head Edwards: Speed and service key to maintaining double-digit growth
Zurich is seeking to improve its referral process and continue to invest in underwriters as part of its drive for double-digit new business growth across the SME space.