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My Perfect Broker Week: Gallagher’s Debbie Moss
To tie in with the first-ever UK Broker Week, we asked our speakers to outline what their perfect working week would look like. Here are the answers from Debbie Moss, the managing director of Coventry for Gallagher.
HDI recruits new director of underwriting and cyber lead from Chubb
HDI Global has made several senior appointments in its UK & Ireland branch, including a new director of underwriting, Antonia Osborne.
Abacai CEO Mark Wilson resigns as director as DLG/M&A speculation ramps up
A trio of co-founders at private equity-backed insurtech Abacai Technologies, including former Aviva Group CEO Mark Wilson, have resigned as directors, Insurance Age can reveal.
Lockton names Shelley Wright head of UK commercial wholesale ahead of David Lee retiring
Lockton has appointed Shelley Wright as head of UK commercial wholesale joining from Swiss Re to succeed David Lee who will be retiring in the next 12 months.
Biba adds Sparkes and Chapman to board
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has unveiled a pair of appointments to its main board and broadened access to it.
My Perfect Broker Week: Seventeen Group’s Paul Anscombe
To tie in with the first ever UK Broker Week, we asked our speakers to outline what their perfect working week would look like. Paul Anscombe, the CEO of Seventeen Group, shares his thoughts.
Pen spins out UK financial lines and liability arm with Manchester as chair
Managing general agent Pen Underwriting has today announced some changes to its structure, which sees Manchester Underwriting Management founder and CEO Charles Manchester become chair of a new division.
People Moves: 24 – 28 July 2023
Stay in the loop with the latest insurance personnel moves.
Foley confirms Fleming as interim Axa Retail boss
Soon-to-be Axa UK and Ireland CEO Tara Foley has revealed the appointment of her successor, naming Anna Fleming as interim Axa Retail CEO.
Former Hastings boss Neil Utley leads £2.7m insurtech investment round
Insurance data intelligence provider Percayso Inform has secured a second round of investment with a £2.7m fundraise led by industry veteran Neil Utley, and its existing venture capital investor Praetura Ventures.
Hobbs adds two senior roles as part of Allianz Commercial shake-up
Allianz Commercial has created two new senior roles following the appointment of Nick Hobbs as chief distribution officer.
HSB seeks to bolster broker engagement with Stacey Sheridan promotion
HSB has promoted Stacey Sheridan to network relationship manager as it looks to strengthen its broker proposition.
WTW takes Lucy Clarke from Marsh as risk and broking president
WTW has swooped for Marsh’s Lucy Clarke as its new president of risk and broking.
Arch UK promotes Julie Collins to Bristol branch manager
Arch UK regional division has promoted Julie Collins to branch manager in Bristol, succeeding Ruth Hitchcox who has been named national production improvement lead.
Biba adds wellbeing and employee benefits provider to associates roster
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has added wellbeing and employee benefits provider Vivup as an associate, bringing its total of associates and partners to 68.
People Moves: 17 – 21 July 2023
Keep up to date with the latest insurance personnel moves.
Tara Foley to succeed Gienal as Axa UK & Ireland CEO
Axa has appointed Tara Foley as UK & Ireland CEO, succeeding Claudio Gienal.
Roden joins Clapp for County Group reunion at Cullum's TBIG
The Broker Investment Group has added a CEO of retail with the appointment of Andy Roden, formerly of County Group.
Meet the MGA: Rising Edge
Having just celebrated its second anniversary, Rising Edge CEO Philippe Gouraud talks to Jonathan Swift about its efforts to reimagine D&O insurance, empower decision makers and support grassroots football.
New WTW Networks MD John Read sees “wealth of opportunities”
John Read has hailed the “wealth of opportunities” after stepping up to be managing director of WTW Networks.
Ian Barclay leaves Ardonagh
Ian Barclay, managing director of Geo Agriculture, has left Ardonagh.
People Moves: 10 – 14 July 2023
Stay in the loop with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Sharon Brown joins Greenkite Associates
Former Harbour Underwriting managing director and Miles Smith leader Sharon Brown has joined the executive team of Greenkite Associates as chief commercial officer.
Blog: 'Do the right thing' to grow your own culture and future leaders
Broker management teams face many challenges in the post pandemic world, not least defining their company culture and attracting the next generation of talent. Mike Edgeley, group CEO of the Clear Group, offers a perspective on one roadmap to potential…