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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…
iCAN teams up with Insurance Age as official UK Broker Week partner
Insurance Age is delighted to announced the Insurance Cultural Awareness Network as an official partner of the inaugural 2023 UK Broker Week.
My Insurance Downtime: Woodgate & Clark managing director James Eveling
Woodgate & Clark managing director James Eveling gives us a look into his life outside insurance.
Jacqui Kelly steps up at Zurich as Michelle Taylor heads to Aviva
Zurich has confirmed that Jacqui Kelly, head of strategic accounts, will take on the role of head of sales and distribution on an interim basis succeeding Aviva-bound Michelle Taylor.
Aviva adds Michelle Taylor from Zurich amid commercial lines and distribution restructure
Aviva has recruited Michelle Taylor from Zurich as it unveiled new structures for its commercial lines business, consisting of SME, Global Corporate and Specialty and distribution.
Graeme Trudgill on taking up the reins at Biba
Graeme Trudgill has committed to fighting strongly for brokers and to getting even more access to the Financial Conduct Authority for members as he takes up the role of CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Interview: Andrew Cunis, Gallagher – Growing for gold
Andrew Cunis, managing director of private clients at Gallagher, shares how the offering has grown to £100m of gross written premium, and the firm's goal of 10% year-on-year organic growth.