People
Markerstudy appoints Dan Fiehn as chief operating officer
Fiehn takes newly created role after joining the provider in 2011 as head of IT.
#insagepeople 30 July - 3 August 2018
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Andy Watson appointed as ABI General Insurance Council chair
The Ageas UK CEO replaces Amanda Blanc who has taken up the chair post at the ABI.
Blog: Creating an open culture
Following Zurich’s making the Stonewall top global employers list Steve Collinson, head of HR at the insurer, reflects on what steps companies can take to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
Martyn Holman takes on new role as chairman
Former Markerstudy director and Brightside boss to join National Salvage.
Kingsbridge promotes Thomas Wynne to KCI MD
Firm makes three management appointments.
L&G makes senior hires as part of broker channel investment
Simon Hird is promoted to head of broker and intermediary.
Hiscox appoints Ben Horton from Zurich as UK CUO
Insurer creates new role after recent management changes.
Mark Cliff out as CEO at Brightside
Cliff moves to non-executive director post as broker seeks new chief executive.
Blog: The virtual call centre is on the horizon
CDL’s Nigel Phillips says call centres are changing and urges brokers to embrace innovation.
#insagepeople 23 - 27 July 2018
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Blog: Enough of the talk, we need action on gender diversity
After the CII revealed a big gender pay gap, Charlotte Halkett, of buzzvault, explained why she is sick of lack of female representation in the insurance sector.
CII names Jonathan Clark as new president
Clark takes over the role from Inga Beale, as Nick Turner is elected deputy president.
The Blog Spot: The insurance gender pay gap
Siân Barton asks: Are women working in insurance really worth 24% less than men?
Simon Walker on technology, driverless cars and the future of insurance
First Central’s new group chief executive officer tells Insurance Age about his plans for the future.
#Insagepeople: 16 - 20 July 2018
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Ex Rural MD Ian Barclay pops up at Ardonagh
Barclay takes on newly created MD for Property Retail post at Direct Group.
Chubb appoints Annmarie Camp high net worth leader as Tara Parchment departs
Camp to lead on personal lines HNW in UK and continental Europe.
Broking Break: Your top 5
The most clicked articles by brokers this week included a court case decision, Covéa office closures, two stories about Axa and an opinion piece on MGAs.
Insurance Cares: Toolkit launched to tackle domestic abuse
The kit has been sponsored by Insurance Charities to help insurance employers deal with domestic violence.
Market moves: Movers and shakers
The last month has been stuffed full of high profile changes across brokers, insurers, software houses and a trade body alike
Charlie Scott replaces Ian Story as Gallagher’s UK CFO
Story had been in the role since February 2015.
Broking success: Paul Reid, managing director, Lifesure
Commercial ambition: Lifesure is using experience gathered in personal lines to help it make the leap into commercial, managing director Paul Reid tells Insurance Age
Das v Asplin: Asplin guilty in fraud case
Paul Asplin, the former CEO at Das, was found guilty of fraud charges alongside ex Das claims director David Kearns and former wife, Sally Jones.