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Former Brightside boss Mark Cliff joins Hiscox
He becomes an independent non-executive director alongside James Illingworth and Jane Hayes.
The Blog Spot: Action not words
In Pride month, Sian Barton says it’s good to see some action that goes beyond slapping a rainbow flag on a logo as Zego announces a policy to help trans and non-binary staff in the business.
CII opens New Generation programme to fresh faces
The body is calling for “rising star” applicants to its 2021 programme.
People Moves: 14-18 June
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
Interview: Howard Lickens and Mike Edgeley
Edgeley discusses taking the CEO spot at Clear Insurance following Lickens’ decision to step aside and focus on M&A.
Amicus completes MBO backed by Shawbrook Bank
Co-founder Adam Scott says the broker is now looking to grow both organically and via acquisitions.
Mark Wilson's Abacai makes six leadership hires
Motor insurtech says the new leadership team joins as the group "eyes the significant opportunity to better serve customers" following the FCA's dual pricing ban.
Saga appoints CEO
Steve Kingshott joins from Tesco Bank to replace Cheryl Agius who left in January.
Blog: How brokers can help insurers embrace digital assets
Ben Davis, of Superscript, explains why the industry needs to get to grips with tech currencies such as Bitcoin.
Qlaims names Liz Latter as CEO
Latter, who previously worked at Saga, takes over from Malcolm Harvey who will remain with the business as founder and executive director.
Wednesbury broker dies after stabbing
A man has been charged with the murder of the 26-year-old who worked at Easy4Insurance/Bromwich Insurance.
Blog: Why technology must be a priority amid acquisition deals
Open GI’s Simon Badley shares what brokers must consider in terms of technology as they move forward with M&A.
Marsh regional director moves to Aston Lark
Robert Beere is set to join as director of Lloyd’s broker, Incepta, which was bought by Aston Lark last August.
Broker staff member "critical" after knife attack outside office in the Midlands
West Midlands Police confirmed that an incident took place near Easy4Insurance in Wednesbury as victim is believed to be a staff member at the broker.
Hiscox takes from RSA for head of art and private client role
Cheralyn Perry, most recently partnerships director at RSA, takes the newly created position.
Blog: Regulation, the FCA and value – how to stay on track when choosing products and partners?
RAC's Ian Lloyd discusses why breakdown insurance remains relevant today despite improvements in automotive technology and what brokers need to think about when choosing products for their customers.
Opinion: The next generation
Benjamin Hindson and Nick Line on how to attract the insurance leaders of the future
RSA boss Egan commits regional broker focus following Intact takeover
Egan says RSA's turnaround phase is over as he discusses what the sale to Intact will mean for the UK and International business.
People Moves: 7-11 June 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in the world of insurance.
SSP staff slashed by half following Volaris deal
214 people are up for redundancy as market says Colin Greenhill joins as CEO and Kevin Wells becomes chief technology officer.
Market moves - June 2021
The latest recruitment news from around the industry
Euler Hermes names Sarah Murrow as CEO for UK and Ireland
She succeeds Milo Bogaerts, who is moving to become CEO of Euler Hermes Northern Europe Region.
People Moves: 1-4 June 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in the world of insurance.
Andy Fairchild leaves Applied Systems
Tom Needs takes over as European CEO at the software provider.