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Market moves: Making a move
October was a quieter month for movements in the broker and insurer spaces
Russell Bence joins Blink Intermediary Solutions
Move follows Bence's exit from Brightside in August.
People Moves Round-up: 28 October – 1 November 2019
Keep track of the most recent market moves.
Broking break: And finally
My hidden talent / Why I chose insurance / Pet of the month / On the spot / Charity corner
Blog: How tech-enabled payment options can assist commercial brokers
Sharon Bishop, CEO of Close Brothers Premium Finance, explains how the company's Payment Services is helping to assist brokers and customers alike.
Ageas restructures broker distribution ahead of Chris Dobson's exit
Provider creates three new directors of distribution roles as it aims to grow in the broker and partnership channels.
Erskine Murray announces regional restructure
Restructure builds on the rebranding of three acquisitions in the last two years.
Market “appalled” by revelations made during Gallagher/Ardonagh staff poaching trial
Experts are concerned about the case's impact on the reputation of insurance. Nawaf Hasan has also requested an apology from Gallagher after "fat complicated arab" comments.
Marsh hires new Manchester office head
Mark Mansfield to take overall responsibility for Marsh’s corporate clients in the region as the broker looks to develop its operations in Manchester.
AmTrust appoints lead underwriter for professional indemnity
The move is part of a restructure which will see AmTrust’s former lead underwriter for PI, Russell Newell, move across to its PI MGA, Collegiate.
Lisa Powis joins PremFina advisory board
Powis, who sold broker Fresh Insurance in 2018, previously joined advisory board of tech firm Iotatech in November 2018.
People Moves Round-up: 21-28 October 2019
Keep track of the most recent market moves.
Ardonagh staff poaching claims dismissed in court
Gallagher has agreed to pay £3.1m towards the defendants' costs.
GRP-owned Sagar takes branch director from Towergate
Former Halifax branch director has joined the firm as managing director.
Blog: Reverse mentoring – the experiment that got me thinking
Sharon Bishop, CEO at Close Brothers Premium Finance, discusses the lessons that leaders can learn from their staff.
Insurance veteran Sicsic joins Spixii
New advisor to the InsurTech has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry.
Paul Beck leaves Amicus for Direct Insurance
Beck will be managing director of the group’s corporate risks division.
Tedaisy and Instrinsia Group merge
Merger includes Alpha Underwriting, Practice Cover, Intrinsia Brokers and Intrinsia Claims as business looks to £25m in GWP.
People Moves Round-up: 14-18 October 2019
Keep track of the past week’s market moves.
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Blog: Supporting employees’ mental health and wellbeing
Diana Salmon, wellbeing manager at Allianz, explains how employers can best support their staff.
Finch buys Martinez & Partners in ninth deal
Finch Group began its acquisitive streak when bought by Broker Network Partners in 2016.
PIB’s Q Underwriting launches MGU
Matthew Schofield has been brought in to lead the newly-formed managing general underwriter which focuses on binder management and delegated authority capacity.
In Person: Marsh Commercial’s Anthony Gruppo
Insurance Age talks to the man who swung the axe on the Jelf-name, Anthony Gruppo, about business efficiency, his move from the US and his focus on delivering organic growth for Marsh Commercial