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Andy Briggs to leave Aviva
Briggs steps down as CEO UK Insurance following Maurice Tulloch’s appointment as group CEO as Aviva announces further management changes “to bring greater energy and pace” and a review of UK business.
Blog: Have you considered your environmental obligations?
Everyone has a role to play in protecting the planet - even the insurance sector. Unfriend Coal's Peter Bosshard explains what brokers can do to help prevent climate change.
Wonga's Tara Waite (formerly Kneafsey) returns to insurance with Ageas role
Waite was previously at RSA and most recently CEO of Wonga. She is joined on the Ageas boards by Jeremy Hayes.
Tokio Marine Kiln’s Blundell joins Biba
Alastair Blundell takes up the newly-created position of head of general insurance.
Nick Milton to develop Pen Underwriting’s broker strategy replacing Simon Taylor
Milton has been promoted to the role of head of UK sales and distribution and will seek to grow broker relationships.
FSCS names Caroline Rainbird as new CEO
She replaces Mark Neale who announced last year that he was to leave in May after nine years in the role.
#Insagepeople: 15-18 April 2019
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Lorica's Stefan Puttnam exits one year after PIB acquisition
Firm has seen an number of employment changes as it works to merge the two brokers following PIB's acquisition of Lorica in March last year.
Martyn Holman pops up at PremFina
Former Markerstudy group commercial director joins the premium finance firm's advisory board.
Chubb hires new division president for the UK and Ireland retail business
Sara Mitchell will succeed David Robinson who is taking a sabbatical.
Covéa names Carolyn Callan as Simon Cooter's successor
Callan, currently head of SME & schemes at the provider, will take on the commercial lines & HNW director role on 1 May.
#Insagepeople: 8-12 April 2019
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Matson's successor for Gallagher’s UK Specialty and Wholesale arm confirmed
John Thompson has held the role, which includes responsibility for Alesco, on an interim basis since last year, replacing Simon Matson.
Market moves: Big name moves
This month has seen shifts within insurance and broking firms with some big names involved
Axa CEO admits simplification strategy could lead to more redundancies
Provider recently put 106 roles at risk.
Ageas adds broker-facing team of regional underwriting managers
Provider says it aims to build stronger relationships with brokers and grow its commercial lines business.
Insurance Cares: Liberty’s McNulty named mental health leader
Pauline McNulty is part of the InsideOut LeaderBoard which is designed to help break down the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace.
Nexus buys Credit & Business Finance
The MGA has also created a broking arm, Xenia Broking Group.
Editor's letter - April 2019
The road ahead: Recent headlines haven’t helped the image of the insurance sector
#Insagepeople: 1-5 April 2019
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Phil Barton exits Jelf
Barton leaves with immediate effect and will be replaced by Anthony Gruppo.
Blog: Beware of the FOS
Ian Mason, of Gowling WLG, considers the impact of the compensation limit increase to £350,000.
Aviva’s ex-CEO Mark Wilson received £1.8m in 2018
Annual report reveals his pay fell compared to 2017 as new CEO Maurice Tulloch saw his income increase by just over £1m.
First Central Insurance & Technology takes CEO from Hastings
Firm denies immediate plans to list as former Hastings MD Michael Lee joins the business.