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Aviva Broker Community Fund shares £235,000 with 28 good causes
Aviva has announced the 28 winners of the 2024 Aviva Broker Community Fund sharing a pot of £235,000.
People Moves: 10 – 14 March 2025
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FUW launches account executive academy
Specialist agricultural insurance broker FUW Insurance Services has launched an internal account executive academy with six participants from its offices across Wales.
FCA finds ineffective monitoring of outcomes for vulnerable customers
The Financial Conduct Authority has reported ineffective outcomes-monitoring for vulnerable customers by financial services firms, with some businesses lacking clarity on what good looks like, and failing to have clear measurements.
Martyn Beauchamp named FSCS CEO
Martyn Beauchamp has been appointed CEO of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, having held the role on an interim basis since October 2023.
People Moves: 3 – 7 March 2025
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The last question – is the end of UK M&A consolidation nigh?
With brokers of scale being acquired faster than new start-ups are appearing, Lee Anderson, group deputy CEO, Specialist Risk Group, asks if it is inevitable that UK M&A will grind to a halt?
Hazelton Mountford targets hitting £20m GWP milestone in two years
Established in 2008, Hazelton Mountford is aiming to hit £20m gross written premium in the next two years through organic growth, Gordon Hazelton, group managing director, told Insurance Age.
Markel appoints Nicola Cunliffe to drive broker trading
Markel has named Nicola Cunliffe as head of trading in the UK, with responsibility for brokers’ experience when dealing with the insurer.
Flood Re names Perry Thomas as CEO
Flood Re has appointed Perry Thomas as CEO succeeding Stuart Logue, who has been leading the organisation on an interim basis since last August.
People Moves: 24 – 28 February 2025
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Robic succeeds Furby as EMEA president at Chubb
Ana Robic has been appointed regional president for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Chubb, succeeding David Furby, who has been named executive chairman of EMEA.
Ex-Aviva UK CEO named ABI president
The Association of British Insurers has appointed Andy Briggs, CEO of Phoenix Group, as president with immediate effect.
Gallagher names ex-Giles boss Lyons specialty CEO as Turner departs
Gallagher has appointed Sarah Lyons, currently CEO of its Australia and Asia business, as CEO of the London-based specialty division, succeeding Jonathan Turner.
MGAA’s Mike Keating sees opportunity to ramp up support material on claims
Mike Keating, CEO of the Managing General Agents’ Association, sees an opportunity to ramp up guidance on claims, while also highlighting the “extremely buoyant” MGA market.
People Moves: 17 – 21 February 2025
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Hiscox UK adds Walker from Marsh as broker development director
Hiscox UK has appointed Stewart Walker as broker development director, a newly created role at the insurer.
Ex-Towergate boss Mike Lawton promoted at Travelers
Travelers Europe has named Mike Lawton as chief operating officer.
People Moves: 10 – 14 February 2025
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Zurich takes aim at the ‘class ceiling’ as it reveals social mobility pay data
Zurich UK has published its social mobility pay data claiming it is the first insurer, and just one of a handful of companies, to do so as it committed to the ultimate goal of smashing the ‘class ceiling’.
Radius Insurance Solutions adds ex-Aon and Hiscox leader Philip Thorn as MD
Radius Insurance Solutions has appointed Philip Thorn from Aon as managing director, succeeding Matt Kirby.
MGA takes another Axa leader with CUO hire
Optio Group has appointed the former Axa director of schemes and delegated authorities Gary Head as chief underwriting officer, effective immediately.
Rokstone recruits Winsley from Howden as broker relationship boss
Managing general agent Rokstone has recruited Rob Winsley from Howden to take up the newly created role of capacity manager and broker relationship director.
People Moves: 3 – 7 February 2025
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