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Simon Cooter joins Modus
The former Covéa commercial lines boss has been appointed as non-exec chairman.
Video: Broker service amid Covid-19
Markerstudy's Gary Humphreys discusses how brokers responded to the challenges of the pandemic.
Aon's Julie Page named as new CII president
Page takes over from NFU Mutual director Nick Turned, as Aston Lark's Peter Blanc is appointed as deputy president.
Blog: Inside Markerstudy's Co-op deal
The deal is still underway but Gary Humphrey's shares his expert view on some of the challenges of the acquisition.
Video: Lorega addresses Covid-19 response
Andrew Kilgour talks to Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift about the insurance reaction to coronavirus.
Blog: The post-Covid landscape for broking? It’s too early to tell
Paul Trail, of Close Brothers Premium Finance, consider how the broking landscape might change as we move beyond coronavirus.
Blog: The claims lessons to learn from Covid-19
Neill Johnstone of Lorega assesses the impact of the claims experience during coronavirus and outlines what good looks like.
Covéa promotes James Gearey to personal lines head following Geldard departure
He joined in 2019 as corporate development and strategy director.
Market moves - October 2020
Brokers and insurers have been busy recruiting over the summer
Blog: Cyber insurance is now a necessity for SMEs
NMU’s Matt Drinkwater discusses the increased threat of cyber-crime amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Profile: Friend or foe? We meet Mactavish CEO Bruce Hepburn
Many in the insurance sector will have strong, and not necessarily favourable, opinions of Bruce Hepburn, but the outspoken Mactavish CEO tells Martin Friel that the consultant’s criticisms of brokers could lead to a fairer and more profitable industry
Blog: The digital path forward and planning for the new normal
Applied systems’ Andy Fairchild looks at how brokers can move forward in a world reshaped by Covid-19.
People Moves Round-up: 28 September - 2 October 2020
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Nigel Phillips takes helm at CDL
Gary Johnson has taken up the post of chairman for the tech provider as founder Tom Hogg steps down.
Paul Evans joins Allianz as chairman
The former UK and group CEO for Axa will oversee Allianz Insurance and LV General Insurance.
Dive-In: Focus on mental health amid Covid-19
Head Lines: Experts warned that the coronavirus pandemic has increased mental health problems for many.
Aston Lark hires UK Retail MD
Warren Dickson will take up the newly created role next month.
Dive-In launches with authenticity and perspective as its themes
The diversity and inclusion festival, which begins today, has done research that found firms should pay closer attention to D&I in times of crisis.
Convex appoints UK CEO
The former CEO of Neon Underwriting, Theo Butt, takes up the role replacing Convex co-founder Paul Brand.
Blog: Has the pandemic strengthened the case for brokers to seek PE deals?
Partnering with private equity may help brokers succeed during what looks set to be a complex, challenging, but potentially rewarding period, argues Andrew Backen, partner, Equistone Partners Europe.
People Moves Round-up: 14 - 18 September 2020
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Blog: Why brokers must use data to understand post-pandemic risk
Jeffrey Skelton of Lexis Nexis highlights the importance of digital, data and connectivity as brokers navigate a world with coronavirus.
Blog: Everything you were afraid to ask about algorithms
Covernet’s Jim Campbell explains what algorithms can do for brokers.
UK Broker Awards: Winners revealed
Tune in to find out who has taken home the coveted trophies as we unveil the victors.