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Covéa boss James Reader exits
He is succeeded by current chief operating officer, Adrian Furness, who has been with the provider since 2008.
Hiscox boss Bronek Masojada to retire after 21 years in post
Masojada is set to step down at the end of the year and will be succeeded by group CFO Aki Hussain.
Blog: Take flight with drones
Iprosurv's Rebecca Jones explains why drones can be a key tool in a broker's risk management and claims armoury.
Allianz reveals restructure
The move sees Steve Treloar become CEO, Allianz Personal and Simon McGinn become CEO, Allianz Commercial, as the provider announces a number of senior exits including Sarah Mallaby, Neil Clutterbuck and Chris Little.
People Moves: 12-16 July 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest job changes in the world of insurance.
The Blog Spot: The Masked Broker
Will you continue to wear a mask after July 19?
FCA puts diversity under the microscope
The regulator is consulting on policy options to drive D&I in financial services as it warns lack of representation can “weaken the quality of decision-making”.
People Moves: 5 - 9 July 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest job changes in the world of insurance.
Gary Duggan named Tesco Underwriting interim CEO
He replaces Steve Kingshott, who has taken on the Saga CEO position that Duggan vacated in 2020.
Mental health in insurance toolkit
The hidden health pandemic in insurance: Insurance Age has teamed up with Mental Health In Business to bring the broker space a clear set of advice about maintaining good mental health amid a time of stress and uncertainty
Blog: M&A insurance offers brokers growing opportunities in SME
Brokers should consider how many businesses are bought and sold each year as the SME deal insurance space is valued at £1.5bn per year.
Ageas confirms job cuts in Bournemouth
Provider says the decision follows a shift in how customers want to interact with the business and that no broker-facing roles are affected.
People Moves: 28 June- 2 July
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Market moves - July 2021
The latest recruitment news from around the industry
Peter Blanc named as next CII president
He will take over the role from Aon UK boss Julie Page in January.
Aviva to invest millions in GI growth
The new UK GI CEO, Adam Winslow, highlights broker support as he flags “millions” in investment going forward as the insurer focuses on growing GI’s role within the group.
People Moves: 21 - 25 June
Stay up-to-date with the latest job changes in the world of insurance.
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.