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Pen creates regional role amid broker push
The Gallagher-owned MGA has developed a manager role to focus on the Midlands and North.
Opinion: Richard Hodson on the work of the City Forum
Leading lights: City Forum’s chairman Richard Hodson explains how the organisation is trying to keep up-to-date
Aon/WTW: Independent broker values set to rise following deal
Deal creates UK broker “unicorns” as Marsh moves to number two on the global broking table.
XL Catlin’s Paul Jardine joins insurtech
He has taken a position on the Worry+Peace advisory council.
Blog: Brokers on the front line of understanding SME Covid-19 exposure
As the government struggles to contain the spread of coronavirus, Lorega’s Angus Tucker, considers SME policies might respond and calls on brokers to be proactive in reviewing client policies.
Admiral co-founder and CEO to step down
David Stevens will be replaced by Milena Mondini de Focatiis, currently head of UK and European Insurance.
People Moves Round-up: 2-6 March
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FUW Insurance Services hires ex-MP as managing director
Guto Bebb to join the Welsh farming specialist broker in April.
Market moves: Next steps
If January was a busy month of recruitment at brokers, then the same was certainly true for the rest of the market in February.
Lloyd's Hancock to replace Townsend at AIG
Jon Hancock's departure from Lloyd's was announced in January.
Miles Smith owner SRG planning several more deals this year
Exclusive: Group CEO Warren Downey, who joined from JLT last year, outlined the firm's M&A plans.
Direct Line’s Ipswich office to close amid redundancy plan
The provider confirmed that the Manchester office is also set to be down-sized as the insurer seeks to cut around 800 jobs due to digital drive.
Ethos Broking announces senior promotions
Vincent Gardner, Alan Sumner, and Peter Foster will also join Ethos Broking’s executive team.
Ageas adds distribution director for regional brokers
Russell White joins from RSA and completes Ageas's broker distribution team restructure following the retirement of Chris Dobson.
Andrew Scott joins Broker Insights as advisor
Scott, who founded Aston Scott Group, has invested in the start-up which was launched by former Aviva broker distribution director Fraser Edmond.
People Moves Round-up: 17-21 February
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Axa XL replaces CEO
Scott Gunter, of Chubb, will take over from Greg Hendrick who is leaving.
CII’s people lead exits after 18 years
Exclusive: Tali Schlomo left the body at the end of January.
MGAA’s Staddon announces retirement
Peter Staddon was appointed as the organisation’s first MD in 2013.
Blog: What can MGAs offer brokers?
Peter Staddon, managing director of the MGAA, discusses the potential partnerships between brokers and MGAs.
The Blog Spot: Do you remember when a broker last went bust?
The sad fall of Staveley Head causes Siân Barton to pause and ask ‘when did this last happen to a broker?'
In Person: Amanda Blanc
Blanc chats to Insurance Age about her seven new roles, her thoughts on brokers and why she believes young people should choose a career in insurance
People Moves Round-up: 10-14 February
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Pen reveals further management changes
Move follows Gallagher’s UK specialty management reshuffle which also saw Tom Downey take over the Pen CEO role from Jonathan Turner.