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People Moves: 4-8 July 2022
Stay informed of the top personnel changes in insurance.
John Glen resigns as Economic Secretary to the Treasury
The Minister handed in his notice to Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, yesterday (6 July) stating that he “can no longer reconcile my commitment to the role and to the financial services sector with the complete lack of confidence I have in your continuing…
Freedom Services Group launches 4-day week pilot
Freedom Services Group is rolling-out a four-day work week scheme to give staff back time with no salary reduction.
Brand succeeds Catlin as Convex group CEO
Paul Brand has become group CEO of start-up Convex succeeding co-founder Stephen Catlin who remains as executive chairman.
People Moves: 27 June - 01 July 2022
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Folgate Insurance appoints Ian Russell as CEO
Ian Russell has been appointed group CEO of Folgate Insurance with effect from 1 July 2022 and will succeed Brian Russell.
BMS promotes Ian Gormley to UK CEO
BMS has made Ian Gormley UK CEO, effective immediately, reporting to group CEO Nick Cook.
CII seeks rising stars of insurance
The Chartered Insurance Institute is seeking up-and-coming insurance professionals to join the body’s flagship talent programme: the New Generation Group.
Hiscox names Flaquet as group COO
Hiscox has appointed Stéphane Flaquet to the newly created role of group chief operating officer.
Blog: Firms need to safeguard employee mental health and their own liability
Plexus Law’s Carl McGuire assesses the steps employers can take concerning occupational health claims arising from issues such as stress, workload and discrimination.
Innovu to rebrand as Gallagher
Gallagher will rebrand Innovu and build the broker organically and through M&A into a top three player in Ireland, Michael Rea, CEO of Gallagher’s retail division, UK & Ireland has set out.
People Moves: 20-24 June 2022
Stay informed of the top personnel changes in insurance.
UK Broker Awards 2022: Shortlist revealed
Who is up for a trophy at the only awards ceremony dedicated to the UK broker community?
James Hands to take over from Greg Collins as CEO at Miller
James Hands will succeed Greg Collins as Miller CEO, the broker has confirmed.
Ageas adds Neil Mercier as head of standard motor
Neil Mercier has been appointed as head of standard motor at Ageas as it seeks to consolidate its position in the personal lines space.
Stuart Reid joins Harbour Underwriting as NED
Former Bluefin and Gallagher boss Stuart Reid has joined commercial dispute insurance specialist Harbour Underwriting as a non-executive director, Insurance Age can reveal.
Ex-Axa leader David Williams joins Humn
David Williams has joined commercial motor insurtech Humn as a non-executive director.
People Moves: 13 - 17 June 2022
Stay informed on the top personnel changes in the insurance space.
Opinion: Growing together, serving together
Mike Keating reflects on how brokers can get the best from their relationships with MGAs.
LV adds Sam Dansey to lead home underwriting
LV has appointed Sam Dansey to head up its home underwriting team joining from Flood Re, Insurance Age can reveal.
People Moves: 6 - 10 June 2022
Keep up-to-date with the latest job changes in insurance.
FCA hit by second wave of strike action as Unite says regulator in deep crisis
Unite members have gone on strike at the Financial Conduct Authority for the second time in a walkout scheduled to last 48 hours.
MGAA creates technical services manager role
The Managing General Agents' Association has appointed Tim Richards to the newly created position of technical services manager which has been developed to boost the trade body's growth strategy.
Profile: Adam Winslow - Winslow’s world
Adam Winslow has been UK and Ireland CEO for Aviva since May last year. He speaks to Siân Barton about his career, the insurer’s plans and shares his view on current market conditions.