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FCA reveals D&I progress and strengthened targets
The Financial Conduct Authority has revealed progress towards its diversity and inclusion goals in its Annual Report & Accounts for 2021/22.
Allianz names Ashish Patel as COO
Allianz Holdings has appointed Ashish Patel as chief operating officer after Stephanie Smith left at the end of 2021.
Endsleigh – returning to its roots
Alison Meckiffe, CEO of broker Endsleigh, has taken the business back to its roots focusing on education, students and not-for-profits.
RSA launches new domestic abuse policy for staff
RSA has delivered a new domestic abuse policy to support employees who may be suffering as victims of domestic abuse.
Blog: How brokers can make the most of claims relationship managers
Allianz’s Kay Bagley analyses the opportunities for brokers in working closely with claims relationship managers looking at how to build partnerships that add value and deliver excellent customer outcomes.
People Moves: 11-15 July 2022
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Opinion: Why selling isn’t the only option
Brokerring’s Stuart Randall considers the options for brokers who want change but don’t wish to offload their business.
ESG Round-up - July 2022
Insurance Age rounds up the key stories from the insurance sector’s environmental and social governance agenda, featuring Aviva, Brit Insurance, Romero Group and Partners&.
U-turn revives PFS CEO role
The Personal Finance Society is seeking an interim CEO ahead of recruiting for a permanent successor to Keith Richards.
Lloyd’s launches mentorship scheme for LGBTQ+ staff
Lloyd’s of London has developed a pilot LGBTQ+ mentoring programme for those in the Corporation and Lloyd’s market.
Sam White’s Freedom Services Group adds David Williams as first NED
Former Axa leader David Williams has joined Freedom Services Group, consisting of managing general agent Pukka, Freedom Brokers and claims management service Action 365, as a non-executive director, Insurance Age can reveal.
FCA names Ashley Alder as chair
HM Treasury has appointed Ashley Alder as the new chair of the Financial Conduct Authority succeeding Charles Randell.
People Moves: 4-8 July 2022
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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
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