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Axa UK in broker push as it commits to becoming more accessible
Distribution and trading director, Sarah Mallaby, tells Insurance Age about her move from Allianz to Axa and discusses the provider's plans going forward as she highlights the importance of re-establishing relationships with brokers.
Markel UK hires broker divisional director
Provider promotes Nic Brown to the newly created role in push to develop broker relationships.
Opinion: LV's Mike Crane considers the future for personal lines
LV Broker’s Mike Crane reflects on the impact of consolidation, pricing practices, trust and asks if brokers are well placed to take advantage of the developments
McClarrons appoints MD
The broker also welcomed Ardonagh's Philippa Farthing as group finance & operations director and Hiscox's Alastair Morley as head of claims.
Devitt deal adds fresh specialism to Gallagher portfolio
Retail CEO, Michael Rea tells Insurance Age that its buy of the motor specialist has been in the offing since last summer as he targets further deals.
Broking Success: Servicing the super-rich
Sameer Mirza, General Insurance Brokers director, emphasises that reputation goes a long way when it comes to servicing billionaires as he tell us all about working in the ultra-high-net-worth world.
Opinion: Survival of the regulatory-fittest
Former FCA insider Michael Sicsic considers how regulatory reform will hit the broker market
FCA staff vote in favour of industrial action
A ballot saw 87% support strike action against proposed cuts to pay and conditions as Unite accuses CEO Rathi of “waging war” on staff.
Profile: Phil Bayles' liberation - from Aviva to Ardonagh
Ardonagh Advisory's chief commercial officer reflects on 18 years at Aviva, finding freedom at the "dynamic" Ardonagh, and outlines his plans for the future.
People moves: 31 January- 4 February 2022
Keep up to date with the latest industry moves from the insurance space.
FCA names Penny James as chair of its Practitioner Panel
The Direct Line boss succeeds Paul Feeney, CEO of Quilter.
Blog: What are the FCA Value Measures?
Underwriting data expert, Jeremy Keating, outlines key actions for brokers under the newly implemented fair value regime.
In Person: Emma Rawlinson, Atlanta CEO
Rawlinson tells Insurance Age about taking over the reins from Ian Donaldson and discusses the broker's acquisition plans and the "volatile" personal lines market.
Blog: New AR rules should be business as usual
Momentum's Howard Pepper discusses what the FCA's AR consultation means for the broking sector.
Complete Cover Group confirms potential job losses
Motor broker says it is reviewing its approach "in line with wider market changes".
People Moves: 24-28 January 2022
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in insurance.
Blog: Aviva’s predictions for commercial lines brokers this year
Aviva’s Gareth Hemming considers how the next 12 months will pan out for the UK broker community.
Acrisure highlights £1bn GWP aim as it moves to "disrupt" UK broking
President of UK Retail, Mark McIlquham, tells Insurance Age about the US-headquartered broker's UK expansion plans and reveals it is targeting £1bn in GWP within five years.
Blog: The power of customer data
Stuart Goldsmith reflects on the broker benefits of understanding customer data and explains why truly knowing the customer is business critical.
Brokers face staff shortfall amid Great Resignation
Analysis: Brokers warn the industry is facing a skills shortage as they struggle to fill gaps despite reports of more people looking for new jobs after the pandemic lockdowns.
Blanc exits Hastings board as Mark Cliff steps in
The former Brightside boss has joined Hastings as non-executive director following Peter Blanc's resignation prompted by the Aston Lark-Howden deal.
Broker turned Tory MP Christian Wakeford defects to Labour
Wakeford says the best interests of his constituents are better served by the Labour Party as he slams Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Conservatives for being "incapable of offering the leadership and government this country deserves".
First Underwriting eyes £130m GWP
The MGA is also looking to expand into fresh product lines following its £1bn capacity deal with Accredited.
Former Stackhouse Poland director joins Partners&
James Agnew, who co-owned Stackhouse Poland between 2001 and 2019, is now partner, private client, at Partners&.