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Beckett exits Be Wiser CEO role after one year
Former Endsleigh boss Jeff Brinley takes over after joining the motor specialist as CFO in November last year.
Broker sexual assault case to be heard by jury
Daniel Wilkinson, of Partners& and CGI Insurance, appeared by video link at hearing but was unable to enter a plea due to a technical glitch. His representation said he would deny the charge.
Lickens steps down as Clear CEO
Howard Lickens will move to the role of executive chairman as former A-Plan MD, Mike Edgeley takes up the CEO mantle.
Compass London Markets teams up with Bishopsgate Insurance Brokers
Parent company Ardonagh says move will give UK brokers access to the Lloyd's market and follows its deal to buy Compass owner Bravo Group in August 2020.
Saga Insurance CEO exits
Group CEO Euan Sutherland takes over on an interim basis while the business searches for a replacement for Cheryl Agius, who is stepping down for personal reasons.
Opinion: Bought By Many’s Charlotte Halkett on reasons to be positive about 2021
There is no place for ruthless self-interest in 2021 and businesses should learn from the coronavirus vaccine roll out that collaboration will be key over the next 12 months, says Charlotte Halkett.
Brunel Group opens new office in the North East following CEO relocation
Brunel Group has expanded into North East England with the opening of a new office in Stockton-on-Tees.
Q&A - Ian Donaldson
The Atlanta CEO reviews the past 12 months and concludes 2021 should be about more than Ebitda and KPIs.
Q&A - Michael Rea
The CEO of UK retail, Gallagher weighs in on a turbulent 2020 and looks ahead to next year.
Hiscox confirms CFO
Tom Shewry has been confirmed in the role.
People Moves: 14 - 18 December 2020
It may be nearly Christmas but there are still job moves to announce.
Q&A - Pen Underwriting's Tom Downey
The CEO of Pen Underwriting discusses the impact of 2020 and looks ahead to a brighter 2021.
Biba launches young broker committee
The panel will provide market intelligence on emerging trends to help shape Biba policy.
Alison Meckiffe steps in as Endsleigh CEO
Meckiffe replaced Jeff Brinley who recently joined Be Wiser as chief financial officer.
Broker asks to face jury on sexual assault charge - report
Partners& and CGI boss, Dan Wilkinson has requested a jury trial as magistrates hear he allegedly "grabbed a woman's bottom and crotch".
Video: People and talent
Open GI CEO Simon Badley talks to Insurance Age about nurturing talent.
Brit takes CFO from RSA
Gavin Wilkinson will take up his new role in May 2021, succeeding Ki CEO Mark Allan who will be free to focus on the Google-supported start-up.
People Moves: 7 - 11 December 2020
Keep up to date with the latest personnel changes in the insurance world.
Ageas launches video account management service for brokers
Provider creates team of three to help support regional brokers online.
Be Wiser takes Endsleigh CEO
The broker has also changed Peter Hubbard’s role from non-exec chairman to NED to enable him to work more closely with Mark Bower-Dyke on the business’s strategy.
Market moves - December 2020
The latest recruitment news from around the industry
Broker Exchange: What’s the key to harnessing entrepreneurial spirit amid Covid?
The keynote speaker on day three of Broker Exchange stresses a ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to react quickly as they key drivers of success
People Moves: 30 November - 4 December 2020
Stay up-to-date with the latest role changes and management moves.
Blog: The future of leisure
Avid's Mike Patchett, considers how the insurance space can respond following a harrowing year for the hospitality and leisure sectors.