People
Q&A: Why diversity and inclusion matters
Close Brother’s Paul Trail explains why the premium finance provider supported the D&I trophy at last month’s UK Broker Awards.
Blog: Diversity and inclusion
In a sponsored post, Close Brothers' Paul Trail considers how the business has developed its D&I approach and calls for greater industry action.
Analysis: Amanda Blanc's first 100 days as Aviva boss
Industry experts say Blanc's focus on core markets is good for brokers, as they note she is yet to make any big UK changes at the provider.
Marsh takes from Gallagher for aviation lead
The broker has made a series of appointments in its aviation division as Mark Walters comes in as MD.
Generali promotes Alan Moore to UK branch general manager
The provider confirmed he would be working with the UK regional broker market.
Blog: What do Amanda Blanc's first 100 days at Aviva tell us about its future direction?
One hundred days into her role as group CEO at Aviva, what can we glean from Amanda Blanc's initial actions asks Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift.
Insurance mental health network launched
LikeMind has been set up by sector volunteers and is due to go live on 22 October.
Simon Cooter joins Modus
The former Covéa commercial lines boss has been appointed as non-exec chairman.
Video: Broker service amid Covid-19
Markerstudy's Gary Humphreys discusses how brokers responded to the challenges of the pandemic.
Aon's Julie Page named as new CII president
Page takes over from NFU Mutual director Nick Turned, as Aston Lark's Peter Blanc is appointed as deputy president.
Blog: Inside Markerstudy's Co-op deal
The deal is still underway but Gary Humphrey's shares his expert view on some of the challenges of the acquisition.
Video: Lorega addresses Covid-19 response
Andrew Kilgour talks to Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift about the insurance reaction to coronavirus.
Blog: The post-Covid landscape for broking? It’s too early to tell
Paul Trail, of Close Brothers Premium Finance, consider how the broking landscape might change as we move beyond coronavirus.
Blog: The claims lessons to learn from Covid-19
Neill Johnstone of Lorega assesses the impact of the claims experience during coronavirus and outlines what good looks like.
Covéa promotes James Gearey to personal lines head following Geldard departure
He joined in 2019 as corporate development and strategy director.
Market moves - October 2020
Brokers and insurers have been busy recruiting over the summer
Blog: Cyber insurance is now a necessity for SMEs
NMU’s Matt Drinkwater discusses the increased threat of cyber-crime amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Profile: Friend or foe? We meet Mactavish CEO Bruce Hepburn
Many in the insurance sector will have strong, and not necessarily favourable, opinions of Bruce Hepburn, but the outspoken Mactavish CEO tells Martin Friel that the consultant’s criticisms of brokers could lead to a fairer and more profitable industry
Blog: The digital path forward and planning for the new normal
Applied systems’ Andy Fairchild looks at how brokers can move forward in a world reshaped by Covid-19.
People Moves Round-up: 28 September - 2 October 2020
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
Nigel Phillips takes helm at CDL
Gary Johnson has taken up the post of chairman for the tech provider as founder Tom Hogg steps down.
Paul Evans joins Allianz as chairman
The former UK and group CEO for Axa will oversee Allianz Insurance and LV General Insurance.
Dive-In: Focus on mental health amid Covid-19
Head Lines: Experts warned that the coronavirus pandemic has increased mental health problems for many.
Aston Lark hires UK Retail MD
Warren Dickson will take up the newly created role next month.