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Sir Peter Wood steps down from Esure
Wood founded the business in 1999 and sold a majority stake to Bain Capital in 2018.
Freedom Services loses 30 staff amid restructure
However, its MGA Pukka is now live with fresh capacity following Gefion exit.
People Moves Round-up: 16-27 March 2020
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CII postpones some exams amid coronavirus outbreak
The body is hitting pause on April’s written exams until October but plans to press ahead with its July sittings and multiple choice exams in small groups will continue.
In Person: Stuart Reid
Reid chats to Insurance Age about his return to the market, being approached by private equity houses and why there are lots of opportunities for smaller brokers in the current market.
Stuart Reid returns to the industry as Pikl chairman
Exclusive: The former Bluefin and Gallagher boss says he is taking on a number of new roles, with the rest to be revealed in the near future.
The Blog Spot: Navigating these strange times
We’re already seeing travel cover suspended and confirmation BI isn’t covered for Covid-19. What might this mean for the future of insurance and trust in the sector?
Jelf sues DRP for alleged staff and client poaching
Court documents reveal Jelf believes its losses total over £1.2m.
Lloyd Hanks joins SchemeServe board
Software provider said Hanks will help promote SchemeServe across the industry.
Covid-19: Brokers ban meetings and push remote working
Updated: The largest brokers in the UK revealed measures in place to protect staff and customers from coronavirus.
Four Biba board members step down
Andrew Gibbons, Ashley Rogoff, Tim Ryan and Paul Anscombe have completed their stints on the board, with the trade body set to announce their replacements in the near future.
Pen creates regional role amid broker push
The Gallagher-owned MGA has developed a manager role to focus on the Midlands and North.
Opinion: Richard Hodson on the work of the City Forum
Leading lights: City Forum’s chairman Richard Hodson explains how the organisation is trying to keep up-to-date
Aon/WTW: Independent broker values set to rise following deal
Deal creates UK broker “unicorns” as Marsh moves to number two on the global broking table.
XL Catlin’s Paul Jardine joins insurtech
He has taken a position on the Worry+Peace advisory council.
Blog: Brokers on the front line of understanding SME Covid-19 exposure
As the government struggles to contain the spread of coronavirus, Lorega’s Angus Tucker, considers SME policies might respond and calls on brokers to be proactive in reviewing client policies.
Admiral co-founder and CEO to step down
David Stevens will be replaced by Milena Mondini de Focatiis, currently head of UK and European Insurance.
People Moves Round-up: 2-6 March
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FUW Insurance Services hires ex-MP as managing director
Guto Bebb to join the Welsh farming specialist broker in April.
Market moves: Next steps
If January was a busy month of recruitment at brokers, then the same was certainly true for the rest of the market in February.
Lloyd's Hancock to replace Townsend at AIG
Jon Hancock's departure from Lloyd's was announced in January.
Miles Smith owner SRG planning several more deals this year
Exclusive: Group CEO Warren Downey, who joined from JLT last year, outlined the firm's M&A plans.
Direct Line’s Ipswich office to close amid redundancy plan
The provider confirmed that the Manchester office is also set to be down-sized as the insurer seeks to cut around 800 jobs due to digital drive.
Ethos Broking announces senior promotions
Vincent Gardner, Alan Sumner, and Peter Foster will also join Ethos Broking’s executive team.