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Insurance Covid-Cast: Future of Insurance Work – Lesson learned to help Gen Y employees adjust to a new work/life balance post-pandemic
For the 33rd episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together a panel of senior HR and talent managers to discuss the feedback they have had from millennials about how they have experienced lockdown and how insurers might adapt in…
Brokers expect bold first move from Aviva's new leader Amanda Blanc
Experts predict she will focus on expanding the business rather than carving bits off, while one broker warns "heads will roll" on the provider's top team.
People Moves Round-up: 6 - 10 July 2020
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Axa XL names new UK & Lloyd's market CEO
Sean McGovern takes on the role on a full-time basis after being interim CEO since Paul Greensmith left the business in April.
Jensten to continue M&A pursuit
Simon Taylor, managing director for wholesale, discussed the future of the business as it is announced Bob Darling is set to step down.
Blog: What challenges await new Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc
It is early days yet, but new CEO Amanda Blanc is certainly talking the talk when it comes to turning around Aviva. Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift outlines where the battle could be won when it comes to her being considered a success or…
Insurance Covid-Cast: Future of Insurance Work - What do millennials want from their employers; and has it shifted due to Covid-19?
For the 32nd episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together a panel to discuss how millennials have experienced lockdown and what temporary practices they would like to see made permanent.
Blanc flags radical action as she steps into Aviva CEO role
The newly appointed leader wants to direct change at pace at the insurer and does not rule anything out.
Jensten Group replace CEO Darling with Cega's Hardie
Cega Group chief executive Alistair Hardie is to replace Bob Darling as CEO of Jensten Group, the broker has announced.
Pen Underwriting reveals £1bn GWP target
Exclusive: The Gallagher-owned MGA sets out its new strategy as it unveils plans to grow by acquisition and expand into new product areas.
Amanda Blanc replaces Tulloch as Aviva CEO
Maurice Tulloch has retired for family health reasons.
Profile: Partners&'s Phil Barton and Stuart Reid
The broker connection: They have been broking rivals, and led the original consolidator boom, now the launch of Partners& sees Phil Barton and Stuart Reid combining forces for the first time. The industry stalwarts explain what brought them together and…
Opinion: Ten's Dawn Derbyshire on working with mental health issues following a brain haemorrhage
Managing director of Ten Insurance Dawn Derbyshire opens up about the experience of adapting to the changes wrought by a brain injury
People Moves Round-up: 29 June - 3 July 2020
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MGAA names ex-One Commercial boss Mike Keating as new MD
Keating will take over from outgoing MD Peter Staddon in September.
Marsh reveals sport, entertainment and media industry group
Group launched in response to Covid-19 impact on SEM sector and will be led by Richard Tolley, deputy leader, global sports and events.
Lord Hunt takes GRP main board role
Move follows Searchlight's purchase of a majority stake in GRP, which saw a number of management changes.
Insurance Covid-Cast: Managing return to work risks as offices look to re-open
In the 28th episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together an expert panel to discuss how employers manage the return to the office, given many staff members might have anxieties about the ‘new normal’ - not least travelling to and…
Euler Hermes hires new RICC director for UK and Ireland
Andrew Hodson moves across from the Allianz-owned insurer's Paris office.
TL Dallas reveals growth plans
Broker's MD Polly Staveley and commercial MD Tim Mortimer discuss modernising the business, acquiring specialist teams and how the firm has been impacted by the coronavirus.
FCA announces permanent CEO
Nikhil Rathi joins from the London Stock Exchange and will be paid £455,000 a year.
Broker Week: Getting on with it
As part of Applied Broker Week, Biba's Graeme Trudgill stands up for the brokers who have worked through the Covid-19 crisis with aplomb and insight.
Markel International ditches lines to focus on entertainment
The specialist insurer will no longer write personal accident or contingency insurance, partly due to the impact of Covid-19, with redundancies expected.
BGL CEO Donaldson exits after 20 years
Mark Bailie, currently a government coronavirus NHS Test and Trace business leader, will succeed Matthew Donaldson from 1 September.