People
Editor's letter - May 2018
A new chapter: There is always something exciting going on in the insurance world
Former Zurich UKGI boss Conor Brennan moves to Irish broker
He had been with the insurer in UK and Ireland since 2008.
Executive assistant: Performance boost
In the third instalment of the series, Insurance Age meets Matt Perkin, executive assistant (EA) to Zurich UK chief executive officer Tulsi Naidu, and Jo Burton, former EA to previous Zurich UK CEO Vibhu Sharma
No redundancy target amid Zurich's major underwriting restructure
UK underwriting is to be “streamlined” across “centres of excellence” as the insurer makes a number of hires.
GRP-owned Higos headhunts Zurich's Matthew Hartigan
He joins as MD and the move follows the departure of Higos founder Ian Gosden.
Blog: Brokers dealing in motor claims must support tech
Kath Mainon of Davies Group explains how technology is changing motor claims and outlines what the benefits to brokers could be.
#Insagepeople: 30 April - 4 May 2018
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News analysis: Blanc “an unbelievable gain for Zurich”
Market reacts to Axa group CEO of UK & Ireland Amanda Blanc’s decision to move
Ian McManus leaves Aon
Former Zurich boss leaves MD of private clients and consumer role at the broker.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning look at the top stories in a week with a somewhat different feel to it.
Is the talent pool drying up?
Recruitment expert Stuart McKenna of HRC Recruitment explores the dearth of account handlers available to brokers.
#insagepeople: 23 - 27 April 2018
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Das v Asplin: Prosecution outlines arguments on fraud charges
Asplin and others have been charged with conspiracy and fraud and are currently standing trial.
The Blog Spot: Filling in the Blanc?
There has been a lot of chat about how Axa might fill Amanda Blanc’s distinctive shoes but no real suggestions as to who could take her place. Siân Barton writes.
#Insagepeople: 16 - 20 April 2018
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Marsh UK CEO Mark Weil to leave the broker
Weil will be succeeded by Chris Lay who was most recently CEO of Marsh Canada.
Blog: Commoditisation of cargo insurance
Having found Angela McCluskie’s blog on marine cargo insurance interesting and thought-provoking, John Potter shares his thoughts on how the market may develop.
#Insagepeople: 9 - 13 April 2018
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Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning look behind the headlines.
Market moves: All change at the top
Last month saw a number of high profile people moves across the whole of the industry.
Amanda Blanc a "big loss to Axa and unbelievable gain for Zurich"
Blanc credited with turning Axa around.
Amanda Blanc leaves Axa for Zurich
She will succeed Gary Shaughnessy who is stepping down from a full-time role.
Former Jelf boss Alex Alway joins Broker Network as chairman
Alway steps up as chairman of both Broker Network and Compass following the purchase of Compass by HPS and MDP.
#insagepeople 3 - 6 April 2018
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