People
Broking break: And finally
George Pinner has a hidden talent, Neal Lumb explains how he got into insurance, meet Sherlock the Cocker Spaniel and Eddie Ferrao gets put on the spot
Executive assistant: Learning to lead
In the second instalment of the series, Insurance Age meets Serena Mujtaba, current executive assistant to Axa chief financial officer UK & Ireland Bertrand Poupart-Lafarge, and Ryan Birbeck, former executive assistant to Axa UK & Ireland group CEO…
The Blog Spot: Bright futures
As the most recent Broker Apprentice series comes to a close Siân Barton wonders what can be done to attract more stars to the insurance sector.
Saga confirms 100 redundancies
The insurance and travel business said the changes would enable it to invest in further growth as it issues trading update.
LV announces management reshuffle ahead of Allianz takeover
The broker division will continue to be led by Mike Crane and the insurer said its broker relationships will continue to be business as usual.
Deakin takes deputy CEO role at Ardonagh
She will still have oversight of distribution but her new role will enable her to have a more strategic role within the Ardonagh Group.
Hiscox creates cyber business unit
Provider makes multiple appointments with the aim to sharpen its cyber focus.
£500k Gallagher fraudster faces sentencing
Former Arthur J Gallagher claims manager James Cunnington to be sentenced in January for stealing from the broker.
#Insagepeople: 4 - 10 December 2017
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Zurich restructures broker distribution team
The move sees head of UK general insurance Conor Brennan move to the newly created director of business development role.
Martyn Denney joins Aon
Former Marsh head of networks takes up MD role for Aon’s affinity business.
Blog: Women in Finance – the insurer view
Following Katherine Bryant’s blog on Women in Finance, Zurich was praised for its commitment to promoting women. The insurer’s Sophie Timms explains what it is doing and why.
Simply Business promotes David Summers to UK CEO
Newly created role follows broker's move into the US after it was bought by Travelers earlier this year.
#Insagepeople: 27 November - 3 December 2017
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Sompo picks Luxembourg for post-Brexit base
Insurer flags uncertainty over the terms of the final agreement for UK leaving EU.
#Insagepeople: 20 - 26 November 2017
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Video - A Broking Minute with Peter Robinson
Catch up with and learn about the lighter side of the founder of Prizm in our short video.
Lycetts appoints Charles Foster as CEO
Incumbent Angus Keate moves to deputy chairman role.
Why you should sign the Women in Finance Charter
Insurance careers coach Katherine Bryant explains why the Charter is important for insurers and brokers.
#Insagepeople: 13 - 19 November 2017
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Paul Evans to leave Axa
Former UK CEO is leaving the insurer following global “simplification” of its operating model.
Deakin: The fix is over at Ardonagh
Deakin sets out the new structure as she hands over the CEO insurance broking role to Rob Worrell.
Rob Worrell joins Towergate-owner Ardonagh as CEO insurance broking
Worrell, who left Marsh-owned Jelf earlier this year, replaces Janice Deakin who steps up as CEO of distribution for Ardonagh.
Market moves: People power
Recruitment pace across the insurance industry has picked up as we move towards the end of the year.