People
Laurence Walker exits SSP
He was CEO at the software house when it suffered a huge outage in 2016.
Industry praises outgoing Gallagher CEO Chilton for "steadying the ship"
Experts say Chilton will leave the business in a good place and welcome incoming CEO Simon Matson.
Sue Langley lifts the lid on finding a successor for Grahame Chilton
The chairman reveals what it is like working with plain speaking Chily and discusses exciting times ahead at Gallagher with Matson.
Blog: HNW household rates – a false sense of security?
Derrick Potton, of Hiscox, calls for market wide correction to artificially low high net worth household rates.
#insagepeople 18 - 22 June 2018
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Gallagher: Simon Matson to replace Grahame Chilton as CEO
Chilton to step down before the end of the year.
Quizzical questions: 15 June 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Ex-Lloyd's CEO Richard Ward joins Ardonagh
Ward takes on newly created role of executive chairman of specialty & international and MGA at the firm.
Covéa consults on job cuts
Insurer said changes in commercial and HNW would hit a “relatively small” number of people and stated there were no plans to scale back in these markets.
#Insagepeople: 11 - 15 June 2018
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Neil Manser to exit NIG group MD role
Manser will take up the deputy CFO position at parent company Direct Line Group later this year.
David Furby to lead Chubb in Europe as Andrew Kendrick retires
Kendrick has been with the business for over 20 years.
Blog: Opportunities in your own back yard
SchemeServe’s John Price insists brokers should not rely on software houses to foster innovation.
Insurance Cares: Steps we can take to protect the vulnerable
Ardonagh’s Mike Newsome calls on the insurance market to implement Dementia Friends programmes.
Hiscox appoints Steve Morse to lead in Birmingham as Sam Franks moves to Beazley
Beazley targeting expansion across the UK.
Amanda Blanc to become ABI chair
Blanc is the first woman to chair the Association since it was formed more than 100 years ago.
#Insagepeople: 4 - 8 June 2018
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José Manuel González to become Howden Broking Group CEO
David Howden remains with the firm as CEO of Hyperion Insurance Group.
In Person: Covéa personal lines director Carol Geldard
Geldard on why the broker market resembles a family, acquisitions and gender diversity in the insurance sector.
#Insagepeople: 28 May - 1 June 2018
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Axa takes Alan Scott from RSA as southern regional director
Linda Courtney retiring after nearly 30 years with the insurer.
Blog: Opportunities in commercial life cover
DirectLife’s Neil McCarthy argues the case for brokers adding protection for SME staff to their portfolio.
Aviva’s Townend replaces Amanda Blanc as IFB chair
LV’s Milliner and Matt Patterson, of Admiral and David Baker, of Direct Line, have also been appointed to the fraud taskforce board.
In Person: AllClear CEO Chris Rolland
The new boss on the travel specialist broker’s private equity backers, buying businesses and plans to double the firm organically