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Blog: How brokers can help insurers embrace digital assets
Ben Davis, of Superscript, explains why the industry needs to get to grips with tech currencies such as Bitcoin.
Qlaims names Liz Latter as CEO
Latter, who previously worked at Saga, takes over from Malcolm Harvey who will remain with the business as founder and executive director.
Wednesbury broker dies after stabbing
A man has been charged with the murder of the 26-year-old who worked at Easy4Insurance/Bromwich Insurance.
Blog: Why technology must be a priority amid acquisition deals
Open GI’s Simon Badley shares what brokers must consider in terms of technology as they move forward with M&A.
Marsh regional director moves to Aston Lark
Robert Beere is set to join as director of Lloyd’s broker, Incepta, which was bought by Aston Lark last August.
Broker staff member "critical" after knife attack outside office in the Midlands
West Midlands Police confirmed that an incident took place near Easy4Insurance in Wednesbury as victim is believed to be a staff member at the broker.
Hiscox takes from RSA for head of art and private client role
Cheralyn Perry, most recently partnerships director at RSA, takes the newly created position.
People Moves: 7-11 June 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in the world of insurance.
Euler Hermes names Sarah Murrow as CEO for UK and Ireland
She succeeds Milo Bogaerts, who is moving to become CEO of Euler Hermes Northern Europe Region.
People Moves: 1-4 June 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in the world of insurance.
Andy Fairchild leaves Applied Systems
Tom Needs takes over as European CEO at the software provider.
The Blog Spot: Tiernan, Bayles, Holmes … Norwich do we have a problem?
A trio of senior departures at Aviva might have got tongues wagging but, as Jonathan Swift asserts, it might be more of a case of coincidence than carnage.
Colm Holmes "great fit" for Allianz as brokers praise outgoing boss Jon Dye
News of the management shake-up left brokers shocked and surprised, but experts say Holmes will be good for Allianz while they remain confident that Aviva boss Amanda Blanc will keep the ship steady despite recent exits.
Aviva names Adam Winslow as UK & Ireland GI CEO
Winslow replaces Colm Holmes, who is moving across to Allianz to become UK CEO.
Jon Dye to step down as Allianz UK CEO
Dye, who exits in November, is to be succeeded by Aviva's Colm Holmes.
People Moves: 24 - 28 May 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in the world of insurance.
Marsh’s Neil Poulton appointed MD at Sagars
Founder, John Meadows, has stepped back from his leadership role at the Global Risk Partners-owned broker.
Huw Evans to exit the ABI
The insurer trade body will commence its search for a replacement director general shortly as it reveals Evans will be joining KPMG in January 2022.
People moves: 17 - 21 May 2021
The key job changes in the world of insurance this week.
Blog: Business continuity in a changing world
In Business Continuity Week, Ecclesiastical's Sarah Pearson, considers developing business resilience.
People Moves: 10 - 14 May 2021
There was still time for some recruitment news in the week the Biba conference took place.
FCA reveals CEO recruitment spending
The regulator also brought clarity on the number of interviews conducted ahead of its appointment of Nikhil Rathi.
Renovation Underwriting hires James Guthrie to lead on broker distribution
Guthrie most recently worked as head of HNW distribution at Covéa.
Interview: Allianz's Simon McGinn on challenges and opportunities in a hard market
McGinn discusses exiting certain trades amid a hard market, changing broker wordings after the Supreme Court judgment in the FCA test case and what is next for Allianz in the UK.