People
Allianz seeks to move closer to brokers with new financial lines team in three regional hubs
Allianz Commercial has formed a financial lines team focusing solely on directors & officers cover and professional indemnity propositions.
Melissa Collett leaves the CII
Executive director for professional standards at the Chartered Insurance Institute, Melissa Collett, is leaving this month after more than five years in the role.
Howden in management restructure as broking CEO retires
Howden will streamline its management structure with all the major divisions reporting to CEO David Howden.
Broking Success: Staying in a positive mindset
Operations director at amb Insurance Services, Peter Lycett, spoke with Sophie Locke-Cooper about why he has remained in insurance, and the importance of getting your culture right.
People Moves: 9 - 12 May 2023
Stay in the loop with insurance personnel moves.
Succession planning: providing support to smooth the exit transition
Selling a broker can be an emotional experience, especially if the founder has run the business for a long time. Rachel Gordon looks at the options available for those with little M&A knowledge seeking an exit.
Biba CEO Steve White to retire
Steve White, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, told the audience of the trade body’s annual conference that he will retire this autumn.
Editor’s letter: Sorry insurers, your staff ain’t worth stealing
In the weeks leading up to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference, I had a number of ‘state of market’ meetings with brokers
Profile: A new lens – and an eye for opportunity
With a laser-like focus on growth, Zurich retail boss David Nichols is keen to bring a new lens to the insurer’s offering and deliver for brokers.
People Moves: 2 – 5 May 2023
Keep up-to-date with personnel moves within the insurance industry.
Ecclesiastical appoints underwriting director from Aviva
Ecclesiastical Insurance has hired Marc Lewis as underwriting director for the UK.
Allianz Commercial grows broker-facing team with two appointments
Allianz Commercial has promoted two broker segment managers tasked with growing its broker business in the UK.
QBE makes four appointments in regional restructure
QBE has appointed four heads of trading as part of a regional push in the UK.
Ex-FCA leader Salter joins Sicsic Advisory
Former Financial Conduct Authority director Philip Salter has joined strategic risk and regulatory consultancy Sicsic Advisory as a senior adviser.
People Moves: 24 – 27 April 2023
Keep up-to-date with personnel moves within the insurance industry.
Yutree restructures board with new CEO and MD
Kevin Hancock stepped up to CEO at Yutree Insurance with Laura Hancock promoted to succeed him as managing director.
People Moves: 17 - 21 April 2023
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Policy Expert reveals recruitment drive
Personal lines insurtech Policy Expert has confirmed plans to add 26 people across its technology, customer services and operational divisions.
Verlingue to open Birmingham office in growth push
Verlingue has revealed plans to open an office in Birmingham by the summer as part of its strategy to expand in the Midlands and South West of England.
People Moves: 10 - 14 April 2023
Stay in the loop with the latest personnel moves in insurance.
Ex-Marsh Commercial leader David Bruce joins Acrisure
David Bruce joined Acrisure as chief operating officer and network CEO, Insurance Age can reveal.
People Moves: 3 – 6 April 2023
Stay in the loop with the latest insurance personnel moves.
ABI names Mervyn Skeet director of general insurance policy
The Association of British Insurers has confirmed Mervyn Skeet as director of general insurance policy having held the post on an interim basis since December 2022.
Nadia Côté to lead Allianz Commercial in UK
Allianz Group named Nadia Côté as commercial managing director UK, effective 1 May.