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SRG lifts team and CEO from AFL Insurance
Jonathan Bines and a 16-strong workforce have been hired in a non-hostile move to lead on specialist insurance, reinsurance and aid the business expansion beyond the UK.
People Moves: 15 - 21 March 2021
A round-up of market moves in the UK insurance space.
Zurich launches global risk service
Provider says the new offering was developed to meet demand from businesses for risk prevention and mitigation services and is available to UK brokers of all sizes.
Amanda Blanc becomes Women in Finance Champion
Blanc says there are still far too many barriers blocking women’s progress in financial services, as HM Treasury notes over 400 signatories have committed to helping women progress into senior roles and setting targets for gender diversity.
Scheme developed to help women return to insurance
Nine insurers and brokers have created a cross-sector returners programme to encourage more “career break” women to return to the insurance industry.
BGL Group confirms redundancy consultation
It is believed 134 jobs are at risk at its Peterborough headquarters with a further 116 under consultation at other locations.
People Moves: 8 - 12 March 2021
Stay informed of all the personnel changes across brokers and insurers.
QBE promotes Cécile Fresneau to run insurance division
Fresneau has been executive director at QBE UK for the past three years.
Google makes insurance play with MD hire
Nigel Walsh, who specialises in insurtech is moving to the tech giant from Deloitte.
Blog: Unoccupied property – flexibility to help recovery and regeneration
Caroline King, of Pen Underwriting, on why providers can no longer be ‘monochrome’ in their approach to commercial premises.
Intact commits to Scott Egan as RSA CEO
Canadian insurer Intact is set to buy RSA's Canadian and UK & International operations in the second quarter of this year.
Blog: The 'honest' Budget
PKF Littlejohn's Chris Riley considers some of the wider implications of this week's Budget and flags that Capital Gains Tax remains a target despite staying unchanged for now.
Market moves - March 2021
The latest recruitment news from around the industry
Beazley CEO Andrew Horton moves to QBE
Horton is set to become group CEO of QBE in Australia later this year as Beazley names chief underwriting officer, Adrian Cox, as his successor.
People Moves: 1 - 5 March 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in insurance.
Budget: Broking M&A could be affected by changes to Entrepreneurs’ Relief
What might the Budget have in store for brokers? Close Brothers’ Paul Trail considers the possibilities.
Interview: Ecclesiastical's Richard Coleman
MD of UKGI, Richard Coleman, tells Insurance Age about the provider's plans to modernise its brand and discusses the business interruption test case and Ecclesiastical's approach to working with brokers.
Meeting private equity: Andy Marsh of Beech Tree
In our continuing series, Beech Tree founder, Marsh talks through the investor’s interest in UK insurance distribution and its investment into managing general agent Avid Insurance.
Blog: how brokers can protect themselves from cyber threats
With cyber attacks growing in frequency, alongside stricter data regulation, Alex Haynes of CDL explains how brokers can ensure they don’t become victims of cyber criminals.
Beazley reveals digital push with new business unit
Beazley Digital was developed in response to growing demand for e-traded products from brokers and clients and will be led by COO Ian Fantozzi.
Ex-Aviva boss Mark Wilson to lead insurtech venture after merger with Complete Cover Group
Motor insurtech Abacai launches with backing from Complete Cover owner Sun Capital and sees Wilson take charge as CEO alongside a leadership team including two executives from CCG.
Blog: The light at the end of the tunnel?
Stuart Kilpatrick, of Burns & Wilcox, a HW Kaufman company, considers how the tough market could evolve in a post-Covid world.
People Moves: 22 - 26 February 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel change in insurance.
Blog: Moving on from ‘I just fell into insurance’
Gallagher’s Claire Davies considers how the industry can begin to attract school leavers and make insurance a career choice instead of a happy accident.