People
CEO Paul Geddes to leave Direct Line
His departure is planned for the summer of 2019.
Markerstudy appoints Dan Fiehn as chief operating officer
Fiehn takes newly created role after joining the provider in 2011 as head of IT.
#insagepeople 30 July - 3 August 2018
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Andy Watson appointed as ABI General Insurance Council chair
The Ageas UK CEO replaces Amanda Blanc who has taken up the chair post at the ABI.
Blog: Creating an open culture
Following Zurich’s making the Stonewall top global employers list Steve Collinson, head of HR at the insurer, reflects on what steps companies can take to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
Martyn Holman takes on new role as chairman
Former Markerstudy director and Brightside boss to join National Salvage.
Kingsbridge promotes Thomas Wynne to KCI MD
Firm makes three management appointments.
L&G makes senior hires as part of broker channel investment
Simon Hird is promoted to head of broker and intermediary.
Hiscox appoints Ben Horton from Zurich as UK CUO
Insurer creates new role after recent management changes.
Mark Cliff out as CEO at Brightside
Cliff moves to non-executive director post as broker seeks new chief executive.
Blog: The virtual call centre is on the horizon
CDL’s Nigel Phillips says call centres are changing and urges brokers to embrace innovation.
#insagepeople 23 - 27 July 2018
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Quizzical questions: 20 July 2018
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Blog: Enough of the talk, we need action on gender diversity
After the CII revealed a big gender pay gap, Charlotte Halkett, of buzzvault, explained why she is sick of lack of female representation in the insurance sector.
#Insagepeople: 16 - 20 July 2018
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Quizzical questions: 13 July 2018
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Chubb appoints Annmarie Camp high net worth leader as Tara Parchment departs
Camp to lead on personal lines HNW in UK and continental Europe.
Broking Break: Your top 5
The most clicked articles by brokers this week included a court case decision, Covéa office closures, two stories about Axa and an opinion piece on MGAs.
Dive In 2018 launches
Festival for diversity and inclusion is to take place on 25 to 27 September and focus on time and action.
Charlie Scott replaces Ian Story as Gallagher’s UK CFO
Story had been in the role since February 2015.
Covéa to close Glasgow and Newcastle offices
Eleven people have left the business due to the changes as the insurer focuses on mid-market.
#insagepeople 9 - 13 July 2018
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The Blog Spot: The FCA needs to step up its game
After Insurance Age saved the day and had a Facebook page operated by fraudsters shut down, Ida Axling questions why the regulator failed.
Mark Peters to lead Oak Underwriting
Zurich makes appointment as takeover from RSA completes.