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Ogden completes exec team with Godwin as COO for UK & Ireland at HDI
HDI Global has appointed Geoff Godwin from AIG as chief operating officer reporting to Stephanie Ogden, CEO for UK and Ireland.
CII reports 15% increase in insurance qualifications
The Chartered Insurance Institute has reported a 15% annual increase in the number of its insurance qualifications completed in 2024.
SSP Broker adds 10 insurer schemes in 2024 with 10 more planned this year
Managing director Martyn Mathews has targeted adding 10 insurer schemes onto SSP Broker this year, matching the achievement last year.
David Enoch retires from NIG and RSA
David Enoch, distribution and proposition director at RSA, is retiring after five years at the insurer and NIG during his 40 years in the financial services industry.
Ex-Aviva boss Mark Wilson joins Policy Expert as chair
Former Abacai and Aviva leader Mark Wilson will join Policy Expert as chair next month with current chair and CEO Steve Hardy focusing on his CEO role.
People Moves: 27 – 31 January 2025
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Buss retires from Arag UK CEO role as Haynes steps up
David Haynes has been named CEO of Arag UK Holdings and Arag Legal Expenses Insurance as Tony Buss retires from the role.
Chubb brings Houston from US to lead new UK commercial insurance division
Chubb has appointed Andy Houston as head of UK commercial insurance, moving from the USA to take up the role next month.
Zurich adds Gallagher’s Louise Martin for new business role
Zurich has appointed Louise Martin as head of new business development, joining from Gallagher.
Howden consolidates Birmingham offices into one
Howden has consolidated multiple Birmingham offices into one central hub, with over 120 insurance advisors.
AIG expands Jon Hancock’s role
AIG has expanded former Lloyd’s and RSA leader Jon Hancock’s role, with additional responsibilities in global personal lines, as it reorganised into three segments.
Premium Credit recruits Andrea Wells to develop network and regional broker partnerships
Premium Credit has recruited Andrea Wells from Broker Insights as head of regions and networks.
Arch partners with charities to address educational inequality
Arch Insurance International has launched a charity partnership with Magic Breakfast and the National Literacy Trust to help tackle growing educational inequality in the UK.
Jensten partners with financial networking club empowering women
Jensten has teamed up with investment networking club Frankie’s to share expertise and insights with members.
London market wholesale broker launches construction division
Evolin Broking has launched a construction division with the appointment of Steve Downing as head of construction.
Allianz names Phuong Ly as UK commercial lead after Côté departure
Allianz Commercial has appointed Phuong Ly from Allianz Australia as managing director for the UK, starting in the post on 3 April succeeding Nadia Côté who left for RSA last year.
People Moves: 20 – 24 January 2025
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Allianz UK names Cox as chief claims officer in team merger
Allianz UK has appointed Matt Cox to the newly created role of chief claims officer as it brings together the commercial and personal claims teams.
PIB files employment lawsuit against Howden
PIB Group and its managing general agent Acquinex have filed legal proceedings against Howden Group, Dual International, and four individuals in the High Court.
Rawlinson promoted as Donaldson exits Markerstudy for Ardonagh
Markerstudy Distribution CEO Ian Donaldson has left to rejoin Ardonagh with Emma Rawlinson promoted as his successor, eight months after the £1.2bn personal lines acquisition completed.
Broking Success: Growing regional presence
Financial Affairs CEO Laurence O’Connor looks to grow the business ten fold three years ahead of schedule, after making four acquisitions in 18 months.
Joel Markham to lead schemes at Axa as Head exits
Joel Markham has been promoted to Axa Commercial’s director of schemes, delegated authorities, financial lines and speciality, Insurance Age can reveal.
FCA targets 400 headcount as it continues Leeds office expansion
The Financial Conduct Authority has expanded its Leeds regional office, with 100 more people expected to join this year.
People Moves: 13 – 17 January 2025
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