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Alan Atkins new CEO at MCE Insurance
MCE Insurance has a new CEO, with Alan Atkins taking up the mantle and former CEO Julian Edwards stepping into role of executive chair.
Aon to offer 1,000 work experience places
Aon has announced it will offer 1,000 work experience placements per year for UK college students from low socio-economic backgrounds starting in 2023.
People Moves: 17-21 October 2022
Keep up to date on the latest personnel changes in insurance.
Trail: Premfina remains ‘very, very, ambitious’ despite £9.8m loss
Premfina Limited posted a £9.8m loss in its reserves last year, but has pledged to continue spending in its bid to become a major force in the insurance premium finance sector.
Carey moves from Aviva to Allianz in new mid-market role
Aviva’s David Carey has jumped ship to Allianz Commercial in a newly created mid-market role effective from April 2023, subject to regulatory approval.
Enforcement director Mark Steward to leave FCA next year
Mark Steward will be stepping down as the Financial Conduct Authority’s executive director of enforcement and market oversight in Spring 2023 after seven years with the regulator.
NFP acquires one of the largest brokers in Staffordshire
NFP has acquired Bentley Insurance Services, its fifth broker acquisition in two years.
Blog: Why the menopause is everyone’s responsibility
Ahead of World Menopause Day on 18 October, Matt Munro, of telematics broker Igo4, discusses the importance of a strategy to manage menopause in the workplace, and why it’s just as important to include men in the conversation as it is women.
FR Ball announces merger with Wessex BS and acquisition
Abergavenny based brokers FR Ball has merged with high-street player, Wessex Business Services to create Wessex Insurance Brokers.
Aviva adds Dave Martin as Gareth Hemming exits
Aviva has confirmed the appointment of Dave Martin as managing director of UKGI distribution & SME replacing Gareth Hemming who is leaving the insurer.
People Moves: 10-14 October 2022
Keep up to date on the latest personnel changes in insurance.
A-One launches academy
A-One Insurance Group has launched a grow-your-own academy to bring new employees into the industry.
New roles for Jane Kielty and James Baum as Aon revamps UK commercial risk leadership team
Aon has appointed Jane Kielty as head of commercial risk UK with James Baum switching to be head of wholesale and specialty broking.
MS Amlin Underwriting names Andrew Carrier as CEO
MS Amlin Underwriting has appointed Andrew Carrier as CEO, he is currently chief underwriting officer and will take up the role on 1 January 2023, subject to regulatory approval.
Blog: What next for ex-Zurich retail boss Martin?
As revealed by Insurance Age, Zurich head of retail Dave Martin has flown the nest. With the next home yet to be announced Emmanuel Kenning looks at where he might land
Zurich retail head Dave Martin quits
Zurich head of retail Dave Martin has resigned, Insurance Age can reveal.
Market Moves – October 2022
The latest recruitment news from around the industry.
Opinion: The world of work has changed – can you?
Post-pandemic insurance brokers are still trying to get to grips with how to strike a balance when it comes to where employees work. With the battle for talent more fierce than ever, Andrew Mawson, founder of AWA, offers some advice on remaining fit for…
People Moves: 3-7 October 2022
Follow the latest personnel changes in the insurance industry.
UK Broker Awards 2022: Introduction
Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on the 2022 UK Broker Awards.
UK Broker Awards 2022: Training Award
‘Grow your own’ is the mantra at Somerset Bridge Group, which has improved attrition rates by more than half and promoted a quarter of staff at its insurance services arm in the past year
UK Broker Awards 2022: ESG Broker Champion – Diversity and inclusion
Diversity and inclusion has been at the heart of AbbeyAutoline’s culture since its inception just two years ago following the merger of Autoline and Abbey Insurance, two of Northern Ireland’s most established insurance brokers
UK Broker Awards 2022: Deal of the Year
This high-profile deal, completed smoothly against the challenging backdrop of the pandemic, was a strong vote of confidence in UK broking
UK Broker Awards 2022: Broker Personality of the Year
Sam White is on a mission to change the face of insurance and is breaking the industry mould with her message. She wants to turn around insurance’s reputation for a lack of honesty and transparency – and create a more diverse industry in the process.