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Nick Major to exit Aviva amid commercial lines shake-up
Aviva UK has spilt is commercial lines business into two divisions, SME and global corporate & specialty and, in personal lines, HNW boss, Simon Mobey is set to step down.
Blog: Insurance is interesting, it’s time to stop the negative language
Dan Cicchetti of LexisNexis Risk Solutions Insurance insists we need to change how we talk about the industry.
People Moves: 15-19 August 2022
Keeping you up to date with the top personnel changes in insurance.
Zurich UK appoints Sam Thomas as head of retail underwriting
Zurich UK has named Sam Thomas, who is currently head of mid-market, as head of retail underwriting, Insurance Age can reveal.
Top 5 read stories: 8-12 August 2022
The top five most read stories by brokers this week.
People Moves: 8-12 August 2022
Keeping you up to date with the latest insurance moves.
Registration opens for 2022 Dive In festival
Diversity initiative Dive In has opened registration for its 2022 festival as it calls on the insurance industry to build braver cultures.
GRP-owned Newstead promotes Sarah Giles to managing director
Newstead Insurance Brokers has named Sarah Giles as managing director as part of a leadership restructure.
Ageas names Claire Green as director of distribution
Ageas has appointed Claire Green as its new director of distribution in a move it said was further evidence of its commitment to the personal lines broker market.
People Moves: 1-5 August 2022
Stay informed of the top personnel changes in insurance.
TDI Academy launches scholarships for women in insurance
The Digital Insurer has announced it will provide fully paid scholarships to support the development of women leaders in the insurance industry.
Amanda Blanc joins BP board
BP has announced the appointment to its board of Amanda Blanc as a non-executive director.
FCA to open Leeds hub
The Financial Conduct Authority has announced that it is set to open a Digital Delivery Centre in Leeds and is in the process of recruiting 100 new staff members.
Jaime Swindle becomes CEO of the UK commercial MGA at Geo Underwriting
Jaime Swindle has started a new position as CEO of the UK commercial MGA at Geo Underwriting having moved across to the unit's leadership team in December.
Blog: Why tripartite partnerships are key in the professional indemnity market
As the professional indemnity market continues to be beset by ever more challenges Nic Brown, of Markel UK, explains why the successful placement or renewal of cover now, more than ever, relies on strong partnerships between insurer, broker and insured.
People Moves: 25-29 July 2022
Stay informed of the top personnel changes in insurance.
People Moves: 18-22 July 2022
Stay informed of the top personnel changes in insurance.
Allianz names Ashish Patel as COO
Allianz Holdings has appointed Ashish Patel as chief operating officer after Stephanie Smith left at the end of 2021.
Blog: How brokers can make the most of claims relationship managers
Allianz’s Kay Bagley analyses the opportunities for brokers in working closely with claims relationship managers looking at how to build partnerships that add value and deliver excellent customer outcomes.
People Moves: 11-15 July 2022
Stay informed of the top personnel changes in insurance.
Opinion: Why selling isn’t the only option
Brokerring’s Stuart Randall considers the options for brokers who want change but don’t wish to offload their business.
ESG Round-up - July 2022
Insurance Age rounds up the key stories from the insurance sector’s environmental and social governance agenda, featuring Aviva, Brit Insurance, Romero Group and Partners&.
U-turn revives PFS CEO role
The Personal Finance Society is seeking an interim CEO ahead of recruiting for a permanent successor to Keith Richards.
Lloyd’s launches mentorship scheme for LGBTQ+ staff
Lloyd’s of London has developed a pilot LGBTQ+ mentoring programme for those in the Corporation and Lloyd’s market.