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Q&A: Richard Webb on his career, retirement and advice to the next generation
Having retired from Pen Underwriting earlier this year, Richard Webb reflects on his career, gives insight on exceeding expectations with building and selling MUM, shares his belief in the importance of gut instinct and reveals the exit message that made…
Acrisure adds three to UK senior leadership team
Acrisure UK Retail has confirmed the recruitment of Rowanne Dicker as head of UK retail markets and placement, Rob White as chief risk and compliance officer, and David Cramp as chief revenue officer.
The future of SME and mid-market broker trading
At a recent roundtable hosted by Insurance Age in partnership with Eaton Gate, leading brokers examined how digitalisation, e-trading and MGAs are reshaping SME and mid-market trading.
Insurer service ratings jump up in Gracechurch survey
Insurer service ratings have increased to a +19 net promoter score, a survey by Gracechurch in partnership with the British Insurance Brokers’ Association has found.
JMG makes trio of family-run broker buys
JMG Group has snapped up three family run brokers, Glowsure Insurance Brokers, James Brown & Sons and R Todd Insurance Services, in its fourth hat-trick of the year.
Axa’s Dougie Barnett to retire
Dougie Barnett, Axa Broker UK director of commercial customer risk management and sustainability, will retire at the end of December after 24 years at the insurer.
Pen expands Simmonds’ role to MD of public sector and international after Scott exit
Seb Simmonds has become the managing director of public sector and international at Pen Underwriting, in an expanded role following the departure of Adrian Scott, the Gallagher-owned managing general agent has confirmed.
Former Ageas boss Boisseau named chair of Benefact Group
Ex-Ageas leader Francois-Xavier Boisseau has been appointed chair of Benefact Group and its subsidiary Ecclesiastical Insurance Office from 1 January 2026, succeeding David Henderson.
People Moves: 13 – 17 October 2025
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Aviva’s Martin on utilising data to prevent underinsurance and free up broker’s time
A host of new technology developments are “coming down the track” at Aviva that will enable the insurer to utilise data better to spot opportunities, prevent underinsurance and free up broker’s time, according to David Martin, MD for UK commercial lines…
Ex-Century Underwriting MD joins Direct Commercial in broker facing role
Direct Commercial has appointed Ian White as head of retail new business.
SRG adds wholesale team from Lockton
Specialist Risk Group has struck a deal with Lockton to pick up a wholesale team, led by Shelley Wright.
Miller recruits CEO and CUO in MGA build out
Miller has appointed ex-Optio boss David Robinson as managing general agent CEO, and Neil Ross from Axis as chief underwriting officer, as the broker builds out its MGA offering.
Hillier appointed CUO at Markel International in restructure
Markel International has named Tom Hillier as chief underwriting officer and revealed a new structure for its operations.
Broker Expo 2025: Small broker brands can win in the digital era
Branding is crucial in the digital age, Florence Dennis, lead business partner at WTW Networks, told the audience at Insurance Age’s Broker Expo in Birmingham.
David Heathfield leaving AssuredPartners
David Heathfield, CEO of Gallagher-owned AssuredPartners International is leaving the business at the end of the month, Insurance Age can reveal.
UK Broker Awards winners 2025: Lickens, AllClear, Everywhen and Insuretec.com among those crowned
AllClear scooped the Broker of the Year award, and Clear Group executive chairman Howard Lickens won the Achievement Award, at the UK Broker Awards last night in Birmingham.
People Moves: 6 – 10 October 2025
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SRG launches international team
Specialist Risk Group has formed a new team in its international pillar, who will work with global clients and brokers to place insurance programmes for UK subsidiaries of overseas corporates.
Arch names Cleary as Leeds branch manager
Arch Insurance UK Regional Division has appointed Martin Cleary as Leeds branch manager, joining from Bravo Network.
Ex-PIB and Aon leader Butler joins Kingfisher as head of corporate risks
Kingfisher Insurance has named Gareth Butler as head of corporate risks.
Partners& opens South West hub
Partners& has opened an office in Bristol and recruited two protection advisors.
Maxwell to succeed Graham when she retires as Airmic CEO next year
Airmic has named Diane Maxwell as its incoming CEO as it confirmed Julie Graham will step down in April next year.
People Moves: 29 September – 3 October 2025
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