People
People moves: 14-18 February 2022
Keep up to date with the latest people moves in the insurance space.
Ashwin Mistry steps down
The Brokerbility and BHIB executive chairman will exit the role at the end of this month.
Blog: 45 years of premium finance
Managing director of Close Brothers Premium Finance, Seán Kemple, outlines the history of the provider.
PIB reshuffles management team
The changes include Adrian Colosso becoming chairman of its specialty business and Bernard Macgeean set to become chair of Q Underwriting and PIB’s Schemes & Affinities.
Blog: How can the insurance industry build trust with SMEs?
Hubb’s Ed Halsey considers how providers and brokers can repair its reputation in the SME space.
Howden appoints WTW’s Aubert as CEO in France
Luigi Sturani, regional CEO of Howden Europe, revealed that the first key step in expanding Howden France was to find a “respected and credible leader” in the market, adding that Aubert was a “natural fit”.
Romero sees profits rise as it reveals 2021 results
The Leeds-based broker has also announced two new appointments as part of its 2022 strategy of investing in talent.
People moves: 7-11 February 2022
Keep up to date with the latest moves from the insurance space.
FCA appoints interim chair
Richard Lloyd will take up the position while a permanent replacement for Charles Randell is found.
Blog: The key to rebuilding trust
Ecclesiastical’s Adrian Saunders considers how the insurance industry can win back customer faith.
And finally – February 2022
The lighter side of the broking world including, the cartoon, pet of the month and the industry's charity endeavours.
Axa UK in broker push as it commits to becoming more accessible
Distribution and trading director, Sarah Mallaby, tells Insurance Age about her move from Allianz to Axa and discusses the provider's plans going forward as she highlights the importance of re-establishing relationships with brokers.
Markel UK hires broker divisional director
Provider promotes Nic Brown to the newly created role in push to develop broker relationships.
McClarrons appoints MD
The broker also welcomed Ardonagh's Philippa Farthing as group finance & operations director and Hiscox's Alastair Morley as head of claims.
Ofsted finds Davies' apprenticeship programme "requires improvement"
Government body says "too many" insurance apprentices do not complete their end-point assessments as Davies explains it is working to redesign the standard in response to apprentices leaving as soon as they have achieved their CII qualifications.
Broking Success: Servicing the super-rich
Sameer Mirza, General Insurance Brokers director, emphasises that reputation goes a long way when it comes to servicing billionaires as he tell us all about working in the ultra-high-net-worth world.
FCA staff vote in favour of industrial action
A ballot saw 87% support strike action against proposed cuts to pay and conditions as Unite accuses CEO Rathi of “waging war” on staff.
People moves: 31 January- 4 February 2022
Keep up to date with the latest industry moves from the insurance space.
Regulation roundup: So much to do, so little time
David Sparkes, head of compliance and training at Biba, explains why 2022 will be a year where brokers must wrangle a number of sizeable regulatory beasts.
FCA names Penny James as chair of its Practitioner Panel
The Direct Line boss succeeds Paul Feeney, CEO of Quilter.
Blog: What are the FCA Value Measures?
Underwriting data expert, Jeremy Keating, outlines key actions for brokers under the newly implemented fair value regime.
In Person: Emma Rawlinson, Atlanta CEO
Rawlinson tells Insurance Age about taking over the reins from Ian Donaldson and discusses the broker's acquisition plans and the "volatile" personal lines market.
Complete Cover Group confirms potential job losses
Motor broker says it is reviewing its approach "in line with wider market changes".
People Moves: 24-28 January 2022
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in insurance.