People
Thomas Carroll buys Cardigan broker
Delwyn Griffiths has joined the independent insurance broker.
People moves: 18-22 October 2021
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
Seventeen Group expects further growth in 2022
CEO Paul Anscombe flags how M&A and organic growth are helping the business expand despite the £670,000 cost of Covid.
Randell stands down as FCA chair
Randell will exit in Spring 2022 and the government is now seeking a successor.
People Moves: 11-15 October 2021
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
Clear Group announces management developments
The business has made a number of promotions across the business including BHIB and Brokerbility.
Das UK promotes Tony Coram to CEO
Das UK Group has named Tony Coram as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Andrew Burke who is stepping down at the end of this year.
Markerstudy Broking looks to £600m GWP
The business is set to invest in its digital capabilities as MD, Ross Barrington, reflects on its Brightside deal and future M&A plans.
JM Glendinning names new MD for its eight broking businesses
Jake Fox succeeds Nick Houghton, who became CEO of the group after its management buyout last year.
Obituary: Iain Winfield
Insurance Age is devastated to announce the passing of our friend and production editor, Iain Winfield, who many of you will have met as he took photographs, and also filmed videos, with us and the insurance community. Please take a moment to read our…
More than half of brokers suffer from mental health issues linked to work
Research from Ecclesiastical shows 61% of brokers experience work-related stress, while only 43% feel comfortable talking to their manager about their mental health issues.
Blog: What is in store in the next Budget?
PKF Littlejohn’s, Chris Riley, runs the numbers ahead of the Autumn Budget.
David Bruce promoted to CEO at Marsh Commercial
Bruce succeeds Anthony Gruppo who is set to retire in early 2022.
Rokstone launches UK terrorism facility
The product will be accessible to regional brokers through a digital distribution platform and extensions to the cover, including non-damage business interruption, denial of access, and loss of attraction, are also available.
People Moves: 4-8 October 2021
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
Sian Fisher steps down as CII CEO
She joined the body in 2016 and will be in post until March 2022.
Ardonagh promotes Donaldson to Retail CEO
The broker has named Emma Rawlinson as Atlanta CEO and promoted Ian Donaldson to the role of CEO of Ardonagh Retail.
Jensten adds to London Market and underwriting construction teams
The business has added expertise to its Senior Wright and City Underwriters operations.
Thompson steps into Brit CEO role
Matthew Wilson has taken an indefinite leave of absence for health reasons.
Pool Re's Julian Enoizi named president of the Insurance Institute of London
He succeeds AIG CEO Anthony Baldwin as Chris Lay, CEO of Marsh UK & Ireland, comes on board as deputy president.
Ataraxia adds Open GI’s Simon Hughes to board
He joins the Peter Cullum-owned minority investment business after spending 18 years with the software house.
Obituary: Sandy Dunn passes away
Dunn developed Eagle Star Direct and held board positions at Markerstudy, IGO4, Swinton, Call Connection and Supercover.
Blog: Modelling the risk of flood
FOIL’s Laurence Besemer explores the flood solutions designed to better model risk and help those in danger of this catastrophic peril.
Beazley hires CUO from Axis Capital
Bob Quane will take on the role in October after previous chief underwriting officer Adrian Cox moved to become CEO of the provider earlier this year.