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David Williams to leave Axa UK after 41 years
WTW’s David Ovenden takes up the role of chief underwriting officer for commercial as Williams pursues non-exec career.
Allianz launches transitioning at work policy
Provider says the move is part of an ongoing commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and that the policy offers practical guidance, clarification and education.
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Pool Re appoints chair
The former boss of the British Bankers Association, Angela Knight, takes the non-exec chair position at the terrorism reinsurer.
Lucida names broking division CEO
Simon Pearce joins the business which includes Right Choice, Moorhouse Group and Bennetts, as Insiyah Davenport also comes on board as group chief risk officer.
Jensten completes Tasker deal
The move sees Robert Organ take on the MD role for Jensten Retail as the business announces further board changes.
Axa UK snaps up Mallaby
She joins as distribution and trading director for commercial and has been brought in to enhance broker relationships after exiting Allianz amid a restructure this summer.
Blog: How many policies have I sold today?
CDL’s Nigel Phillips explores how machine learning is democratising business intelligence.
People Moves: 13-17 September 2021
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The Insurance Octopus appoints director
Helen Bush will lead the business after being with the company for 11 years.
RAW Insurance on track for further expansion
After having opened an office in Kendal last month, co-founders Ryan Roberts and Stephen Ward tell Insurance Age about their plans for the future.
MGA Nivante aims to bring greater choice to care sector
Co-founders Jade Knight and Melissa Kalsi tell Insurance Age about the demands care providers are facing and how the MGA can support brokers.
NPA Insurance names Brendan McCafferty as non-executive director
The former Brightside CEO is also going to join the company’s niche insurance brand, Peach Pi.
People Moves: 6-10 September 2021
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Markerstudy Broking hires trading director
Simon Townsend joins Markerstudy following its purchase of Brightside earlier this year.
Zurich UK appoints CUO
Caroline Dunn joins the insurer from Lloyd’s where she was responsible for distribution and broker and syndicate relationships.
Das UK team hikes up fundraising target ahead of Ride Across Britain
Insurance Cares: The team of ten insurance professionals is taking on the 980 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise money for Insurance United Against Dementia and the Alzheimer’s Society.
Post Brexit dispatches – a taxing time for brokers
In his second article for Insurance Age, PKF Littlejohn tax partner, Howard Jones looks at the impact of Brexit on UK insurance.
Allianz names South East branch manager
The insurer has also appointed a new strategic account manager.
People Moves: 30 August- 3 September
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WTW names chief financial officer
After revealing leadership changes earlier this month, WTW appoints a former member of the team as its new CFO.
People Moves: 23-27 August 2021
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GRP takes retail CEO from Marsh
Duncan Carter will report to GRP group CEO, Mike Bruce.
Arch hires broker relationship development manager
Caroline Fisher joins the company with immediate effect and will focus on building relationships with brokers across the South West region.