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Ex-Ardonagh MD Barclay takes over as CEO of top 100 broker
Lycetts has appointed Ian Barclay to CEO, succeeding Charles Foster who is retiring after seven years in the role.
Allianz PL MD George hails LV Broker rebrand a success
Intermediaries are asking Allianz for more personal lines capacity and have welcomed the rebrand from LV, according to Nicola George, the new managing director of the insurer's broker PL arm.
Hiscox chair Bloomer named among missing people after Sicily yacht sinking
Hiscox chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy have been named among the six people still missing following the sinking of the Bayesian yacht off Sicily yesterday.
Markerstudy Distribution CEO Donaldson unveils top team
Markerstudy Distribution has confirmed its top team under CEO Ian Donaldson following the completion of the Ardonagh personal lines deal at the end of June.
People Moves: 12 – 16 August 2024
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Scor’s McMurdo replaces Johnson as Accredited UK and European boss
Stuart McMurdo has been named president of Accredited UK and Europe, effectively replacing Colin Johnson, CEO of Accredited Insurance Europe.
People Moves: 5 – 9 August 2024
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People Moves: 29 July – 2 August 2024
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BMS buys DR&P as Inflexion exits
European mid-market private equity house Inflexion has agreed to sell its investment in David Roberts & Partners to BMS Group, having first taken a stake in 2021.
Richard Hodson joins Onda
Former Oval, Gallagher and UKGlobal cyber expert Richard Hodson has joined Onda as UK business development director.
People Moves: 22 – 26 July 2024
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Charles Manchester: Reflections on a career in insurance
Charles Manchester shares his reflections on the challenges and achievements during his time in the market as well as the outlook for MGAs and opportunities for the sector.
Which? finds 48% of people making claims experience at least one problem
Which? has called on the Financial Conduct Authority to take tough action against firms over claims handling failures, arguing consumers are suffering from “significant harm”.
Clarke starts at WTW as president of risk and broking
WTW has confirmed the arrival of Lucy Clarke as president of risk and broking, with Adam Garrard taking on the new role of chairman of risk and broking.
CII adds SEIB CEO Middleton to board
The Chartered Insurance Institute has appointed Suzy Middleton, CEO of SEIB Insurance Brokers, to engagement board member of personal finance, along with two other selections.
Ex-APPG chair and MP Craig Tracey looking forward to new challenge
Former insurance broker and MP Craig Tracey told Insurance Age he was not looking to make a “snap decision” on his future after losing his seat in the general election.
Broking Success: Fiercely independent
Paul Wadsworth, managing director of FR Ball, is looking to grow the business to £24m gross written premiums as it aims to offer soft landings for acquisitions.
People Moves: 15 – 19 July 2024
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JMG expands presence in Kent
The JMG Group has acquired the general business insurance division of the Howe Maxted Group, its eight deal of the year.
Gallagher boss: Whether fronter or insurer, MGAs need ‘certainty of capacity’
In the head-to-head Fronting Insurers Vs Traditional Insurers session at the Managing General Agents Association conference last week, Martyn Glover, partner at Gallagher Re, stated MGAs need certainty of capacity.
People Moves: 8 – 12 July 2024
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Interview: Nick Hobbs, Allianz Commercial
After the hardest but most energising 12 months of his career, Allianz Commercial’s chief distribution officer Nick Hobbs celebrates the insurer’s expanded appetite as he looks to bring even more quotes and solutions to brokers.
Insurance broker exits Love Island villa
Trey Norman, commercial insurance broker at One Call, has left the Love Island villa exiting after less than a fortnight on the show.
Axa Commercial promotes Dene Smith to regional director for the North
Dene Smith has been appointed regional director for the North at Axa Commercial, replacing Rob Corner who left in March.