People
How can the industry solve its talent crisis?
Brokers, insurers and industry experts discuss the main obstacles in attracting young talent and what the industry can do to solve its image problem.
Aon: Executive committee shuffled post-deal collapse
Aon, which abandoned its $30bn merger deal to buy WTW earlier this week, has shared its new leadership structure.
CFC promotes Graeme Newman to CEO
Founder Dave Walsh takes on group CEO role to focus on CFC's global operations.
Former rugby star joins Ardonagh
Rory Best is set to take on a corporate leadership role in the global broking business.
PremFina names Sharon Bishop UK & Ireland CEO
Bishop left rival finance firm, Close Brothers, a year ago.
Allianz restructure sparks mixed reactions
Brokers say senior exits at the provider lead to “some concern but also some opportunity” as the insurer is slammed for focusing on larger corporate consolidator relationships in recent months.
People Moves: 26-30 July 2021
Keep up to date with the latest people moves in the insurance sector.
Blog: Why the industry needs Race Action Through Leadership
Gallagher Re’s Abbhi Bala outlines why the insurance space needs another organisation to promote diversity across the market.
Ardonagh creates European unit led by Conor Brennan
The Dublin-headquartered business will operate alongside Ardonagh Global Partners with plans to expand across Europe.
People Moves: 19-23 July 2021
Keep up to date with the latest people moves in the insurance sector.
Covéa boss James Reader exits
He is succeeded by current chief operating officer, Adrian Furness, who has been with the provider since 2008.
Hiscox boss Bronek Masojada to retire after 21 years in post
Masojada is set to step down at the end of the year and will be succeeded by group CFO Aki Hussain.
Blog: Take flight with drones
Iprosurv's Rebecca Jones explains why drones can be a key tool in a broker's risk management and claims armoury.
Allianz commits to continued broker focus after restructure
Provider says split into distinct personal and commercial businesses will not result in any redundancies.
Allianz reveals restructure
The move sees Steve Treloar become CEO, Allianz Personal and Simon McGinn become CEO, Allianz Commercial, as the provider announces a number of senior exits including Sarah Mallaby, Neil Clutterbuck and Chris Little.
People Moves: 12-16 July 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest job changes in the world of insurance.
People Moves: 5 - 9 July 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest job changes in the world of insurance.
Gary Duggan named Tesco Underwriting interim CEO
He replaces Steve Kingshott, who has taken on the Saga CEO position that Duggan vacated in 2020.
Blog: M&A insurance offers brokers growing opportunities in SME
Brokers should consider how many businesses are bought and sold each year as the SME deal insurance space is valued at £1.5bn per year.
Ageas confirms job cuts in Bournemouth
Provider says the decision follows a shift in how customers want to interact with the business and that no broker-facing roles are affected.
People Moves: 28 June- 2 July
Stay up-to-date with the latest job changes in the world of insurance.
Peter Blanc named as next CII president
He will take over the role from Aon UK boss Julie Page in January.
Aviva to invest millions in GI growth
The new UK GI CEO, Adam Winslow, highlights broker support as he flags “millions” in investment going forward as the insurer focuses on growing GI’s role within the group.
Joe Henderson selects Teesside for Attis branch opening
It is the third location for Henderson's newest venture, Attis Insurance, which he developed after selling Henderson Insurance Brokers to Aon in 2017.