People
ABI adds Blanc, Foley and Boulton to board
The Association of British Insurers has added Aviva’s Amanda Blanc, Axa’s Tara Foley and Clive Boulton of M&G Life Insurance to its board.
Markel recruits Axa’s Jo Sykes to lead broker business
Markel has appointed Jo Sykes as divisional director for the UK broker channel.
Ex-Brightside and Markerstudy boss Martyn Holman adds Canford Law to portfolio
Martyn Holman has joined Canford Law as a board advisor to help in the strategic development of the business as it seeks new opportunities in the insurance market.
Beat Capital Partners launches accident and health business
Beat Capital Partners has launched RedRiff Agency, an accident and health underwriter with Peter Wilkins as CEO.
People Moves: 27 November – 01 December
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Walsh and Newman to exit after Lloyd’s misconduct investigation into CFC
CFC group CEO David Walsh and Graeme Newman, CEO of CFC Underwriting, will leave in 2024, the provider has confirmed following the completion of an investigation by Lloyd’s into allegations of non-financial misconduct at the company.
Tokio Marine HCC International expands in Manchester and Birmingham
Tokio Marine HCC International has invested in new premises in Manchester, and revealed underwriting appointments in the city and Birmingham as it pursues growth in the UK regional professional risks market.
Saga names Mike Hazell CEO as insurance sale rumours resurface
Over 50s specialist Saga has appointed Mike Hazell as group CEO, succeeding Euan Sutherland with immediate effect.
Broking Success: Reputation and referral key to growth
Blackford Insurance founder and managing director, Tom Aldridge, is looking to double the business in the next five years.
Ardonagh Specialty CEO joins Brokerslink board
Brokerslink has announced Antony Erotocritou as a new board director, representing Ardonagh Specialty.
People Moves: 20 – 24 November
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People the number one priority for Axa Commercial CEO Jon Walker
“People are the only true differentiator that any of us have in the marketplace,” according to CEO of Axa Commercial, Jon Walker.
Tim Coles named CEO of Brown & Brown’s European wholesale operations
Tim Coles has been promoted to the newly created role of CEO for the European operations of Bridge Specialty Group, Brown & Brown’s wholesale broker segment.
Insurers twitchy on pest controller insurance
As bed bugs infiltrated headlines across the UK last month, publicity for the pest control sector spread alongside them.
Brown & Brown fills out retail exec with promotions
Brown & Brown Europe has bolstered its retail executive team under CEO Duncan Carter with a raft of promotions, Insurance Age can reveal.
People Moves: 13 – 17 November
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SiriusPoint takes Alex Hardy from RSA
SiriusPoint has swooped for RSA’s sales and distribution director Alex Hardy.
Canopius appoints Mark Newman as UK CEO
Canopius Group has named Mark Newman as UK CEO, moving from his current position of CEO for Asia-Pacific.
Andy Fairchild peps up roles with Zing365
Former Broker Network boss and Applied Systems Europe CEO Andy Fairchild has joined insurance training specialist Zing365 as a board adviser and non-executive director.
Sedgwick names Neil Gibson as CEO in the UK
Neil Gibson has been appointed CEO of Sedgwick in the UK, stepping up from chief operating officer of the business’ operations in the UK, New Zealand, Middle East, Africa and Asia.
People Moves: 6 – 10 November 2023
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The Broker Investment Group takes 49% stake in Sale Insurance Services
The Broker Investment Group has secured a 49% stake in Sale Insurance Services, an insurance broker based in Sale, Manchester.
People Moves: 30 October – 3 November 2023
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Julie Page to lead UK and EMEA as Aon brings regions together
Aon has confirmed it will “bring together” the UK and Europe, Middle East and Africa regions on 15 November with Julie Page named as leader.