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Samways retires after decade at Miles Smith
Broker has promoted Ian Cook to interim MD but is in no rush to select a full-time replacement.
Clive Edwards becomes CEO of Aspen Insurance UK
Provider reshuffles management team as Edwards succeeds Mike Cain.
Tokio Marine Kiln restructures management
Charles Franks steps down as CEO and moves to assume new responsibilities within Tokio Marine Group.
People Moves Round-up: 6-13 September 2019
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Chris Dobson outlines future plans as he exits Ageas
He reflects on 40 years in insurance ahead of his retirement as the insurer considers future of broker distribution director role.
RSA brings together commercial divisions
The merge of CRS and GRS follows provider's decision to reduce its London market and specialty risks portfolios.
Vulnerability register launched
Insurance Cares: The Vulnerability Registration Service aims to protect people from financial hardship.
CCRS selects new MD of broking
Broker says hire will give it more “management bandwidth” for continued growth.
Tasker Insurance Brokers names new MD
Robin Thomson will take the role from Ann Bowyer, who remains with the business.
Ten boss James Sharp to retire
Sharp, the last of the AR network's founders remaining in an executive position, will be succeeded by Dawn Derbyshire.
CII launches personal lines training course
Anyone can sign up to the free four-week long online course and the body has developed an e-mentoring programme for members.
Saffron Insurance welcomes new MD
Steve Seekings replaced David Beswick as the broker's managing director in early August.
Das posts loss again but COR improves to 95.4%
GWP also increased for the legal expenses provider as the business reveals a number of management changes.
Gallagher takes chief information officer from JLT
Brent Kruger will replace Steve O'Donnell, who left the business in August.
Broker distribution director to retire from Ageas
Insurer will reveal Chris Dobson’s replacement by the end of the year.
TV star joins Gallagher to grow its sport and media business
Jill Douglas takes on business development consultant role at the broker, as it looks to expand in the specialist sport, media & entertainment sector.
People Moves Round-up: 2 – 6 September 2019
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Profile: PIB's CEO Brendan McManus and CFO Ryan Brown
Building a broker: CEO Brendan McManus and CFO Ryan Brown reflect on ‘start-up’ PIB’s first years, explain why it isn’t a consolidator and reveal why staff retention and integration are key to the broker’s acquisition strategy
Quizzical questions: 6 September 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
FCA announces chair of small business practitioner panel
Marlene Shiels OBE will succeed Craig Errington as the panel’s chair on 1 October.
Hiscox promotes Joanne Musselle to group CUO
She will succeed Richard Watson, who is retiring from the business.
Aviva takes Erica Arnold from Zurich for COO position
She replaces Nick Amin who is set to move from his role as group chief operations and IT officer to supporting work on the firm’s strategic review in Asia.
In-depth - health & social care: Broking with benefits
Is private healthcare and employee benefits a healthy opportunity for brokers?
People Moves Round-up: 19 – 30 August 2019
Keep track of the past fortnight’s market moves.