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Tokio Marine Kiln’s Blundell joins Biba
Alastair Blundell takes up the newly-created position of head of general insurance.
Nick Milton to develop Pen Underwriting’s broker strategy replacing Simon Taylor
Milton has been promoted to the role of head of UK sales and distribution and will seek to grow broker relationships.
FSCS names Caroline Rainbird as new CEO
She replaces Mark Neale who announced last year that he was to leave in May after nine years in the role.
#Insagepeople: 15-18 April 2019
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Lorica's Stefan Puttnam exits one year after PIB acquisition
Firm has seen an number of employment changes as it works to merge the two brokers following PIB's acquisition of Lorica in March last year.
Quizzical questions: 12 April 2019
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Martyn Holman pops up at PremFina
Former Markerstudy group commercial director joins the premium finance firm's advisory board.
Chubb hires new division president for the UK and Ireland retail business
Sara Mitchell will succeed David Robinson who is taking a sabbatical.
Covéa names Carolyn Callan as Simon Cooter's successor
Callan, currently head of SME & schemes at the provider, will take on the commercial lines & HNW director role on 1 May.
Incoming Jelf CEO will have to "work hard to gain trust"
Anthony Gruppo is moving across from Marsh in the US and takes on the position in May following Phil Barton's "inevitable" but sudden departure.
#Insagepeople: 8-12 April 2019
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Esure reports £15.4m pre-tax loss for "disappointing" 2018
Provider confirms it has not yet found a replacement for former CEO Stuart Vann who left the business in January last year.
Matson's successor for Gallagher’s UK Specialty and Wholesale arm confirmed
John Thompson has held the role, which includes responsibility for Alesco, on an interim basis since last year, replacing Simon Matson.
Ageas adds broker-facing team of regional underwriting managers
Provider says it aims to build stronger relationships with brokers and grow its commercial lines business.
Insurance Cares: Liberty’s McNulty named mental health leader
Pauline McNulty is part of the InsideOut LeaderBoard which is designed to help break down the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace.
Nexus buys Credit & Business Finance
The MGA has also created a broking arm, Xenia Broking Group.
Phil Barton exits Jelf
Barton leaves with immediate effect and will be replaced by Anthony Gruppo.
David Ross denies "implausible" allegation he tried to hire Matson
Gallagher-owned Alesco is pursuing legal action against an Ardonagh group company, Bishopsgate, in relation to the hiring of four former Alesco employees as Gallagher vs. Ardonagh trial continues.
First Central Insurance & Technology takes CEO from Hastings
Firm denies immediate plans to list as former Hastings MD Michael Lee joins the business.
#Insagepeople: 25 - 29 March 2019
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Allianz hires Gerry Ross as head of commercial motor
He replaces Jon Dye who left the provider for QBE earlier this year.
Blog: Future-proof professional indemnity
Tokio Marine HCC’s Colin Brown explains how the world of work is changing and why PI providers must respond.
François-Xavier Boisseau takes NED role at Ecclesiastical
Boisseau retired from Ageas in December last year and joins Angus Winther as a new NED on Ecclesiastical's board.
#Insagepeople: 18 - 22 March 2019
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