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Legal spat between Jelf and DRP continues
DRP denies client and staff poaching claims and accuses Jelf of unlawfully accessing private conversations, while Jelf replies that DRP's defence contains “much irrelevant and often inaccurate information”.
People Moves Round-up: 7 - 11 September 2020
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Brokers predict tough challenge for Zurich's incoming UK CEO
Experts argue that Tim Bailey, who will take over when Tulsi Naidu moves to Zurich's Asia Pacific business, must prioritise getting to know the broker sector.
Market moves - September 2020
Brokers and insurers have been busy recruiting over the summer
People Moves Round-up: 1 - 4 September 2020
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Zurich names new UK CEO
Tim Bailey will take over on 1 January as current CEO Tulsi Naidu moves to become CEO Asia Pacific at the provider.
Tulsi Naidu exits as Zurich UK CEO
She leaves to head up the insurer's Asia Pacific region as provider reshuffles its executive team and makes swathe of leadership appointments.
Saga announces £150m equity capital raise
Former owner and CEO, Sir Roger De Haan, is expected to invest up to £100m in the business as he returns to the board as non-executive chairman.
Fenchurch Law unveils claims advocacy service for smaller and regional brokers
Business says move comes after growing demand from brokers for broader claims support as Phil Taylor joins the business from Marsh Commercial to lead the new service.
QBE group CEO exits after conduct investigation
Departure follows the outcome of an external investigation into “workplace communications” after a female employee reportedly complained to the QBE board.
Gallagher names Michelle Bree as new COO for UK Retail
She moves across from Gallagher-owned Pen Underwriting, and Pen has appointed Matthew Lucas as her successor.
Blog: Helping clients prepare for a post-pandemic future
Craig Thornton, insurance lead at Lloyds Banking Group considers the role of the sector during the pandemic.
MS Amlin restructures underwriting team
Andrew Carrier has been appointed CUO as co-CUO management structure is dissolved with specialty and reinsurer leads to exit.
Former Brightside boss Mark Cliff takes NED role at MGA
Cliff has been appointed chairman of the firm which specialises in the social housing sector, travel and associated insurance and property insurance.
Adrian Flux to create 185 new jobs
Broker says it is recruiting across its three offices in East Winch, King’s Lynn and Norwich.
Francois-Xavier Boisseau succeeds Amanda Blanc as ERS chairman
The former Ageas boss takes over after Blanc's move to become Aviva CEO.
Blog: How to grow a specialist customer base in four simple steps
Delegated authority schemes can help you as a broker take control of the risks they are writing and empower them to make decisions for customers. Ecclesiastical's Will Browne shares some top tips.
Sabre reveals new chairman
Andy Pomfret will succeed Patrick Snowball, who is stepping down on 1 September.
People Moves Round-up: 10 - 21 August 2020
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Blog: Do customers want a broker or a consultant?
Should brokers be moving more into a consulting role and, if so, how can they achieve this? Novidea's Ben Potts explores the question.
GRP reveals management changes
Stuart Grieb joins the consolidator as regional managing director for the South, while Chris Haggart moves to take on wider responsibilities across GRP's retail division.
Blog: Real-time data helps brokers get on the front foot in flash floods
The recent heatwave, followed by storms, has heightened the risk of flash-flooding. Richie Toomey, of Lexis Nexis, explores how brokers can use data to mitigate the impact.
S & G Risk Solutions makes senior hire
Exclusive: Jaimie Quill joins the business from Miles Smith.
People Moves: Round-up 3 - 7 August 2020
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