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Gallagher: Simon Matson to replace Grahame Chilton as CEO
Chilton to step down before the end of the year.
Quizzical questions: 15 June 2018
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Ex-Lloyd's CEO Richard Ward joins Ardonagh
Ward takes on newly created role of executive chairman of specialty & international and MGA at the firm.
Covéa consults on job cuts
Insurer said changes in commercial and HNW would hit a “relatively small” number of people and stated there were no plans to scale back in these markets.
#Insagepeople: 11 - 15 June 2018
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Neil Manser to exit NIG group MD role
Manser will take up the deputy CFO position at parent company Direct Line Group later this year.
David Furby to lead Chubb in Europe as Andrew Kendrick retires
Kendrick has been with the business for over 20 years.
Blog: Opportunities in your own back yard
SchemeServe’s John Price insists brokers should not rely on software houses to foster innovation.
Insurance Cares: Steps we can take to protect the vulnerable
Ardonagh’s Mike Newsome calls on the insurance market to implement Dementia Friends programmes.
Hiscox appoints Steve Morse to lead in Birmingham as Sam Franks moves to Beazley
Beazley targeting expansion across the UK.
Amanda Blanc to become ABI chair
Blanc is the first woman to chair the Association since it was formed more than 100 years ago.
#Insagepeople: 4 - 8 June 2018
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José Manuel González to become Howden Broking Group CEO
David Howden remains with the firm as CEO of Hyperion Insurance Group.
In Person: Covéa personal lines director Carol Geldard
Geldard on why the broker market resembles a family, acquisitions and gender diversity in the insurance sector.
#Insagepeople: 28 May - 1 June 2018
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Axa takes Alan Scott from RSA as southern regional director
Linda Courtney retiring after nearly 30 years with the insurer.
Blog: Opportunities in commercial life cover
DirectLife’s Neil McCarthy argues the case for brokers adding protection for SME staff to their portfolio.
Aviva’s Townend replaces Amanda Blanc as IFB chair
LV’s Milliner and Matt Patterson, of Admiral and David Baker, of Direct Line, have also been appointed to the fraud taskforce board.
In Person: AllClear CEO Chris Rolland
The new boss on the travel specialist broker’s private equity backers, buying businesses and plans to double the firm organically
#Insagepeople: 21 - 25 May 2018
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Blog: Eight things to look out for at Biba 2018
As the UK insurance sector descends on Manchester for the 2018 British Insurance Brokers' Association Conference, Jonathan Swift predicts some of the key talking points on the floor and in the bars around the venue.
Damian Baxter moves from Open GI to Hughub
Baxter becomes head of sales at insurtech firm.
#insagepeople 14 - 18 May 2018
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Allianz brings together North England and Scotland
Insurer says move increases its presence for brokers in the regions and confirms it does not involve any branch closures.