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Quizzical questions: 4 May 2018
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Former Zurich UKGI boss Conor Brennan moves to Irish broker
He had been with the insurer in UK and Ireland since 2008.
No redundancy target amid Zurich's major underwriting restructure
UK underwriting is to be “streamlined” across “centres of excellence” as the insurer makes a number of hires.
GRP-owned Higos headhunts Zurich's Matthew Hartigan
He joins as MD and the move follows the departure of Higos founder Ian Gosden.
Blog: Brokers dealing in motor claims must support tech
Kath Mainon of Davies Group explains how technology is changing motor claims and outlines what the benefits to brokers could be.
#Insagepeople: 30 April - 4 May 2018
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Ian McManus leaves Aon
Former Zurich boss leaves MD of private clients and consumer role at the broker.
#insagepeople: 23 - 27 April 2018
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The Blog Spot: Filling in the Blanc?
There has been a lot of chat about how Axa might fill Amanda Blanc’s distinctive shoes but no real suggestions as to who could take her place. Siân Barton writes.
#Insagepeople: 16 - 20 April 2018
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Insurance Cares: Is it time for a long term care GI product?
Luker Rowe’s Caroline Hanson who is part of the CII’s New Generation Group explores how the sector can help people pay for care into old age.
Regional review: York
Future industry in a historic city: York is building a vibrant new economy and, as brokers in the region tell Insurance Age, the outlook is bright
Blog: Commoditisation of cargo insurance
Having found Angela McCluskie’s blog on marine cargo insurance interesting and thought-provoking, John Potter shares his thoughts on how the market may develop.
#Insagepeople: 9 - 13 April 2018
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Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Emmanuel Kenning look behind the headlines.
Amanda Blanc leaves Axa for Zurich
She will succeed Gary Shaughnessy who is stepping down from a full-time role.
#insagepeople 3 - 6 April 2018
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Blog: How to get underwriters to step outside the box
Allianz’s Nick Hobbs talks brokers through how to get the best from their underwriters.
#Insagepeople: 26 - 29 March 2018
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Blog: In marine cargo flexibility is key
Angela McCluskie of Fiducia pushes against creeping commoditisation in marine cargo and tells brokers there are opportunities for the taking in this complex market.
Adrian Colosso joins PIB
Former Howden and Gallagher boss takes up non-executive director role.
ICO boosts data protection staff ahead of GDPR
FOI reveals 20% increase in numbers after ICO described being unprepared as its “largest single risk”.
Sharon Beckett to leave Complete Cover Group
Beckett, instrumental in re-branding and restructuring the group, will exit the role in September.
Ian Gosden retires from GRP-owned Higos
Chairman to leave on 23 March having stepped down from MD role in January.