People
Broker asks to face jury on sexual assault charge - report
Partners& and CGI boss, Dan Wilkinson has requested a jury trial as magistrates hear he allegedly "grabbed a woman's bottom and crotch".
Brit takes CFO from RSA
Gavin Wilkinson will take up his new role in May 2021, succeeding Ki CEO Mark Allan who will be free to focus on the Google-supported start-up.
Ageas launches video account management service for brokers
Provider creates team of three to help support regional brokers online.
Be Wiser takes Endsleigh CEO
The broker has also changed Peter Hubbard’s role from non-exec chairman to NED to enable him to work more closely with Mark Bower-Dyke on the business’s strategy.
Broker Exchange: The former head of MI5 on crisis leadership
Baroness Eliza Manningham-Buller talked delegates through leadership in a crisis and highlighted that preparing teams for uncertainty alongside humility were key steps to success.
Mental health awareness grows in broker community
But Ecclesiastical's 2020 Broker Wellbeing Survey shows that 46% of brokers are still suffering from work-related stress.
People Moves: 30 November - 4 December 2020
Stay up-to-date with the latest role changes and management moves.
Blog: The future of leisure
Avid's Mike Patchett, considers how the insurance space can respond following a harrowing year for the hospitality and leisure sectors.
People Moves: 23 - 27 November 2020
Keep up-to-date with the latest market moves.
Blog: Fair pricing and rebuilding trust
Why a robust complaints process from brokers and insurers could help restore trust in the home and motor markets following the dual pricing review.
JM Glendinning management completes MBO backed by Synova Capital
PE firm to support organic growth and acquisition plans as JMG aims to grow four-fold in five years, with former Stackhouse Poland boss Tim Johnson joining board as Jeremy Cary becomes an adviser.
End of an era as Jon Newall leaves Lockyers
Newall exits after 25 years with the broker which was sold to Ethos in 2018.
Blog: Change the front page
Biba’s Steve White considers the impact of recent headlines that don’t reflect the real truth about insurance.
Hastings sale to Finnish/South African consortium completed
Takeover, which valued the business at £1.66bn, sees Hastings delist from the London Stock Exchange.
Ardonagh Specialty reshuffles management team
Broker makes series of promotions as it revamps its top team.
People Moves: 16 - 20 November 2020
Keep up to date with the latest market moves.
Blog: What’s the point of insurtech?
How can broker leverage insurtech products to provide the best solutions for customers? Leakbot’s Craig Foster weighs in.
People Moves: 9 - 13 November
Keep up to date with the latest market moves.
Gallagher takes on former Scotland rugby international
Nathan Hines has joined the broker as a business development director.
Market moves - November 2020
The latest recruitment news from around the industry
Willis IRM expands into London as it launches Arden Insurance Brokers
Belfast-based broker says it expects its GWP to grow to over £55m within the next twelve months as it hires Mark Hicks to lead the new business and Jonathon de Mendonça joins from Willis Towers Watson.
Opinion: Four cornerstones for resilience
Jaime Swindle discusses key findings from Bravo Group’s latest series of economic-focused white papers and explains how resilience will see brokers through the dark days of winter
Ageas takes chief distribution officer from Aviva
Adam Beckett joins the insurer in the New Year after 20 years with Aviva.
People Moves Round-up: 2- 6 November 2020
Keep up tp date with the latest people moves.