People
#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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Blog: Insurance industry is in a "war for talent"
Sutton Specialist Risks's John Ludley and Equipsme's Matthew Reed discuss why brokers need to up their game on benefits packages to attract young talent to the industry.
Court hears defendants' opening statements in Gallagher vs Ardonagh trial
The legal dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh continued today, with lawyers for the defendants concluding their opening statements.
#Insagepeople: 11 - 15 March 2019
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#Insagepeople: 4 - 8 March 2019
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Market welcomes Tulloch to Aviva CEO role
Brokers say internal hire is positive for Aviva's future and reflects how the insurer views the general insurance sector.
Egan not happy with RSA UK results and pledges renewed broker focus
New CEO Scott Egan addresses criticism that RSA is tough to trade with and commits to making it easier for regional brokers to work with the insurer as the provider reports an underwriting loss of £106m in 2018.
Successor announced for CEO Geddes at Direct Line
Penny James, CFO at the insurer is set to take the helm from 9 May this year.
Joe Henderson leaves Aon
Aon bought Henderson Insurance Brokers in October 2017.
Candles, craft, coffee and cover - how one broker is mixing it up to make a mark
Dr John Mitchell speaks to Jonathan Swift about his venture Wessex Business Services, an insurance broker – although not in name - with quite a few interesting side lines from scented candles to hot desking spaces.
Blog: How can brokers get the best value from MGAs?
MUM Underwriting’s Charles Manchester outlines how the MGA market has developed and clarifies their role in relation to brokers.