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#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.
Ex-Oak Underwriting boss Mark Coffey joins Ardonagh
Coffey appointed commercial director for Autonet and Carole Nash.
Ray Vincent steps up as i-Wonder CEO
Vincent led sale of Transactor to Open GI in 2017.
#Insagepeople: 8 - 11 May 2018
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Axa creates new broker-facing director role in commercial
Former Arista MD Nick Watson joins with responsibility for broker marketing, development, the branch network and strategic partnerships.
Quizzical questions: 4 May 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
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.