Recruitment
Market moves: Big moves for brokers
It was a fantastically busy past few weeks for people moves in the insurance market. From regulators to networks, from insurers to MGAs there was no shortage of developments. However, it was the broker market that stole the show.
Invest in the young to invest in the future
Barry O’Neill, Home & Legacy managing director, on the benefits of young people in the workplace.
Market moves: Hotting up
As we look forward to spring and warmer weather, brokers and insurers alike have shown no intent to stop their recruitment pace.
Is there a talent crisis in broking?
Jeremy Tipper questions if the sector is doing enough to attract new talent.
Market moves: Keep on keeping on
The industry has kept busy over the past few weeks, reporting a large number of people moves both within the broker and the insurer market.
Market moves: Starting with a bang
Brokers and insurers have started the year off with a bang – or for many at least a fresh challenge in the shape of a new job.
Protect your interests
Restrictive covenants can be useful to protect your business when employees leave, but only if they’re imposed properly, says Beverley Sunderland
Be Wiser sets 350 new jobs target
Recruitment would take the broker to over 1,000 staff.
Market moves: Recruitment wonderland
As we draw nearer the time for turkey, Christmas pudding and relaxation, the insurance sector has shown no signs of slowing down its recruitment pace.
The Insurance Debate: Be proud of the value you offer
Matt Green, of Idex Consulting, argues the sector needs to take more pride in the value it offers to attract talent.
Market moves: New for old
It has been another busy period for brokers and insurers, with many swapping their old jobs for new ones.
Market moves: Back in the headlines
Never far from the headlines, Towergate once again kept the broker market talking with another restructure and high-profile leavers.
Market moves: Summer lightning
While summer is the time for rest and relaxation the industry has kept busy with its people moves. Particularly on the broker side of the equation, news of appointments has come in a steady stream.
Pen Underwriting appoints Jonathan Turner as executive chairman
Turner will work alongside managing director Mark Armitage.
Andrew Blowers to join Ceta Insurance as non-executive director
Ceta managing director David Quick says Blowers will be joined by two other non-executive directors.
H&H Insurance Brokers appoints John Noone as MD
Noone will be responsible for the development, direction and performance of the business.
Market moves: Busy bees and brokers
Insurers have been busy bees for the past few weeks, ensuring a small victory over the brokers in regards to number of appointments made for the second consecutive month. Many of the major insurers including RSA, Ageas, Aviva, Allianz and Axa served up…
Stuart Williams joins Circle Insurance Services
Williams takes on the role of operations and developments director.
Market moves: Advantage insurers
If Market moves were a tennis match, then May’s edition definitely went to brokers but the insurers have bounced back to claim this month’s set. As the market focus box below makes clear, RSA has been notably busy but many providers have got in on the…
Market moves: Busy, busy brokers
In what will certainly be one of the biggest moves of the year former Bluefin executive chairman Stuart Reid left the broker to take over as CEO of Arthur J Gallagher International’s UK retail business. Mike Bruce who was Bluefin’s chief executive also…
Market moves: Spring has sprung
Over the past month, the newly-constructed Towergate has continued to be a popular destination for movers within the industry. Sarah Dalgarno and Steve Wood joined the consolidator as chief risk officer and CEO of Paymentshield respectively (see box)…
Talent spotting
Having the right people with the right skills is vital to the insurance industry, but, as Daniel Pedley says, the sector is not attracting as many new entrants as it could
Finders keepers
Attracting and retaining the staff is not just about pay. David Leen explains how brokers can find and hold on to the best compliance talent
Portsoken partners with QBE in MGA deal
Firm to write recruitment and property professionals business.