Recruitment
Market Moves: September 2023
All the latest key personnel moves across the insurance market.
Profile – Stephanie Ogden, HDI Global: Making a difference
Having progressed from a graduate trainee in Guildford to Allianz branch manager in Scotland, and via Lloyd’s in London to UK & Ireland managing director for HDI Global, Stephanie Ogden is ready to take brokers on the next step of the German-owned…
WTW names Joyner as new GB head
WTW has appointed Gaby Joyner as head of Great Britain replacing John Ball who retired from the firm in August 2023.
Editor’s letter: CEO Storah continues Aviva’s ‘entente cordiale’ with Canada
When Aviva needs a new UK and Ireland boss, Canada has become something of a go-to market.
Abacai transfers claims team to law firm
The owner of broker Complete Cover, Abacai, has entered into a strategic partnership with HF, which will see members of its volume claims teams transfer to the law firm.
TL Dallas posts double digit turnover and profit growth for 2022
TL Dallas Group grew turnover by 16% to £11.39m in 2022, with pre-tax profit soaring 31% to £1.33m.
Ex-Allianz Commercial boss McGinn to become Dual UK CEO
Dual today announced the appointment of Simon McGinn as CEO of its UK business, subject to regulatory approval.
Gallagher unveils new retail cyber head Sam Cheshire
Gallagher has appointed Sam Cheshire as head of cyber for its UK & Ireland retail division.
Stuart Reid adds MGA to his NED portfolio
Insurtech MGA, Qlaims, has recruited Stuart Reid as a non-executive director.
Zurich grows graduate programme
Zurich UK has increased its number of graduate opportunities for 2023 while creating new “green graduate” roles in the renewable energy space.
Interview: Jacqui Kelly, Zurich
Jacqui Kelly was the architect behind Zurich’s new Club Blue proposition that offers a wide range of broker support. Appointed interim sales and distribution director last month, she tells Insurance Age how Zurich’s ‘winning culture’ will sway brokers.
Rokstone targeting £100m GWP with new A&H division
Rokstone has launched an accident and health division and recruited Darren Delande to lead it.
HDI recruits new director of underwriting and cyber lead from Chubb
HDI Global has made several senior appointments in its UK & Ireland branch, including a new director of underwriting, Antonia Osborne.
Biba adds wellbeing and employee benefits provider to associates roster
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has added wellbeing and employee benefits provider Vivup as an associate, bringing its total of associates and partners to 68.
Blog: 'Do the right thing' to grow your own culture and future leaders
Broker management teams face many challenges in the post pandemic world, not least defining their company culture and attracting the next generation of talent. Mike Edgeley, group CEO of the Clear Group, offers a perspective on one roadmap to potential…
iCAN teams up with Insurance Age as official UK Broker Week partner
Insurance Age is delighted to announced the Insurance Cultural Awareness Network as an official partner of the inaugural 2023 UK Broker Week.
Aston Lark continues expansion with Reading branch
Aston Lark has opened an office in Reading – its third new branch in 2023 – as part of the broker’s regional push.
Arch names Starkie as Manchester branch manager
Arch Insurance’s UK regional division has appointed Janine Starkie as branch manager in Manchester with immediate effect.
Academy Insurance updates on sale after deal fell through
Personal lines specialist Academy Insurance Services’ shareholders are going through due diligence in a sale process, according to a filing at Companies House.
Brokers can no longer rely on insurer ‘pipeline’ to win war for talent
Brokers need to build their own pipeline of staff to win the war for talent because insurers are not going to do it for them anymore.
Blog: Is a coming revolution in employee competition law set to rock the broker sector?
In light of the government’s plans to reform non-compete covenants, Anna Birtwistle, a partner at Farrer & Co, reflects on the potential for ‘seismic’ change in broker recruitment.
Hear from WTW, Gallagher, Movo, Brokerbility and Applied at the next Broker Breakfast session
The next Insurance Age Broker Breakfast will take place on Wednesday 14 June in Bristol.
Industry must work together to tackle recruitment challenges - Davies Group
Director of Davies Learning Solutions at Davies Group, Carolyn Blunt, has urged the insurance industry to come together to help tackle recruitment challenges.
Ex-Hiscox UK boss Thaker joins rival insurer in bid to woo regional brokers
Bob Thaker has joined Sompo International to help boost its proposition to brokers across the UK.