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People Moves: 22 – 26 April 2024
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Ex-RSA leader Mandy Hunt joins Clear as MGA MD
Clear Group has appointed Mandy Hunt as managing director of its managing general agent business.
Cowens appoints Mark Wilson as MD
Midlands-based broker Cowens Group has named Mark Wilson as managing director of its general insurance division.
Partners& promotes trio as it readies ‘next stage of growth plan’
Partners& has created three new senior leadership roles, as it positions itself for what it describes as “the next stage of its growth plan”.
People Moves: 8 – 12 April 2024
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MyFirst’s James Noble targets £40m GWP after becoming directly authorised
James Noble, CEO and founder of MyFirst, is targeting £40m gross written premiums in 2024 after the business grew from £1.5m GWP to £19m GWP in three years.
Winslow reunited with Aviva CFO Poole at DLG
Direct Line Group has appointed Jane Poole as group chief financial officer of the company, subject to regulatory approval.
Private equity and broking specialist Kirby joins PIB
Richard Kirby has joined PIB Group as chief transformation and integration officer covering the retail, specialty, underwriting and schemes divisions and all international territories as the group expands.
Ex-Ecclesiastical leader Adrian Saunders joins Iprism as NED
Managing general agent Iprism has named former commercial director of Ecclesiastical Insurance, Adrian Saunders, as a non-executive director.
People Moves: 2 – 5 April 2024
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Ex-Marsh and Aon COO joins Thomas Carroll
The former chief operating officer of Aon’s UK retail business, David Whittaker, has joined Thomas Carroll Group in the same role.
ABI publishes guide on improving support for autistic customers
The Association of British Insurers has published a good practice guide for the insurance and long-term savings industry on supporting autistic customers.
People Moves: 25 – 28 March 2024
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Motor MGA KGM adds Ciaran Astin as managing director
Ciaran Astin has joined specialist motor managing general agent KGM as managing director, succeeding interim CEO Paul Kneafsey.
Axa Commercial names Paul Tombs as director of SME Intermediary
Axa Commercial has appointed ex-Zurich leader Paul Tombs as director of its SME Intermediary business, starting in the summer.
People Moves: 18 – 22 March 2024
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Kingfisher opens broking HQ in West Midlands
Kingfisher Insurance has opened its national broking headquarters in Rubery, Birmingham, housing its motor trade, commercial, and non-standard home insurance teams.
Biba appoints Julie Comer as head of compliance
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has recruited Julie Comer from Lloyd & Whyte as head of compliance.
Swigciski swaps Das for leadership role at HSB
HSB has recruited David Swigciski from Das as managing director of Premier Guarantee succeeding Jacki Goodman who retired at the end of 2023.
People Moves: 11 – 15 March 2024
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Aspen confirms Sarah Stanford as UK CEO
Aspen Insurance has confirmed Sarah Stanford as UK CEO, a post she has held on an interim basis since 17 January.