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PFS hits out at lack of CII engagement ahead of consultation and moots legal split
The Personal Finance Society's president has criticised the Chartered Insurance Institute for not giving the PFS board the chance to have input into a consultation document launched today and warned it is considering options for alternative legal…
CII launches member consultation
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched its member consultation Shaping the Future Together with a deadline for responses of 17 December.
Das appoints Tony Coram as UK CEO
Das UK has appointed Tony Coram as CEO replacing Andrew Burke who is stepping down at the end of the year.
Aviva teams up with Thomas Miller Specialty Construction
Thomas Miller Specialty Construction has partnered with Aviva in a three-year deal to provide capacity for its latent defect offering for commercial developers operating in the mixed use development market in the UK, Post can reveal.
CMA launches merger inquiry into Gallagher-Willis Re deal
The Competition and Markets Authority has opened a merger inquiry into Arthur J Gallagher buying Willis Towers Watson’s treaty reinsurance business looking at whether the proposed deal will lead to a lessening of competition in the UK market.
Chaucer appoints Xamira Groves as head of insurance
Xamira Groves has joined Chaucer from Axa XL as head of insurance.
Rob Bredahl named Tiger Risk CEO as Rod Fox becomes chair
Tiger Risk Partners has appointed Rob Bredahl as CEO with founder and incumbent Rod Fox taking on the role of executive chairman.
Direct Line swoops for Ash Jokhoo from Virgin Atlantic as CIO
Direct Line Group has recruited Ash Jokhoo as chief information officer joining from Virgin Atlantic where he was chief data and information officer.
MUM the ideal complementary buy, says Pen boss Tom Downey
Pen Underwriting has bought Manchester Underwriting Management for an undisclosed sum adding 50 staff and over £60m of gross written premium to the Gallagher-owned managing general agent.
Parhelion adds David Foreman as chair
Howden-backed Parhelion has appointed industry veteran and founding member of Ark Syndicate Management David Foreman as chair.
Outgoing CII CEO Fisher praised for modernisation efforts
Sian Fisher had considerable success modernising the Chartered Insurance Institute during her time as CEO and the next leader needs to build on the foundations she has created, according to a range of insurance experts.
Interview: David Williams, Axa UK
After 41 years with the provider, managing director of underwriting and technical services David Williams is leaving Axa UK at the end of December. He spoke with Post about the timing of his departure, what comes next and reflected on his time in the…
CII CEO Sian Fisher to step down
Sian Fisher will step down as CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute at the end of March having been in the role since 2016.
Donaldson steps up to Ardonagh Retail CEO and Rawlinson promoted to lead Atlanta
Ardonagh has promoted Ian Donaldson to the position of CEO for Ardonagh Retail with Emma Rawlinson replacing him as Atlanta Group CEO, Post can reveal.
Chaucer picks Cassandrah Mgoyo as first university scholar
Chaucer has chosen Cassandrah Mgoyo as the recipient of its new scholarship programme designed to find the next generation of leaders and fund them through university.
FCA reveals staff terms and conditions review
The Financial Conduct Authority is reviewing staff incentives across the organisation having scrapped bonuses for executives, CEO Nikhil Rathi has confirmed.
Brokers foresee disruption from Amazon business insurance deal but no reason to panic
Amazon Business’ partnership with insurtech Superscript has the potential to bring an element of disruption and grab niche market share by meeting demands but advice is still key for corporate SME business, according to experts.
Analysis: Commission in the crosshairs as FCA warns on product governance rules
The shift in the regulatory landscape could lead to “massive upheaval” experts have warned as brokers have been urged to engage with the process amid fears that the scope of fair value changes has not been understood.
Beazley recruits Bob Quane from Axis Capital as CUO
Beazley has appointed Bob Quane as chief underwriting officer joining from Axis Capital where he was CUO of the insurance segment.
JMG Group approaches £100m milestone after Butterworth Spengler’s Brunsdon buy
JMG Group has reached £90m of gross written premium with 200 staff in 10 offices, CEO Nick Houghton told Post as it funded Butterworth Spengler to make its first acquisition since joining the group.
Ageas Retail posts falling revenue but rising profit for 2020
Ageas Retail, which includes the Ageas Direct and Rias brands, has reported an 11% drop in revenue to £76m in 2020 with volumes being impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
LMG makes Caroline Wagstaff CEO role permanent
Caroline Wagstaff has been appointed as permanent CEO of the London Market Group having held the job on an interim basis since April.
David Williams to leave Axa
David Williams, managing director of underwriting and technical services, is leaving Axa Insurance after 41 years with the provider.
Dive In Festival: Insurance will fail without inclusivity, says Neal
Diversity and inclusion is “as important as anything else we do, we think it about it every day”, Lloyd’s CEO John Neal has told the audience at the first UK session of this year’s Dive In Festival.