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Interview: David Smith: In safe hands
Time will tell whether David Smith’s spell as Zurich’s interim UK general insurance CEO becomes permanent but, at a firm where stability is a watchword, Smith explains how his strategy will ensure the division stays on course for growth
BIA 2014 - Marketing Campaign of the Year: Bartlett & Company
Finalists: Axa UK; Green Flag; LV=; Zurich Insurance
BIA 2014 - Personal Lines Broker of the Year: Hastings Direct
Finalists: Caravan Guard; Halo Insurance Services; TempCover
BIA 2014 - Commercial Lines Broker of the Year – large corporate: Howden Broking Group
Finalists: Aon; KTIB Corporate Risk Solutions; RKH Group
BIA 2014 - Commercial Lines Broker of the Year – SME/mid-corporate: Bollington Insurance Brokers
Finalists: Club Insure; Jelf Insurance Brokers; Thomas Carroll Brokers
Career file - Andy Fairchild: Footman James boss named Broker Network CEO
Towergate has appointed Footman James managing director Andy Fairchild as chief executive of its Broker Network division.
Market Moves - 17 July 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market
RSA and Allianz team up with Una on SME package
Independent broker alliance Una has launched an insurance package for SMEs alongside insurers RSA and Allianz.
BIA 2014 - Community Broker of the Year award: Wilby
Finalists: Caravan Guard; South Essex Insurance Brokers
BIA 2014 - Young Achiever of the Year: Keri Ann Egan, Circle Insurance Services
Finalists: Huw Barker, Ageas; Louise Jones, Thomas Carroll Brokers; Lucy McGinn, Marsh
BIA 2014 - Insurance Broker of the Year - Bollington Insurance Brokers
Finalists: Carole Nash; Hastings Direct; Howden; Jelf Group; Wilby
BIA 2014 – Achievement Award: Barry Smith
The Ageas Group chief operating officer is "passionate about what he does"
BIA 2014 – Insurance Broker of the Decade: Thomas Carroll Group
Over the past 10 years, revenue at one broker has more than tripled, headcount has doubled and it has made the ‘Sunday Times Best Company to Work For’ list for nine years running.
Deakin promoted to Gallagher International COO
Arthur J Gallagher UK commercial director Janice Deakin has been promoted to chief operating officer of Gallagher International.
Treasury minister Morgan handed education remit
Nicky Morgan has been handed a new role as secretary of state for education just over three months after being named as replacing Sajid Javid.
Towergate Underwriting pair poached by Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher has snapped up Towergate Underwriting duo Andy Westby and Simon Lewer for its online managing general agent division’s senior management team.
IRS purchase will see Lark surpass £26m of annual revenues
Lark Group has moved to boost its annual revenues to more than £26m with the acquisition of Suffolk-based commercial broker Insurance Risk Solutions.
Gallagher Insurance Solutions loses two senior execs
Two senior executives have left Gallagher Insurance Solutions to take on other commercial interests, broker Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed.
Coleman to head up Zurich commercial broker on interim basis
Zurich’s commercial broker business will be led by the insurer’s SME director Richard Coleman on an interim basis following the temporary promotion of David Smith to the role of UK general insurance chief executive.
Footman James boss named Broker Network CEO
Towergate has appointed Footman James managing director Andy Fairchild as chief executive of Broker Network.
Trade bodies agree to further Flood Re exclusions talks
The Association of British Insurers and the British Insurance Brokers' Association have agreed to ongoing discussions around customers excluded from Flood Re.
20th British Insurance Awards - your photos
Last night's 20th British Insurance Awards gathered the cream of the crop to celebrate the industry's successes
Ageas's Barry Smith wins BIA achievement award as 20th anniversary winners revealed
Post Magazine celebrated the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards last night in a ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, attended by 2000 members of the insurance industry.
Willis deputy CEO Hearn handed UK leadership
Willis UK chief executive David Martin has been handed a newly created role as the broker’s global leader of placement, with deputy group CEO Steve Hearn replacing him in leading the UK business.