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M&A values up 170% as priority turns to capital optimisation
Merger and acquisition activity rebounded in 2017 with completed deal values increasing 170% in the first half of the year, according to Willis Towers Watson.
Senior redundancy at R&Q as group moves to simplify structure
Randall & Quilter has made a string of senior management changes as it looks to simplify its group structure.
XL Catlin appoints energy and construction Asia-Pacific leader
Global insurer XL Catlin has recruited from rival QBE for a senior Asia-Pacific role.
Generali appoints Hong Kong CEO
Global Italian insurer Generali Asia has appointed a CEO in Hong Kong.
Premium Credit appoints Duncan Gray as chief information officer
Premium Credit has appointed Duncan Gray as chief information officer.
Charles Randell appointed as chair of FCA
Charles Randell has been appointed chair of the Financial Conduct Authority, replacing John Griffith-Jones.
Penny Black's social world: January 2018
Hot coffee, hampers and a heroine
Preview of 2018: A sneak peek at the coming year
The promised whiplash and discount rate reforms, as well as the UK’s exit from the European Union, are expected to shape the coming year for the industry. Insurers, brokers, loss adjusters and lawyers are wary of political uncertainties and the trends in…
Saga names Gary Duggan CEO of retail broking arm
Saga has named Gary Duggan as CEO of its retail broking arm Saga Services.
Charles Philipps to leave MS Amlin
Charles Philipps is to step down from his role as CEO of MS Amlin after 19 years.
I work in insurance: Dr Keith O’Brien, behavioural insights lead, Simply Business
As the behavioural insights lead at Simply Business, O’Brien uses behavioural science to improve customer experience and the work-life balance of employees
John Nelson awarded CBE in honours list
Former Lloyd’s chairman John Nelson received an accolade in the Queen’s honours list.
Post Power List 2018: David Ross
CEO, The Ardonagh Group
Post Power List 2018: Andrew Bailey
CEO, Financial Conduct Authority
Post Power List 2018: Colm Holmes
CEO of general insurance, Aviva UK
My other life: Janine Marenghi, ERS, smallholder
Team leader for ERS’s agriculture operations, Marenghi manages her own smallholding
Post Power List 2018: Theresa May
UK Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party
Post Power List 2018: Bubbling under - Yasuyoshi Karasawa
President and CEO, MS & AD Holdings
Post Power List 2018: Bubbling under - Alan Schnitzer
CEO, Travelers
Post Power List 2018: Bubbling under - Andrew Horton
CEO, Beazley
Post Power List 2018: James Reader
CEO, Covéa Insurance
Post Power List 2018: Huw Evans
Director general, Association of British Insurers
Post Power List 2018: Andy Watson
UK CEO, Ageas
Post Power List 2018: Carl Shuker
CEO, A-Plan