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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.
Avid’s Stephen Gibson on the four criteria that will define a successful MGA
After a challenging few years the managing general agents sector has looked at itself in the mirror and, buoyed by the hardening market, is in good position to grow following the pandemic, says Stephen Gibson, CEO of Avid Insurance Services.
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.
Obituary: Insurance veteran Sandy Dunn passes away
Many were shocked and saddened this week to learn that Sandy Dunn, a well known and respected figure in the industry, had passed away suddenly, after a brief illness.
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.
FCA commits to swift change for listing regime 'still stuck in 1984'
The current listing regime is 'stuck in 1984', a Financial Conduct Authority official said as they forecast some changes by the end of the year.
Recruiter warns of talent war impact on diversity amid resignation boom
With resignations on the rise employers risk overlooking candidates from diverse backgrounds, Dive In attendees heard.
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.
Hiscox chief claims officer Grace Hanson to exit
Hiscox chief claims officer Grace Hanson will leave the insurer at the end of the year, Post has learned.
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.
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