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Allianz makes two broker market appointments
Allianz Insurance has appointed Nick Hobbs and Sarah Mallaby as directors of broker markets, commercial and personal.
RSA's Hayley Robinson on speaking customers' language
Insurers involved in tenders know that they need to differentiate themselves from the competition by demonstrating superb service. And delivering a joined-up, seamless proposition takes a lot of coordination.
Lloyd's appoints Paolo Vagnone as strategy and change director
Lloyd’s of London has appointed Paolo Vagnone to the newly created role of strategy and change director.
#Post People 14 - 18 November 2016
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Zurich replaces Sharma with Tulsi Naidu as UK CEO
Zurich has appointed Tulsi Naidu as CEO of its UK business, replacing Vibhu Sharma.
Interview: Nigel Teasdale, Foil
Referendum results, cabinet reshuffles and the shelving of long-awaited reforms add up to a turbulent year ahead for anyone in the insurance sector, not least those in the legal profession. For the Forum of Insurance Lawyers' incoming president Nigel…
Brokers welcome Crawford's Gallagher appointment
Brokers have welcomed the news of Charles Crawford’s appointment to UK operations director at Gallagher.
Gallagher names Charles Crawford as UK operations director
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Charles Crawford as UK operations director, subject to regulatory approval.
Over-50s: Targeting a mature market
For insurers, targeting the over-50s market would appear to be a no-brainer, not least because there are so many of them.
SSP appoints Scott Holmes as relationship manager
Broker platform SSP has appointed Scott Holmes as relationship manager to its data and distribution division.
Dual CEO Bains will be replaced by regional board of executives
Talbir Bains, the CEO and chief underwriting officer of Dual, will be replaced in his role by a regional board of senior executives.
Aviva appoints Patrick Tiernan as CFO
Aviva has appointed Patrick Tiernan as CFO of Aviva UK General Insurance.
Gallagher boosts speciality lines with new appointments
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Rupert Boyle and Nick Ollerenshaw as executive directors.
Blog: Buying a business for the long term
If you were a shopkeeper, how well disposed would you feel towards the person who came in every day and tried to beat you down on your prices? Or if your boss concerned himself with lining his pockets and never gave a thought to your wages or wellbeing,…
Women entrepreneurs: Insurance start-ups
Five female insurance entrepreneurs give Jonathan Swift the lowdown on the start-up sector
My other life: Jonathan Clark, Scor, sailing
When he’s not heading global business solutions claims, Clark likes to get out onto the water
Penny Black's Social World - November 2016
Saddle swapping, snuggle snaps and pedalling for pounds
Blenheim brings together former Cathedral team
Blenheim syndicate has confirmed new appointments in its property treaty and direct and facultative property teams.
Career file: Chris Beazley
Beazley appointed CEO of London Market Group
#Post People 31 October - 4 November
This week's latest movers and shakers.
Brendan McCafferty appointed intermediated and direct CEO of Axa
Axa has appointed Brendan McCafferty as CEO, intermediated and direct, assuming the duties left following Amanda Blanc’s promotion to group CEO.
Reid's departure from Gallagher doesn't shock brokers
Gallagher retail CEO Stuart Reid’s mutual departure from the group has come as no surprise to brokers.
Stuart Reid leaves Gallagher
A J Gallagher retail CEO Stuart Reid is to leave his position after being made to wait for over a year for Financial Conduct Authority approval.