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Former AIG UK boss Jacqueline McNamee returns with insurtech MGA
Jacqueline McNamee, former managing director of AIG in the UK, is to return to the market fronting a new Insurtech start-up.
Career File: Rob Townend, Aviva
Townend appointed managing director of UK general insurance at Aviva
Market Moves: February 2018
Some of the movers and shakers in the market this month
Rising Star: Ben Mear, Claims Consortium Group
Mear began his career as a claims handler. He has worked his way up to team leader
LV's Martin Milliner on delivering the insurance promise
Some insurers waited until their policyholders' frustration made the headlines to give some comfort after the Liverpool car park fire, regrets Martin Milliner, director of claims at LV, urging the profession to deliver on its promises in order to build…
Stuart Vann 'was not fired', says Esure CFO
Stuart Vann was not fired, Esure's chief financial officer has said.
Integra Insurance Solutions to consult over 17 redundancies
Exclusive: Integra Insurance Solutions is consulting over making 17 staff redundant as it looks to streamline its operations.
Incoming Aviva GI boss promises continuity in business
The high turnover in the top job in UK general insurance at Aviva in recent years will not detract from the business’s overall strategy, Rob Townend said.
CEO of Insure the Box sets up insurtech
Exclusive: Michael Brockman, group CEO of Insure the Box, has launched an insurtech start-up called Thing Co.
Analysis: Employee benefits: Perking up at work
Insurers are investing in employee benefits as a way to recruit and retain staff - and they go beyond the core elements of pension, life and health cover to sometimes include quirky perks
McCafferty departure due to Axa group-level changes
The structural changes which led to the shock departure of Axa’s insurance CEO Brendan McCafferty came from a drive to simplify the business at group level, Post has been told.
FM Global names Lawson chairman of the board
FM Global’s president and CEO Thomas Lawson has been elected chairman of the board by the group’s board of directors.
AGCS appoints new claims chief
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Lars Vissing as regional unit London head of claims.
JLT appoints Lucy Clarke as broking CEO amid restructure
JLT has appointed Lucy Clarke as CEO of its worldwide broking arm, as part of a restructure of the business.
Hood names Homer non-executive chairman
Andy Homer has been appointed non-executive chairman of Hood Group.
Anna McEntee to head up BGL's Frontline business
BGL Group has appointed Anna McEntee to lead its Frontline business, marking the conclusion of the consolidation of senior leadership team in the company’s Insurance Distribution and Outsourcing division.
Woodgate retirement not related to £75,000 fine
The departure of Michael Woodgate from loss adjuster Woodgate and Clark was not related to a criminal case that concluded last month, the company said.
Premium Credit appoints Duncan Gray as chief information officer
Premium Credit has appointed Duncan Gray as chief information officer.
Cardinus CEO Andy Hawkes named IIRSM president
Cardinus Risk Management’s CEO Andy Hawkes has been elected president of International Institute of Risk and Safety Management.
Charles Randell appointed as chair of FCA
Charles Randell has been appointed chair of the Financial Conduct Authority, replacing John Griffith-Jones.
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
Rising star: Tom Murphy, Axco Insurance Information Services
Tom Murphy is global client solutions executive, Axco Insurance Information Services