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Marsh's White replaces Agnew as LIIBA chair
Roy White, chairman of UK specialties at Marsh, has been named as chair of the London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Aston Lark’s Peter Blanc on the M&A courtship
For a merger or acquisition to work, both sides need to get to know each other and have a post-deal plan, explains Peter Blanc, CEO of Aston Lark.
RSA's Gail Parker on using internal brand engagement to better serve customers
Gail Parker, brand, marketing and distribution director at RSA Personal Lines, shares her tips on employee engagement and customer satisfaction.
Rising Star: Matthew Vamplew, DAS UK Group
Starting in the industry as a business consultant at Cognizant Technology Solutions, Matthew Vamplew has quickly worked his way to innovation manager at DAS UK Group.
Analysis: A healthy mind: Providing mental healthcare in PMI
More medical insurers are including mental health as standard in their policies but there could remain a gap in provision if condition monitoring doesn’t become more widespread
Beazley to step down as LMG CEO
London Market Group CEO Chris Beazley is to step down in the summer of 2018.
Updated: QBE claims boss replaces Ashton West at helm of MIB
Ashton West OBE is to retire as CEO and executive director of the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, being replaced by former QBE group chief claims officer Dominic Clayden.
RSA director of motor and injury claims Ian Currie set to retire
Exclusive: RSA director of motor and injury claims Ian Currie is set to retire at the end of the month.
Insurers celebrate National Apprenticeship Week
Insurers are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by creating hundreds of roles and showcasing their apprentices.
Analysis: Women-friendly travel policies: Fair for females
As conversations around the gender pay gap or harassment at work illustrate, an increasing number of women are demanding a fairer deal. But will this extend to their insurance?
Senior director leaves in UK General restructure
Exclusive: A senior director has left UK General and further roles are at risk as the group moves to restructure its sales team.
Julie Page to take over as Aon UK CEO
Aon UK has promoted Julie Page as its new CEO and chosen Dominic Christian as global chairman of Aon Benfield.
My other life: Derrick Potton, Hiscox, diver
When not busy as sales director at Hiscox UK & Ireland, Derrick Potton spends his time diving.
JLT’s ‘chequebook open’ to European acquisitions following strong results
JLT is open to targeting bolt-on acquisitions in Europe following the group’s strong 2017 results.
Interview: Romaney O'Malley, AIG
AIG head of UK regions Romaney O’Malley has been heading the group’s industrial segment since June 2016. She explains to Will Kirkman how the insurer is reshaping its approach to risk and fostering its female talent
Ardonagh's David Ross on changing attitudes to mental health
Mental wellbeing has become a focus of the insurance industry, and David Ross, CEO of The Ardonagh Group, believes brokers have a role to play in changing attitudes in the workplace.
Career File: Marshall Bailey
Bailey named as chair of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Blog: Did Axa's Brendan McCafferty set a record for the shortest GI CEO stint this century?
The surprising departure of Brendan McCafferty as the CEO for intermediated and direct at Axa Insurance last month got me thinking.
Rising star: Daniel Whitfield, Swinton
Whitfield started as a broker liaison underwriter in 2005 and is now a customer service associate at Swinton
Go Compare snaps up former Facebook director
Go Compare Group has named Silicon Valley tech executive Joe Hurd as an independent non-executive director with effect.
Analysis: Insurers torched on Twitter over Liverpool Fire
How social media influenced the response of insurers to the Liverpool fire
Allianz UK CEO Dye declines to comment on XL acquisition rumours
Allianz UK CEO Jon Dye has declined to comment on recent speculation that the group is looking to acquire XL.
Insurers could face claims worth millions following British Steel Pensions Scheme transfers
Insurers could face millions of pounds worth of professional indemnity claims arising from negligent financial advice given to those transferring out of the British Steel Pensions Scheme last year.
IFB appoints claims officers Nichols and Gibson to its board
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has appointed two claims officers from major insurers to its board.