Recruitment
Recruiting veterans to win the war for talent
In a world where the 'war for talent' is an increasingly topical discussion item in relation to business planning, I was encouraged and privileged to be invited to a recent meeting in support of the Lloyd's Patriotic Fund.
Crawford strategy boss Drew takes on FD role at Broker Network
Broker Network has appointed Crawford and Company senior vice president Simon Drew to the role of finance director with immediate effect.
Charles Taylor COO Ely to take over from Clarke as adjusting CEO
Charles Taylor chief operating officer Damian Ely will take over from Arthur Clarke as CEO of Charles Taylor Adjusting on 1 January 2016 following the Clarke’s retirement on 31 December.
Research: Young Broker Nation: 4: Findings
Are brokerages ticking the right boxes when it comes to attracting new talent and are they doing enough to keep young recruits once they have got them through the door? In the final instalment of Young Broker State of the Nation, Post reports its survey…
Career File - Scott Egan: Scott Egan leaves Towergate for RSA
Towergate interim CEO Scott Egan is to join RSA as group chief financial officer and executive director with an annual salary of £525,000.
Hearn hire tipped to give CGSC an edge amid wider broking exodus
External influencing factors have been cited as the trigger for a host of high-profile broking departures, as the sector’s managerial merry-go-round once again enters full swing.
Ex-Xchanging boss Bermingham to lead Advent Insurance Managament
Insurance consulting and outsourcer Advent Solutions Management has hired former Xchanging executive director Paul Bermingham to lead its delegated authority underwriting venture Advent Insurance Management.
Ex-Axa boss Maso joins Covéa as advisor to CEO Derez
Former Axa UK CEO Philippe Maso has joined Covéa as advisor to group chairman and CEO Thierry Derez.
FCA hires insurance leader as supervision director
The Financial Conduct Authority has appointed JLT strategic advisory group member Jonathan Davidson as its retail and authorisations supervision director.
Autoglass aiming for greater efficiencies with new facilities hire
Autoglass is hopeful the appointment of Melvin Rolling to head up its fleet, property and health and safety functions in a newly created role will lead to greater efficiencies at the windscreen repairer.
Market Moves: 9 July 2015
Who has moved where in the insurance industry this week.
Egan to exit Towergate for RSA CFO role
Towergate interim CEO Scott Egan is to join RSA as group chief financial officer and executive director with an annual salary of £525,000.
Research: Young Broker Nation: 3: Professionalism
How do young insurance brokers view the industry bodies there to represent their interests, and what is their view on the drive towards greater professionalism through qualifications and training? In the third instalment of Young Broker State of the…
Bluefin makes regional hires in Milton Keynes and Northampton
Bluefin has hired Nick Pay and Paul Scott as branch directors in Milton Keynes and Northampton.
Market Moves - 2 July 2015
Find out the movers and shakers in the insurance industry this week.
Research: Young Broker Nation: 2: Experiences so far
In the second of a four-part report based on surveys with 20 young insurance brokers, we report on their experiences of the industry so far, what they have learned and how much their views of broking have changed since joining the sector.
Broker talent: painful breakups
As recent court cases have shown, leaving a company to join a competitor can be a less than straightforward affair.
Willis deputy CEO Hearn to take charge at CGSC in November
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has appointed Willis Group Holdings deputy CEO Steve Hearn as Toby Esser’s successor as group CEO.
International network Wing names Bluefin boss Wicks as chair
Regional managing director for Bluefin’s corporate division, Martin Wicks, has been appointed chairman of international broker network Wing, following an election by the network’s board.
Bluefin hires interim CFO to replace former COO Philip
Bluefin has decided to replace the chief operating officer role vacated by Tim Philip with a chief finance officer position, which will be occupied by Amber Wilkinson for an interim period.
Research: Young Broker Nation: 1: Route into the industry
Brokers build their reputations on their skills in negotiating, sales, building relationships, customer care and sector knowledge. They tap into a range of soft and hard skills, not all of which can be learned from a textbook. Despite the variety of…
Market Moves - 22 June 2015
Find out who has moved where in the world of insurance this week.
Technology: A brighter future
The insurance industry can learn a few lessons from the recent London Technology Week Festival, particularly in terms of driving company engagement.