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Plantec signs up Taylor

Axa Commercial Lines' former head of strategic programmes has resurfaced at claims management specialist Plantec Holdings.

Interview - Rob Brown: The best job in the market

Despite being one to shun the limelight, Rob Brown, chief executive of Aon UK, has no qualms about answering his critics over the firm's carrier charge and contingent commissions, admitting he is pleased with progress to date. Daniel Dunkley reports.

Editor's comment: Beware the brain drain

Sometimes it's good to go against the grain — it can signal creativity, innovation and a desire to differentiate. And then there are the times when mirroring market trends undoubtedly brings the best outcome for individuals concerned.

Two senior roles axed as Axa continues shake-up

The roles of head of specialist markets and distribution director will cease to exist under Axa Commercial's new management structure, as the firm confirmed two senior redundancies.

30 staff to be cut as part of Quinn buyout

Thirty additional staff are set to lose their jobs at Quinn Insurance after a joint venture between Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank was confirmed as the preferred buyer for the business.

Editor's comment: The only way is up

Amanda Blanc's radical restructure of Axa's commercial lines business is undoubtedly a bold one. Not only does it leave more than 100 head office staff staring down the barrel of redundancy but her self-imposed deadline to devolve power to regional pens…

Penny Black's insurance week

Penny understands the launch of widely anticipated new insurance trade body the Managing General Agents' Association has been held up by a lack of technological foresight.

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