Redundancies
Updated: Zurich looks to cut headcount in HQ reshuffle
Zurich Insurance could cut the headcount in its Swiss corporate centre as part of a process to streamline the finance department.
134 staff cut as Call Connection goes into administration
Insurance lead generator Call Connection has gone into administration, cutting 134 staff.
Week in Post: Brexit, redundancies and consolidation
This week we saw the ‘Great Repeal Bill’ being introduced to Parliament, a key waystone on the long and arduous journey to leaving the European Union.
Unite slams Aviva over potential plans to cut 120 jobs
A union has hit out at “simply unacceptable” plans by Aviva to close its Southend office, putting 120 jobs at risk.
120 jobs at risk as Aviva plans to close Southend office
Aviva has placed 120 jobs up for review as it prepares to close its Southend office.
Axa to cut 18 branches as Irish operation is scaled back
Axa will close 18 branches across Ireland and Northern Ireland, reportedly affecting more than 100 jobs.
Lloyd’s to shed one in 10 jobs in cost-cutting drive
Lloyd’s of London is to strip headcount by 10%, roughly equivalent to 70 staff, as the corporation continues to tackle costs.
Claims team consolidation puts 70 Allianz jobs at risk
Around 70 Allianz staff could lose their jobs as the insurer moves to consolidate its property claims teams.
Lloyd’s redundancies: London market forced to focus on cost
A memo from Lloyd’s of London issued to staff inviting them to register for voluntary redundancy comes as little surprise, experts said, as market carriers are increasingly forced to focus on cost.
Lloyd’s invites staff redundancies amid challenging market
The Corporation of Lloyd’s has issued a letter to staff inviting them to register for voluntary redundancy.
NMU declines to comment on rumours of office closures
NMU has declined to comment on rumours that it plans to consolidate its Letchworth, Kent and London offices.
Swinton invests £45m in IT and digital distribution channel
Swinton has said it is hoping to transform its distribution model with a £45m investment in IT. This follows a restructure that will shut 84 branches and leave 900 people out of work.
Potential Swinton job losses a 'disappointing tragedy'
The changing consumer buying habits linked with 900 potential Swinton redundancies has not prevented other brokers from succeeding on the high street, experts said.
Swinton to cut 900 jobs in shift away from high street model
Swinton will likely cut 900 roles from its business by the end of the year as part of a wider restructure.
Towergate places 133 jobs at risk in restructure
Towergate has placed 133 jobs at risk following a restructure in its finance operation.
Former Independent staff hit with further delays to redundancy payouts
Former employees of Independent Insurance have been hit with delays to redundancy payouts that were expected to be announced on Friday.
Two thirds of former Kwik Fit staff find new jobs
Two out of three workers affected by the Kwik Fit Uddingston site closure have found new jobs, according to a Scottish government study.
30 claims handler jobs at risk at Direct Line
Direct Line Group has placed 30 claims handler jobs under review.
Aviva to focus on cost-cutting in wake of restructure
Aviva will look to make cuts in areas of the business that overlap following the recent restructure.
AIG to establish post-Brexit EU hub in Luxembourg
AIG will move its Europe operations from the UK to Luxembourg ahead of Brexit.
Ageas to shed 77 roles in broker channel restructure
Ageas will make 77 redundancies across its broker channel in the wake of the discount rate cut.
Autonet hires 80 former Towergate staff for new Manchester office
Autonet Insurance Services has hired 80 former Towergate employees as it opens a new office in Manchester.
AGCS to reduce headcount by up to 10%
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty is to reduce staff numbers by as much as 10%.
Aviva will retrain staff affected by automation roll out
Aviva has asked staff if a robot could better perform their job. If the answer is yes, the company will offer employees the chance to be retrained.