People Moves – Page 82
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Aviva commercial lines MD to join Lloyd’s in newly created role
The new hire will oversee market performance and distribution
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IT Interview
‘We’re not interested in profit – we’re interested in building an asset’ says McCarron Coates
The Leeds-based commercial broker tells Insurance Times about its ‘old-fashioned’ approach to broking and why service quality is paramount
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Esure confirms IT expert as non-executive director
The insurer believes the new hire ‘will bring a fresh perspective’
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‘Personal relationships really matter in this industry’ – SRG’s Downey
SRG boss Warren Downey learned his trade from some of the best and brightest names within UK broking – he tells Insurance Times his story and route to leadership
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handl Group buys brain injury rehabilitation firm
The firm’s chief executive believes the acquisition will make ‘a very valuable contribution’ to the overall business
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Amanda Blanc succeeded by Crawford’s veteran for insurtech chair
The insurtech’s new chairman has a history in loss adjusting and claims management which spans 35-years, he was previously at loss adjustor Crawford’s and Company
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Specialist Risk Group buys construction sector MGA
Chief executive Downey says ‘developing a market leading MGA capability is a central element of our strategy’ for 2021
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Woodgate and Clark buys Manchester-based loss adjuster
The move is designed to fast-forward business growth says managing director Scarrett
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Customer engagement set to be boosted by greater use of digital and AI, says Ageas claims director
With the Covid-19 pandemic accelerating both customer and staff comfort in using digital communications and processes, insurer and customer engagement is expected to go up a notch in 2021, predicts UK claims boss
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Ethos Broking’s Finch buys HNW commercial broker in its first deal of 2021
The firm has made a total of 12 acquisitions since joining Ethos Broking in 2016
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Organic growth is the DNA of Specialist Risk Group says broker chief executive
Warren Downey has big plans for SRG this year. Insurance Times catches up with the broker boss to uncover the firm’s objectives since receiving a funding injection from private equity investor HGGC
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Gallagher buys Bollington Wilson
International broking firm Gallagher has kicked off the first major M&A activity of the year
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Watford broker scores acquisition hat-trick as part of 2021 growth plans
The broker hopes to make a fourth acquisition this March
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Newly launched broker led by ex-Marsh director generates £500,000 GWP during first three months
The new broker has appointed a series of ’insurance heavyweights’ and entrepreneurs; it hopes to expand further in the coming months
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Be Wiser promotes internally to fill chief exec role as Beckett departs
New Be Wiser chief executive only joined the business in November as CFO
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PIB Group launches 2021 acquisition strategy by purchasing construction broker
PIB chief executive says the acquisition marks ‘the start of many more exciting developments to look forward to this year’ as the business plans to grow in Europe
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Clear brings in new chief exec as broker group aims to keep up M&A momentum
Appointment is aimed at freeing up the existing leadership team’s time to focus on acquisitions amid a ‘feeding frenzy’ in the market
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SRG buys equestrian broker following investor backing
Group chief executive says the acquisition’s ‘sector expertise is exactly what we want to develop’
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Nexus Group buys marine business from Hiscox MGA
Hiscox will continue to provide capacity for the business, alongside Talbot and AXA XL
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GRP buys Birmingham broker as it kicks off 2021 acquisition spree
Newstead is a commercial lines broker set up 33 years ago