Andrew Paddick, director general of the Institute of Insurance Brokers (IBB), died on Wednesday night.
Barbara Bradshaw, director of the IIB, says in a statement his death follows a bout of flu, although “he was on good form” earlier this week. Paddick founded the IIB, which has more than 1,000 insurance broking members, in 1987. Graham Gomm, chairman of the IIB, says: “His battles with the General Accident, the Treasury and Regulators in general will long be remembered – a great fighter. “Andrew achieved the ‘impossible’ with the formation of Broker Direct, which has gone from strength to strength.” John Greenway, president of the IIB, says: "For twenty years his unique style of represe...
To continue reading this article...
Join Professional Adviser for free
- Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
- Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
- Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
- Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
- Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
- Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes