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Paul Cooper to return to Hiscox as group CFO
Hiscox has named Paul Cooper as group chief financial officer joining from asset manager and life insurer M&G where he is currently interim group CFO.
Lloyd’s architect Richard Rogers passes away
Richard Rogers, the architect of Lloyd's Lime Street headquarters, has passed away.
Abbeyautoline owner Prestige creates broker Stroll as it invests £3m in digital
Prestige Insurance Holdings is investing over £3m and creating 60 jobs in Northern Ireland as it launches digitally-led broking brand Stroll next year.
SRG adds Joe Hanly as CFO
Specialist Risk Group has appointed Joe Hanly as group chief financial officer replacing Charlie Love who is leaving to pursue other opportunities having been with the business since October 2018.
Blog: Why social purpose matters when attracting and growing talent for insurance
After 10 years in the sector Alex Guerin, head of office for London Corporate at Marsh, reflects on how individual performance is now less important and working with charities and volunteering can provide fulfilment.
Aon hires UK commercial risk chief broking officer from WTW
Aon has named Angela James chief broking officer for its UK commercial risk division, joining from Willis Towers Watson.
Kenny Hogg leaves Gallagher
Kenny Hogg, regional managing director for Scotland at Gallagher, has left the business, the broker has confirmed.
60 seconds with... Pam Kokoszka, Insurance Post
To celebrate Insurance Post's new regular column where we spend 60 seconds getting to know the middle mangers in the insurance sector, Post senior reporter Pam Kokoszka let us in on a few secrets.
60 seconds with... Stephanie Denton, Insurance Post
To celebrate Insurance Post's new regular column where we spend 60 seconds getting to know the middle mangers in the insurance sector, Post editor Stephanie Denton let us in on a few secrets.
AIG appoints global head of strategy and ESG
AIG has appointed Constance Hunter as executive vice president and head of strategy and ESG.
José Morago named Allianz Personal risk director
Allianz Holdings has appointed José Morago as risk director for Allianz Personal, with immediate effect.
Catherine Read appointed COO for UK and Ireland at Marsh
Marsh has named Catherine Read as chief operating officer for UK and Ireland taking up the post on 4 January.
Man sentenced to life for murder of former Zurich claims handler Kerry Woolley
A man has been sentenced to life for the murder of former Zurich claims handler Kerry Woolley.
Marsh McLennan appoints Francis Bouchard as managing director of climate
Francis Bouchard has joined the Marsh McLennan Advantage team as managing director of climate.
Incoming Norgrove praised amid market surprise at Egan's RSA departure
Market specialists were surprised by RSA UK & International CEO Scott Egan’s departure but welcomed Ken Norgrove as the new RSA leader and urged him to push on with making the provider more outward looking.
My Other Life: Mick Tierney, Aussie rules footballer
Lured initially by the promise of a game similar to the Gaelic football he played in his youth in Ireland, RSA group brand manager Mick Tierney has made himself a mainstay of the Sussex Swans, a Brighton-based Aussie rules football club.
Ardonagh Advisory adds COO and CTO
Ardonagh Advisory has appointed Marcus Golby as chief operating officer and Tom Clark as chief technology officer.
RSA UK&I CEO Scott Egan to exit
RSA has named Ken Norgrove as incoming UK & International CEO with Scott Egan to leave the business at the end of 2021.
ABI adds Colm Holmes and Clare Bousfield to board
The Association of British Insurers has added Allianz UK CEO Colm Holmes and Clare Bousfield, managing director for retail and savings at M&G, to its board.
Axa to reshape claims leadership following exit of Aviva-bound MD
Axa will not directly replace outgoing executive managing director for claims Waseem Malik, instead splitting responsibility for retail and commercial claims.
Marsh appoints head of climate and sustainability insurance innovation
Marsh has appointed Ryan Bond as head of climate and sustainability insurance innovation effective 1 January 2022.
Ex-Morrisons and Poundland chairman Andy Higginson to chair Ardonagh Retail
Ardonagh Group has appointed the former chair of Morrisons and Poundland Andy Higginson as chairman of Ardonagh Retail.
Q&A: Nicolas Aubert, formerly WTW GB CEO
Exclusive: Now on gardening leave after almost 18 months of caretaking in his role as Willis Towers Watson GB CEO, Nicolas Aubert speaks to Stephanie Denton about the collapse of the Aon deal, not being chosen to manage the firm and what he achieved…
Christmas party warning in wake of Omicron Covid variant
While insurance lawyers believe a rash of Covid-related claims from Christmas parties is "unlikely", employers have been warned to proceed with caution as the Omicron situation emerges.