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Bluefin commercial boss Thornton to reunite with Bruce at GRP
Bluefin commercial head Neil Thornton has been appointed as managing director of Global Risk Partners’ retail broking business.
Alan Corney handed Lockton MENA role
Lockton has named Alan Corney as regional retail CEO for the Middle East and North Africa.
Ferma 2015: Ferma appoints first CEO as Bindelle exits
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has appointed Typhaine Beaupérin as its first CEO following the departure of executive director Florence Bindelle.
Market Moves - 8 October 2015
All the latest movers and shakers on the insurance scene
C-Suite - Broker: Better together
Not everyone wants to live in London – there is talent all over the UK, and it’s time it was noticed, says Stuart Rootham, UK joint managing director, Howden.
Government's CMC review given lukewarm welcome by insurers
Insurers have responded to the government’s review into claims management companies by suggesting new legislation and reducing the claim period for minor injuries as ways of tackling rogue CMCs.
'Winning hearts and minds' Ross's first challenge as Towergate CEO
David Ross’s first port of call upon taking over as Towergate CEO next month will involve making sure long-term employees at the consolidator are kept onside, according to broking market commentators.
Allianz promotes former trainee to claims strategy role
Former Allianz trainee graduate Ibi Moghraby has been promoted to the newly-created role of head of claims strategy and customer experience.
Dual appoints Allianz's Booth as non-executive chairman
Hyperion has appointed Clem Booth as non-executive chairman of its underwriting arm, Dual.
Lloyd's broker ATL eyes team and client captures following rebrand
The business formerly known as Atlantic (UK) Brokers is making a concerted push into the energy market after rebranding at ATL Marine & Energy.
Vincenz takes up post as Helvetia chairman
Pierin Vincenz has today (1 October) taken up the role of chairman of the board of directors at Helvetia group.
Burke becomes CILA president with SCOR's Clark serving as deputy
Crawford & Company’s head of global markets Benedict Burke has been officially unveiled as the next president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters.
Market Moves - 1 October 2015
Who has moved where in the world of insurance this week?
Nimmo to take on Lockton CEO role as Hammond becomes exec chair
Lockton international operations' deputy CEO Neil Nimmo is set to replace Mike Hammond as CEO of the privately held broker in the UK and internationally.
Aon's Christian to focus on diversity as IIL president
Aon's UK CEO Dominic Christian has been appointed president of the Insurance Institute of London and will focus on diversity and inclusion as the theme of his term.
Industry veteran Jeremy Adams joins NUML
Specialist managing general agent Nexus Underwriting Management has hired industry veteran Jeremy Adams as an independent non-executive director.
Towergate stalwart Clive Nathan to be replaced by Adrian Brown
Towergate Underwriting CEO Clive Nathan will leave the company at the end of January 2016, with his role being taken over by chief operating officer Adrian Brown.
Covéa promotes Coffey and Yeates to director roles
Covéa Insurance has promoted Sue Coffey to personal lines intermediated distribution director and Gary Yeates to personal lines pricing and underwriting director.
Interview: James Hillon and Charles Offord: A better kind of business
Co-operative Insurance is transforming its business after the recent and well-documented issues experienced by the wider group. Directors James Hillon and Charles Offord tell Post about its future plans.
FCA names Philippou as COO
Georgina Philippou has been named as the new chief operating officer at the Financial Conduct Authority.
Lemans steps up as interim Ageas Retail Direct MD as Corfield departs
Ageas has named retail finance director Nick Lemans as interim managing director for Ageas Retail Direct following Peter Corfield’s decision to exit the role.
Generali appoints first graduate scheme winners
Generali has hired 20 young adults as part of its first Global Graduate Program.
Argo Global hires senior underwriter for French push
Argo Global, the specialist European insurer and member of Argo Group, has appointed Gabriel Rodrigues as senior underwriter for professional lines, France.
L&G Kingswood staff vote for strike action over job cuts
Staff at Legal & General's Kingswood site in Surrey have voted in favour of strike action after 1700 jobs were put at risk following the company's decision to vacate the site by 2017.