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Too early to predict redundancies or rebrand following Jelf deal says Weil
Marsh UK and Ireland CEO Mark Weil says it is too early to know what staff changes or rebranding will take place following the global broker's acquisition of Jelf, announced yesterday (10 September).
Savesure shareholder Whittington banned and fined by FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Savesure shareholder Ralph Whittington £42,111 and banned him from performing any function in relation to regulated activity for failing to act with integrity in carrying out his controlled functions.
Ageas picks Logue to succeed Pickford as finance director
Ageas Insurance has appointed Stuart Logue as its finance director starting from 16 November.
UK General consulting with 12 staff after restructure
UK General is consulting with approximately 12 staff whose roles will no longer be needed as a result of the firm moving its central services team into its personal lines, Rural Insurance and One Commercial business units.
Vienna Insurance Group adds four to managing board
Vienna Insurance Group is expanding its managing board by adding two members and two deputy members.
RSA’s Corrigan joins HDI Gerling’s energy, construction and engineering division
Industrial insurer HDI Gerling has appointed David Corrigan as UK and Ireland property underwriting director and has launched a new engineering, construction and energy division.
Market Moves - 10 September 2015
All the latest recruitment news from the world of insurance.
Towergate broking boss Lawton departs after three year stint
Towergate insurance broking CEO Mike Lawton is to exit the business three years after joining from RSA.
County Group eyes further acqusitions following hire of Swinton M&A boss
Former Swinton acquisitions manager Keith Frost has joined The County Group amid plans to support the firm’s appetite to acquire UK based brokers.
Bluefin appoints Thistle COO Watson as operational performance director
Thistle Insurance Services chief operating officer Anita Watson has been appointed to the newly created role of operational performance director at Bluefin.
Axa study calculates £34bn of savings from driverless HGVs
The development of automated haulage and logistics vehicles could save the haulage industry almost £34bn, according to a study undertaken by Axa UK.
Hiscox names Eva Berg-Winters as head of UK claims
Hiscox has appointed strategy consultants OC&C’s associate partner Eva Berg-Winters as head of UK claims.
Quindell exploring name change as Rose takes aim at ex-CEO Terry
Former Quindell CEO and chairman Rob Terry has come under fire from non-executive chairman Richard Rose, who has revealed the troubled outsourcer will change its name later this year.
Markerstudy acquires Birmingham broker Lionheart
Markerstudy has gained approval from the Financial Conduct Authority to acquire Birmingham-based Lionheart Insurance.
BLP Insurance responds to regional growth with two senior appointments
BLP Insurance has announced two senior additions to its business development executive team in response to increasing regional demand for its building insurance products in the Midlands and South West of England.
Allianz Engineering promotions strengthen management team
Allianz Engineering has strengthened its management team with the promotions of Natalie Holbrook and Anneke Graham, in preparation to move forward with growth plans.
Post’s State of the Young Broker Nation Webinar
Post is delighted to host a webinar on attracting and retaining broking talent and invites you to watch at 11am on Wednesday 16th September 2015.
Editor's Comment: The best is yet to come
The biggest story of the year has run its course, or so many would have us believe, now that Towergate and Arthur J Gallagher have settled their personnel spat out of court, albeit with a £20m price tag, excluding the legal fees already shelled out.
Female Millennials: How to attract young women
A recent PWC report showed female millennials had reservations about working in the insurance industry. Post investigates what the sector can do to include this group in its future workforce
Market Moves – 3 September 2015
All the latest recruitment news from the world of insurance.
Former Hiscox COO Langley becomes Gallagher non-exec chair
Arthur J Gallagher International has hired Sue Langley as non-executive chairman of the Gallagher Holdings UK board.
LMA poll highlights casualty underwriters' fears for reinsurance market
The majority of casualty treaty underwriters polled by the Lloyd’s Market Association believe the international reinsurance market is in danger of repeating historical mistakes by offering more relaxed terms and conditions.
Build up to Aviva and Friends Life merger probed by FCA, claims report
The Financial Conduct Authority is investigating the build up to Aviva’s merger with Friends Life and has asked investment bankers involved in the deal to hand over records.
RDG to bolster commercial and SME presence following Astle hire
Ageas’ head of broker development James Astle is to join insurance services firm Ryan Direct Group as broker development director for personal and commercial lines business.