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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.
Q&A: Robert Fletcher: Presidential priorities
Elected as the Chartered Insurance Institute’s 119th president last month, Robert Fletcher tells Post that building trust, remaining relevant and finding a suitable successor for outgoing CII CEO Sandy Scott are among his top priorities for the year…
CII provides flexible working guidelines
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a guide for companies looking to introduce flexible working arrangements.
Former Brit active underwriter Turner appointed Pen chairman
Jonathan Turner has been appointed as executive chairman for Pen Underwriting, the specialist UK underwriting business within the Arthur J Gallagher group.
Towergate on to next challenge after conclusion of 'unsavoury' Gallagher dispute
Arthur J Gallagher and Towergate have been accused of “airing their dirty laundry in public” following the conclusion of a legal battle from which market insiders remain at odds as to who will have emerged more satisfied.
L&G to create up to 400 jobs in Cardiff, claims report
Legal & General is expected to create up to 400 jobs at its Cardiff operation over the next two years.
Crawford CEO Bowman steps down after eight years in top job
Crawford & Company CEO and president Jeffrey Bowman is to exit the Atlanta-headquartered loss adjuster after more than 24 years of service with the company.
Pen Underwriting hires regional business development team
Managing general agent brand Pen Underwriting has appointed a six-strong team of business development managers to strengthen its regional and specialist support to brokers across the UK.
Aviva to become Norwich City community partner as sponsorship ends
Aviva has vowed to remain closely involved with Norwich City Football Club despite the insurer announcing that it will no longer serve as the club’s main sponsor.
Dynamo Analytics appoints director to lead entry into Nordic market
Dynamo Analytics’ new recruit Lori Tan is to head up the actuarial modelling and analytics specialist consultancy’s move into Norway.
Market moves – 20 August 2015
All the latest recruitment news from the world of insurance.
Towergate bolsters London broking teams with triple hire
Towergate has appointed former Willis development director Richard Morgan to the role of sales and service director for its newly established City branch.
CEO change at Cunningham Lindsey Ireland as Cregan replaces Ryan
Cunningham Lindsey Ireland has promoted Gillian Cregan to the role of CEO following more than 15 years at the loss adjuster.
Interview: Roger Brown: Back in the black
ECIC CEO Roger Brown turned a loss-making business into one that now boasts a portfolio of big budget infrastructure projects.
Quindell names technology expert Mukerjee as CEO
Embattled outsourcer Quindell has appointed technology and industrial sector stalwart Indro Mukerjee as its new group CEO.
Allianz appoints new broker partnership manager
Allianz Insurance announced today (14 August) that it has appointed Stacey Keen to its Retail division as broker partnership manager.
Deloitte promotes Rush to insurance leader
Deloitte has appointed senior audit partner David Rush as insurance head and Europe, Middle East and Africa insurance group co-head.
Axa reveals structure of new combined UK GI operation
The new Axa Insurance is to be split into four business units following the reorganisation of the insurer's UK general insurance activities which will take effect on 1 January 2016.
ERS delivers £2.8m loss as transformation project takes its toll
Broker-only motor insurer ERS has attributed costs associated with its ongoing transformation project and reduced investment income as drivers behind it delivering a £2.8m loss in the first half of 2015.
EBA's European presence key as Nexus makes acquisitive swoop
Nexus Underwriting Management has acquired specialist managing general agent and Lloyd’s service provider EBA Insurance Services in a move to bolster its growth strategy via EBA’s European stronghold.
Wunelli hires ex-Axa personal lines distribution boss Cavanagh as VP
Former Axa personal lines intermediary distribution director Selim Cavanagh has been appointed to the role of vice president of telematics firm Wunelli by parent company Lexis Nexis.
RSA loses telematics director Skerrett to Trak Global
RSA telematics director Bob Skerrett has left the insurer to take on the role of managing director of Trak Global’s insurance division.
Hastings adds Peter Blanc to its board of directors
Aston Scott executive chairman Peter Blanc has been appointed to the board of directors at Hastings Insurance Group along with legal private practice stalwart Selina Sagayam.
Auto Windcreens pens 10 year deal with AA following acquisition
Automotive glass repair and replacement provider Auto Windscreens has acquired the AA’s automotive glazing business AA Auto Windshields.