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L&G swaps Be Valued with RDG in its household supply chain
Legal and General has signed a three year contents claims handling partnership with Ryan Direct Group after the insurer’s previous relationship with Be Valued ended with the claims management specialist placing its service into run-off.
Research: Young Broker Nation: 4: Findings
Are brokerages ticking the right boxes when it comes to attracting new talent and are they doing enough to keep young recruits once they have got them through the door? In the final instalment of Young Broker State of the Nation, Post reports its survey…
Market Moves - 16 July 2015
Who has moved where in the world of insurance this week.
Hearn hire tipped to give CGSC an edge amid wider broking exodus
External influencing factors have been cited as the trigger for a host of high-profile broking departures, as the sector’s managerial merry-go-round once again enters full swing.
Crane to succeed Bunker as LV Broker MD
LV Broker has appointed commercial director Mike Crane as interim deputy managing director ahead of taking over as managing director in early 2016 when current MD Phil Bunker will move into an advisory role at the insurer.
Ex-Xchanging boss Bermingham to lead Advent Insurance Managament
Insurance consulting and outsourcer Advent Solutions Management has hired former Xchanging executive director Paul Bermingham to lead its delegated authority underwriting venture Advent Insurance Management.
Direct Insurance looks to Towergate for London market hire
Direct Insurance London Market has hired former Towergate broker Matthew Pini as a senior broker.
Catherine Barton given Bupa UK role
Bupa UK has appointed Catherine Barton as finance and commercial director.
Ex-Axa boss Maso joins Covéa as advisor to CEO Derez
Former Axa UK CEO Philippe Maso has joined Covéa as advisor to group chairman and CEO Thierry Derez.
Mediator appointed to oversee Gallagher and Ross dispute
A mediator has been appointed to intervene in the dispute between Arthur J Gallagher and its former international CEO David Ross, former chief financial officer Mark Mugge and consultant Christopher Keey.
Adrian Colosso to retire from Howden at end of the month
Adrian Colosso will retire from his position as CEO of Howden UK at the end of July 2015, parent company Hyperion Insurance has announced.
Autoglass aiming for greater efficiencies with new facilities hire
Autoglass is hopeful the appointment of Melvin Rolling to head up its fleet, property and health and safety functions in a newly created role will lead to greater efficiencies at the windscreen repairer.
Career File - Steve Hearn: Hearn named new CGSC chief executive
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has appointed Willis Group Holdings deputy CEO Steve Hearn as Toby Esser's successor as group CEO.
Market Moves: 9 July 2015
Who has moved where in the insurance industry this week.
Dual looks to capacity provider Arch for claims head hire
Angus Watson has been appointed global chief claims officer at Dual, Hyperion Insurance Group's underwriting arm.
Egan to exit Towergate for RSA CFO role
Towergate interim CEO Scott Egan is to join RSA as group chief financial officer and executive director with an annual salary of £525,000.
Research: Young Broker Nation: 3: Professionalism
How do young insurance brokers view the industry bodies there to represent their interests, and what is their view on the drive towards greater professionalism through qualifications and training? In the third instalment of Young Broker State of the…
Thistle hires former Brightside CEO Williams
Former Brightside CEO Paul Williams is to become managing director of JLT-owned Thistle Insurance Services.
Blog: Restrictive covenants or restricting growth?
The vexed topic of restrictive covenants has reared its ugly head of late, with an escalation of high profile team lifts and an increase in legal actions, as well as ‘other skulduggery' against past employees.
Hastings adds non-executive directors
Hastings Insurance Group has further strengthened its board with the addition of four new non-executive directors, including former Axa chairman Pierre Lefèvre.
Alistair Hardie leads MBO at Cega
Alistair Hardie has led a management buy-out at claims handler and medical assistance company Cega after the firm secured funding from NatWest.
Ace to acquire Chubb for $28.3bn
Ace has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Chubb in a deal worth $28.3bn (£18.1bn).
Skuld appoints Ove Kristian Roll for Bergen role
Marine insurer Skuld has hired Ove Kristian Roll to lead its office in Bergen, Norway.