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One Commercial adds three
One Commercial, the re-launched commercial division of UK General, has made a trio of senior appointments as it looks to bolster its regional presence and business development capability.
Market Moves - 11 June 2015
Keep abreast of the insurance market's movers.
Capsicum Re makes partner hire
Guy Carpenter’s Andrew Moss is to join specialist reinsurance broker Capsicum Re as a partner.
Surveillance deemed the 'last resort' in resolving issues with staff
Company surveillance of insurance industry staff by private investigators must be backed up with a thorough audit trail justifying the activity, according to experts in the field.
Lancashire looks internally for CRO appointment
Lancashire Holdings has appointed group internal audit head Louise Wells as its group chief risk officer, effective 28 July.
RSA promotes Tiffany to legacy claims head
RSA has promoted development and commercial claims head for motor and injury Suzy Tiffany to UK legacy head effective 1 July.
Gallagher hires Rea as part of completed executive team
Former Towergate group chief operating officer Michael Rea is to join Arthur J Gallagher International as its chief operating officer.
New City minister Baldwin to receive GI industry welcome from Biba
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has vowed to meet with Harriett Baldwin MP to discuss its manifesto points after she replaced Andrea Leadsom MP as City minister.
Poor 2014 insurance results at Eldon spark South Africa trial move
Staff at Eldon Insurance Services have been told that poor results within the insurance business last year are to blame for the decision to move all live functions to South Africa for a trial period.
Editor's comment: The broking merry-go-round
So far, 2015 has been a year of broking management merry-go-rounds – we’ve seen big names like David Ross move from Arthur J Gallagher to Towergate, while broking investors Peter Cullum and Andy Homer have cut ties with Towergate to go their separate…
Career file - Stuart Davies: Davies takes Canopius CEO position
Stuart Davies has resigned from his position as managing director of Aegis London and will take up the position of group CEO at Canopius. Davies had been with the company for a decade.
Market Moves - 4 June 2015
Who has moved where in the world of insurance this week?
Dickson to lead DAC Beachcroft's claims division
Craig Dickson has been appointed CEO of DAC Beachcroft's claims solutions group, replacing Bill Paton who resigned in November 2014.
Sterling to transfer to Covéa as Sweeney steps down
Sterling Insurance is to be fully transferred into Covéa Insurance with the process expected to complete by the end of 2015.
Ross 'authorised surveillance' on AJG employees
Former Arthur J Gallagher International CEO David Ross authorised surveillance of Gallagher employees during his time at the firm, according to AJG's defence to his counterclaim in the ongoing court proceedings.
JLT appoints group finance director
Charlie Rozes is set to relieve Jardine Lloyd Thompson CEO Mike Reynolds of his group finance director duties.
Equinox Global appoints King as head of UK and Ireland
Lloyd's coverholder Equinox Global, which specialises in trade credit insurance, has appointed Nick King as head of UK and Ireland.
Stuart Davies leaves Aegis London for Canopius role
Stuart Davies has resigned from his position as managing director of Aegis London and will take up the position of group CEO at Canopius.
RSA social media head Simons exits
RSA group social media head Ian Simons is to leave the business in June to pursue an external opportunity, the insurer has confirmed.
Wunelli boss Searles steps down amid 'record year'
Wunelli managing director Penny Searles has walked away from the telematics provider to pursue “other opportunities outside of the organisation”.
Editor's comment: The right way to succeed
There comes a time when every CEO hangs up their hat and goes to spend more time in the garden or with family – but recent market developments have led to much debate over the right way and the wrong way to do this.
RFIB launches life reinsurance division
RFIB Group has launched a life reinsurance unit to be led by divisional director Michael Crawcour.
Paul Matthews leaves Thistle
Paul Matthews, the CEO of JLT’s managing general agent Thistle Insurance Services, has left the company, according to documents filed with Companies House.
ANV adds three to syndicate consumer products team
ANV Holdings has appointed three people to its eight-strong consumer products team within Syndicate 5820 reporting to recently appointed active underwriter Bruce Whitmee.