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Alistair Lockhart-Smith to lead marine and energy at Capsicum Re
Reinsurance broker Capsicum Re has hired Alistair Lockhart-Smith as a partner to lead its marine & energy specialty business.
Ex-airline boss Douglas Steenland named new AIG chairman
AIG has named Douglas Steenland as its new chairman, effective from 1 July when he will succeed Robert Miller.
Skuld appoints Augustsson to lead Greek office
Marine insurer Skuld has appointed Kjell-Åke Augustsson to lead its office in Piraeus, Greece.
Fonseca takes up CEO role following Brokerslink incorporation
Brokerslink has restructured its board of directors to drive growth and revenue generation following its change from a not-for-profit association to a for-profit global broking company.
Willis replaces David Gordon with Seth Peller as FAJS CEO
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Seth Peller as global CEO of its fine art, jewellery and specie division, effective immediately.
Willis cuts 350 roles as part of plans to save $420m by 2017
Willis is set to shed 350 jobs across the UK as part of its restructuring programme announced last year.
GRP hires former Bluefin CEO Bruce to lead retail business
Former Bluefin CEO Mike Bruce has been appointed as head of retail insurance broking at David Margrett’s Global Risk Partners.
Ex-Bluefin boss Reid appointed UK retail CEO at Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed the appointment of former Bluefin executive chairman Stuart Reid to the position of UK retail CEO.
Organ named Bluefin CEO as Stuart Reid and Mike Bruce depart
Robert Organ has been appointed as CEO of Axa-owned Bluefin Insurance Group, subject to regulatory approval.
Mortimer departs Das after eight years
Legal expenses insurer Das has confirmed that its head of legal services, Kathryn Mortimer, has left the firm.
Willis launches legal proceedings against JLT and FAJS boss Gordon
Willis has commenced legal proceedings against JLT and employee David Gordon a week after JLT Specialty announced the appointment of Gordon and 21 of his Willis fine art, jewellery and specie colleagues.
Outgoing MP Evans becomes non-exec chair of Allied World MGA
Veteran parliamentarian Jonathan Evans will take on the role of non-executive chairman of Allied World Assurance’s Lloyd’s managing agency after stepping down as MP for Cardiff North.
Ex-RSA CDO Hood resurfaces in asset management sector
Former RSA chief digital officer Ian Hood has resurfaced in the asset management sector after joining Fidelity Worldwide Investment as head of digital for the UK business.
Dual launches Netherlands marine operation
Hyperion's underwriter Dual has opened its first Netherlands office writing marine and energy lines.
IUA brands Scottish plans to recover asbestos costs 'an abuse of process'
The Scottish government’s proposal to recover medical costs for treating asbestos diseases is unequitable, could prove unlawful and would drive up the cost of liability insurance, according to the International Underwriting Association.
Hodges appointed British Gas MD
Former Towergate CEO Mark Hodges has been appointed managing director of British Gas with a base salary of £625,000.
Williams to succeed Moorse as Quindell finance boss
Quindell group finance director Laurence Moorse is to step down from the company's board at the completion of sale of the professional services division to Slater and Gordon.
Euler Hermes names new UK CEO
Trade credit insurance firm Euler Hermes has appointed Valerio Perinelli as the new CEO of its UK operation.
Career File - Nick Sinfield: Ex-Catlin Syndicate CEO joins Tokio Marine Kiln
Tokio Marine Kiln has appointed former Catlin Syndicate CEO Nick Sinfield as its new head of group claims.
Market Moves - 16 April 2015
Who has moved where this week in the insurance industry.
Shareholder concern sees Aviva revise remuneration awards
Aviva group CEO Mark Wilson and chief financial officer Tom Stoddard have decided to reject the long term incentive plan awards proposed for the year ended 2014 after concerns were raised by a shareholder voting agency.
Peter Cullum departs Towergate
Towergate founder Peter Cullum has left the firm, along with former CEO Andy Homer.
JLT's Hong Kong MD Cousins arrested following daughter's death
The managing director of JLT’s Hong Kong operation has been arrested following the death of his 15-year-old daughter on suspicion of "ill treatment or neglect" of a child or young person.
TMK hires former Catlin Syndicate CEO Sinfield for claims role
Tokio Marine Kiln has appointed former Catlin Syndicate CEO Nick Sinfield as its new head of group claims.