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Quindell directors to resign after sale of professional services arm
Quindell CEO Robert Fielding will move to Australian law firm Slater & Gordon following the sale of the claims outsourcer’s professional services arm.
PRA consults on ‘proportionate' regime for non-SII senior managers
The Prudential Regulation Authority has released its consultation paper into the senior insurance managers regime for insurance companies outside the scope of Solvency II.
Gallagher pursues action against Ross, Mugge and Keey
Arthur J Gallagher is taking legal action against former Gallagher International CEO David Ross.
Telford succeeds Rocks in Liberty management reshuffle
Liberty Specialty Markets has announced Alan Telford will succeed Sean Rocks as chief underwriting officer of its commercial division.
Aviva eyes Belfast relocation as claims function closes
Aviva is to move to a new office development in Belfast after notifying regional brokers of the closure of its claims function a month ahead of schedule.
Nicholls replaces Gladwell as Crawford UK & Ireland CEO
Clive Nicholls has been appointed as CEO of Crawford & Company UK & Ireland in a leadership reshuffle following its acquisition of GAB Robins.
Brain Training: 10 things you need to know…
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Service Insurance Company stops writing new business
Service Insurance Company is to cease writing new business as part of a planned reorganisation of the company involving a number of linked businesses.
Market Moves - 26 March 2015
Who has gone where in insurance this week?
PRA publishes ‘milestone' paper on managers' oversight
The Prudential Regulation Authority has published the scope of its senior managers regime for Solvency II insurers with guidelines on how the regime will apply to non-executive directors to be published later in the year.
Diversity: Why does diversity matter?
Diversity in your business should not be an exercise in ticking boxes. Research shows a diverse workforce is a good business strategy – one that can impact and strengthen the bottom line.
LSM hires claims manager for France
Liberty Specialty Markets, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has appointed Serge Davidoux to the position of claims manager for France.
CPP continues CEO search five weeks after Escott resignation
Credit card insurer CPP is yet to have identified a suitable replacement for Brent Escott more than a month after the former CEO resigned from the firm.
MGAA launches talent development programme
The Managing General Agents' Association has launched an initiative to increase talent development in the sector.
Hiscox replaces Direct Asia MD Birch with COO Thaker
Online insurer Direct Asia Group co-founder and managing director Simon Birch has left the company a year after it was acquired by Hiscox.
Gallagher's Dalgarno next to join Towergate
Arthur J Gallagher International chief risk officer Sarah Dalgarno has been appointed to the same role at Towergate.
Rigby replaces Harman as Crawford's European boss
Former GAB Robins CEO Kieran Rigby will lead Crawford and Company’s European operation in a move that results in the departure of Mark Harman from Crawford.
Under-35s urged to actively shape London market's future
Willis deputy CEO and London Market Group chair Steve Hearn has called on Lloyd's and London market employees under the age of 35 to play an active role in shaping the future of the sector.
Ex-ERS underwriting duo May and Hill move to Bluefin MGA
Bluefin’s newly launched managing general agent Bluefin Underwriting has appointed Jon May and Andy Hill as head of underwriting for specialist motor and head of underwriting for bike respectively.
Career Development: Trainees prepare for insurance career
Autonet Insurance launched its first 18-week traineeship program recently, which will see 11 trainees aged 16 to 24 prepare for their future careers.
Career file: Phil Zeidler named Simply Business chairman
Simply Business has appointed Phil Zeidler as chairman of the board.
Market Moves - 19 March 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Interview: Andy Fairchild: Grow, protect and support
Broker Network’s CEO Andy Fairchild outlines his vision for the year ahead and the three areas he aims to focus on in 2015
Swinton appoints Rob Harding as chief financial officer
Swinton has appointed Rob Harding as its chief financial officer following the resignation of Chris Plumer, pending regulatory approval.