Market Moves: McPherson leaves A&A Group after 28 years, while Allianz looks to African growth

It was a relatively quiet week for the industry as appointments within the broking sector – a regular hive of recruitment – were few and far between, with the only notable activity in the sector coming in the form of the departure of veteran A&A Group director Steve McPherson. Elsewhere, Questgates led the way for the loss adjusting community with the addition of Allan Hunter to its major loss team, while movers and shakers among insurers involved specialist operation HSB Engineering and Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty Africa. Elsewhere, Questgates led the way for the loss adjusting community with the addition of Allan Hunter to its major loss team, while movers and shakers among insurers involved specialist operation HSB Engineering and Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty Africa.

• In the insurer and underwriter space, HSB Engineering Insurance has appointed Roland Agard as partnership and account underwriting manager. He will be based in London and will be responsible for