News Analysis
Market Moves: Broking sector has quiet week apart from a new COO role created at BMS
The recruitment merry-go-round produced a mixed bag of hires this week, with Covéa taking a lead role on behalf of insurers. The broking sector, usually a hive of market hiring activity, threw up little of note – although BMS Group proved the exception…
Career file: Lee Crooks - Ex-rugby player is latest sportsman to join April UK
Former professional rugby league player Lee Crooks has been appointed by April UK as a specialist sports protection advisor.
Market Moves: All quiet on the hiring front as industry resists major appointments
Recruitment activity was muted this week, with insurers unveiling just a smattering of hires and broker activity similarly low key. In an otherwise quiet period, Ace hired an environmental risk manager and Kiln appointed a new non-executive director. BMS…
Travel insurers' costs rise as Spain ignores European agreement
Travel insurers are picking up the bill for treatments their policyholders are entitled to under European conventions, after Spanish hospitals are refusing to accept their European Health Insurance Cards.
Investing in the profession: Ten celebrates chartered status award
Independent commercial broking network Ten Insurance has been awarded chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Law reports: George v Ministry of Justice
Claimant’s toil claim unheeded
Law Reports: Jones v First-tier Tribunal
Heart wrenching case of suicide on the road asks questions of the violent crime process
Law reports: Louise Emma Williams v the estate of Dayne Joshua Williams (deceased)
A mother pays the price for child booster seat choice
Career file - Danny King: Former Axa strategic relationship manager takes on Insurance Fraud Bureau role
The Insurance Fraud Bureau is targeting further growth in its customer base, having appointed Danny King as its new business development manager.
Market Moves: Insurers and brokers fill key roles
Many vacancies were filled within the industry’s recruitment sector this week, with a trio of insurers snapping up personnel for key roles. In the world of broking, firms took time out from networking at the Biba conference to hit the recruitment trail,…
Career file: John O'Roarke: LV GI managing director O'Roarke takes IFB reins
John O'Roarke has been appointed as chairman of the Insurance Fraud Bureau where he will take over from David Neave, who stepped down after four years in the IFB hot seat, having left his role at Co-operative Insurance.
Market Moves: Insurers and brokers make new hires, with some top-level appointments
It was even between insurers and brokers this week in recruiting stakes, as Simply Health filled the void left by its departing CEO and Bluefin made four hires within its professions division. Hires were finalised at Hyperion’s underwriting arm Dual and…
Career file - Chris Sime: RSA director Sime resurfaces at Zurich
Zurich has hired Chris Sime as head of broker market for Scotland, in a role in which he will take responsibility for leading the firm's business north of the border.
Movers & shakers: All aboard as every sector chips in with compelling recruitment performances
Hires, departures and extra-curricular appointments were finalised across the board this week, as the managerial merry-go-round gathered speed. At UK General, Neil Martin has been hired to take on the role vacated by Bluefin-bound John Neil, while in the…
Expertise Live Video: The fight against fraud
The second Expertise Live event, held in association with Zurich, focused on fighting fraud in personal lines motor business.
News review: 2 May 2013
A round-up of news stories from this week.
Career file - Neil Freshwater: Former Catlin CFO takes on Zurich role
Zurich has appointed Neil Freshwater to the role of chief financial officer for its general insurance and shared services business in the UK.
ADB pilot aims to bring affordable crop insurance to Bangladesh
A new initiative from Japan and the Asian Development Bank could make crop insurance a viable option for Bangladeshi farmers.
Law reports: Statement’s judicial immunity upheld
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Law reports: Common-sense ruling sets precedent for company directors claiming against themselves
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer
Law reports: Failure to spot rare disease did not amount to care duty breach
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Career development: Second wave for Allianz Commercial
Allianz Commercial has welcomed the second intake for the 2013 Allianz Partner Academy Scholarship Programme.
Career development: BGL joins forces with Prince's Trust
BGL Group and The Prince's Trust has developed a new skills session for unemployed young people in Peterborough.
Expertise Live Video: D&O under discussion
The first Expertise Live event of 2013, in association with Zurich, was held in Birmingham where broker experts focused on the directors’ and officers’ (D&O) liability insurance market.