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Market Moves - 23 October 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Aon commits extra £3.6m to apprenticeships as it launches industry network
Broking giant Aon has pledged a further £3.6m to support apprenticeships until the end of 2016.
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 16 October
If Penny had a penny for every time she heard the line “I just sort of fell into insurance”, she certainly wouldn’t still be earning her crust as a hard-up scribe.
Career development: Aon hosts networking event for young insurance professionals
Aon has followed up on the launch of its industry‑wide insurance apprenticeship scheme earlier this year with a networking event designed to help young people establish contacts across the sector.
JLT swoops for Aon cyber expert Stephens
Aon’s head of cyber and commercial errors and omissions for EMEA Sarah Stephens will take on the role of head of cyber, technology and media E&O at JLT Specialty’s Financial Lines Group in January 2015.
Video: Aon UK chief executive Dominic Christian
Having cemented its commitment to the UK by moving headquarters from Chicago to London, Aon UK chief executive Dominic Christian told Post news editor Callum Brodie how his firm intends to operate in the UK, what lies ahead in terms of acquisitions, and…
Post Office hires Aston Scott's Adams for sales support role
Aston Scott business development boss Sarah Adams has joined the Post Office to take on the role of channel support and delivery manager.
Scale not an issue for Aon as UK boss Christian targets acquisitions
Aon has the investment and inclination to make a substantial UK acquisition, providing the culture of target businesses aligns with the broking giant’s own operational philosophy.
Aon Hewitt Consulting appoints Andrulis to South-East Asia role
Jeremy Andrulis has been appointed Aon Hewitt Consulting South-East Asia chief executive.
Aegis hires Roberts to improve broker relationships
Industry veteran Nigel Roberts has joined Aegis London in the newly-created role of head of broker relations.
Aon unveils syndicate-backed professional indemnity facility
Aon has launched a new professional indemnity product with the backing of Lloyd’s syndicates including Novae and Argo.
Career development: Aon granted ‘trailblazer' status for new insurance apprentice standard
Aon has been awarded the government's ‘trailblazer' standard for insurance apprentices.
C-Suite: Understanding cyber risk in Asia
Aon's Murray Wood argues companies need to invest in cyber protection as threats become more common and varied.
Aon and Amlin launch new product for estate owners
Aon Estates Practice, part of the broker's private client business, has launched an insurance solution for estate owners, in conjunction with Lloyd’s insurer Amlin.
Aon granted trailblazer status for new insurance apprentice standard
Broker Aon has been awarded government Trailblazer standard for insurance apprentices.
Aon UK to focus on local expertise following regional restructure
Aon Risk Solutions has outlined plans to change its national structure across the UK in a move that will see the Aon UK business consolidate into four key regional areas.
Aon launches simplified Solvency II calculation tool
Aon’s risk management business has developed a new tool to simplify the calculation of capital totals under Solvency II.
Insurance buildings: Who lives in a house like this?
With Lloyd’s mulling over a move away from its iconic Lime Street base, Post takes an in-depth look at some of the remarkable London buildings that insurers call home
Aon appoints chief information officer
International broker Aon has named John Bruno as chief information officer and executive vice president of enterprise innovation.
Willis drops contingent commission ban
Broking giant Willis has confirmed that it will drop a ban on taking contingent commissions, just over two years after initially accepting the payments in its employee benefits arm.
Aon Q2 broking operating income up 7%
Aon has reported a 7% increase in operating income for its broking business in Q2 of 2014, with internal savings driving the improvement.
First half catastrophe losses 19% below 10-year average
Insured catastrophe losses for the first half of 2014 were $22bn and around 19% below the 10-year average of $27bn according to catastrophe modelers Impact Forecasting.
York International grows financial lines capabilities in London
York Risk Services Group subsidiary York International has appointed Carlos Michel as senior adjuster as it looks to expand its London-based financial lines capabilities.
Allianz is leading reinsurer for crashed Malaysian plane
Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty is the lead hull and liability reinsurer for the crashed Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 flight MH17.