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XL promotes Sinz to regional manager for continental Europe
XL Group has promoted Kadidja Sinz to the role of regional manager, continental Europe, in the insurance segment’s distribution and network function.
Kiln names former KPMG UK boss as non-exec
Kiln has recruited KPMG’s former UK chief executive to take a seat on its board, leading the insurer’s audit risk and compliance committee.
XL appoints Daucourt as head of international P&C
XL has appointed Thierry Daucourt as chief operating officer of its international property and casualty business.
Ex-army captain hired to write war, terrorism and political violence at XL
XL Group has appointed Daniel O’Connell to underwrite war, terrorism and political violence within the firm’s new crisis management team.
Catlin reports 12% GWP hike in cat-free quarter
Catlin has reported a 12% increase in gross written premium to $1.84m in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2012 (Q1 2012: $1.64m).
Lloyd’s and XL back shariah-compliant MGA to succeed where others failed
The boss of a new shariah-compliant underwriting agency has vowed to succeed where previous Islamic insurance propositions have failed by focusing solely on the commercial market.
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…
Capita and XL back Lloyd's-based Shariah-compliant start-up
A Shariah-compliant underwriting agency has been launched in the London market with the financial backing of Capita and the Bank of London & Middle East, and capacity provided by XL.
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.
Ex-Zurich underwriting boss Meyrick joins XL marine team
XL Group has appointed Lee Meyrick as chief underwriting officer for global marine and offshore energy.
XL moves Spanish office
XL Group is moving its insurance team in Catalonia to a larger office on Barcelona’s Paseo de Gracia avenue to accommodate its growing operation in the region.
XL promotes Vinkenfluegel to global field engineering leader
XL Group has promoted Martin Vinkenfluegel to lead its global asset protection services field engineering team.
Post magazine – 25 April 2013
The latest edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
View from the Top: Eco plans must pass litmus test
Environmentally friendly buildings can cut down on CO2 emissions but at what cost?
Former Catlin boss Freshwater to take on CFO role at Zurich
Zurich has appointed Neil Freshwater to the role of chief financial officer for its general insurance and shared services business in the UK.
Mitsui promotes Graves to deputy head of claims
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has promoted Mark Graves to deputy head of claims.
Post Intelligence - company profile: Catlin
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report highlights Catlin Group’s strategy and operations.
Insurers not yet in the clear over horsemeat scandal as claims emerge
Contaminated meat claims linked with the horsemeat scandal are now reaching insurers despite clauses that limit liability within product recall policies.
XL hires construction underwriter from Zurich in Singapore
XL has appointed David Poh as construction underwriting manager, Asia.
Solicitors urged to consider insurer ratings
Solicitors have been urged to check insurers' financial strength before acquiring professional indemnity cover following the demise of two unrated providers in recent years.
Increased shareholder scrutiny puts spotlight on insurance CEO pay
Insurers are more cautious and keen to be transparent over executive remuneration after last year’s ‘shareholder spring’, according to analysts, with recommendations for boss’s pay packets swelling in the past 12 months.
Law firms urged to go global to secure place on London market insurer panels
Law firms must improve their international focus if they are to earn a position on London market insurers’ panels, as claims bosses plan reviews of their legal partners.
XL restructures Asia Pacific operations after review
XL Group plans to restructure its Asia Pacific unit, integrating operations in Australia, Singapore, Labuan, Hong Kong and China.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender insurance network launched
Two hundred insurance professionals attended last night's launch of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Insurance Network known as Link.