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Compass hires Bennett for sales role
Compass Broker Services has appointed Scott Bennett as UK sales director.
Brokers blame Blanc exit on Gallagher culture clash
Senior brokers have pointed to a clash between the background of former UK retail CEO Peter Blanc and the requirements of his role at Arthur J Gallagher as the cause of his exit.
Blanc admits lack of appetite for Gallagher role as he plots 2015 return
Former Arthur J Gallagher UK retail CEO Peter Blanc has admitted a lack of appetite for operational issues was behind his decision to exit the broking giant.
Ex-Liberty claims boss joins Capita as a consultant
Capita Insurance Services has signalled its intent to further develop its claims solutions operation with the appointment of James Witchell-Jones as a consultant.
Deakin to lead Gallagher retail business as Blanc departs
Arthur J Gallagher retail CEO Peter Blanc has exited the firm following the integration of the Oval business, with his role passing to chief operating officer Janice Deakin.
AJG Re team transfers to Chilton's Capsicum Re business
Arthur J Gallagher’s reinsurance broking team has transferred to partner with Grahame Chilton’s Capsicum Re venture.
Government's road safety approach criticised as insurers probe 'grey fleet' challenge
The current government is “not ambitious about road safety”, according to the Parliamentary Advisory Council For Transport Safety executive director David Davies.
Pre-tax profit up 16% at Arthur J Gallagher (UK) last year
Arthur J Gallagher (UK) has attributed the retention of key clients and the winning of new business for an uptick in full year pre-tax profit to £15.3m in 2013 (FT 2012: £13.2m).
C-Suite – Broker: The journey to digital
When we’re busy dealing with the cut and thrust of day-to-day commercial broking, firmly focused on renewals and new business, it’s difficult to find the time to really think about what our jobs will look like in 10 years time.
Market Moves - 25 September 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Gallagher 'agreed terms' with fifty companies, claims Ross
Arthur J Gallagher has walked away from many more acquisitions than it has completed, according to Arthur J Gallagher International boss David Ross.
Gallagher appoints COO and MD of partnerships for GIS
Arthur J. Gallagher has appointed Simon Pearce and Andy Tedstone to the senior management team of its UK distribution arm Gallagher Insurance Solutions.
Gallagher hires Clear boss Taylor as UK MGA sales director
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Simon Taylor as sales director for its UK MGA division, a newly created role to span the 10 MGAs brought together under the Pen Underwriting brand.
One Answer Network hands MD role to Erwin as Muir becomes chairman
Former Westinsure Broker Network managing director Norrie Erwin has taken over the reins at rival operation One Answer Network.
Market Moves - 11 September 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Gallagher Partnerships MD Sanderson exits
Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed Partnerships' managing director Alan Sanderson is to leave the business for an external opportunity.
Personal lines pedigree marked Oliver out as Brown's top GIS candidate
Martin Oliver was top of Arthur J Gallagher underwriting and distribution executive chairman Adrian Brown's list to run the broker's personal lines business after managing director Des O'Connor departed in July, he told Post.
Martin Oliver to lead Gallagher Insurance Solutions
Former Allen & Allen Group UK chief executive Martin Oliver has been appointed by Arthur J Gallagher to be Gallagher Insurance Solutions managing director.
Broking giants tipped for M&A moves as sector looks to follow Gallagher’s lead
Observers say economic recovery is behind several firms adopting new strategies
Career development: Aon granted ‘trailblazer' status for new insurance apprentice standard
Aon has been awarded the government's ‘trailblazer' standard for insurance apprentices.
Keelan Westall MD Tonge resigns
Keelan Westall managing director Wayne Tonge has resigned from his post, Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed.
McManus eyeing Q1 2015 for start-up return
Former Giles chief executive Brendan McManus is plotting a return to the insurance industry in early 2015 leading a new start-up project, Post understands.
Innovation Group boosting UK workforce by more than 10% with Caerphilly HQ
Innovation Group is to create a new divisional headquarters in Caerphilly, Wales, creating 77 jobs and investing £1.6m.
Gallagher CUO Fisher resigns
Arthur J Gallagher’s chief underwriting officer Sian Fisher has resigned for “a fresh challenge”, and will exit the broker in mid-October.