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Career File: Alison Martin
Zurich has appointed Alison Martin as group chief risk officer, effective January 2018
Market Moves: October 2017
Some of the movers and shakers in the market this month
My Other Life: Michael Hearty, Auger, RNLI volunteer
In addition to his day job as external operations manager for Auger, Michael Hearty volunteers with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Martyn Holman steps down from role at Markerstudy
Martyn Holman will step down from his role as commercial director at Markerstudy, the company said.
Rising star: Jonny Valentine, Insure The Box
After packing in his degree to work for Insure The Box, Jonny Valentine is now an award winner and head of innovation at the firm
Underwriting Service Awards 2017: Shortlist revealed
The shortlist for this year’s prestigious Underwriting Service Awards has been announced.
Marsh brings three networks together under single leadership
Marsh has brought the three networks it owns under a single leadership.
Chubb appoints Louisa Lombardo as head of diversity and inclusion of Europe, Eurasia and Africa
Chubb has appointed Louisa Lombardo as head of diversity and inclusion of Europe, Eurasia and Africa.
Dive in 2017: Diversity and inclusion must be authentic
Small firms needn't fear their lack of resources will make being diverse a challenge but must be authentic, a London market audience has been told.
Dive In 2017: Industry must do more to keep older talent
The insurance industry should be doing more to keep older talent in the workplace, a conference of industry professionals has heard.
Lloyd's names Scor cat modeller as risk aggregation chief
Lloyd’s of London has named Scor’s EMEA catastrophe head, Kirsten Mitchell-Wallace as head of risk aggregation.
Uber boss Breakwell takes the wheel at AA
Former Uber boss Simon Breakwell has been appointed CEO of the AA, as the company announced flat H1 results.
AIG to restructure operations into three units
AIG is restructuring its business into three separate units and is disposing of its commercial and consumer businesses.
Co-op Insurance names former Axa CEO Hubbard as chair
Co-op Insurance has named former Axa CEO Peter Hubbard as chairman of the board.
Dive In 2017: Workplace culture 'needs to change', says insurance sector
Seven out of ten insurance professionals believe their workplace culture needs to change, according to survey findings.
RSA's James Gearey on finding the right balance
After a 10-year break from general insurance, James Gearey, managing director of commercial risk solutions at RSA, finds the industry has moved on a lot but still needs to work on responsiveness and communications with customers.
Admiral receives government grant to expand business
Admiral received £668,500 from the Welsh government in order to create close to 200 jobs in Cardiff.
Hiscox appoints ex-GCHQ spy chief
Hiscox has appointed ex-GCHQ director Robert Hannigan as special advisor on cyber security to provide the business with intelligence on cyber risks and products.
Integro appoints Keith Anderson as UK CFO
Integro Insurance Brokers has appointed Keith Anderson as UK chief financial officer.
Ed appoints Minesh Jani as CEO of MENA and Indian business
Ed Broking has appointed Minesh Jani as CEO of Middle East and North Africa, India and Indian sub-continent.
PWC highlights minority background pay gap
People from black, asian and minority ethnic backgrounds earn 12.8% less than others at PWC, the firm revealed.
Questgates launches real estate division
Questgates has launched a real estate division for property investors and managers in the UK and Ireland.
ERS appoints ex-Pen CUO Martin Hall as active underwriter
Lloyd’s syndicate ERS has appointed ex-Pen chief underwriting officer, Martin Hall, as active underwriter.
Downey replaces Hall as CUO for Pen
Tom Downey has been promoted to chief underwriting officer for Pen Underwriting, replacing Martin Hall.