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Brendan McCafferty to leave Axa as part of restructure
Brendan McCafferty has left Axa with immediate effect, 11 months into his tenure as CEO for intermediated and direct.
David Newman to step down as CEO of Carole Nash
David Newman is to step down as CEO of Carole Nash following its acquisition by The Ardonagh Group.
QBE appoints Australia and New Zealand CEO
Australian global insurer QBE has appointed a CEO for its Australia and New Zealand operations following a global search.
AIG hires from New York PR firm to bolster communications team
Global insurer AIG has hired two new senior members of its corporate communications team in New York.
FM Global names Lawson chairman of the board
FM Global’s president and CEO Thomas Lawson has been elected chairman of the board by the group’s board of directors.
Beach snapped up by Acrisure
Acrisure is to acquire the independent reinsurance broker Beach & Associates.
AGCS appoints new claims chief
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Lars Vissing as regional unit London head of claims.
JLT appoints Lucy Clarke as broking CEO amid restructure
JLT has appointed Lucy Clarke as CEO of its worldwide broking arm, as part of a restructure of the business.
Dual names M&A head and director of corporate development
Dual, the underwriting arm of the Hyperion Group, has named Justin Ansell as head of M&A in the UK.
Hood names Homer non-executive chairman
Andy Homer has been appointed non-executive chairman of Hood Group.
Cunningham Lindsey promotes and replaces Singapore CEO
Global loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has promoted Singapore CEO Robert Williams.
Mok swaps Aon for Nova in Hong Kong
Kenneth Mok has left Aon Hong Kong for local broker Nova Insurance.
Aon appoints Edward Smerdon as head of legal and technical
Aon has appointed Edward Smerdon as head of legal and technical within the financial and professional services division of its Global Broking Centre.
Anna McEntee to head up BGL's Frontline business
BGL Group has appointed Anna McEntee to lead its Frontline business, marking the conclusion of the consolidation of senior leadership team in the company’s Insurance Distribution and Outsourcing division.
LV makes two senior hires ahead of Allianz partnership
LV has appointed Richard Hoad as director of new markets and Cheryl Binnis as group strategy and insight director.
Industry welcomes incoming Justice Secretary David Gauke
Both insurers and personal injury lawyers have welcomed the appointment of David Gauke as Justice Secretary.
Thomas Miller appoints former Zurich UK boss as COO
Thomas Miller has appointed Ann Haugh as chief operating officer, with immediate effect.
Liberty appoints head of European claims
Liberty Specialty Markets has appointed Renske Franken-le-Clercq as head of European claims for commercial and specialty business written in LSM’s European branches outside London.
Simon Price to lead M&A at XL Catlin
XL Catlin has appointed Simon Price as head of mergers and acquisitions, EMEA.
Fidelis promotes Richard Coulson to CUO
Fidelis Insurance has promoted Richard Coulson to the position of chief underwriting officer of Fidelis Underwriting.
Gary Hoffman to take Hastings chairman role, van der Meer promoted to CEO
Mike Fairey is to retire as chairman of Hastings Group, with CEO Gary Hoffman set to take over the role.
Woodgate retirement not related to £75,000 fine
The departure of Michael Woodgate from loss adjuster Woodgate and Clark was not related to a criminal case that concluded last month, the company said.
AA vows robust defence to Bob MacKenzie employment tribunal
The AA will “robustly defend” itself in an employment tribunal against its former chairman Bob MacKenzie
Axis promotes Nicole Lim to deputy chief underwriting officer, Singapore
Axis Insurance has promoted Nicole Lim to deputy chief underwriting officer, Singapore, with immediate effect.