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Former Aspen head launches Chord Re MGA
Former Aspen Re head Stefan Long has launched managing general agent Chord Re, which will underwrite on behalf of Neon Syndicate 2468.
Generali Asia appoints head of IT
Dipak Sahoo has left Generali's Milan office to become head of IT for Italian insurer's Asia operations.
Chubb confirms leadership changes in Australia
Global insurer Chubb has finalised a restructure of senior management in Australia.
Jin swaps London for Hong Kong at XL Catlin
Global (re)insurer XL Catlin's Shiwei Jin has relocated from London to Hong Kong.
Ex-ABI chair Paul Evans leaves Axa following restructure
Former chair of the Association of British Insurers, Paul Evans, will leave Axa following a global management restructure.
Hiscox's James Pilgrim-Morris on plugging the leaky bucket
James Pilgrim-Morris, head of claims at Hiscox UK & Ireland, says it's time to get all hands on deck to tackle escape of water.
Swinton's Richard Beaven on why insurance must pick up the pace on diversity
While certain sectors of the insurance sector are advancing at a pace, Richard Beaven, distribution director at Swinton Group, urges swifter movement on diversity.
Ex-Jelf boss Worrell replaces Deakin at Towergate-owner Ardonagh
Rob Worrell will replace Janice Deakin as CEO of insurance broking at Towergate-owner Ardonagh.
Q&A: Mike Brown and Alistair Kinley, BLM
The insurance industry is currently battling with a multitude of uncertainties: Brexit, Ogden, and the impact of technology. Mike Brown, senior partner, and Alistair Kinley, director of policy and government affairs, BLM, spoke to Post about how those…
MGAA'S Peter Staddon on giving young entrepreneurs a hand up 'the greasy pole'
The insurance industry can sometimes be slow to embrace change but Peter Staddon, managing director at the Managing General Agents’ Association, says it's time to help young professionals on their journey.
McLarens hires in Australia
Global loss adjuster McLarens has expanded its construction and natural resources team in Australia.
Russell Boneham joins Vizion as partner
Recently founded broker Vizion has appointed Russell Boneham as a partner.
XL Catlin's Vincent Branch on the unexpected love affair with AI
Artificial intelligence is already a part of real life but Vincent Branch, CEO of Accelerate, XL Catlin asks how far the love affair will go.
Zurich makes senior property and energy appointments in Singapore
Zuich Singapore has made two senior appointments for its Asia-Pacific property and energy divisions.
Peter Mungeam appointed managing director of r10
Consultancy firm r10 has appointed Peter Mungeam as managing director.
My Other Life: Max Perris, Cunningham Lindsey, farmer
As well as being a loss adjuster, Perris works with a 350-strong dairy herd in Yorkshire
Penny Black's Social World - November 2017
Caravans, cycling, coping mechanisms and a colour run
Open GI appoints Martyn Holman as non-executive director
Open GI has appointed Martyn Holman as non-executive director.
Profile: Jon Turner, Pen Underwriting
After spending the past year hiving up a dozen entities under the Pen Underwriting roof, CEO Jon Turner talks to Will Kirkman about the managing general agent’s drive to be a ‘virtual insurer’ with the firepower to invest in data analytics and new…
Charles Taylor appoints Glyn Symonds as director of operations
Charles Taylor Adjusting has appointed Glyn Symonds as director of operations for its new Marseille office.
RSA appoints Jeroen den Tex as commercial director for Europe
RSA has appointed Jeroen den Tex as commercial director, Europe.
Rising Star: Louise Chadwick, Auger
Chadwick is internal operations manager at the drainage and water mains claims specialist
Townsend to rejoin AIG
Industry veteran Chris Townsend is to rejoin AIG in a newly created role as CEO, international general insurance.
Career File: Martin Oliver & Gareth Birch
Martin Oliver to be replaced by Gareth Birch at Arthur J Gallagher