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Moreau to leave Axa in June
Nicolas Moreau, chairman and CEO of Axa France, is to leave the insurer on 30 June after 25 years.
Bluefin replaces Longhurst with internal promotion
Bluefin has internally promoted Neil Forsyth to fill the role left vacant by Paul Longhurst, who has joined Towergate.
Lloyd’s CRO Sean McGovern joins XL Catlin
Lloyd’s chief risk officer and general counsel Sean McGovern has joined XL Catlin as chief compliance officer and head of regulatory and government affairs.
Towergate hires Bluefin broker boss for ‘firepower’ in London market
Bluefin London market guru Paul Longhurst has been poached by Towergate to “breathe fire power” into the company’s business.
Colosso takes up third NED role at Lancashire Holdings
Former CEO of Howden UK Adrian Colosso has taken up a role as non-executive director for Lancashire Holdings.
Dual appoints Mark Hudson as CFO
Dual has hired Mark Hudson as chief financial officer, effective from September 2016.
Chubb promotes Ly to president director for Indonesia
Chubb's vice president and deputy Asia-Pacific head of personal business Tai-Kuan Ly has been appointed president director, general insurance in Indonesia.
RSA hires chief data officer
RSA has hired a chief data officer in order to develop a “new strategic capability” for the company.
Lloyd’s chair Nelson to retire in May 2017
Lloyd’s chairman John Nelson plans to retire at the market’s annual general meeting in May next year.
#postpeople 09 - 13 May 2016
All the latest insurance industry market moves between 09 and 13 May 2016.
SMEi joint CEOs Jason Gandy and Roger Snowden leave roles
Jason Gandy and Roger Snowden have left their roles as joint CEOs of Marsh-owned SME Insurance, with the former having left the firm altogether.
DAC Beachcroft seven-strong insurance partner hire in Newcastle shows ‘commitment to the region’
DAC Beachcroft has acquired seven partners from DWF’s casualty claims team to its Newcastle office, as it looks to grow its insurance team in North East.
Interview: David Ross, Towergate
Towergate CEO David Ross talks to Stephanie Denton about how he intends to make his employer the broker rivals love to hate again.
Everest Re appoints Knipper as Europe head
Stephan Knipper has joined Everest Re as managing director for Continental Europe, based in Zurich.
#postpeople 02 - 06 May 2016
All the latest insurance industry market moves between 02 and 06 May 2016.
Swiss Re names Moses Ojeisekhoba as reinsurance CEO
Swiss Re has appointed Moses Ojeisekhoba to replace Christian Mumenthaler as the firm’s CEO of reinsurance.
XL Catlin promotes Huang in Asia
XL Catlin has promoted Carrie Huang to a senior underwriting role for Asia.
Finch appoints Co-op’s Kieran McGeehan as compliance and operations head
Finch Insurance Brokers has hired Kieran McGeehan along with two other senior appointments as part of a move of “investing into the business”, Post can reveal.
Staysure to create 120 jobs in 2016
UK insurance and travel provider Staysure is creating 120 new jobs across its business this year.
PIB appoints Gallagher’s David Skinner as employee benefits MD
PIB Insurance Brokers has appointed David Skinner as managing director of its employee benefits team, Post can reveal.
Ex-Moneysupermarket CPO joins Brightside in non-exec role
Graham Donoghue, executive director and chief product officer at Moneysupermarket, has joined Brightside Group as non-executive director.
Senior management: Parachuting in
With more senior management roles going to those from outside the general insurance industry, how will this affect the sector in the future?
JLT appoints Bruce Carnegie-Brown to board
JLT has appointed former Aon UK chair and Marsh UK and EMEA CEO Bruce Carnegie-Brown to its board as a non-executive director.
Aubert to head up London Market Group
Willis Towers Watson’s boss in Great Britain Nicolas Aubert will succeed Steve Hearn, CEO of Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford, as London Market Group’s chair.