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Career Development: CII’s New Generation Group launches for 2016
The Chartered Insurance Institute’s New Generation Group, class of 2016, met for the first time at the launch event held in London on 23 October.
Career File: Amanda Blanc - Blanc to lead Axa Ireland
Axa UK will bring all of its insurance business under one leader with Amanda Blanc, CEO, Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary, taking responsibility for Axa Ireland from 1 January 2016.
Argo Global hires marine leader in China
Lloyd's syndicate Argo Global has hired Willis China's former head of trade and logistics Yan Jun as its China marine underwriting manager.
Brain Training: 10 things you need to know about... Drones
1. Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, come in all shapes and sizes, from lightweight kids’ toys to remotely piloted flying bombs
Career File: Tim Rourke: Rourke appointed LV personal lines underwriting head
LV Broker has appointed Tim Rourke as its personal lines underwriting head, effective from 1 November.
Market Moves - 29 October 2015
All the latest movers and shakers in the insurance market.
Gallagher appoints Jack to overhaul technology systems
International broker Arthur J Gallagher has appointed former Hyperion chief information officer David Jack to lead its newly created technical advisory board.
AIG appoints first global head of cyber
Tracie Grella, AIG's global head of professional liability, has become AIG's first global head of cyber for commercial lines.
Milliner resigns from Suncorp
Mark Milliner, head of personal lines at Suncorp, has resigned.
Career Development: LMG invites young insurance professionals to help shape the future of the London market
At a forum for young professionals in the Lloyd’s and London market, the London Market Group announced plans to appoint two young professionals to the initiatives within the Target Operating Model.
Career File: Nicolas Aubert: Aubert named Willis Group Holdings CEO
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Nicolas Aubert as CEO of its principal UK-regulated entity Willis Limited.
Market Moves - 22 October 2015
All the latest movers and shakers on the insurance scene
Holland promoted at Triton Global in Australia
Mathew Holland has been promoted at claims service provider Triton Global in Australia.
AIG appoints two independent directors in Singapore
US-headquartered insurance giant AIG has made its first independent director appointments to its Singapore board.
Career Development: Royal tribute to Open and Direct’s Laverty
John Laverty, retail network manager for Open and Direct, has been honoured with a British Empire Medal at a ceremony in Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
Career File: Peter Harmer: IAG Labs boss to step up as CEO as Harmer steps down
Peter Harmer, CEO of IAG Labs, is to become managing director and CEO of Insurance Australia Group on 16 November.
Market Moves - 15 October 2015
All the latest movers and shakers on the insurance scene
Career Development: Allianz scholars celebrate graduation
Allianz’s Scholarship Programme, which actively supports brokers to achieve their Chartered Insurance Institute Diploma in Insurance in 18 months, celebrated the graduation of its first intake of personal lines scholars with a special event hosted by…
Career File: Benedict Burke: Crawford boss to be next CILA president
Crawford & Company’s head of global markets Benedict Burke has been officially unveiled as the next president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters.
Market Moves - 8 October 2015
All the latest movers and shakers on the insurance scene
Tan takes on MPI Generali CEO role
Malaysia's MPI Generali Insurans has appointed veteran Oliver Tan as its CEO.
Vincenz takes up post as Helvetia chairman
Pierin Vincenz has today (1 October) taken up the role of chairman of the board of directors at Helvetia group.
Career File: Brian Kirwan named CEO at AGCS UK
Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty has promoted Brian Kirwan, regional unit London head of market management and communications, to CEO of AGCS UK. He will report directly to Carsten Scheffel, chief regions and markets officer and member of the board…
Market Moves - 1 October 2015
Who has moved where in the world of insurance this week?