People
Post People 23 - 29 January
Keep up with this week's movers
QBE's Richard Pryce on why insurers must innovate for customers and staff
The insurance industry has always been closely connected to the broader economy, but our fortunes are now even more closely tied to macro-economic developments.
Leonardi appointed head of Generali Asia
Former senior Axa employee Roberto Leonardi has been appointed regional officer for Generali Asia’s insurance operations.
Paul Jardine replaces McMellin as XL Catlin CEO
Paul Jardine has been named CEO of XL Catlin and Catlin Insurance Company UK syndicate, succeeding Andrew McMellin.
Blog: Attracting diversity into a diverse industry
The benefits of diversity in the workplace have long been recognised. It widens the talent pool, improves employee engagement, enhances performance and enables an organisation to better represent its diverse customer base. That can only be good for…
Skuld appoints global cargo and marine property head
Marine insurance provider Skuld has appointed Paul Knighton as global head of marine cargo and marine property.
Aviva unveils UK restructure
Aviva is combining its life, general and health insurance business together under the leadership of Andy Briggs.
Brightside CIO James Fairhurst to leave the business
Brightside chief information officer James Fairhurst is to leave the broker.
Nick Lock appointed as head of property claims at Allianz
Nick Lock has been appointed as the new head of property claims at Allianz, following David Watkins’ retirement from the company.
Piggot replaces retired Reeves at Crawford
Former Gen Re claims manager Geoff Piggot has been named as CEO of Crawford Global Technical Services.
Bharti Axa GI promotes Srinivasan to CEO
Bharti Axa General Insurance has promoted chief commercial and principal officer Sanjeev Srinivasan to CEO and managing director.
Smallman joins National Windscreens board
National Windscreens has appointed John Smallman to its board of directors.
Novae names Patel as CFO
Novae has appointed Reeken Patel as group chief financial officer and executive director.
Klimczak swaps Allianz for XL Catlin in Singapore
Former Allianz Global Corporate Specialty senior marine risk consultant Jarek Klimczak has been appointed marine risk engineer for Asia-Pacific at rival XL Catlin.
Flood Re appoints Andy Bord as interim CEO
Flood Re has appointed Andy Bord, former managing director of BGL Group, as interim CEO.
Post People: 16 - 20 January
All the latest people moves happening in the industry this week.
Medco appoints new chairman
Medco has appointed Martin Heskins as executive chairman with responsibility for the new strategic direction of the personal injury portal.
Probitas appoints PI underwriter
Kiran Wignall is to join Lloyd’s underwriting syndicate Probitas 1492 as a professional indemnity underwriter in its financial lines team.
Fidelis co-founder McConachie to leave
Neil McConachie, group chief financial officer and co-founder of Fidelis, is leaving the firm.
Walker replaces Lee as Hastings MD
Hastings has appointed David Walker as managing director for insurer service, following Michael Lee’s departure last month.
PWC appoints Jim Bichard as UK insurance leader
PWC has appointed Jim Bichard to lead its UK insurance practice.
Allianz's Jon Dye on choosing insurance as a career
The Broker State of the Nation report commissioned by Post revealed 70% of the respondents chose broking as a career.
Crawford appoints Hanover boss as COO
Crawford has appointed Andrew Robinson as its global chief operating officer.
Post People: 9-13 January
Check out this week's movers and shakers.