People
#Post People 5 - 9 September 2016
Check out the latest market moves.
Diversity: How to implement a more eclectic workforce
Historically, the insurance industry has lacked diversity. When you imagine a typical insurance firm, you may picture a male, pale and stale boardroom. Increasingly, though, the industry has been implementing a range of initiatives to draw in a more…
State of the Nation: Lloyd's and the London Market: Deepening the talent pool
The second part of the research asks what diversity means to Lloyd’s and the London Market and how can it attract young talent and people from outside the profession into insurance?
Foister swaps Liberty for Markel energy in Singapore
Timothy Foister has left Liberty International to join Markel in Singapore.
Top lawyer becomes latest to step down from Gable board
A man described as “one of the finest insurance lawyers in the country” has resigned from the board of Gable Holdings, just a year after being appointed.
Post People: 30 August - 05 September
The latest market moves from the industry
Hearn appointed executive director of Brokerslink
Steve Hearn, CEO of Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has joined the board of Brokerslink.
Rios rejoins Allianz for Asia-Pacific risk role
Diego Rios has returned to Allianz as chief risk officer for Allianz Asia-Pacific.
Tay joins Axa as Asia chief risk officer
Annie Tay has joined Axa in Asia as the chief risk officer for the region.
CII makes three roles redundant following internal review
The Chartered Insurance Institute has made three senior staff roles redundant following an internal review.
Greenwood takes on international role at CII
Mark Greenwood, the Chartered Insurance Institute's Asia-Pacific regional director, has taken on the new role of international director.
XL Catlin bolsters Asia-Pacific political risk team
XL Catlin has made a senior underwriting appointment in Sydney.
Winnie Wong to return in Hong Kong
Former Aon Hong Kong CEO Winnie Wong is returning to the market at a local insurer.
Zurich to shed 20% of executive-level jobs
Zurich will cut 20% of 1900 executive jobs across the group as part of a wider restructure.
Ecclesiastical appoints Chris Withers as head of broker distribution
Ecclesiastical has appointed former Covéa head of distribution Chris Withers as head of broker distribution.
Former Travelers CEO Jay Fishman dies at 63
Former Travelers CEO Jay Fishman died on Friday in his New Jersey home following a battle with a neuromuscular condition.
EPUL appoints ex-Towergate director Andrew Whittaker as new managing director
Specialist commercial insurer EPUL has appointed Andrew Whittaker as it new managing director.
Post People: 22 August - 29 August
The latest people moves in the insurance industry.
Matt Field appointed to business manager of Direct Insurance London Market
Lloyd’s specialist schemes broker, Direct Insurance London Market, has appointed a new business development manager for its Northern region.
Chubb expands Clifford's role in Asia-Pacific
Chubb's regional head of casualty for Asia-Pacific Adam Clifford has been given an expanded role.
Chiu takes on Zurich global corporate role in Hong Kong
The founder of Dual Asia has been given a different role at Zurich Hong Kong after running financial lines for Greater China.
Moore and Beale elected to top CII jobs
Thomas Carroll Group chairman John Moore MBE has been elected president of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
QBE creates chief underwriting role for Australia and New Zealand
QBE's group chief actuary to become chief underwriting officer for Australia and New Zealand.
Newman swaps XL Catlin for Sompo Canopius in Singapore
Mark Newman, former head of Asia at XL Catlin, has joined Sompo Canopius as its CEO Asia-Pacific, Middle East and North Africa.