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Co-op GI CFO Kieran O’Keeffe returns to LV
LV has appointed Kieran O’Keeffe as finance director for general insurance, who is expected to join towards the end of the year.
Blottiere appointed COO of Axa Asia
Axa has appointed Marc Blottiere as regional chief operating officer for Axa Asia.
Markel’s Wayne Paternoster and Robin Ungless made redundant
Markel International’s joint managing directors of specialty Wayne Paternoster and Robin Ungless have been made redundant, following a wholesale business restructure of the insurer, Post can reveal.
People: I work in insurance: Andrew Moore
Andrew Moore is a veterinary consultant at RSA, helping take care of the nation’s pets
Amanda Blanc promoted to top UK role in Axa restructure
Amanda Blanc has been promoted to CEO of Axa UK and Ireland, replacing Paul Evans.
John Murphy and Glenn Marshall leave Dual to join Towergate
John Murphy and Glenn Marshall will join Towergate as the broker builds a speciality London markets underwriting division.
Aviva promises 30% of decision makers will always be women
At least 30% of Aviva’s executive committee will always be women, the company has said.
#Postpeople: 23 - 27 May 2016
Who has moved where in the world of insurance this week?
Sharon Long leaves XL Catlin for Marketform
Former XL Catlin claims director Sharon Long has joined Lloyd’s insurer Marketform in the same role.
ABI appoints four industry ‘big-hitters’ to board
Senior figures from AIG, Zurich, Prudential and Scottish Widows have been appointed to the board of the Association of British Insurers.
LMG appoints Susan Jakobek as PPL MD
Susan Jakobek has been hired as managing director of Placing Platform Limited, a firm that manages the roll out of electronic placement in the London Market.
Quiz of the week - 20 May 2016
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Charles Taylor Managing Agency appoints Ajay Gupta as CUO
Charles Taylor Managing Agency has appointed Ajay Gupta as chief underwriting officer and board director from Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Underwriting.
Zurich hires from QBE for senior Australia claims role
Zurich has appointed Hilary Bates as chief claims officer for Australia and New Zealand.
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.