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Perkins replaces Gienal as Zurich COO
Zurich Insurance has announced the appointment of Barry Perkins as chief operating officer, UKGI & shared services, effective from 1 January 2014.
Gallagher grows north-east office with sales director appointment
Arthur J Gallagher is growing its management team in north-east England with the appointment of Martin Atkinson as UK retail sales director.
Ecclesiastical appoints Jamie McNab as group casualty underwriter
Ecclesiastical has appointed QBE’s Jamie McNab as group casualty underwriter.
Ex-Garwyn chief Niemczewski moves to Tawa
Former Garwyn chief executive Artur Niemczewski has been appointed CEO of Tawa's restructured service business.
Willis unveils global head of casualty
Willis Group has appointed Seth Peller to the newly created role of Global Head of Casualty, effective January 2014.
JLT Specialty grows team with five hires
JLT Specialty has today announced five appointments in its London-based team.
Paul Fairhurst appointed to AJG Manchester role
Paul Fairhurst has been appointed Arthur J Gallagher Manchester office head for the UK retail division.
Hardy strengthens board with double appointment
Underwriting agency Hardy has appointed David Stevens as board director and chief financial officer for the Hardy group of companies.
Bupa unveils new chief internal auditor
Healthcare company Bupa has appointed David Fletcher as chief internal auditor.
Beazley boosts Latin American development with appointment
Beazley has appointed Ricardo Ortega as head of business development in Latin America.
Ageas’ Watson becomes chairman of ABI motor committee
Ageas UK chief executive Andy Watson has been appointed chairman of the Association of British Insurers’ motor technical committee.
Torus strengthens accident and health team
Specialist insurer Torus has appointed John Milne as accident and health underwriter.
Chris Wood to retire from Chaucer aviation post
Peter Wakefield has been appointed Chaucer aviation division head following the retirement of Chris Wood.
Best XI: Gary Humpreys Markerstudy
Markerstudy group underwriting director Gary Humphreys selects his best XI for an insurance company start-up. The team is made up of the crème de la crème of the industry, with Markerstudy group chief executive Kevin Spencer leading the side to victory.
Career File - Richard Ward: Departing Lloyd's CEO named Brit chairman
Lloyd's chief executive Richard Ward will become Brit Insurance Holdings chairman once he steps down from his current role at the end of the year.
Market Moves: Firms hopeful new hires will be Christmas crackers as recruitment enters festive frenzy
The insurance industry has sought to get its Christmas shopping done early, bringing home a number of presents for clients this week. Aviva tied a ribbon around Fraser Edmond, who replaces Sam Hudson as broker performance director, Zurich unwrapped Tim…
Zurich swoops for Swiss Re CFO Quinn
Zurich Insurance has confirmed the recruitment of Swiss Re’s chief financial officer with effect from May 2014.
Ace makes two key appointments in Asia-Pacific
Ace has appointed Glen Browne to lead its accident and health business in Asia-Pacific and Edward Kopp as the country president of Korea, Ace American Fire and Marine Insurance.
Lloyd's names Canopius’ Beale as chief executive
Lloyd’s has named Canopius chief executive Inga Beale as its new chief executive, replacing Richard Ward from January 2014.
Keycare unveils three board appointments
Lost and stolen keys insurance provider Keycare has made three board appointments.
Icat appoints new active underwriter
Icat has appointed Megan McConnell as active underwriter for Syndicate 4242 at Lloyd’s.
AGCS unveils country manager for Austria
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Ole Ohlmeyer as the new country manager for Austria.
Ace appoints Ian McFadyean to regional manager role
Ace Group has appointed Ian McFadyean as business development manager for the south west and Wales.
Avanti unveils new MD
Avanti Insurance has appointed Elaine Cozens as its new managing director.