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Career file: Amanda Blanc, Axa UK and Ireland
Amanda Blanc has been promoted to CEO of Axa UK and Ireland, replacing Paul Evans.
Gao promoted to Lloyd's Greater China role
Eric Gao, chairman and CEO of Lloyd's (China) has been promoted to head of the Greater China region leading teams in Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Allianz appoints chief underwriting officer to corporate insurer arm
Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality SE has appointed Paul O’Neill as chief underwriting officer speciality.
Helvetia names new CEO as Stefan Loacker steps down
Helvetia Group CEO Stefan Loacker is stepping down after nine years in the position.
Peter Hacker appointed as group innovation officer at Cooper Gay
Cooper Gay has appointed Peter Hacker as group chief innovation officer, reporting to group CEO Steve Hearn.
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Legal & General appoints Sir John Kingman as chairman
The board of Legal and General Group has announced Sir John Kingman as group chairman of Legal & General.
RSA appoints Isabel Hudson as non-executive board director
RSA will appoint Isabel Hudson as non-executive board director this week.
Insurance saleswoman sentenced after £31,500 commission scam
An insurance saleswoman has been sentenced after a £31,500 commission scam in which she deliberately mis-sold large numbers of corporate health plan policies.
Markel International Spain restructures underwriting department
Markel International Spain has restructured its underwriting department into two areas, personal accident and liability.
Channel Syndicate launch Innovation Division
Channel Syndicate 2015 has appointed Tom Allen as head of technology and cyber insurance as part of its new Innovation Division.
AGCS strengthens global aviation team
Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty has strengthened its global aviation team with three senior appointments.
Agadi appointed president and CEO of Crawford & Company
Harsha Agadi has been appointed president and CEO of Crawford & Company, after serving in the role on an interim basis since August 2015.
Lu swaps AIG in Hong Kong for XL Catlin in Singapore
Louisa Lu has joined XL Catlin in Singapore as senior underwriter - casualty for Asia-Pacific.
Bobby Gracey joins I-Cog as chairman
I-Cog Claims Management has appointed Bobby Gracey, chairman of CILA’s Anti-Fraud Committee, as chairman.
Tokio Marine Kiln backed EIS approved as Lloyd's coverholder
South African Engineered Insurance Solutions has been approved as Lloyd’s coverholder with the backing of Tokio Marine Kiln.
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Neon expands into Bermuda
The specialist Lloyd’s insurer is growing its international footprint and access to both the Bermudian and US markets.
Chubb's Burrell moves from Australia to Singapore
Liam Burrell previously Chubb's property and casualty manager of South Australia has taken on a similar role in Singapore.
Markel appoints Bhav Desai as head of professional indemnity
Markel has appointed Bhav Desai as head of professional indemnity following predecessor David Sawyer's appointment to managing director of professional and financial risks.
Rowney will move LV toward being ‘challenger brand’
The newly appointed CEO of LV will take the company towards being a “challenger brand” in the next five years.
LV appoints Richard Rowney as CEO
Richard Rowney has been announced as successor to Mike Rogers as chief executive of LV.
Tobias Andersson appointed as CEO of Guy Carpenter Stockholm
Guy Carpenter & Company today announced the appointment of Tobias Andersson as CEO of GC Stockholm, following his predecessor Tomas Ljungqvist’s appointment as chairman of the division.
Stephen Manning to step down from Sompo Canopius
Stephen Manning, the chief operating officer of Sompo Canopius, will leave the role at the end of the year.