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Market Moves - 12 March 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Gibbons takes chair at Biba's small brokers' board
Andrew Gibbons, managing director at Mason Owen Financial Services, has been appointed chairman of the British Insurance Brokers' Association's smaller brokers' advisory board.
Career file: Lovett named new Group Risk Development chair
Group Risk Development, the trade body for the group risk industry, has appointed Lee Lovett as its new chairman.
Market Moves - 5 March 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Laurent Josi starts as CEO Axa Asia
Jean-Louis Laurent Josi has started his role as CEO of Axa Asia in Hong Kong this week.
Lloyd's recruits Asia-Pacific broker head
Lloyd's has appointed Chris Rummery in a newly created role - senior market development manager for Asia-Pacific.
CFO Richard Houghton to leave RSA
RSA's group chief financial officer Richard Houghton will stand down from the board of directors in May the insurer has confirmed.
Wilson promoted to Brit deputy CEO
Brit's chief underwriting officer Matthew Wilson has been been promoted to group deputy CEO alongside his existing role.
Ace makes underwriting personnel changes in Australia
Ace has made several changes and promotions in its Australian underwriting team.
Berkshire Hathaway recruits from RSA and Swiss Re in Singapore
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty has continued its recruitment drive in Asia with two hires in Singapore.
Market Moves - 26 February 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Former FSA boss in frame to replace Lyons at Towergate
John Tiner, former CEO of the Financial Services Authority, is a contender to replace Alastair Lyons as chairman of Towergate according to a report.
Ironshore hires Asia-Pacific managing director from Catlin
Ironshore International has named Hui Yun Boo as managing director Asia-Pacific and principal officer for Singapore.
Cunningham Lindsey appoints Lewis as In Trust director
Jane Lewis has been appointed director of In Trust and is to join Cunningham Lindsey's board with immediate effect.
Market Moves - 19 February 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Snowball eyes next role after Suncorp
Patrick Snowball is ready for a new challenge after he leaves Suncorp later this year.
Torrance returns to Allianz board after short-lived US adventure
Former Allianz UK CEO Andrew Torrance has been appointed as a non-executive director of Allianz Holdings, two months after leaving the firm’s Fireman’s Fund business in the US.
Snowball gives no reason for Suncorp exit
Industry giant Patrick Snowball is set to leave Australian financial services group Suncorp where he is group CEO.
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Market Moves - 12 February 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
MSIG appoints Graeme Rayner as CUO
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group at Lloyd’s has promoted Graeme Rayner to chief underwriting officer.
XL's Vigar leaving Singapore for Japan
Andrew Vigar, country manager Singapore, XL is relocating to become the specialist insurer's country manager for Japan.
Ex-Gallagher boss Ross begins Towergate journey after Highbridge confirms swoop
David Ross, CEO at Arthur J Gallagher International, has resigned after 25 years at the broker to join Towergate's investment vehicle.
Tysers appoints Lancashire's Blakeborough as COO
Lloyd’s broker, Tyser & Co has appointed Stuart Blakeborough as chief operating officer.