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Cobra appoints two to board
Cobra Underwriting Agencies has today announced two new board members and othetr staff moves.
Venture Preference strengthen board with M&A heavyweight
Axa today announced the appointment of Sandy Dunn as non-executive chairman and Ian Brimecome as non-executive director of Axa-owned Venture Preference.
London market broker chief resigns
BMS today announced the resignation of John Spencer from his position of group chief executive of BMS Associates.
Broker risk manager in new branch push
Mark White of broker Central is seeking to establish a branch of the Institute of Risk Management in the Aberdeen and Inverness areas.
Royal and Sun Alliance receives higher Standard & Poor's rating
Standard & Poor's ratings services said today it raised to 'A' from 'A-' its long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on the main operating entities of Royal & Sun Alliance.
Equity Syndicate Management strengthens team
Equity Syndicate Management has appointed David Pye as its chairman.
Aviva brings in former Boots boss
Aviva has appointed Scott Wheway to the board as a new independent non-executive director with effect from 5 December 2007.
Two out at RBSI as Cornish adds NIG to commercial remit
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has announced a restructure which has seen two more directors leave and Direct Line for Business and NIG united under one director.
AIG names new UK boss
AIG has named former UK boss Dan Glaser's replacement among a raft of promotions.
Cobra looks to benefit from Towergate's bid on TBN
Cobra’s value has been underestimated in the context of Towergate’s bid for the Broker Network, according to a report by research firm Fairfax, commissioned by Cobra Holdings.
Quinton resurfaces at Zurich
Zurich has appointed Mike Quinton as managing director of retail and partnerships.
BGL boosts expansion plans
BGL Group has appointed two new directors and two associate directors to help deliver its ambitious expansion plans.
NU bolsters property team
Norwich Union has expanded its property team by providing what it claims is the largest number of regional consultants.
Appointement at Mondial
Mondial Assistance has appointed Jody Baker as business development manager for corporate and travel.
Inga Beale lands M&A job at Zurich
Global insurer Zurich has announced that former Converium chief executive Inga Beale will join the company as head of organisational transformation management and mergers & acquisitions as of January 1, 2008.
Jelf unveils network plan
Jelf has launched a collaboration between the group and experienced network professional, Bob Parkins called The Purple Partnership.
Boisseau steps up as Lefevre quits Groupama UK
Pierre Lefèvre has been appointed as chief of Groupama’s Italian subsidiary companies: Groupama Assicurazioni, Groupama Vita and the newly acquired Nuova Tirrena.
Reshuffle boost for Venture Preference
Venture Preference - Axa’s broker subsidiary - has announced its first four senior appointments since the purchase of Stuart Alexander, Layton Blackman and Smart and Cook.
Cobra makes £4.3m broker acquisition
Cobra has today announced the £4.3m acquisition of UKI Holdings and its subsidiary, UK & Ireland Insurance Services, a Manchester-based general insurance brokerage specialising in commercial construction insurance.