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Munich Re CEO to step down
Nikolaus von Bomhard will depart as CEO of reinsurer Munich Re in April 2017, with his role to be filled by Joachim Wenning.
Inga Beale: ‘I started to behave like a man to fit in'
Lloyd's CEO Inga Beale has spoken of the challenges she faced working in the London insurance market in the 1980s at a gender equality festival in London today (11 March).
Brokers back Holmes as Aviva UKGI boss
The "great" appointment of Colm Holmes to head Aviva's UKGI business has not come as a surprise to broking bosses.
Tulloch's Aviva UK successor to maintain momentum with brokers
Incoming Aviva UK general insurance CEO Colm Holmes has vowed not to lose focus “on the fundamentals” and has set his sights on building on relationships with brokers.
Colosso becomes non-exec chair at personal lines MGA
Industry stalwart Adrian Colosso has lined up his second non-executive role following his departure from Howden, Post understands.
Helvetia Holdings to reduce board size
Three board members at Helvetia Holdings will not stand for re-election, following the integration of the (re)insurer with Nationale Suisse and a planned reduction of Helvetia’s board.
Profits and revenues up at Charles Taylor in 2015
Charles Taylor CEO David Marock has heralded 2015 as a year of “strong growth” after the multi-faceted firm delivered a 31.6% increase in statutory profit before tax to £12.8m for 2015 (2014: £9.7m).
Aviva UK CFO Holmes steps up to replace Tulloch as CEO
Aviva has named UK general insurance chief financial officer Colm Holmes as the successor to Aviva UK GI CEO Maurice Tulloch.
RSA technical analytics head Turner joins Esure
Esure Group has hired RSA’s Nick Turner as head of claims data and analysis.
#Postpeople: 8 - 14 March
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Zurich promotes for top underwriting role
Jane Hayes has been formally promoted to chief underwriting officer for general insurance in Europe, Middle East and Africa and Zurich Insurance Plc.
Underlying profit drops at Esure amid challenging market in 2015
Esure recorded a deterioration in its combined operating ratio to 97.8% in 2015 (FY 2014: 91.9%) as underlying profit dipped by 22.7% to £82.9m (FY 2014: £107.2m) amid “highly competitive” market conditions.
Admiral reports motor profit rise as Confused takes hit
Admiral has reported an 8% increase in 2015 group turnover to £2.12bn (2014: £1.97bn) and a UK motor combined ratio of 81% (2014: 83%).
Tugendhat leaves Towergate to return to care sector
James Tugendhat will be leaving his position as chief commercial officer at Towergate at the end of the month to return to the care sector.
Gladwell to leave Innovation Group amid flurry of exits
Innovation Group UK property head Greg Gladwell is to leave the company on 31 March after six months in his role.
NIG moves Manser to lead broker and etrade markets
NIG has appointed a new managing director, Neil Manser, to oversee broker markets and etrade.
Innovation Group appoints CEO replacement for Roberts
Outsourcing and solutions provider Innovation Group has hired Tim Griffiths to replace Andy Roberts, pictured, as its new group CEO.
#Postpeople: 1 - 7 March 2016
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Markel appoints industry veteran Spencer as NED
Markel International has appointed former BMS CEO John Spencer as a non-executive director.
BGL group appoints Platt as CFO
BGL Group has appointed Dominic Platt as chief financial officer, subject to regulatory approval.
Career File: Body named Ten MD as Lee steps down
Ten Insurance managing director Malcolm Lee is stepping down from his post to be replaced by Alistair Body, who joined the company's board one year ago.
Skuld announces executive changes and 2016 renewals growth
Norwegian marine insurer Skuld has announced three changes to its management team including appointing Lars Dueled as chief underwriting officer.
Lancashire's Maloney to lead subsidiary Cathedral Capital
Lancashire Group CEO Alex Maloney is to take on the CEO role at Lancashire subsidiary Cathedral Capital, the holding company for Cathedral Group.