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Claimant law firm billed £27k as Allianz PI claim is struck out
A claimant solicitors firm has been ordered to pay £27,000 of defendant legal costs after a personal injury claim lodged with Allianz was struck out by a court.
Torrance joins Novae board as NED
Former Allianz CEO Andrew Torrance has been appointed as independent non-executive director to the board of Novae Group, effective 1 March 2016.
Assurant Solutions promotes marketing boss to CEO
Specialist insurer Assurant Solutions has promoted Andy Morris to CEO and president of its European operations.
Marsh recruits ex-GCHQ director for cyber role
Marsh has appointed former UK security and intelligence organisation GCHQ director Sir Iain Lobban as a senior adviser on cyber risk.
C-Suite - Broker: The thread through everything
Companies must embrace a culture of honesty and integrity when it comes to client care.
Tokio Marine Kiln expands Birmingham-based underwriting team
Tokio Marine Kiln has appointed Mark Bradshaw from Zurich and Owen Shelley from Aviva to underwriting roles in the Midlands.
Chubb Global Markets appoints marine team leaders
Chubb Global Markets has confirmed the appointment of Mark Edmondson and Mike Reynolds as the leaders of its marine team, with immediate effect.
James, Maidment and Swatman elected to Council of Lloyd's
Lloyd’s has confirmed the election of three new members to the Council of Lloyd’s.
Chubb names Continental Europe country presidents
Chubb has named the leaders of its operations in Continental Europe, reporting to Continental Europe division president Jeff Moghrabi.
Colosso returns to the market in City Net boardroom role
Former Howden CEO Adrian Colosso has joined the board of Lloyd’s wholesale broker City Net as a non-executive director, Post can reveal.
LV launches bespoke motor trade claims team
LV Broker has brought its commercial motor trade and combined motor trade claims teams under one roof with a new bespoke team based at the insurer's Croydon office.
Towergate hires chief transformation and change director
In his new role, James Barnard will play a key role in driving the change programme seen as pivotal in transforming the broker.
Women of the World festival to feature CII and AIG input
The Chartered Insurance Institute has teamed up with AIG to lead the conversation at the forthcoming Women of the World festival about risks faced by women in society and how the insurance profession can respond.
Pro Sight MD Mageean reunites with McManus at PIB
PIB Insurance Brokers has recruited Pro Sight managing director Bernard Mageean as MD for underwriting and placement.
Career development: Inside the mind of the insurance executive
Insurance executives in 2016 face a host of daunting challenges.
Canopius retail boss Tim Rolfe to step down next month
Canopius retail CEO Tim Rolfe is to depart the specialist Lloyd’s market company at the end of March after more than five years in the retail hot seat, Post can reveal.
#Postpeople: 2 - 8 February 2016
All the latest insurance industry market moves between 2 and 8 February 2016 in full in one place.
Towergate to develop corporate and mid-market niches with triple hire
Towergate has created three new roles to support plans to strengthen and grow its corporate and mid-market practice with niches and specialisms.
Towergate appoints Stephenson Harwood partner as general counsel
Towergate has appointed Geoff Gouriet to its executive committee as general counsel.
Chubb announces distribution managers and regional leaders
Chubb has announced two distribution management appointments for the UK and Ireland in the hires of Jon Houghton and Jon Nottingham.
RSG completes purchase of MGA George & Partners
Ryan Specialty Group has acquired specialist managing general agent Hunter George & Partners.
Canopius rebrands as Sompo Canopius
Canopius today unveiled a new visual identity and confirmed that it is now operating under the brand Sompo Canopius.
LV boss O'Roarke to become chairman of Horwich Farrelly
Outgoing LV general insurance managing director John O’Roarke has been appointed chairman of insurance industry law firm Horwich Farrelly.
McNeilage to step aside as Cunningham Lindsey UK CEO
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has appointed David Pigot as CEO for UK, international and major and complex loss operations, replacing Phil McNeilage who has spent a decade as UK CEO.