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Takeover date announced for Crane at LV
Mike Crane will officially take over as managing director at LV broker on 1 January next year.
Ex-Zurich UK boss Smith joins Lockton as NED
Former Zurich UK general insurance CEO Dave Smith has joined broker Lockton Companies as a non-executive director advising the boards of Lockton and its managing general agency Mapledown Underwriting.
Towergate embarks on a 100-strong recruitment drive to grow sales force
Towergate Insurance Brokers is embarking on a recruitment drive of sales executives and sales leaders as it looks to grow its advisory sales force by 100 over the next two years and open new offices.
Ex-LAS director Marshall joins former colleagues as MD of Evolution
Former LAS Claims Management client operations director Ritchie Marshall has become the latest former LAS senior staff member to reunite with company founder Darren Cooper at his new venture, Evolution Claims Management.
Incoming Zurich CEO advised to 'regroup' as possible Senn successors are mooted
Zurich's next global CEO must focus on improving the company's property and casualty underwriting performance, with commentators pitching Mark Wilson and Tom Bolt among the front runners for the insurer's top job.
Market Moves - 17 December 2015
All the movers and shakers in the insurance industry.
Berry Palmer & Lyle promotes Esdaile and Aspinall to joint MD role
Specialist credit and political risk insurance broker Berry Palmer & Lyle has appointed James Esdaile and Sian Aspinall as joint managing directors.
Carlyle deal paves way for specialist CL and HNW acquisitions at PIB
PIB Insurance CEO Brendan McManus is targeting numerous acquisitions in the early part of next year following investment into the business from private equity firm The Carlyle Group.
Allianz apppoints Smith and Abboud to its board
Allianz Insurance has appointed Stephanie Smith and Jacob Abboud to its management board, to replace John Knowles who has decided to retire from the business.
McManus and Giles sell 'significant' PIB stake to Carlyle Group
Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group has agreed to acquire a significant equity stake in Brendan McManus and Chris Giles’ latest broking venture PIB Insurance.
Charles Taylor recruits internally for insurance services CEO
Charles Taylor has appointed Luisa Barile as CEO of its insurance services division to succeed Stephen Card, who has been appointed insurance support services director.
Ex-Towergate director Trott moves from RK Harrison to NAH
RK Harrison specialist markets director Simon Trott has left the company to take on the role of managing director at National Accident Helpline, Post understands.
Marketform appoints Chubb's Brown as M&A global practice leader
Specialist Lloyd's underwriter Marketform has recruited Robert Brown as global practice leader of its mergers and acquisitions insurance operations.
Questgates extends Zoom capabilities following Storm Desmond chaos
Loss adjuster Questgates is extending its Zoom capabilities following an increased demand for its high level survey offering in the aftermath of Storm Desmond.
Cathedral CEO and CFO exit Lancashire
Lancashire Holdings has announced the forthcoming departures of Cathedral Capital CEO Peter Scales and chief financial officer John Lynch on 31 March 2016.
Page to exit Marsh in new year
CEO of Marsh’s UK commercial and consumer division Julie Page will leave the broker in the new year, as reported by Insurance Age today (11 December).
Upheaval continues at AIG with four to go at senior level
The shake-up at AIG continues with chief financial officer David Herzog to go, alongside three other key management figures outlined today by CEO Peter Hancock.
Nichols appointed Zurich UKGI COO
Zurich has appointed David Nichols as UK general insurance chief operating officer to replace Barry Perkins.
Barton elevated to Jelf CEO following business restructure
Phil Barton is to take on the role of Jelf CEO, succeeding Alex Alway who is to join the Marsh board as a non-executive director.
Ecclesiastical appoints Edward Creasy as non-executive director
Ecclesiastical Insurance Group has appointed Edward Creasy as a non-executive director, subject to regulatory approval. He will also sit on the board of Ecclesiastical Insurance Office.
Market Moves - 10 December 2015
All the movers and shakers in the insurance industry
Mike Webb steps down as chairman of Horwich Farrelly
Insurance industry law firm Horwich Farrelly has announced its current chairman, Mike Webb, will be leaving his role at the end of 2015.
Aon appoints Tunnicliffe as UK risk management boss
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Andrew Tunnicliffe as CEO of its UK operation replacing Jim Herbert who will take on the role of Europe, Middle East and Africa chief development officer.
Chaucer appoints XL Catlin's Callan as CFO
Lloyd's insurer Chaucer has appointed Robert Callan as chief financial officer of Chaucer Syndicates.