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Video: Ifed head DCI Angie Rogers
Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department boss Detective Chief Inspector Angie Rogers tells Post news editor Callum Brodie about her vision of the fraud landscape and why prevention is better than cure.
Q&A: Ifed head DCI Angie Rogers
In her first interview since becoming head of the City of London Police's Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department, Detective Chief Inspector Angie Rogers unveils her agenda for the fight against insurance fraud.
Ex-Gallagher CFO Mugge follows Ross to Sierra
Former Arthur J Gallagher International chief financial officer Mark Mugge has been appointed CFO of Sierra Investment Holdings, the investment vehicle bidding for Towergate.
RSA director Coram joins Brightside as restructure claims two roles
Brightside Group has continued the restructuring of its senior team with the appointment of RSA’s Tony Coram as group chief operating officer.
Ifed boss DCI Rogers promises equal treatment in fight against fraud
Detective Chief Inspector Angie Rogers has vowed to work with members of the insurance industry on preventative measures to tackle escalating fraud having taken over the reins of the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department.
Plum swoops for DLG underwriter
Household MGA Plum Underwriting has appointed Nicky Whatman as a senior underwriter to its London high net worth team.
Towergate tight-lipped on potential job losses after Berwick office closure
Towergate staff based in Berwick have been informed they will need to consider roles elsewhere after the firm made the decision to close its borders-based office.
Rias founder Holden eyes £50m GWP with start-up broker
The founders of over 50s insurer Rias and Insure 4 Retirement have launched a Hampshire-based direct to consumer broker with the expectation of surpassing £50m in annual written premiums within five years.
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.
Gable chairman Sofaer steps down
Lichtenstein-based Gable Holdings' non-executive chairman Michael Sofaer has stepped down from the board to concentrate on family and other business commitments, the company has announced.
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Gallagher warned to batten down the hatches as Ross targets Towergate turnaround
David Ross’s success as Towergate CEO will hinge on the nature of the executive team he is able to assemble, according to market insiders, who have suggested Arthur J Gallagher International should brace itself for a raid on senior staff.
DAS promotes Burke to CEO as Asplin departs
Legal expenses insurer DAS has promoted Andrew Burke to the role of CEO ahead of the departure of Paul Asplin.
Career Development: Cunningham Lindsey students exceed CILA average pass rates
Cunningham Lindsey’s students achieved a higher than average pass rate in the October 2014 Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters examinations.
Career Development: DNA launches CII Cert programme
Niche broker DNA Insurance Services has launched a company-wide programme to enable its staff to study and achieve the Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate in Insurance qualification.
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.
Ferma secretary general Meyer credited for contribution to industry
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations' secretary general Edwin Meyer has died, the organisation announced on 9 February.
MA Group invites Guest to lead new property venture
Flood repair specialists the MA Group have hired Ian Guest from Allianz to head up a new property venture.
Ex-Ifed boss Wood to lead Hastings Direct fraud investigation team
Former Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department head DCI Dave Wood has been hired to lead a specialist investigation team within Hastings Direct’s counter fraud division.
Post Office insurance boss Havenhand moves to National Accident Helpline
The Post Office’s head of insurance Paul Havenhand has left the business to take up the role of commercial director at National Accident Helpline.
Tysers appoints Lancashire's Blakeborough as COO
Lloyd’s broker, Tyser & Co has appointed Stuart Blakeborough as chief operating officer.
Allianz Commercial promotes Dixon as casualty boss Dee departs
Allianz Commercial’s head of property insurance Catherine Dixon has had her remit extended to cover property and casualty following the role departure of casualty boss Chris Dee.
Tysers aviation MD Walters jets off to Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher has hired Tysers’ aviation managing director Mark Walters to lead its own aviation division.