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Willaert to succeed Graham as Ferma president
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has announced its 2015/2016 executive committee to be led by president Jo Willaert.
Deakin claims Towergate is ‘not a hierarchical team' ahead of Ross's arrival
Towergate insurance broking division head Janice Deakin says incoming CEO David Ross will be an "integral part" of the executive team when he joins the consolidator on 2 November.
Allianz appoints Newman as head of motor claims
Tony Newman has been formally appointed head of motor claims at Allianz, having been seconded to the role since September 2014.
Ex-Crawford boss Gladwell resurfaces at Innovation Group
Former Crawford & Company UK and Ireland CEO Greg Gladwell has resurfaced at Innovation Group where he has taken on the role of UK property managing director.
Towergate names leadership team to serve under Deakin
Towergate has confirmed the leadership team of its insurance broking business, comprised of the retail and advisory divisions, led by Janice Deakin, who joined the consolidator in August.
RSA promotes Middle to global telematics role
RSA head of telematics partnering Paul Middle has been promoted to a global role that will see him assume the UK responsibilities vacated by former RSA telematics director Bob Skerrett.
Horton first of founding ABC team to depart LV
LV chief operating officer Peter Horton has left the insurer.
Market Moves - 17 September 2015
All the latest recruitment news from the world of insurance.
Asta swoops for Fisher for NED role
Former Arthur J Gallagher International chief underwriting officer Sian Fisher has been appointed a non-executive director of Asta Underwriting Management.
Cliff steps into the breach as CEO Wallin leaves Brightside
Brightside CEO Andrew Wallin has stepped down from his position with immediate effect, the broker has confirmed.
Ecclesiastical swoops for Covéa's former real estate head
Ecclesiastical has appointed Chris Withers as property investors development manager.
Blog: Less than six months to the SIMR - How to prepare
The introduction of Senior Insurance Managers Regime is set to transform organisational structures throughout the insurance sector. With less than six months to go until the legislation comes into force, much of the industry is simply not prepared and…
Too early to predict redundancies or rebrand following Jelf deal says Weil
Marsh UK and Ireland CEO Mark Weil says it is too early to know what staff changes or rebranding will take place following the global broker's acquisition of Jelf, announced yesterday (10 September).
Savesure shareholder Whittington banned and fined by FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Savesure shareholder Ralph Whittington £42,111 and banned him from performing any function in relation to regulated activity for failing to act with integrity in carrying out his controlled functions.
Ageas picks Logue to succeed Pickford as finance director
Ageas Insurance has appointed Stuart Logue as its finance director starting from 16 November.
UK General consulting with 12 staff after restructure
UK General is consulting with approximately 12 staff whose roles will no longer be needed as a result of the firm moving its central services team into its personal lines, Rural Insurance and One Commercial business units.
Vienna Insurance Group adds four to managing board
Vienna Insurance Group is expanding its managing board by adding two members and two deputy members.
RSA’s Corrigan joins HDI Gerling’s energy, construction and engineering division
Industrial insurer HDI Gerling has appointed David Corrigan as UK and Ireland property underwriting director and has launched a new engineering, construction and energy division.
Market Moves - 10 September 2015
All the latest recruitment news from the world of insurance.
Towergate broking boss Lawton departs after three year stint
Towergate insurance broking CEO Mike Lawton is to exit the business three years after joining from RSA.
County Group eyes further acqusitions following hire of Swinton M&A boss
Former Swinton acquisitions manager Keith Frost has joined The County Group amid plans to support the firm’s appetite to acquire UK based brokers.
Bluefin appoints Thistle COO Watson as operational performance director
Thistle Insurance Services chief operating officer Anita Watson has been appointed to the newly created role of operational performance director at Bluefin.
Axa study calculates £34bn of savings from driverless HGVs
The development of automated haulage and logistics vehicles could save the haulage industry almost £34bn, according to a study undertaken by Axa UK.
Hiscox names Eva Berg-Winters as head of UK claims
Hiscox has appointed strategy consultants OC&C’s associate partner Eva Berg-Winters as head of UK claims.