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Bluefin hires Henderson's commercial director to build Leeds presence
Bluefin has appointed Greg Markham as sales director in its Leeds office.
CNA regions boss Somers joins AIG as head of sales in the north
AIG has named CNA Insurance head of UK regions Phil Somers as head of sales for the north.
Attracting next generation of industry leaders key CII priority in 2015
The insurance industry must stop “underselling” itself if it is going to turn the corner in attracting young talent to the sector, according to Chartered Insurance Institute president Ashwin Mistry.
Rural looks to Gallagher for COO hire
Rural Insurance has hired former Arthur J Gallagher operations director Peter Cooper as its chief operating officer.
MSIG confirms Hudson exit
Mitsui Sumitomo underwriting director Martin Hudson has resigned from the company.
Post Office creates 75 insurance jobs in Glasgow
Post Office Travel Insurance is to create 75 new jobs in Glasgow over the coming months with further jobs planned for later in the year.
Legal services CEO quits Quindell
Quindell Legal Services CEO Phil Hodgkinson has left after almost two years with the troubled business.
Towergate to shift Hexham roles to Newcastle after office closure
Towergate is to close its Hexham operation at the end of the month with the office's eight staff being offered roles at the company's Newcastle premises.
Absolute hires ex-Axa COO Carruthers as non-exec chairman
Former Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary chief operating officer Max Carruthers has joined the board of private investigation firm Absolute Partnership as non-executive chairman.
Lloyd’s names Godwin head of claims
Lloyd’s of London has appointed senior claims manager Philip Godwin as its new head of claims, effective immediately.
AIG's European CFO exits
AIG’s chief financial officer for EMEA Tom Colraine has retired after seven years with the company.
Aon UK awaiting approval for new CRO
Aon UK is awaiting regulatory approval for a new chief risk officer following the depature of Carol Richmond after more than five years leading the function.
BMS returns to Cooper Gay to beef up specialty reinsurance team
Cooper Gay & Co reinsurance division director Steven Herbert has joined BMS where he will take on the role of director of the specialty reinsurance division.
Rural launches Darlington office with six Towergate recruits
Rural Insurance has opened a new Darlington office led by six underwriters from Towergate-owned BIB.
Helvetia president Walser passes away unexpectedly
The president of the board of directors of the Helvetia Group, Erich Walser, unexpectedly passed away on 30 December 2014.
Prudential finance director James joins Admiral board
Admiral has appointed Prudential's finance director Penny James as a non-executive director.
Post's Christmas Q&A
As the festive season is drawing to a close, Post caught up with some of the insurance industry's key players to talk miserable Christmas songs, Die Hard and Mr Blobby...
Top Mark co-founder Marchetti exits the company
Martino Marchetti has left Scottish loss adjuster Top Mark with immediate effect.
Aviva's commercial lines MD Foy exits business
Aviva’s commercial lines managing director Ian Foy is to depart after less than a year at the company.
Russian Roundup: Q4 2014
Insurance companies Allianz and AIG closed their business arms in Russia while Rosgosstrakh closed its Belarusian subdivision and continued to receive fines for breaching the law for selling compulsory motor third party liability insurance certificates
Axa looks to Hiscox for commercial e-trading role
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has made two appointments to the senior management team of its commercial business.
Fusion hires former Gallagher client money manager
Towergate-owned MGA Fusion Insurance Services has appointed Sharon Welsh as regional operations manager.
A-Plan tipped to build branch network in the north following HG backing
The new financial backing secured by A-Plan reflects a vote of confidence in the branch business model, according to market insiders, who have tipped the high-street broker to build a presence outside its southern stronghold.
Gallagher swoops for former Towergate quartet to launch Cornish office
Arthur J Gallagher has opened an office in Cornwall after hiring four former Towergate employees.