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Interview: Roger Brown: Back in the black
ECIC CEO Roger Brown turned a loss-making business into one that now boasts a portfolio of big budget infrastructure projects.
Quindell names technology expert Mukerjee as CEO
Embattled outsourcer Quindell has appointed technology and industrial sector stalwart Indro Mukerjee as its new group CEO.
Allianz appoints new broker partnership manager
Allianz Insurance announced today (14 August) that it has appointed Stacey Keen to its Retail division as broker partnership manager.
Deloitte promotes Rush to insurance leader
Deloitte has appointed senior audit partner David Rush as insurance head and Europe, Middle East and Africa insurance group co-head.
Axa reveals structure of new combined UK GI operation
The new Axa Insurance is to be split into four business units following the reorganisation of the insurer's UK general insurance activities which will take effect on 1 January 2016.
ERS delivers £2.8m loss as transformation project takes its toll
Broker-only motor insurer ERS has attributed costs associated with its ongoing transformation project and reduced investment income as drivers behind it delivering a £2.8m loss in the first half of 2015.
EBA's European presence key as Nexus makes acquisitive swoop
Nexus Underwriting Management has acquired specialist managing general agent and Lloyd’s service provider EBA Insurance Services in a move to bolster its growth strategy via EBA’s European stronghold.
Wunelli hires ex-Axa personal lines distribution boss Cavanagh as VP
Former Axa personal lines intermediary distribution director Selim Cavanagh has been appointed to the role of vice president of telematics firm Wunelli by parent company Lexis Nexis.
RSA loses telematics director Skerrett to Trak Global
RSA telematics director Bob Skerrett has left the insurer to take on the role of managing director of Trak Global’s insurance division.
Hastings adds Peter Blanc to its board of directors
Aston Scott executive chairman Peter Blanc has been appointed to the board of directors at Hastings Insurance Group along with legal private practice stalwart Selina Sagayam.
Auto Windcreens pens 10 year deal with AA following acquisition
Automotive glass repair and replacement provider Auto Windscreens has acquired the AA’s automotive glazing business AA Auto Windshields.
Amanda Blanc to lead combined UK GI operation from next year
Axa UK commercial lines and personal lines intermediary CEO Amanda Blanc is to take control of Axa’s entire general insurance operation in the UK as of 1 January next year.
Career file - Ida Luka-Lognoné: Allianz Worldwide Care names new CEO
Allianz Worldwide Care has announced that Ida Luka-Lognoné, executive committee member of Allianz Worldwide Partners, has succeeded Ron Buchan as CEO.
Market Moves - 6 August 2015
Find out who has moved where in the world of insurance this week.
Zurich UKGI personal lines boss Holliday heads for the exit
Zurich UK general insurance CEO Vibhu Sharma has reassured brokers that service levels will not be impacted by the departure of UKGI personal lines and Endsleigh managing director Tim Holliday, who has stepped down “to pursue opportunities outside the…
MARM elects new president
Ian-Edward Stafrace has been elected president of the Malta Association of Risk Management, the association that has been representing the risk management profession in the country since 2011.
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Market Moves - 28 July 2015
Find out who has moved where in the insurance industry this week.
Consumers considering cutting coverage in wake of IPT rise
The government’s decision to hike insurance premium tax will trigger a surge in customers moving to new providers and cutting back on or cancelling policies, according to research by Consumer Intelligence.
C-Suite - Insurer: When two worlds collide
The best way to bring businesses together is to combine their respective strengths, says Simon Cooter.
Blog: GI hopes high on FCA successor as Wheatley is shredded
The soon to be deposed Financial Conduct Authority CEO Martin ‘shoot first ask questions later' Wheatley this week admitted he is "disappointed to be moving on with a sense of unfinished business".
Sure Thing plots recruitment drive after promising first year
Scottish-based motor broker Sure Thing claims it has outstripped pre-launch sales predictions by 190% after achieving 80,000 live policies in its debut year, with continued growth expected to lead to a boom in recruitment.
Dual acquires MGA Oliva Underwriting
Hyperion underwriting arm Dual has acquired UK-based property and casualty, contractor trades and marine insurance managing general agent Oliva Underwriting.
Autoglass appoints new supply chain director
Embattled windscreen repairer Autoglass announced today (23 July) the appointment of Simon Blake as operations and supply chain director.