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Ross trial delayed by seven months
The trial between Arthur J Gallaher and former International CEO David Ross, former chief financial officer Mark Mugge and former consultant Chris Keey has been delayed until February 2016.
Market Moves - 22 June 2015
Find out who has moved where in the world of insurance this week.
JLT Re looks to Asia-Pacific division for global COO hire
JLT Re has appointed its Asia-Pacific region chief operating officer Craig Brokenshire as global COO.
LV pays tribute to Katy Hawker following her sudden passing
LV managing director John O’Roarke has paid tribute to the insurer’s former director of business change, Katy Hawker, following her sudden death at the age of 47.
Bird steps down from Besso board amid executive restructure
Colin Bird is to step down as chairman of Besso Limited as the business has announced the appointments of Rob Dowman and Russ Nichols as joint CEOs.
Ropner hires Steve Jones as divisional director
Global Risk Partners- backed marine broker Ropner Insurance Services has recruited a senior team to support its growth in the marine trades and yachts segment.
Charles Taylor to replace Robson with Creasy as chairman
Former Kiln Group chairman Edward Creasy will replace Charles Taylor chair Rupert Robson following the release of the company’s half year results on 28 August.
Market Moves - 18 June 2015
Find out who has moved where in the insurance industry in this week's Market Move's column.
C-Suite: Striving for success
Succeeding in business requires more than just talent – you need a good team around you, says Bluefin CEO Robert Organ.
Blog: Five recent insurance industry comebacks
While many insurance workers claim to have "fallen" into the industry there seems to be a strange magnetism that draws people back after bidding the sector farewell.
Towergate's Perry joins Cullum's MVP
Former Towergate migration programme director David Perry has joined Peter Cullum's funding vehicle Minority Venture Partners as investment director.
Marsh placement and development boss Patston joins Touchstone
Seventeen Group subsidiary Touchstone Underwriting has hired Marsh’s placement and development leader Mike Patston as divisional director of liability and construction.
David Croom-Johnson given Aegis London MD role on permanent basis
Aegis London has named David Croom-Johnson as its new managing director. The firm has also announced a series of promotions within its senior management team.
Towergate hires Carolyn Callan for new role
Towergate has appointed Carolyn Callan to the newly-created role of business development and marketing director for Towergate Insurance Brokers.
Absolute adds Scotland Yard terrorism head to team
Insurance investigator Absolute has hired former police assistant commissioner Andy Hayman as its strategic adviser and professional standards head.
One Commercial adds three
One Commercial, the re-launched commercial division of UK General, has made a trio of senior appointments as it looks to bolster its regional presence and business development capability.
Market Moves - 11 June 2015
Keep abreast of the insurance market's movers.
Capsicum Re makes partner hire
Guy Carpenter’s Andrew Moss is to join specialist reinsurance broker Capsicum Re as a partner.
Surveillance deemed the 'last resort' in resolving issues with staff
Company surveillance of insurance industry staff by private investigators must be backed up with a thorough audit trail justifying the activity, according to experts in the field.
Lancashire looks internally for CRO appointment
Lancashire Holdings has appointed group internal audit head Louise Wells as its group chief risk officer, effective 28 July.
RSA promotes Tiffany to legacy claims head
RSA has promoted development and commercial claims head for motor and injury Suzy Tiffany to UK legacy head effective 1 July.
Gallagher hires Rea as part of completed executive team
Former Towergate group chief operating officer Michael Rea is to join Arthur J Gallagher International as its chief operating officer.
New City minister Baldwin to receive GI industry welcome from Biba
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has vowed to meet with Harriett Baldwin MP to discuss its manifesto points after she replaced Andrea Leadsom MP as City minister.
Poor 2014 insurance results at Eldon spark South Africa trial move
Staff at Eldon Insurance Services have been told that poor results within the insurance business last year are to blame for the decision to move all live functions to South Africa for a trial period.