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RSA CRO Weymouth replaced by McDonnell ahead of retirement
RSA has promoted group risk director William McDonnell to the role of group chief risk officer ahead of incumbent CRO David Weymouth’s retirement in May next year.
Former AIG CEO Sullivan named Cooper Gay chairman
Martin Sullivan has been named as the new non-executive chairman of Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford, effectively immediately.
Willis appoints Best to Guernsey role
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Martin Best as the managing director of Willis Management in Guernsey.
FCA contacted after Das audit leads to double staff suspension
Das has informed the Financial Conduct Authority after a routine internal audit within the firm’s after the event division led to two employees being suspended.
Axa swoops for Perkins Slade director Ramos
Axa has recruited Perkins Slade’s Bert Ramos to serve as sales manager, as the insurer continues to grow its Birmingham branch.
Charles Taylor recruits Hurst-Bannister for non-exec chair
Claims specialist Charles Taylor has named former Lloyd’s Market Association chairman and Lloyd’s council member Barnabas Hurst-Bannister as a non-executive director.
Post Office hires Aston Scott's Adams for sales support role
Aston Scott business development boss Sarah Adams has joined the Post Office to take on the role of channel support and delivery manager.
Escott hands former Davies boss Crawford COO role
Former Davies chief executive Charles Crawford has taken on a new role as group chief operating officer of CPP Group.
AA director Simon Douglas resigns
AA Insurance director Simon Douglas has resigned from his post to explore other career options, the broker has confirmed.
McGurk to head MSIG Glasgow branch
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group at Lloyd's has appointed Magnus McGurk as manager of its Glasgow branch.
Generali announces double resignation
Italian insurer Generali has announced two resignations of top executives including group chief insurance officer Sergio Balbinot.
Scale not an issue for Aon as UK boss Christian targets acquisitions
Aon has the investment and inclination to make a substantial UK acquisition, providing the culture of target businesses aligns with the broking giant’s own operational philosophy.
Aviva claims boss Scott follows Clayden to QBE
QBE has recruited Aviva’s Paul Scott as its head of motor and liability claims, to work with the Norwich insurer’s former GI claims director Dominic Clayden.
Aon Hewitt Consulting appoints Andrulis to South-East Asia role
Jeremy Andrulis has been appointed Aon Hewitt Consulting South-East Asia chief executive.
Axa business manager King joins Ageas' key account team
Ageas has appointed Axa’s Dan King as a broker account executive as part of a bid to boost expertise within its key account team.
JLT appoints AIG veteran to board
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group has appointed Nicholas Walsh as non-executive director.
Market Moves - 2 October 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Covéa boosts southern presence with Towergate and NIG hires
Covéa Insurance has hired Towergate’s Martin Rees to head up broker development in the South West and Wales and NIG’s Jonny Gilmore to develop the regional commercial account.
Global Aerospace director appointed IIL president
Global Aerospace director Stephen Riley has been appointed president of the Insurance Institute of London for 2014/15.
Aegis hires Roberts to improve broker relationships
Industry veteran Nigel Roberts has joined Aegis London in the newly-created role of head of broker relations.
DLG chief customer officer Evans resigns
Direct Line Group has confirmed the departure of chief customer officer Darrell Evans.
ERS hires ex QBE casualty claims head
Non-standard motor specialists ERS have appointed Donna Willis as head of personal injury claims.
Ex-Kwik Fit Main man handed commercial director role at Ageas
Ageas Retail and Distribution has appointed former Kwik Fit Financial Services boss Bert Main as its director of commercial, with Greg Ball and James Furse landing non-executive director roles.
Allianz adds Axa underwriter to Newcastle branch
Allianz has made two new appointments to its Newcastle branch, including swooping for a Glasgow-based Axa underwriter.