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Ex-Bluefin boss Reid appointed UK retail CEO at Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed the appointment of former Bluefin executive chairman Stuart Reid to the position of UK retail CEO.
Organ named Bluefin CEO as Stuart Reid and Mike Bruce depart
Robert Organ has been appointed as CEO of Axa-owned Bluefin Insurance Group, subject to regulatory approval.
Mortimer departs Das after eight years
Legal expenses insurer Das has confirmed that its head of legal services, Kathryn Mortimer, has left the firm.
Willis launches legal proceedings against JLT and FAJS boss Gordon
Willis has commenced legal proceedings against JLT and employee David Gordon a week after JLT Specialty announced the appointment of Gordon and 21 of his Willis fine art, jewellery and specie colleagues.
Outgoing MP Evans becomes non-exec chair of Allied World MGA
Veteran parliamentarian Jonathan Evans will take on the role of non-executive chairman of Allied World Assurance’s Lloyd’s managing agency after stepping down as MP for Cardiff North.
Ex-RSA CDO Hood resurfaces in asset management sector
Former RSA chief digital officer Ian Hood has resurfaced in the asset management sector after joining Fidelity Worldwide Investment as head of digital for the UK business.
Dual launches Netherlands marine operation
Hyperion's underwriter Dual has opened its first Netherlands office writing marine and energy lines.
IUA brands Scottish plans to recover asbestos costs 'an abuse of process'
The Scottish government’s proposal to recover medical costs for treating asbestos diseases is unequitable, could prove unlawful and would drive up the cost of liability insurance, according to the International Underwriting Association.
Hodges appointed British Gas MD
Former Towergate CEO Mark Hodges has been appointed managing director of British Gas with a base salary of £625,000.
Williams to succeed Moorse as Quindell finance boss
Quindell group finance director Laurence Moorse is to step down from the company's board at the completion of sale of the professional services division to Slater and Gordon.
Euler Hermes names new UK CEO
Trade credit insurance firm Euler Hermes has appointed Valerio Perinelli as the new CEO of its UK operation.
Career File - Nick Sinfield: Ex-Catlin Syndicate CEO joins Tokio Marine Kiln
Tokio Marine Kiln has appointed former Catlin Syndicate CEO Nick Sinfield as its new head of group claims.
Market Moves - 16 April 2015
Who has moved where this week in the insurance industry.
Shareholder concern sees Aviva revise remuneration awards
Aviva group CEO Mark Wilson and chief financial officer Tom Stoddard have decided to reject the long term incentive plan awards proposed for the year ended 2014 after concerns were raised by a shareholder voting agency.
Peter Cullum departs Towergate
Towergate founder Peter Cullum has left the firm, along with former CEO Andy Homer.
JLT's Hong Kong MD Cousins arrested following daughter's death
The managing director of JLT’s Hong Kong operation has been arrested following the death of his 15-year-old daughter on suspicion of "ill treatment or neglect" of a child or young person.
TMK hires former Catlin Syndicate CEO Sinfield for claims role
Tokio Marine Kiln has appointed former Catlin Syndicate CEO Nick Sinfield as its new head of group claims.
Flood Re chair Hoban to take home £150k in first year
Flood Re chairman Mark Hoban is to receive a salary of £150,000 for his first year of work for an expected commitment of approximately seven hours per week.
Covéa boss fears CMA 'failure' on credit hire will increase costs in 2015
The Competition and Market Authority’s failure to take action on credit hire costs following its private motor report last year risks spurring claims inflation, according to Covéa Insurance CEO James Reader.
Xchanging insurance and claims boss Pell resigns
Services provider Xchanging’s insurance and claims services managing director Max Pell has resigned after five years with the firm.
Career File: Clive Nicholls - Crawford & Company names new UK CEO
Clive Nicholls has been appointed as CEO of Crawford & Company UK & Ireland in a leadership reshuffle following its acquisition of GAB Robins.
Market Moves - 2 April 2015
Who has moved where this week.
Europe: Major Events in the Russian Insurance Market in Q1 2015
Paul Koshik looks back at the first quarter of this year in the Russian insurance market
ERS adds chief risk officer Ryan to the Board
Ryan Warren is to join ERS as chief risk officer and as a director of the Equity Syndicate Management Limited Board.