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Rias founder Holden eyes £50m GWP with start-up broker
The founders of over 50s insurer Rias and Insure 4 Retirement have launched a Hampshire-based direct to consumer broker with the expectation of surpassing £50m in annual written premiums within five years.
Torrance returns to Allianz board after short-lived US adventure
Former Allianz UK CEO Andrew Torrance has been appointed as a non-executive director of Allianz Holdings, two months after leaving the firm’s Fireman’s Fund business in the US.
Gable chairman Sofaer steps down
Lichtenstein-based Gable Holdings' non-executive chairman Michael Sofaer has stepped down from the board to concentrate on family and other business commitments, the company has announced.
Editor's comment: The right candidate for the job?
Last week I advertised for a CEO for Towergate, calling for someone with broking experience and a firm hand.
Gallagher warned to batten down the hatches as Ross targets Towergate turnaround
David Ross’s success as Towergate CEO will hinge on the nature of the executive team he is able to assemble, according to market insiders, who have suggested Arthur J Gallagher International should brace itself for a raid on senior staff.
DAS promotes Burke to CEO as Asplin departs
Legal expenses insurer DAS has promoted Andrew Burke to the role of CEO ahead of the departure of Paul Asplin.
Career Development: Cunningham Lindsey students exceed CILA average pass rates
Cunningham Lindsey’s students achieved a higher than average pass rate in the October 2014 Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters examinations.
Career Development: DNA launches CII Cert programme
Niche broker DNA Insurance Services has launched a company-wide programme to enable its staff to study and achieve the Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate in Insurance qualification.
Market Moves - 12 February 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
MSIG appoints Graeme Rayner as CUO
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group at Lloyd’s has promoted Graeme Rayner to chief underwriting officer.
Ferma secretary general Meyer credited for contribution to industry
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations' secretary general Edwin Meyer has died, the organisation announced on 9 February.
MA Group invites Guest to lead new property venture
Flood repair specialists the MA Group have hired Ian Guest from Allianz to head up a new property venture.
Ex-Ifed boss Wood to lead Hastings Direct fraud investigation team
Former Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department head DCI Dave Wood has been hired to lead a specialist investigation team within Hastings Direct’s counter fraud division.
Post Office insurance boss Havenhand moves to National Accident Helpline
The Post Office’s head of insurance Paul Havenhand has left the business to take up the role of commercial director at National Accident Helpline.
Tysers appoints Lancashire's Blakeborough as COO
Lloyd’s broker, Tyser & Co has appointed Stuart Blakeborough as chief operating officer.
Allianz Commercial promotes Dixon as casualty boss Dee departs
Allianz Commercial’s head of property insurance Catherine Dixon has had her remit extended to cover property and casualty following the role departure of casualty boss Chris Dee.
Tysers aviation MD Walters jets off to Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher has hired Tysers’ aviation managing director Mark Walters to lead its own aviation division.
Ageas confirms Stanley’s departure after ‘consultation process’
Ageas’ change and development director will be leaving the business at the end of March, the insurer confirmed today.
Gallagher announces interim CFO for international business
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Ian Story as interim chief financial officer for the company’s international business, subject to regulatory approval.
Towergate tipped for future sale despite debt-for-equity deal
There is “no question” Towergate will be up for sale once again in the coming years, according to market insiders, who believe the swift appointment of a CEO is paramount following this week’s debt-for-equity deal.
Video: Chairman of UK Spill Stewart Ower
OHES Environmental founder and chairman of UK Spill Stewart Ower speaks with Post about raising the profile of UK Spill, the benefits of good spill response, and life as part of Arthur J Gallagher.
Voice of the Future: Kathyrn Considine
Post talks to talented newcomers about what attracted them to insurance. This week it's the turn of Kathyrn Considine, international account handler, Carroll London Markets.
Market Moves - 5 February 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Interview: Stewart Ower: Going with the flow
Chairman of UK Spill Stewart Ower plans to use his tenure to ensure any environmental aspect of a claim is one recognised as early as possible, so proactive intervention can help take control of claims costs