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Broker Network boss Duggan to take over from Johnson at Paymentshield
Paymentshield chief executive Tim Johnson is leaving the Towergate division and will be replaced by Broker Network CEO Gary Duggan.
Allianz appoints Wenzel as actuarial and planning director
Allianz has appointed Kevin Wenzel as director for actuarial and planning, replacing Kathryn Willis who is retiring from the business.
Towergate NED Homer to chair energy consultancy
Former Towergate chief executive Andy Homer has been named chairman of energy consultancy Utility Aid.
Swiss Re appoints former FINMA boss as group CRO
The former chief executive officer of Switzerland's financial market supervisory authority Finma is to become Swiss Re’s new group chief risk officer.
Retirement of LV Broker's Alan Rice sparks glowing tributes
Colleagues and broking clients have united in offering a fond farewell to popular LV Broker strategic account manager Alan Rice ahead of his retirement at the end of the week.
Novae recruits four to agriculture team
Novae has made four appointments in its agriculture reinsurance team including Robert Solloway who will underwrite business in the Asia Pacific region.
Integro appoints Clements chairman and names executive committee
US broking and risk management firm Integro has appointed John Clements as chairman of its board of directors. Rocco Nittoli has been named vice chairman of the board.
Broker Network concludes development team expansion with twin hire
Broker Network has hired Ian Wainwright as head of broker development for the network’s premier proposition and Angus Montgomery as broker development manager for the advantage proposition.
Lancashire appoints Gregory as UK CEO
Lancashire Holdings group chief underwriting officer Paul Gregory has been appointed chief executive of Lancashire Insurance Company (UK).
RSA appoints Coffey as MD of private client division
RSA has appointed Mark Coffey as managing director of its private client division.
Mike Hallam promoted to head of technical services at Biba
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s head of technical services Steve Foulsham has retired after eight years at the trade body and will be replaced by Mike Hallam.
Beazley claims manager Folliard joins Markel
Markel International has appointed Beazley’s Gabrielle Folliard as claims manager for its professional and financial risks division.
QBE appoints Simpkin chief information officer
QBE has appointed of Malc Simpkin as chief information officer.
Zurich hands UK CUO role to EMEA personal lines boss Fresneau
Zurich has named its head of personal lines for Europe, the Middle East and Africa as its new UK chief underwriting officer for general insurance.
Voice of the future: David Howells
Post talks to talented newcomers about what attracted them to insurance. This week it's the turn of David Howells, account handler, Besso, international division.
Market Moves - 24 April/1 May 2014
Find out who has moved where in the industry this week.
Former Aon boss Martin named CEO of Willis Limited
Willis Group has appointed David Martin as chief executive of the group’s principal UK regulated entity Willis Limited.
Novae hires PWC's Patel to oversee ERM strategy
Listed Lloyd’s insurer Novae has appointed Reeken Patel as chief risk officer.
Karen Hogg to become Igo4 commercial director this week
Igo4 has hired Axa’s former director of strategic partnerships Karen Hogg as commercial director.
Autonet hires ex-Axa man Marshall as head of underwriting
Van insurance broking specialist Autonet Insurance has appointed former Axa assistant product manager Glen Marshall as its head of underwriting.
Aqua hires Brown to lead commercial product development
Scott Brown has joined the commercial division at Aqua Underwriting as executive director.
Aviva appoints Lovely as claims director
Aviva has appointed David Lovely as its claims director, reporting to Maurice Tulloch, chief executive for UK and Ireland general insurance.
Axa recruits five to Newcastle branch in full underwriting launch
Axa has recruited five new underwriting staff for its Newcastle office as it seeks to move the branch to a full underwriting operation.