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Deakin to lead Gallagher retail business as Blanc departs
Arthur J Gallagher retail CEO Peter Blanc has exited the firm following the integration of the Oval business, with his role passing to chief operating officer Janice Deakin.
RSA makes senior regional appointments
RSA has promoted Bruce Hanwell to liability portfolio lead (south).
AJG Re team transfers to Chilton's Capsicum Re business
Arthur J Gallagher’s reinsurance broking team has transferred to partner with Grahame Chilton’s Capsicum Re venture.
DLG pricing projects boss Clarke named as Hall's NIG successor
NIG has hired Direct Line Group's head of pricing projects Justin Clarke as Martin Hall’s successor to the role of director of underwriting and pricing.
Cunningham Lindsey hires Griffin as head of forensic advisory services
Cunningham Lindsey has appointed Matthew Griffin as head of forensic advisory services within its major and complex loss team after moving from Cunningham Lindsey Australia.
DLG PL underwriting boss Mercier returns to Axa
Direct Line Group’s head of personal lines underwriting Neil Mercier has returned to Axa after three years at DLG.
Ten's growth plans spur move to new Manchester premises
Ten Insurance has moved to new premises in Manchester alongside plans to double its Manchester staff over the next three years.
Video: Aon UK chief executive Dominic Christian
Having cemented its commitment to the UK by moving headquarters from Chicago to London, Aon UK chief executive Dominic Christian told Post news editor Callum Brodie how his firm intends to operate in the UK, what lies ahead in terms of acquisitions, and…
RSA Scandinavia director Wilson-Brown to become More Than MD
RSA has named its Scandinavian operation’s strategy, marketing and customer director Phil Wilson-Brown as managing director of its More Than brand.
ANV appoints two to consumer products team
ANV has grown its consumer products team with two hires including Sanjay Vara who joins as consumer products head.
QBE Europe chairman steps down after joining main board
QBE’s chairman of European operations Brian Pomeroy has stepped down after eight years in the role.
Market Moves - 9 October 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Zurich UK GI CEO Smith replaced by group controller Sharma
Zurich has announced that Switzerland-based group controller Vibhu Sharma will replace Dave Smith as UK general insurance chief executive from April next year.
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.