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Axa motor boss Byford to head up retail underwriting at ERS
ERS has hired Axa’s head of motor personal lines intermediary Jon Byford to head up retail underwriting at the broker-only motor insurer.
Market Moves - 5 June 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market
Commercial lines hires to boost regional trading at Covéa
Covéa has unveiled six senior commercial lines appointments in a bid to bolster the firm’s regional trading capability.
Former Aviva boss Moss resurfaces at Parker Fitzgerald
Former Aviva chief executive Andrew Moss has been named chairman of the advisory board at professional services firm Parker Fitzgerald.
Oliver steps down as CEO of Parabis
Parabis Group has no immediate plans to appoint a successor to outgoing chief executive Tim Oliver, who is to become deputy chairman and take on a new non-executive board role.
Capital Z deal tees up potential acquisitions as BMS is renamed Minova
BMS Associates has been renamed Minova Insurance following the completion of £30m of investment by private equity firm Capital Z.
Markel hires Apple's global business intelligence manager
Markel International has appointed Neil Winters as head of information management and application services.
Aon Benfield senior broker Willmont joins Canopius
Canopius has appointed Sarah Willmont from Aon Benfield to take on the position of deputy divisional underwriter for its property treaty division.
More Than MD Connor departs to lead AA Insurance
The AA has hired More Than managing director Janet Connor to take on the newly created role of MD of its insurance business.
Cunningham Lindsey recruits Davies duo for major loss team
Cunningham Lindsey has recruited an adjuster and a surveyor in the UK, swooping to take the duo from Davies.
Bennett to serve as Howden NED following retirement
Former Howden Lloyd's broking business chief executive John Bennett has decided to retire from his full time role at the Hyperion subsidiary after more than 30 years in the insurance industry.
Oliver leaves A&A Group
A&A Group UK chief executive Martin Oliver has left his post as of yesterday.
Ex-Guy Carpenter boss Flandro joins JLT Towers Re
JLT Towers Re has swooped to make Guy Carpenter’s David Flandro its global head of strategic advisory.
UK General shrinks commercial broker partnerships
UK General is reducing the number of broker relationships in its commercial division in a bid to deliver “an improved, tailored service” the Leeds-based insurer said today.
CFC recruits from Beazley for cyber tech and media lead
Managing general agent CFC has named Beazley’s Victoria Paxton as its new practice leader for cyber, technology media.
Allianz prepares to close operations in Milton Keynes and Bristol
A total of 98 roles will be impacted following Allianz’s decision to close its commercial operation in Milton Keynes and its business insurance centre in Bristol.
Membership satisfaction highest since 2007, claims Broker Network
Broker Network has claimed satisfaction among members is at its highest level in seven years and that contentment among staff is also on the rise.
Brokerslink splits EMEA region
Brokerslink has reorganised its Europe, Middle East and Africa trading area by splitting it into two separate regions - Europe, and Middle East and Africa.
TT Club promotes Kempkens to claims director role
Transport, freight and logistics insurer the TT Club has promoted regional claims head Robert Kempkens to claims director, replacing the retiring Phil Nichols.
Gill to lead Allianz's 'refreshed' Newcastle branch
Allianz Commercial has appointed former northern regional underwriting manager Mike Gill to head up its Newcastle office.
Marsh appoints Bramall to head national corporate practice
Marsh has appointed David Bramall as head of placement within its national corporate practice.
Schemes growth targeted by One Broker following latest purchase
One Broker has set its sights bolstering its presence in the schemes arena following the acquisition of Cambridge-based N W Brown Insurance Brokers.
Voice of the Future: Anna Vidgen
Post talks to talented newcomers about what attracted them to insurance. This week it's the turn of Anna Vidgen of the claims team at Starr Underwriting Agents.
Market Moves - 22/29 May 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market