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Bassett finds new home at OIM Underwriting
OIM Underwriting has appointed Faraday’s Nicola Bassett to the newly created role of claims director.
Willis names Owens as CEO of amalgamated captive business
Willis Group has appointed Paul Owens as chief executive of the newly formed Willis Global Captive Management business.
Ageas reinsurance claims boss Gunter to retire next year
Ageas’ head of reinsurance claims Nick Gunter will retire at the end of March 2014 following 35 years at the insurer, Post can reveal.
Watson to remain as Canopius CEO ahead of Sompo-backed M&A activity
Canopius chairman Michael Watson will not look to replace outgoing chief executive Inga Beale and will instead occupy the role himself on a permanent basis as he eyes acquisition opportunities under the ownership of NKSJ Holdings’ Sompo Japan.
Turvill to continue as NED after retiring as Willis International chair
Willis International chairman Sarah Turvill will step down from her role at the end of the year before taking on a non-executive director position on the board.
Lark buys £40k CR Goddard book
Lark has purchased a small book of predominantly private client business from East Sussex broker CR Goddard.
Chris Wood to retire from Chaucer aviation post
Peter Wakefield has been appointed Chaucer aviation division head following the retirement of Chris Wood.
Career File - Richard Ward: Departing Lloyd's CEO named Brit chairman
Lloyd's chief executive Richard Ward will become Brit Insurance Holdings chairman once he steps down from his current role at the end of the year.
Market Moves: Firms hopeful new hires will be Christmas crackers as recruitment enters festive frenzy
The insurance industry has sought to get its Christmas shopping done early, bringing home a number of presents for clients this week. Aviva tied a ribbon around Fraser Edmond, who replaces Sam Hudson as broker performance director, Zurich unwrapped Tim…
Zurich swoops for Swiss Re CFO Quinn
Zurich Insurance has confirmed the recruitment of Swiss Re’s chief financial officer with effect from May 2014.
Ace makes two key appointments in Asia-Pacific
Ace has appointed Glen Browne to lead its accident and health business in Asia-Pacific and Edward Kopp as the country president of Korea, Ace American Fire and Marine Insurance.
Markerstudy puts 120 ex-Capita staff at risk of redundancy
Markerstudy has placed 120 staff it inherited following its takeover of five Capita businesses last month at risk of redundancy.
Lloyd's names Canopius’ Beale as chief executive
Lloyd’s has named Canopius chief executive Inga Beale as its new chief executive, replacing Richard Ward from January 2014.
Liberty Mutual appoints Leeds branch manager
Liberty Mutual Insurance, the commercial lines division of Liberty Specialty Markets, has appointed John Meehan as branch manager of its Leeds office from 31 December.
Devine replaces Bristow as divisional MD at Gallagher Heath
Gallagher Heath has appointed Tim Devine as managing director of its public sector and education practice.
Axa, Allianz and Zurich among 'corporate predators' circling RSA, claims analyst
Axa, Allianz and Zurich have been touted as likely bidders for RSA after the firm’s share price plummeted following news of chief executive Simon Lee’s “inevitable” resignation.
Icat appoints new active underwriter
Icat has appointed Megan McConnell as active underwriter for Syndicate 4242 at Lloyd’s.
AGCS unveils country manager for Austria
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Ole Ohlmeyer as the new country manager for Austria.
RSA chairman Scicluna to serve as interim CEO following Lee resignation
RSA chief executive Simon Lee has resigned as the insurer revealed it will pump £135m into its troubled Irish division.
Higos expands grad scheme
High street broker Higos is to grow its graduate training scheme after a successful first year.
Ace appoints Ian McFadyean to regional manager role
Ace Group has appointed Ian McFadyean as business development manager for the south west and Wales.
Tim Holliday appointed Zurich UK personal lines boss
Zurich has appointed its UK general insurance chief underwriting officer Tim Holliday to take over as managing director of its UK personal lines business.
Kennedys and Simpson & Marwick axe merger plans
Law firms Kennedys and Simpson & Marwick have cancelled plans to merge citing “complex reasons”.
David Radford appointed Allianz brand boss
Allianz has appointed David Radford to the newly created role of UK brand director.