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Ex-Zurich claims boss Cawley resurfaces at Towergate
Consolidator unveils string of hires amid underwriting restructure
Zurich property boss Leslie joins Tokio Marine Europe as CUO
Tokio Marine Europe has appointed Zurich’s head of property lines for global corporate business Peter Leslie as chief underwriting officer.
VRS Vericlaim promotes liability boss to quality role
VRS Vericlaim has handed a promotion to head of liability Phil Heron, who will now serve as head of quality at the adjuster.
Ascot founder Reith joins Amwins board
Ascot Underwriting’s founder Martin Reith is to join the Amwins board as an independent director.
McLarens names Brown president in restructure
Commercial adjuster McLarens has named Americas regional director Gary Brown president and chief operating officer, freeing up chief executive Vern Chalfant to focus on strategy and acquisitions.
Teixeira joins Alvarez & Marsal as MD for risk advisory services
Willis’ former practice leader for integrated risk management services, Tom Teixeira, has joined Alvarez & Marsal as managing director for its risk advisory services practice.
Gallagher recruits Anderson from NIG for block of flats brand
NIG’s London head of sales has moved to Gallagher for a new role at residential flat insurance specialist Deacon.
Axa's Karen Hogg resigns three months into strategic partnerships role
Axa’s director of strategic partnerships Karen Hogg has resigned just three months after stepping into the role.
Rural's Mike Ellis to become Broker Network Underwriting MD
Broker Network Underwriting boss Paul Bennett will leave Broker Network at the end of June to pursue “other opportunities”, the group has confirmed.
RSA tipped to review scale of UK operation following Brown departure
Industry commentators are unanimous Adrian Brown’s departure from RSA is a loss for the company amid suggestions group chief executive Stephen Hester could now look to downsize its UK operation.
Swinton promotes centre mangers in Burnley and Grimsby
Swinton has heralded its commitment to nurturing talent from within the business following the appointment of Nicholas Ascott and Jemma Nicholson to the position of regional centre managers.
Brindle retires from Lancashire amid leadership shuffle
Lancashire Holdings founder and group chief executive Richard Brindle is retiring from the business at the end of the month.
Brown quits RSA to take on role at Arthur J Gallagher
RSA UK and Western Europe chief executive Adrian Brown has resigned from his role and is to join the board of Arthur J Gallagher as executive chairman of underwriting and distribution.
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Merrill to lead Ace's global cyber risk practice
Ace has named Toby Merrill as the head of its newly launched global cyber risk practice.
Marsh joins HCC boards as Bishop departs
Nicholas Marsh has been appointed as non-executive chairman of both HCC International and HCC Underwriting Agency.
RSA emerging markets CEO Whittaker named group COO
RSA has appointed its chief executive of emerging markets Paul Whittaker to the role of group chief operating officer.
RSA will not replace departing CMO Markey
RSA has no plans to recruit a new chief marketing officer when long-time incumbent Pete Markey departs on April 25.
Towergate claims boss Gifford resigns
Towergate’s long-serving claims director is to leave the broker at the end of the month after resigning, Post can reveal.
Hodges to build on 'fantastic track record' with future acquisitions
Towergate group chief executive Mark Hodges remains confident in his firm’s ability to acquire businesses in the wake of Arthur J Gallagher snapping up brokers Oval and Giles.
Thompson appointed to Argenta Syndicate Management board
Argenta Syndicate Management has appointed David Thompson to its board with effect from 1 April 2014.
Towergate to axe 750 branch jobs
Towergate is to cut 750 roles across its branch network as part of a process to transfer business to a new Manchester call centre.
Capita hires former Staysure deputy to head specialist insurance businesses
Capita has appointed Andy Bord as managing director of its specialist insurance businesses which include National Dental Plan, Fish and Capita Specialist Insurance Solutions.
Bluefin hires former JLT business development manager
Bluefin has expanded its affinity development team with the appointment of Toni Dines as business development manager, effective 1 April.