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Market Moves - 24 April/1 May 2014
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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.
Markham swoops for former Oak MD as chairman
High net worth broker Markham Private Clients has swooped for former Oak Underwriting managing director Bob Trott, recruiting him to serve as its new chairman.
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.
Market Moves - 17 April 2014
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