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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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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.
Marsh France COO Cipiere to lead RSA's French business
RSA has appointed Marsh France chief operating officer Corinne Cipiere as its new managing director in France.
Zurich UK CRO Dodds exits the business
Zurich’s chief risk officer for UK general insurance Gerald Dodds has left the company after 10 years in the role.
Guy Carpenter appoints Utkueri to head Turkish operations
Guy Carpenter & Company has appointed Okan Utkueri as managing director and head of the broker’s Turkish operations as it seeks to expand its presence in the region.
Grant Thornton recruits Mazars’ Scarr as insurance chair
Grant Thornton has swooped for Mazars Craig Scarr to serve as a partner and chairman of UK Insurance.
Brunner joins Metlife from American Express in Asia marketing role
Ralph Brunner has joined Metlife from American Express to become the insurer's chief marketing officer for the Asia region.
Career file: Ian Passmore - Passmore makes way as Zurich streamlines structure
Endsleigh managing director Ian Passmore is to step down as Zurich brings the business into a single management structure with the rest of its personal lines division.
Market Moves - 10 April 2014
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Questgates regional manager Scott joins Direct Group
Direct Group has hired Questgates’ Kevin Scott as head of claims development within its claims services division.
Barbican hires international casualty underwriter
Barbican Insurance has recruited Faraday Re’s Tim Mackenzie as an underwriter in the firm’s international casualty reinsurance division.
AIG boosts European trade credit team
AIG has made three new additions to its European trade credit team.
Bluefin appoints Acxiom's Higgins as PE head
Bluefin has appointed Jon Higgins as its head of private equity, where he will focus on developing Bluefin’s mergers and acquisitions practice in the private equity and corporate arena.