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Haste tipped for the top at Lloyd’s as insiders claim job ‘is his for the taking’
Ward praised for maintaining strength of market during tenure.
Ask the Expert: Talent must be nurtured to keep it
Almost three-quarters of insurance professionals are happy with the progress of their careers, making them the most contented employees of any sector in the UK when it comes to professional progression. The UK average is just 38%.
Career file - Damien Coates: Coates swaps roles with Dual deputy chief executive Doyle
Damien Coates is to step down as chief executive of Hyperion Insurance's underwriting arm Dual, after agreeing to swap roles with the firm's deputy CEO Shane Doyle.
Market Moves: High-profile moves come to the fore at Bluefin and Covéa, while Markel hires two
Another hectic week saw the usual suspects come to the fore with high-profile moves at Bluefin seeing the broker’s CEO stepping up to the role of executive chairman, while at Covéa a new SME leader will be reunited with a former Brit colleague who joined…
UK General Insurance launches lifestyle product with Gibraltar-based company
UK General Insurance has launched a lifestyle excess product in partnership with Gibraltar-based insurer Enterprise Insurance Company.
Chaucer adds aerospace specialist to aviation team
Lloyd’s insurer Chaucer has appointed Anna Dedman to specialise in the aerospace sector as part of its aviation team at Chaucer Syndicate 1084.
Martyn Hall takes on QBE's Fast Flow
Martyn Hall has been appointed underwriting manager for QBE’s Fast Flow business.
Premier Choice CEO Izzard passes away
Mike Izzard, chief executive of healthcare intermediary Premier Choice Group and former president of the Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries, has died.
Xuber increases global workforce by 25%
Xuber, Xchanging’s insurance software business, is continuing its expansion with an international recruitment drive.
London market veteran named political risks manager at Antares
Lloyd’s insurer Antares has appointed David Wright as political risks manager of its political and financial risks specialty lines portfolio.
Antares hires ex-AIG CEO Sullivan as non-executive chairman
Antares Managing Agency has appointed Martin Sullivan as non-executive chairman.
AGCS UK hires senior cargo underwriter
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Paul Crawford as senior cargo underwriter.
THB boss Hawkes takes up NED role at IIRSM
THB UK and Cardinus Risk Management chief executive Andy Hawkes has been made a non-executive director of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management.
Groupe Consultatif appoints former Aegon actuary as CEO
The Groupe Consultatif, the Actuarial Association of Europe, has appointed Ad Kok as its new chief executive officer starting on 1 September 2013.
Lloyd’s CEO Ward stepping down by 2014
Lloyd’s chief executive Richard Ward is to depart his role at the London market before the end of this year.
Dual appoints Doyle as global CEO
Dual, the underwriting arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has appointed Shane Doyle (pictured) as CEO and group chief underwriting officer of its global operations.
Triton Global reveals auditing division
Triton Global has launched an auditing arm, Triton Audit.
Ask the Expert: Time management
How can overworked insurance industry staff make their working day easier?
Covéa appoints ex-Brit distribution boss Tim Grant
Covéa Insurance has appointed Tim Grant to the newly created position of micro SME leader.
Career file - David Godsoe: Godsoe goes solo in RSA cargo business
David Godsoe is to solely lead RSA's London market cargo business after jointly managing the division for 18 years.
Market Moves: Hires at RSA, Keelan Westall and MGAA among the week’s major moves
Moves within the insurer and broking spaces once again dominated the recruitment radar this week, as RSA unveiled high-profile changes within both its boardroom and its London market offering. Keelan Westall, meanwhile, moved to reinforce its growth…
Markel hands Richardson European retail claims role
Markel International has promoted Mike Richardson to the role of European retail claims manager.
Coates returns to Australia after stepping down as Dual CEO
Damien Coates is to step down as chief executive of Hyperion Insurance’s underwriting arm Dual, after agreeing to swap roles with the firm’s deputy CEO Shane Doyle.
Markel's UK retail head to lead European retail claims
Markel International has promoted Mike Richardson to the position of European retail claims manager.