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Investing in the profession: Ten celebrates chartered status award
Independent commercial broking network Ten Insurance has been awarded chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Career File: Daniel O’Connell, XL
Ex-army captain takes on war underwriting role
Market Moves: Ageas plans stronger over-50s push; Biba welcomes new compliance officer
Insurers and brokers took pride of place in the recruitment space this week, with Ageas among the firms making waves, hiring a new marketing boss to head up its over-50s brands. Headlining broker recruitment news is the imminent move from Marsh to the…
Crawford hires forensic accountant to lead BI adjusting team
Claims management firm Crawford & Company has recruited forensic accountant Ian Hasson from Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
XL promotes Sinz to regional manager for continental Europe
XL Group has promoted Kadidja Sinz to the role of regional manager, continental Europe, in the insurance segment’s distribution and network function.
Kiln names former KPMG UK boss as non-exec
Kiln has recruited KPMG’s former UK chief executive to take a seat on its board, leading the insurer’s audit risk and compliance committee.
Co-op Bank recruits ex HSBC banker for chief exec role
The Co-Operative Group has recruited HSBC’s former North American chief executive to revive the fortunes of its banking operation, while the Co-op's group's CEO has conceded "there is much work to be done".
Barbican's PI arm appoints underwriting manager
Professional Indemnity Protect part of Barbican Group Holdings, has appointed Denise Mercer as underwriting manager.
Cunningham Lindsey hands Jupp major loss role
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has promoted its London and Southeast regional boss to a new role as its head of major loss.
Xchanging loses adjusting trio to Charles Taylor
Three senior adjusters have departed Xchanging Claims Services to join Charles Taylor, following the path of former chief adjuster Richard Cook.
XL appoints Daucourt as head of international P&C
XL has appointed Thierry Daucourt as chief operating officer of its international property and casualty business.
Ex-Zurich boss Hanson joins Ageas as marketing director
Ageas has appointed Mark Hanson as marketing director for its two over 50s insurance brands, Rias and Castle Cover.
Premium Credit names retail broker boss
Premium Credit has promoted its national and key accounts manager is a bid to bolster its retail broker business.
Career file - Danny King: Former Axa strategic relationship manager takes on Insurance Fraud Bureau role
The Insurance Fraud Bureau is targeting further growth in its customer base, having appointed Danny King as its new business development manager.
Market Moves: Insurers and brokers fill key roles
Many vacancies were filled within the industry’s recruitment sector this week, with a trio of insurers snapping up personnel for key roles. In the world of broking, firms took time out from networking at the Biba conference to hit the recruitment trail,…
Aspen recruits Ecclesiastical planning director for regional leadership
Aspen Risk Management has swooped to recruit Ecclesiastical’s planning and change director Paul Lee to head up its business in the North of England.
Lloyd’s broker Safeonline names new COO
Cyber and technology broker Safeonline has recruited a former consultant and Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford business development boss to serve as partner and chief operating officer.
Xchanging appoints acting chief adjuster
Xchanging has announced Smanatha Oliver will fill the role of acting chief adjuster for professional and financial lines when Dennis McEleney departs next month.
SSP strengthens Australia and Asia-Pacific team
Technology provider SSP has appointed Jerry Hall as business development manager for Australia and Asia-Pacific.
Career file: John O'Roarke: LV GI managing director O'Roarke takes IFB reins
John O'Roarke has been appointed as chairman of the Insurance Fraud Bureau where he will take over from David Neave, who stepped down after four years in the IFB hot seat, having left his role at Co-operative Insurance.
Market Moves: Insurers and brokers make new hires, with some top-level appointments
It was even between insurers and brokers this week in recruiting stakes, as Simply Health filled the void left by its departing CEO and Bluefin made four hires within its professions division. Hires were finalised at Hyperion’s underwriting arm Dual and…
Markel International hires professional risks specialist
Markel International has appointed Bhavik Desai as an underwriter in its professional and financial risks division.
Q-Re appoints new management team
Q-Re has recruited a new management team, following the appointment of chief executive officer Gunter Saacke in February.
Markel adds professional indemnity underwriter to its team
Bhavik Desai has joined Markel as an underwriter in the insurer’s professional and financial risks division.