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Hong Kong partner moves to law firm in Bangkok
Former Deacons Hong Kong partner Michael Turnbull has joined Tilleke & Gibbins as senior counsel in the insurance group at the firm's Bangkok office.
Metlife appoints Yong as Hong Kong CEO
Metlife has appointed Lennard Yong as Hong Kong CEO. Yong will report to Dr Nirmala Menon, senior vice president & head of designated markets and health, Asia, Metlife.
Woollam takes on commercial distribution role at UK General
UK General has appointed former NIG director for key accounts Chris Woollam as commercial distribution and strategy director.
Three senior exec changes for Crawford’s Asia-Pacific operations
Loss adjustor Crawford has announced three senior management changes in its Asia-Pacific region businesses.
Tributes paid to Agrical’s Collinson following death
Agrical managing director Nigel Collinson has been described as an “inspirational and close friend” by his business partners of 18 years.
Airmic education initiative set to go live
An Airmic initiative that will provide educational and social support to people new to risk management is scheduled to go live this month.
Argenta announces three internal appointments
Argenta Syndicate Management has cited depth of experience in its underwriting team as it announced three internal appointments today.
Johnson to take on Davey's EMEA role at FM Global
FM Global has confirmed that Chris Johnson, former senior vice president and division manager for Asia Pacific, will take on the EMEA division manager role vacated by Kenneth Davey.
Charles Taylor appoints Creasy as non-exec
Charles Taylor has appointed former Kiln chairman Edward Creasy as a non-executive director with effect from 1 January 2014.
FM Global EMEA chairman Davey retires
FM Global’s Ken Davey, chairman of the Europe, Middle East and Africa division, has retired after 40 years with the insurer.
LV investment boss Mayall departs
LV’s chief investment officer Wendy Mayall has left the insurer just over a year and a half after arriving.
Perkins replaces Gienal as Zurich COO
Zurich Insurance has announced the appointment of Barry Perkins as chief operating officer, UKGI & shared services, effective from 1 January 2014.
Ecclesiastical appoints Jamie McNab as group casualty underwriter
Ecclesiastical has appointed QBE’s Jamie McNab as group casualty underwriter.
Ex-Garwyn chief Niemczewski moves to Tawa
Former Garwyn chief executive Artur Niemczewski has been appointed CEO of Tawa's restructured service business.
JLT Specialty grows team with five hires
JLT Specialty has today announced five appointments in its London-based team.
Paul Fairhurst appointed to AJG Manchester role
Paul Fairhurst has been appointed Arthur J Gallagher Manchester office head for the UK retail division.
Hiscox given green light for York office
Hiscox was granted full planning approval for its proposed York headquarters at a council meeting last night.
UK General prepares for 2014 schemes growth with three hires
UK General has made a trio of appointments to broaden the scope and knowledge of its schemes division, in anticipation of a period of expansion.
Bassett finds new home at OIM Underwriting
OIM Underwriting has appointed Faraday’s Nicola Bassett to the newly created role of claims director.
Willis names Owens as CEO of amalgamated captive business
Willis Group has appointed Paul Owens as chief executive of the newly formed Willis Global Captive Management business.
Ageas reinsurance claims boss Gunter to retire next year
Ageas’ head of reinsurance claims Nick Gunter will retire at the end of March 2014 following 35 years at the insurer, Post can reveal.
Watson to remain as Canopius CEO ahead of Sompo-backed M&A activity
Canopius chairman Michael Watson will not look to replace outgoing chief executive Inga Beale and will instead occupy the role himself on a permanent basis as he eyes acquisition opportunities under the ownership of NKSJ Holdings’ Sompo Japan.
Turvill to continue as NED after retiring as Willis International chair
Willis International chairman Sarah Turvill will step down from her role at the end of the year before taking on a non-executive director position on the board.
Lark buys £40k CR Goddard book
Lark has purchased a small book of predominantly private client business from East Sussex broker CR Goddard.