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Career File - Richard Ward: Departing Lloyd's CEO named Brit chairman
Lloyd's chief executive Richard Ward will become Brit Insurance Holdings chairman once he steps down from his current role at the end of the year.
Market Moves: Firms hopeful new hires will be Christmas crackers as recruitment enters festive frenzy
The insurance industry has sought to get its Christmas shopping done early, bringing home a number of presents for clients this week. Aviva tied a ribbon around Fraser Edmond, who replaces Sam Hudson as broker performance director, Zurich unwrapped Tim…
Zurich swoops for Swiss Re CFO Quinn
Zurich Insurance has confirmed the recruitment of Swiss Re’s chief financial officer with effect from May 2014.
Ace makes two key appointments in Asia-Pacific
Ace has appointed Glen Browne to lead its accident and health business in Asia-Pacific and Edward Kopp as the country president of Korea, Ace American Fire and Marine Insurance.
Markerstudy puts 120 ex-Capita staff at risk of redundancy
Markerstudy has placed 120 staff it inherited following its takeover of five Capita businesses last month at risk of redundancy.
Lloyd's names Canopius’ Beale as chief executive
Lloyd’s has named Canopius chief executive Inga Beale as its new chief executive, replacing Richard Ward from January 2014.
Liberty Mutual appoints Leeds branch manager
Liberty Mutual Insurance, the commercial lines division of Liberty Specialty Markets, has appointed John Meehan as branch manager of its Leeds office from 31 December.
Devine replaces Bristow as divisional MD at Gallagher Heath
Gallagher Heath has appointed Tim Devine as managing director of its public sector and education practice.
Axa, Allianz and Zurich among 'corporate predators' circling RSA, claims analyst
Axa, Allianz and Zurich have been touted as likely bidders for RSA after the firm’s share price plummeted following news of chief executive Simon Lee’s “inevitable” resignation.
Icat appoints new active underwriter
Icat has appointed Megan McConnell as active underwriter for Syndicate 4242 at Lloyd’s.
AGCS unveils country manager for Austria
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Ole Ohlmeyer as the new country manager for Austria.
RSA chairman Scicluna to serve as interim CEO following Lee resignation
RSA chief executive Simon Lee has resigned as the insurer revealed it will pump £135m into its troubled Irish division.
Higos expands grad scheme
High street broker Higos is to grow its graduate training scheme after a successful first year.
Ace appoints Ian McFadyean to regional manager role
Ace Group has appointed Ian McFadyean as business development manager for the south west and Wales.
Tim Holliday appointed Zurich UK personal lines boss
Zurich has appointed its UK general insurance chief underwriting officer Tim Holliday to take over as managing director of its UK personal lines business.
Kennedys and Simpson & Marwick axe merger plans
Law firms Kennedys and Simpson & Marwick have cancelled plans to merge citing “complex reasons”.
David Radford appointed Allianz brand boss
Allianz has appointed David Radford to the newly created role of UK brand director.
L&G GI head Diane Buckley to leave insurer
Legal & General's general insurance managing director Diane Buckley, pictured, is to leave the business amid a company restructure.
Liberty Mutual wholesale manager Goodearl joins XL
XL Group has appointed Lewis Goodearl as chief underwriting officer UK property and casualty for its Lloyd’s business.
Barbon finance boss to depart in 2014
Barbon finance director Kevin Withington will leave the broker early next year after turning down the opportunity to relocate to Lincoln.
Career file: Amlin UK's CEO to retire in 2014
Amlin UK's chief executive Brian Carpenter will be retiring in 2014.
Market Moves: Southern Rock swoops for Brightside staff plus new roles for Gienal and Carruthers
This week saw insurance group Southern Rock grab the headlines when Post exclusively revealed the insurance group, parent of Go Skippy, had swooped for five staff at Brightside. Also hiring this week were Covéa, while Zurich UK found itself a vacancy…
Aviva promotes Fraser Edmond as Hudson’s successor
Aviva has promoted Fraser Edmond to replace Sam Hudson as broker performance director, the insurer has confirmed.
Aon Risk Solutions' Barclay to take over Rural reins from Stevens
Rural Insurance has appointed Aon Risk Solutions' Ian Barclay to replace Simon Stevens as managing director of the agricultural insurer.