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Ex-Zurich CFO found to be under no 'undue pressure' prior to death
Former Zurich chief financial officer Pierre Wauthier was not subjected to any undue or inappropriate pressure in the period leading up to him taking his own life, according to findings of two independent investigations.
Markel recruits former EY UK audit head for non-exec role
Markel has appointed a former EY audit partner as a non-executive director, Post can exclusively reveal.
UK General hires ex-BMW Financial Services manager Binns
UK General has appointed former BMW Financial Services manager Andrew Binns to the role of schemes director for motor ancillary products.
Ex-Lorega CEO Sims resurfaces at AIG
AIG has appointed former Lorega chief executive John Sims to the role of UK head of its high net worth arm Private Client Group.
Is Singapore becoming more attractive than Hong Kong?
In recent years the industry has seen a slew of insurers announce that Singapore would now be their regional headquarters while more could be in the pipeline writes Justin Harper.
Chaucer promotes Blight to lead treaty practice
Lloyd’s insurer Chaucer has named Paul Blight to lead its recently launched treaty practice at Syndicate 1084.
Sullivan takes non exec role at CGSC
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has appointed Martin Sullivan as non-executive chairman of CGSC Delaware, the main board for the Group’s North American operations.
Career file: Simon Trott - Sales and service CEO Trott exits Towergate
Towergate sales and service chief executive Simon Trott has left the consolidator after 10 years at the firm.
Market Moves: Busy insurers make a raft of hires along with a number of key departures
Insurers led the way in a recruitment frenzy this week. AIG swooped for a head of commercial property, while Hardy acquired a property treaty business unit manager. There were departures too, with QBE’s Steven Burns announcing retirement from full time…
Reader appointed global head of insurance at KPMG
KPMG has promoted head of insurance advisory in the UK Gary Reader to the role of global head of insurance.
Former Lloyd’s exec Langley to head UK Financial Services Investment Organisation
Sue Langley, a former executive director of both Lloyd’s and Hiscox, has been named as the head of UK Trade and Investment’s Financial Services Investment Organisation.
Ace appoints Moghrabi regional president for Continental Europe
Ace Group has appointed two senior executives in Continental Europe.
Ace appoints Moghrabi regional president and Reiss regional COO for Continental Europe
Ace Group has appointed two senior executives in Continental Europe as it completes a number of internal promotions within its regional management team.
Ex-Oval boss Herdman named Prism Network chairman
Former Oval group managing director Jeff Herdman has been named non-executive chairman at building repairs specialist Prism Network.
FWD appoints Arculli as chairman
FWD has appointed the Hon. Ronald Arculli as chairman of the board.
Hill Dickinson builds insurance team with two from Riker Danzig
Hill Dickinson has recruited a pair of insurance and reinsurance lawyers from US-based law firm Riker Danzig.
Zurich appoints Colmenares' successor
Zurich has appointed Duane Perkins to lead the general insurance claims team in the Asia-Pacific region after David Colmenares' departure to South America.
ABI to merge GI and pensions under Huw Evans after Starling role axed
The Association of British Insurers has revealed its restructure will deliver 7% cost savings for its members.
Cousins takes over from Flynn as AIG commercial property boss
AIG has appointed Steve Cousins to the role of UK head of commercial property.
Homeserve UK boss King stepping down in 2014
Homeserve UK chief executive Jonathan King is to step down next year, with group chief operating officer Martin Bennett set to replace him.
Be Valued acquires Allied Carpets claims business
Home Flooring Solutions, a claims spin off from Allied Carpets, has been saved from administration after being purchased by Be Valued, Post can reveal.
Career file - Charles Whiteaway: FP Group's executive director steps down
Charles Whiteaway, the executive director of FP Group, has stepped down after nearly 20 years with the company.
Market Moves: Busy Bluefin makes big hires while Allianz swoops for a rival’s regional director
Broker Bluefin was the most active firm in the insurance sector this week, with two appointments shaking up its business in North Yorkshire and Scotland. Meanwhile, Allianz hired a rival’s regional director, Hiscox brought in a broker to head up its…
Barbon closes Croydon HQ
Barbon Insurance Group has confirmed plans to close its Croydon head office, relocating functions and roles to new purpose built premises in Lincoln.