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RSA Ireland CEO resigns as financial irregularities probe takes its toll
The chief executive of RSA Ireland has resigned after claiming that recent allegations of serious financial irregularities at the insurer had caused great strain to him and his family.
Biba lobbies government for nationwide broker apprenticeship programme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is calling for the government to set up a nationwide apprenticeship programme to recruit and retain people in the broking sector.
Towergate's Williams to replace Holman as Brightside CEO
Brightside has appointed Towergate director Paul Williams to take over as chief executive early next year following the departure of outgoing CEO Martyn Holman.
RSA Ireland CEO resigns as financial irregularities probe takes its toll
The chief executive of RSA Ireland has resigned after claiming that recent allegations of serious financial irregularities at the insurer had caused great strain to him and his family.
Van Kuffeler to step down as Hyperion chairman next month
Hyperion Insurance Group’s non-executive chairman John van Kuffeler will retire from the board next month following five years at the firm.
Covéa recruits from Davies for household claims lead
Covéa has swooped to appoint Davies Loss Adjusters’ operational delivery manager as its new home claims service manager.
Trio of underwriters join Warrior as Hiscox bolsters casualty team
Hiscox has boosted its casualty team with the appointment of three underwriters with management liability experience to work with ex-Beazley D&O specialist Chris Warrior to build the US and international books of business.
Career development: UK General hails apprenticeship success
UK General has recruited four full-time apprentices following their completion of a 12-month scheme.
Career File: Colm Holmes - Zurich's Colm Holmes appointed Aviva UK CFO
Aviva has appointed Colm Holmes as chief financial officer for its UK & Ireland general insurance business.
Market Moves: Big moves among brokers as Lyons and Trott re-emerge in new roles
A hectic spurt of recruitment this week saw some top-level moves at some of the UK’s largest brokers, with Gallagher recruiting an RSA account manager to help run sales in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Meanwhile. the Scottish broker’s former managing…
Tysers boosts marine team with senior Willis hire
Independent Lloyd’s broker Tysers & Co has appointed Simon Higginson as a director of its marine division.
Swindle promoted to e-trade director at NIG
NIG has promoted Jaime Swindle to the role of director of e-trade at the commercial insurer.
C-Suite: Let’s get engaged
Developing and engaging staff is crucial to maintaining a healthy business at all levels, says Charles Earle.
CEO Carlier departs Cooper Gay Re after six months
Cooper Gay Re chief executive George Carlier has departed six months after joining.
HSB Engineering strengthens team with Allianz hire
Specialist engineering and construction insurer HSB Engineering Insurance, part of Munich Re, has appointed David Slack as senior loss control engineer.
Aon UK chief Christian elected to Lloyd's council
Aon UK chief executive Dominic Christian has been elected to the Council of Lloyd’s for a three year term starting in February next year.
Brettell to take on retail general manager role at Allianz next year
Allianz Insurance has appointed Neil Brettell to the role of general manager of the insurer's retail division.
Esure promotes risk head Boland to CRO role
Esure has replaced retiring chief risk officer Andrew Whitehouse with its head of risk.
Hill Dickinson boosts regulation and insurance group teams
Law firm Hill Dickinson has made two appointments within its regulatory services group and insurance group with Louise Millington-Roberts and Richard Creamer joining the London office as partners.
Gallagher snaps up RSA's Fowler for regional sales role
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed former RSA broker account manager Pamela Fowler as regional sales director for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Swiss Re's Schnegg relocating to Singapore
Swiss Re's head of property and casualty and claims manager in Asia is relocating to Singapore from Switzerland at the beginning of January.
Aspen Reinsurance appoints head of North American surety
Aspen Reinsurance, the reinsurance segment of Aspen Insurance, has appointed Scott Hurlburt as senior vice president and head of North American surety.
Francis promoted to partner at Kennedys in Singapore
Law firm Kennedys' Nick Francis to become its fifth partner in Singapore.
Wong returns to AIG as senior advisor
AIG has appointed Stephen Wong as a senior advisor to provide strategic advice to AIG on business and industry developments in Hong Kong and Taiwan.