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Aviva Canada names broker distribution boss Somerville as CEO
Aviva Canada has named its executive vice president of broker distribution as its new president and chief executive.
MetLife makes two senior appointments in Asia
MetLife has appointed a replacement managing director of PNB MetLife, its Indian operation and a head of bank distribution in Asia.
RSA relocating Indian call centres to UK
RSA is to close its Indian call centres and create 70 new jobs in the UK.
Questgates boosts corporate claims teams
Loss adjuster Questgates has made several new hires to bolster its Corporate Claims Solutions teams in Birmingham and Bolton.
RSA regional director Shepherd joins Allianz Commercial
Allianz Commercial has appointed former RSA regional director Mark Shepherd to the firm’s London branch where he will take on the position of regional underwriting manager.
Penny speed meets... Giles Greenfield, managing director, Markham Private Clients
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
Career development: Insurance industry urged to sign up for ‘e-mentoring' schemes
A UK charity is asking insurers and brokers to ‘e-mentor' young people as part of a scheme to link them to the world of work.
Career file: Peter Staddon - Staddon appointed MD of the MGAA
Peter Staddon has been appointed the first managing director of the Managing General Agents' Association.
Market Moves: Zurich departures and Tripp’s return top what has been a busy week for the market
It was a busy week for insurers seeking to bolster their numbers, with HSB, Avanti and Sterling among the firms to bring in new faces. Zurich, however, may have made the most significant announcement in the form of the departures of two of its broker…
Up to 600 jobs at risk following L&G restructure
Legal and General has warned that it may cut up to 600 jobs following the merging of its savings and annuities and protection divisions.
Canopius poaches Aon's strategic business director
Canopius Group has appointed Grant Elliott as head of business development.
Charles Taylor appoints MD for North America
Charles Taylor Adjusting has promoted Bob Moore to the new position of managing director, North America.
Bluefin unveils new sport director
Bluefin Insurance has appointed David Miller as director of Bluefin Sport for Scotland.
Staddon named MD of the MGAA
Peter Staddon has been appointed as the first managing director of the Managing General Agents' Association.
Cannock making his mark at Markel
Less than 12 months after joining Markel from the Lloyd's market, Matthew Cannock was promoted to managing director, Asia.
Former Mapfre travel claims boss Smith heads for Avanti
Avanti Insurance has appointed Mapfre’s former head of travel claims Julie Smith to the role of business development director.
Ex-Mapfre travel claims boss Smith takes on Avanti role
Avanti Insurance has appointed Mapfre’s former head of travel claims Julie Smith to the role of business development director.
Machell accepts consultancy and Tesco roles
Aviva's former head of emerging markets Simon Machell (pictured) has joined Dutch consultancy firm CPI's Asian arm in Singapore to become chairman of its advisory board.
Career file: Max Carruthers - Axa's Carruthers heads for ‘semi-retirement'
Max Carruthers will depart his role as Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary chief operating officer by the end of this year.
Market Moves: Retirement of high-profile trio among week’s major moves as RSA and Axa add new staff
This week was dominated by big-name departures from the insurance industry, with retirements at Axa, McLarens and Cunningham Lindsey. The exits of Max Carruthers, Trevor Latimer and Gerry Loughney stand out as the biggest moves in a week in which RSA and…
HSB recruits from Aviva for construction lead
HSB Engineering has swooped for Aviva’s trading underwriting manager in construction, power and engineering.
Willis hires Drivas to drive facultative reinsurance growth
Broker Willis Group has appointed Christine Drivas to its facultative reinsurance division, Faber Global.
Ascot recruits Navigators underwriter for marine account
Ascot Underwriting has appointed a Navigators senior underwriter to take on the role of senior vice president in New York.
Sterling recruits former Axa Manchester boss Hodgin
Sterling insurance has recruited Simon Hodgin to serve as its new divisional manager for the northern regions.