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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.
Hudson admits more can be done by Aviva to win brokers over
Aviva’s broker performance director Sam Hudson is convinced that new UK general insurance chief executive Maurice Tulloch will prove invaluable in securing greater engagement with brokers.
Ex-Ferma president Luzzi bags senior Herco Global role
Jorge Luzzi has been appointed executive president of Herco Global, the risk management company and part of insurance broking group MDS.
Axa's Carruthers 'semi-retirement' move confirmed
Max Carruthers will depart his role as Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary chief operating officer by the end of 2013, the insurer has confirmed.
Axa’s Carruthers to leave by 2014
Axa’s Max Carruthers, commercial lines and personal intermediary chief operating officer, is due to leave the insurer in the next two months, according to a report.
Canadian brokers tip Tulloch for success as Aviva UK GI CEO
Rival insurers hope to take advantage following shake-up.
Editor's comment: Lucky number seven?
They say a change is a good as a rest but Aviva may be taking this maxim a little too far.
Smart takes on European MD role at McLarens as Latimer steps down
McLarens has appointed Graham Smart to the newly-created role of managing director for Europe following the decision by UK MD Trevor Latimer to step down in favour of taking on a non-executive position.
Career file: Philip Smith - RSA Ireland CEO to lead global brokers division
RSA has appointed Philip Smith as group director, global brokers in addition to his current role as chief executive of the insurer's operations in Ireland.
Market Moves: Brokers most active in recruitment as insurers make few changes
A busy week in the recruitment arena saw brokers Bluefin, Oxford and Perkins Slade among the most active companies, while Travelers and BLP Insurance were among the few insurers to announce appointments. Law firm Keoghs also named three new senior…
AGCS expands Swedish presence with branch office
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has unveiled a new branch in Stockholm, growing its base in the Nordic region.
Cunningham Lindsey chairman Loughney to retire
Cunningham Lindsey UK chairman Gerry Loughney has announced his decision to retire following a 43 year career with the loss adjuster.
Ferma 2013: Former Airmic chairman Graham appointed president of Ferma
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has named DLA Piper risk management and insurance director Julia Graham as its next president.
Ferma 2013: DLA Piper director Graham named as next Ferma president
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has named DLA Piper risk management and insurance director Julia Graham as its next president.
Quindell ramps up plans for full listing with key NED hires
Quindell Portfolio has appointed Robert Bright and Vice Admiral Robert Cooling as independent non-executive directors following the retirement of NED of Jason Cale.