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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.
Nick Metcalf to lead new Liberty operation
Nick Metcalf has been named president and group managing director of Liberty Specialty Markets, a new operation created by integrating Liberty Mutual Insurance Group’s existing Lloyd’s Syndicate, Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe/LIU Europe, and its US…
New claims firm rises from Quinn's ashes
A new claims settlement firm established by claims managers left “in limbo” following Liberty’s acquisition of Quinn’s UK portfolio, plans to replicate the Quinn model across the UK.
Barbon names Totty CEO
Barbon Insurance Group has appointed former First Assist chief executive Martin Totty as its new CEO.
FTI Consulting appoints Chiltington's Marshall
Global business advisory firm FTI Consulting has appointed Ian Marshall as managing director of its UK insurance consultancy practice.
Tulloch to expect a 'baptism of fire' at Aviva UK
Incoming Aviva UK and Ireland general insurance chief executive Maurice Tulloch has been warned to expect “a very different market environment” from the one he leaves behind in Canada.
Sartorel appointed CEO of Allianz Asia-Pacific
George Sartorel, currently CEO of Allianz in Italy, will assume new responsibility as regional CEO for the Asia Pacific region, effective 1 January 2014.
Career file: Phil Bayles - Aviva names Bayles as Deakin's replacement as I&P director
Aviva has handed the role of intermediary and partnerships director to Phil Bayles on a permanent basis.
Market Moves: Lockton among the major movers as new hires are made across the sector
Recruitment activity was spread across all sectors of the insurance industry this week. Busy among brokers was Lockton, with two appointments coming in the form of a new business development executive and an incoming senior yacht consultant. Loss…