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Market Moves: Insurers flood back into recruitment market with raft of key hires and promotions
Insurers swarmed the recruitment space this week, redressing a balance that has seen brokers dominating. The start of September saw a number of new recruits, with appointments rising in both the London and companies market. XL, Markel, First Title and…
Interview: Julian James: Creating an Allied World
Six months into his role as president of Allied World Europe, Julian James is targeting new lines and new regions as he plans to build a bigger and stronger business
Penny Speed meets... Barrie King, Branch Manager, Birmingham and Bristol, Axa
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…
Keelan Westall launches non-standard property broker team
Wholesale property broker Keelan Westall has unveiled a new non-standard broking team.
Ex-Axa director Hector to lead Covéa's southern operation
Covéa Insurance has appointed Keith Hector to the newly created position of head of regions for the south.
Chen to chair Zurich's China business
Johnny Chen is to switch roles at Zurich from CEO of Asia-Pacific to chairman of Zurich's life and general insurance business in China.
Woods appointed co-chairman of GC's mutual company specialty practice
Guy Carpenter & Company has appointed that John “Jay” Woods as co-chairman of the recently formed mutual company specialty practice.
Belmont Regency MD pays tribute to founder killed in plane crash
One of the founding directors of Derby-based financial advisor and broking business Belmont Regency was killed alongside his wife in a plane crash off the coast of Jersey this week.
Brit expands global distribution network with Bermuda office opening
Brit is targeting an expansion of its distribution network with the opening of a Bermuda office.
Brit hires ex-Markel SVP Bonanno to head up Bermuda office
Brit is targeting an expansion of its distribution network with the opening of an office in Bermuda.
Allied World recruits Lloyd’s southern Europe boss
Allied World Europe has named Lloyd’s head of southern, eastern Europe and Africa to lead the expansion of its products and services.
Allied World recruits from Lloyd’s for business development boss
Allied World Europe has recruited Lloyd’s head of southern, Eastern Europe and Africa to lead the expansion of products and services.
Argo International swoops for Willis wordings specialist
Lloyd’s insurer Argo International has recruited Willis wordings specialist Jill Unsworth.
Guy Carpenter names PSG executive for France, Iberia and Italy
Guy Carpenter has announced Dorothée Mélis-Moutafis is to become managing director of the firm’s Property Solutions Group, taking specific responsibility for France, Iberia and Italy.
MDS recruits Vinhas as deputy manager in Portugal
MDS Group has strengthened its Portuguese management team with the appointment of Mario Vinhas as deputy country manager.
Thornside founder Seel named non-exec chair at Healthy Pets
David Seel, founder of Thornside and former director of BDML Connect, has been appointed non-executive chairman at pet insurer Healthy Pets.
Insiders fear Aviva is ‘falling apart’ as Clayden follows Deakin out the door
Industry insiders have expressed their shock at Dominic Clayden’s imminent departure from Aviva and expressed doubt over the insurer’s ability to influence wider markets without him.
Miller names JLT partner as senior energy claims specialist
Miller has recruited Jardine Lloyd Thompson’s partner and head of energy claims to serve as a senior claims specialist on its own energy team.
Career file - Julian Enoizi: Enoizi named Pool Re chief executive
Julian Enoizi is to become chief executive of UK government‑backed terrorism mutual Pool Re.
Market Moves: Brokers lead the charge again as Bluefin and US Risk add fresh faces
Brokers dominated the recruitment space once again this week, with Bluefin and Howden among the firms to add new faces. Having brought in Dane Douetil to head up BMS Group last week, subsidiary Pioneer Underwriting has swooped for an equally high-profile…
Skuld grows Lloyd's cargo operation
Marine insurer Skuld has bolstered its cargo unit with a new hire and an internal promotion.
Skuld boosts cargo team with new duo
Marine insurer Skuld has bolstered its cargo operation with a new hire and an internal promotion.
Canopius appoints HR head
Canopius Group has named Barbara Turner group head of human resources.
Miller appoints new marketing director
International insurance, professional and investment group Thomas Miller has appointed Kevin Sweet as group marketing director.