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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…
Zurich to merge Middle East and Africa regional office with Europe
From 1 January 2014, Zurich's general insurance Middle East and Africa office based in Dubai will be merged with Zurich's Europe office in Dublin.
Robin Spencer replaced at Aviva by Canadian CEO Tulloch
Aviva has replaced UK and Ireland general insurance chief executive Robin Spencer with the CEO of its Canadian business Maurice Tulloch.
Premex Group reshuffles management team
Bolton-based Premex Group has announced a number of changes to its senior management structure.
Perkins Slade shakes up executive team with double appointment
Independent broker Perkins Slade has appointed two associate directors to lead the delivery of the company’s new business strategy
Rural hires NIG Farm Web's Young for regional underwriting role
Rural Insurance has hired Kate Young as its south west and south Wales regional development underwriter.
BGL strengthens ‘own-brand’ business with appointment
The BGL Group has appointed Ingrid Murray as consumer marketing director for Frontline, the business behind BGL’s in-house brands such as Budget and Dial Direct.
Belmont and Giles 'will complement each other' claims Deakin
Arthur J Gallagher UK commercial director Janice Deakin expects the transport businesses of brokers Giles and Belmont “to strongly complement each other”.
Bluefin expands Stockton office with Towergate hires
Bluefin Insurance has expanded its Stockton office with three new hires from Towergate.
EC3/Legal expands insurance expertise with new recruit
EC3/Legal has appointed Ian D’Castro to the role of legal director, as part of the city law firm’s plans to continue the expansion on its commercial legal practice for brokers, Lloyd’s agencies, MGAs and other support providers.
AIG appoints Zheng as president and CEO of China
AIG has appointed Eric Zheng, an executive director of AIG China, as the new president and CEO of AIG China.
Holman to be replaced as Brightside CEO later this year
Brightside chief executive Martyn Holman will be replaced later this year following a review of the board’s composition.
Career file: Keith Hector: 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.
Market Moves: Axa leads the way with a batch of new recruits as Hanks re-emerges at Liberty
Insurance industry recruitment picked up this week, with insurers and brokers alike busy hiring new staff. Axa was among the most prolific, while HCC, AIG, Bluefin and Keelan Westall were also active. The week also saw the return of former Allianz boss…
C-Suite: Lloyd’s must pick the right candidate
With Lloyd’s search for a new chief executive in full swing, speculation over the identity of the market’s new leader is gathering pace, and it is interesting to consider what kind of individual is required, and what the market will look like under their…
Tokio Marine promotes Krause to European head of marine underwriting
Tokio Marine Europe Insurance has appointed Wayne Krause as European head of marine underwriting.
Birmingham branch boss takes on Axa strategic partnerships role
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary has appointed Barrie King as head of strategic partnerships.