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Hill Dickinson swoops for DLA Piper Sheffield and Manchester practice
Law firm Hill Dickenson has picked up the majority of DLA Piper’s defendant insurance practice in Sheffield and Manchester.
Argo hires general liability underwriter from Besso
Argo International, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, has appointed Vanessa Lampard as an underwriter in its general liability team.
Argo International looks to Besso for underwriting director
Argo International has recruited Besso’s director of underwriting to serve in its general liability team.
Investing in the Profession: Hastings announces 200 new jobs in move to triple its customer base
South Coast insurance broker Hastings Direct has signalled its intention to bring fresh blood into the business with plans to recruit 200 new employees.
Towergate Midlands MD departs in regional reshuffle
Towergate has restructured the leadership of its Midlands operations, with regional managing director Paul Watts departing the business alongside other changes.
CV Starr underwriter joins Argo International
Argo International has appointed James Cassidy as an underwriter in its general liability team.
ProSight recruits former Guy Carpenter UK boss as chairman
Former Guy Carpenter UK managing director Mark Hewett has been named chairman of ProSight Specialty Underwriters with immediate effect.
Co-op Insurance names life and savings boss as new MD
The Co-operative Insurance has recruited the managing director of its sister life and saving business to serve as MD.
Ace reshuffles EMEA claims team
Ace Group has reshuffled its accident and health team for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Ace shuffles EMEA claims leadership
Ace has restructured the leadership of its EMEA claims management team with three promotions and a recruitment.
RSA names head of sold Dutch Caribbean unit as Hong Kong CEO
RSA has appointed its former Dutch Caribbean boss as chief executive of the firm's Hong Kong business following the confirmation in December that it will sell the business to Fatum General Insurance.
CNA Europe swoops for CFC technology lead
CNA Europe has appointed CFC Underwriting's former technology and cyber division lead as European underwriting director of technology.
RSA appoints Walker as Hong Kong chief executive
RSA has appointed former head of Dutch Caribbean operations Mark Walker as chief executive in Hong Kong.
Equinox Global plans German expansion
Equinox Global has appointed Henning Siess as head of Germany, ahead of the planned opening of a new German office this year.
ECIC parent appoints Metcalf as group finance director
EC Insurance Holdings, parent of Electrical Contractors Insurance Company and Electrical Contractors Insurance Services, has recruited MGM Advantage's head of finance to serve as group finance director.
Ace hires Achmea's P&C manager
Ace Group has hired Benoît Chasseguet as marine manager for Continental Europe, including the Central and Eastern European region.
Markel appoints new head of international claims
Markel International has appointed Hannah Purves as claims director.
Premium Credit appoints new markets head
Premium Credit has recruited Capita's general insurance finance director as head of new markets.
Markel recruits from Beazley for claims head
Specialist insurer Markel has named Beazley’s Hannah Purves as its new claims director.
Ironshore adds Calnan to international offshore energy team
Ironshore Europe has appointed Paul Calnan to lead its international offshore energy expansion.
Open GI names South West account manager
Systems provider Open GI has moved to bolster its sales department with the appointment of a new account manager dedicated to the south west of the UK.
PWC names UK insurance lead
PWC has named Jonathan Howe as its new UK insurance leader, effective immediately.
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