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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.
Markel swoops for Marketform marine claims boss
Markel has bolstered its marine claims operation with the recruitment of Marketform’s head of marine claims.
Aon recruits Marsh Energy MD
Aon has named Marsh Energy managing director Robert Robinson as the leader of its global energy risk engineering team.
XL appoints head of global professional business
XL has appointed Louise Dennerstahl, former head of the Nordics for Zurich, as head of its international professional insurance business.
Enoizi named chief executive of Pool Re
Julian Enoizi is to become chief executive of UK government-backed terrorism mutual Pool Re.
Aviva’s Clayden appointed to lead QBE European claims
Dominc Clayden, Aviva general insurance claims director, has been appointed claims director at QBE.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions appoints Asia-Pacific regional head
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, the risk management and financing arm of Swiss Re has appointed Fred Kleiterp as head of Asia-Pacific.
AIG appoints Coory in marketing role
AIG has appointed Damian Coory to the newly created role of vice president, corporate marketing and communications for Asia-Pacific.
Liberty Mutual Insurance expands commercial casualty team
Liberty Mutual Insurance has expanded commercial casualty team with two new appointments.
Former Lloyd’s chair Taylor joins Pioneer board
Former Lloyd’s chairman Max Taylor has been appointed as chairman of the board at BMS owned-Pioneer Underwriting.