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THB boss Hawkes takes up NED role at IIRSM
THB UK and Cardinus Risk Management chief executive Andy Hawkes has been made a non-executive director of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management.
Groupe Consultatif appoints former Aegon actuary as CEO
The Groupe Consultatif, the Actuarial Association of Europe, has appointed Ad Kok as its new chief executive officer starting on 1 September 2013.
Lloyd’s CEO Ward stepping down by 2014
Lloyd’s chief executive Richard Ward is to depart his role at the London market before the end of this year.
Dual appoints Doyle as global CEO
Dual, the underwriting arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has appointed Shane Doyle (pictured) as CEO and group chief underwriting officer of its global operations.
Triton Global reveals auditing division
Triton Global has launched an auditing arm, Triton Audit.
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Covéa appoints ex-Brit distribution boss Tim Grant
Covéa Insurance has appointed Tim Grant to the newly created position of micro SME leader.
Career file - David Godsoe: Godsoe goes solo in RSA cargo business
David Godsoe is to solely lead RSA's London market cargo business after jointly managing the division for 18 years.
Market Moves: Hires at RSA, Keelan Westall and MGAA among the week’s major moves
Moves within the insurer and broking spaces once again dominated the recruitment radar this week, as RSA unveiled high-profile changes within both its boardroom and its London market offering. Keelan Westall, meanwhile, moved to reinforce its growth…
Markel hands Richardson European retail claims role
Markel International has promoted Mike Richardson to the role of European retail claims manager.
Coates returns to Australia after stepping down as Dual CEO
Damien Coates is to step down as chief executive of Hyperion Insurance’s underwriting arm Dual, after agreeing to swap roles with the firm’s deputy CEO Shane Doyle.
Markel's UK retail head to lead European retail claims
Markel International has promoted Mike Richardson to the position of European retail claims manager.
Prosight appoints ex-QBE director to board
Prosight Specialty Underwriters has appointed Mel Goddard as non-executive director with immediate effect.
Towergate recruits from Covéa for Countrywide segment boss
Broker Network and Countrywide has recruited Covéa’s Keith Svendsen for a newly created position as Countrywide segment manager.
Catlin cutting up to 25 regional roles
Lloyd’s insurer Catlin is to cut between 10 and 25 roles as it looks to redevelop the way it does business in the UK regional market.
Stavale appointed CMO of Assurant Solutions Europe
Cassio Stavale has been named chief marketing officer of Assurant Solutions’ Europe operations.
Blink appoints Motaquote wholesale and affinity head Steele
Blink Solutions has appointed Allan Steele as South West business development manager.
Marsh’s Hodgins elected to DIMA board
Dublin International Insurance & Management Association, the representative body for the international reinsurance industry in Ireland, has elected five directors to its board.
McLarens hires Crawford & Co executive accountant
McLarens has recruited Richard Keegan FCCA ACILA as an executive accountant/adjuster from Crawford & Company.
Canopius appoints Harvey to head up K Drewe Insurance Brokers
Canopius has named Roger Harvey managing director of its wholly owned subsidiary, K Drewe Insurance Brokers.
IUA elects Malcolm Newman as chair
The International Underwriting Association has today elected Malcolm Newman as its chair.
Malcolm Newman elected IUA chair
Malcolm Newman has today been elected chairman of the International Underwriting Association.
McLarens targets Asia Pacific expansion with Chinese adjusting hire
Loss aduster McLarens has recruited a permanent China resident FCILA-qualified adjuster to lead business in the country.
McLarens swoops for China resident FCILA adjuster
Loss aduster McLarens has added to its Chinese presence with the recruitment of a China resident FCILA-qualified adjuster.