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Cunningham Lindsey hands Jupp major loss role
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has promoted its London and Southeast regional boss to a new role as its head of major loss.
Xchanging loses adjusting trio to Charles Taylor
Three senior adjusters have departed Xchanging Claims Services to join Charles Taylor, following the path of former chief adjuster Richard Cook.
XL appoints Daucourt as head of international P&C
XL has appointed Thierry Daucourt as chief operating officer of its international property and casualty business.
Ex-Zurich boss Hanson joins Ageas as marketing director
Ageas has appointed Mark Hanson as marketing director for its two over 50s insurance brands, Rias and Castle Cover.
Premium Credit names retail broker boss
Premium Credit has promoted its national and key accounts manager is a bid to bolster its retail broker business.
Career file - Danny King: Former Axa strategic relationship manager takes on Insurance Fraud Bureau role
The Insurance Fraud Bureau is targeting further growth in its customer base, having appointed Danny King as its new business development manager.
Market Moves: Insurers and brokers fill key roles
Many vacancies were filled within the industry’s recruitment sector this week, with a trio of insurers snapping up personnel for key roles. In the world of broking, firms took time out from networking at the Biba conference to hit the recruitment trail,…
Aspen recruits Ecclesiastical planning director for regional leadership
Aspen Risk Management has swooped to recruit Ecclesiastical’s planning and change director Paul Lee to head up its business in the North of England.
Lloyd’s broker Safeonline names new COO
Cyber and technology broker Safeonline has recruited a former consultant and Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford business development boss to serve as partner and chief operating officer.
Xchanging appoints acting chief adjuster
Xchanging has announced Smanatha Oliver will fill the role of acting chief adjuster for professional and financial lines when Dennis McEleney departs next month.
SSP strengthens Australia and Asia-Pacific team
Technology provider SSP has appointed Jerry Hall as business development manager for Australia and Asia-Pacific.
Career file: John O'Roarke: LV GI managing director O'Roarke takes IFB reins
John O'Roarke has been appointed as chairman of the Insurance Fraud Bureau where he will take over from David Neave, who stepped down after four years in the IFB hot seat, having left his role at Co-operative Insurance.
Market Moves: Insurers and brokers make new hires, with some top-level appointments
It was even between insurers and brokers this week in recruiting stakes, as Simply Health filled the void left by its departing CEO and Bluefin made four hires within its professions division. Hires were finalised at Hyperion’s underwriting arm Dual and…
Markel International hires professional risks specialist
Markel International has appointed Bhavik Desai as an underwriter in its professional and financial risks division.
Q-Re appoints new management team
Q-Re has recruited a new management team, following the appointment of chief executive officer Gunter Saacke in February.
Markel adds professional indemnity underwriter to its team
Bhavik Desai has joined Markel as an underwriter in the insurer’s professional and financial risks division.
Allianz's Ankel returns to Asia
Alexander Ankel is to move from being CEO of Allianz Turkey to head of Asia for Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.
Kennedys swoops for Norton Rose marine specialist
Law firm Kennedys has continued its recent hiring spree with the recruitment of David McKie from Norton Rose.
Ecclesiastical appetite for new lines dependant on market demand
The new group chief executive officer of Ecclesiastical has not ruled out taking the insurer in a brand new direction.
Simplyhealth appoints HR director as new CEO
Healthcare provider Simplyhealth has promoted its HR and corporate affairs director to a new role as chief executive.
Coverbox appoints ex-accountant Beckingham as finance director
Telematics-based insurer Coverbox has added to its management team with the arrival of Neil Beckingham as finance director.
Australian adjuster kicks off UK recruitment drive
Stream Group Australia is planning to expand its UK operation by entering the Manchester and Bristol markets.
Barbican swoops for NIG underwriter
Barbican has pounced to recruit NIG’s technical trade underwriter Daniel Tatam, adding the new recruit to its UK property & casualty team.
LV boss O’Roarke named IFB chairman
LV’s managing director of general insurance has been appointed as chairman of the Insurance Fraud Bureau.