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Coverbox promotes two in growth drive
Telematics insurer Coverbox has promoted two senior staffers, anticipating business growth.
Leader: A fresh start
So, spring has sprung; daffodils are in bloom, chicks and lambs are being born and even the insurance industry is seeing some stirrings of green shoots – even if the weather doesn’t quite agree.
Career file - Steve Hook: Ex-Aon Hook to head up HNW at Bluefin
Bluefin has appointed Steve Hook as head of high net worth, in a role that will see him report to managing director of private clients Tim Mortimer.
Market Moves: Bluefin makes two key hires, while it was a busy week for insurers too
In a week in which cross-industry recruitment arrived thick and fast, Bluefin was the firm flying the flag for the broking sector, having announced two key hires in the form of a non-executive chairman and a head of high net worth. Not to be outdone by…
Covéa reveals management shake-up with double appointment
Covéa Insurance has promoted Chris Withers to the role of head of commercial lines distribution, while Liam Casserley will take on the position of schemes broker manager.
Evolution Underwriting appoints new group CEO
Evolution Underwriting has promoted Paul Upton to group chief executive, and made a few other internal promotions.
Ex-Jelf Clarke Roxburgh head Walker takes up new Giles role
Giles has appointed the former head of Jelf Clarke Roxburgh lead generation team Kathy Walker to the newly created role of total quality manager.
Charles Fry formally steps up as Novae CFO
The Novae Group has confirmed that Charles Fry has now formally taken up his position as chief financial officer.
Chubb environmental underwriter Tony Lennon passes away
Tony Lennon, an environmental underwriter for Chubb Europe, has passed away following a long battle with cancer.
Crawford UK appoints Lofkin as agricultural south field team manager
Paul Lofkin has joined Crawford’s UK operation as part of a continued push on agricultural business.
Ace names chairman for Germanic region
Ace Group has promoted its country president for the Germanic region, Dankwart von Schultzendorff, to the newly created position of chairman in the same region.
ECIC names warranty underwriting head
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company has expanded its insurance-backed warranty business with the appointment of Iain Spicer as head of warranty underwriting.
Cunningham Lindsey launches UK leadership reshuffle
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey is to restructure its UK leadership, with changes across its liability and major loss, building services, and project managed services divisions.
Zurich confirms dividend and re-elects Maechler
The Ordinary General Meeting of Zurich Insurance Group yesterday approved an unchanged dividend of CHF 17.00 per registered share, resulting in a payout ratio of net income of 70%.
Ackermann re-elected as Zurich chairman
Zurich’s board of directors has moved to re-elect Josef Ackermann as its chairman, alongside vice-chairman Tom De Swaan.
PWC names Bichard London market leader
PWC has followed January’s appointment of Jonathan Howe as UK insurance leader by naming a new London market boss.
Career file – David Simpson: Bollington appoints Simpson as COO
The Bollington Group has appointed David Simpson to the role of chief operating officer, where he will be directly responsible for finance and operations.
Market Moves: Bollington and Miller help keep brokers at the top of the recruitment table
It was a quiet week for insurers as the broking sector once again dominated the recruitment landscape. There were notable hires not just at Bollington, but also at Miller where a pair of placement specialists joined the expanding team. The Lloyd’s market…
Ask the expert: attractive employers
Recent government statistics show that employment is rising. Will it now be harder for me to recruit? If so, what will make my company stand out to the best candidates?
Crawford hires Singapore MD from Russian insurer
Claims management firm Crawford & Company has appointed Andrew Tait as managing director of its Singapore office.
Davies names Towergate M&A boss as chief exec
Davies Group has recruited Towergate’s group mergers & acquisitions director Dan Saulter to serve as its new chief executive, Post can reveal.
York International hands MD role to ex-Axis boss Jacob
York International has appointed Alistair Jacob as managing director, where he will be responsible for the strategic business development across all territories outside of North America.
Ace UK & Ireland swoops for Chubb casualty manager
Mark Roberts has been appointed casualty manager for Ace UK & Ireland as it invests in building its liability insurance capabilities across the region.
QBE bolsters trade credit business with senior underwriter hire
QBE Trade Credit has swooped to recruit a former Atradius global sales manager as a senior underwriter.