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Generali seeks improvements with management reshuffle
Italian insurer Generali has reorganised the management structure for its Country Italy and Corporate businesses in an effort to improve growth and profitability.
Lockton appoints solicitors practice risk head
Lockton has named Calum Maclean as a new risk manager, working with clients of its UK solicitors practice.
Marsh appoints global energy leader
Global broker Marsh has appointed Richard Higgins as global upstream and midstream leader in the firm's energy practice.
RSA names new group chief auditor
The insurer's UK and western Europe finance director, Caroline Ramsay, will take the role, replacing Anne Jaeger, who moves to RSA Scandinavia.
Mitsui Sumitomo promotes Wood to class underwriter for PI
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd's has promoted Stuart Wood to class underwriter for professional indemnity in its professional lines operation.
RSA appoints Mitchell as non-executive director
RSA Insurance Group has appointed human resources specialist Hugh Mitchell to its board as a non-executive director from 26 September.
Geneva Association's Liedtke named as Blackrock EMEA head
Risk management organisation Blackrock has appointed Patrick Liedtke, outgoing secretary general and managing director of the Geneva Association, to lead its financial institutions group in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Ace poaches Zurich's surety head
Ace has recruited Zurich head of credit and surety Luc Reuter to drive the expansion of its surety division into continental Europe.
Wu replaced on CNinsure board by Shang
CNinsure has confirmed the resignation of Shangzhi Wu from the company's board of directors following the expiration of his tenure and the appointment of Xiaojun Shang, effective 24 August.
Marsh recruits new head of Swedish division
Broker Marsh has appointed Kenneth Miger as chief executive officer of Marsh AB in Sweden.
Swiss Re unveils new Middle East and Africa boss O'Neill
Swiss Re has appointed Frank O'Neill as market executive for the company's reinsurance operations in the Middle East & Africa region, effective 1 January 2013.
Cigna appoints Haga sales director for Scandinavia
Cigna Global Health Benefits Europe has appointed Henning Haga to the position of sales director for Scandinavia.
RSA appoints investor director from Cable & Wireless
RSA has appointed Matt Hotson as investor relations director.
Zurich appoints new general insurance CEO
Zurich Insurance Group has appointed Michael Kerner as CEO of general insurance from 1 September subject to regulatory approval.
Markel UK recruits broker manager from Chartis
Markel International has appointed Julia Churchill as broker development manager for the southern region.
RK Harrison recruits cyber specialist from Marsh
RK Harrison has appointed David Rees as head of cyber practice in its specialist casualty team.
Chaucer appoints Barter as head of catastrophe risk
Lloyd's insurance group Chaucer has appointed Nick Barter as head of catastrophe risk.
SAMA 'extremely helpful' for foreign investors in Saudi, says Charles Taylor
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Association was "very positive" and "extremely helpful" when approached about a foreign adjuster looking to invest in the kingdom, according to Joe McMahon, chairman of Charles Taylor Adjusting.
Charles Taylor acquires Saudi loss adjusting business
Charles Taylor has made a strategic move to grow its loss adjusting business across the Middle East by acquiring a majority stake in Noble Inspection and Loss Adjustment Company, a licensed loss adjuster based in Saudi Arabia.
Paul Summers appointed global CEO of Aon Benfield Fac
Paul Summers is to become global chief executive of Aon Benfield Fac with immediate effect.
Generali board officially appoints Greco as group CEO
The board of directors of Assicurazioni Generali co-opted Mario Greco, and appointed him to the posts of group CEO and general manager of the company, at a meeting chaired by Gabriele Galateri di Genola.
JLT bolsters board with new executive hires
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has appointed Mike Reynolds as finance director and James Twining as group commercial director.
Markel appoints PI underwriter from Brit
Markel International has appointed Les Telford as a senior underwriter for UK and international professional indemnity in the firm's professional liability division.
Markel promotes House in speciality division
Markel International has promoted Guy House to underwriter, covering property and open market in the firm's speciality division.