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Hastings replaces CFO Hoskins with Amlin boss
Hastings has appointed former MS Amlin chief financial officer John Worth as its CFO, replacing Richard Hoskins.
Nigel Minett to retire from McLarens Aviation
Trehane Oliver will succeed Nigel Minett as managing director of McLarens Aviation.
My other life: Ben Pritchard, rower
When not working as account executive for commercial insurance at Jelf, Ben Pritchard represents Great Britain at rowing
Nicholas Gartside to join Munich Re board of management as chief investment officer
JP Morgan Asset Management managing director, Nicholas Gartside is set to start as Munich Re’s chief investment officer on 18 March 2019.
BGL Group's Rachael Gillett on why apprenticeships could be a return to insurance roots
Many view apprenticeships as an obstacle to overcome or avoid but Rachael Gillett, chief people officer at BGL Group, reminds the sector that many existing employees started their successful careers this way.
Ciaran Astin to exit Hastings amid leadership restructure
Exclusive: Hastings Direct retail commercial director Ciaran Astin will be leaving the business, as it re-juggles its senior leadership team structure.
Neon Underwriting appoints new CEO and managing director
Lloyd’s managing agency, Neon Underwriting Limited has appointed Theo Butt and Matthew Washington to the positions of CEO and managing director respectively, subject to Lloyd’s and PRA approval.
Rising star: Tom Foster, Ambant
Tom Foster started in insurance straight from further education and has already risen to senior reinsurance technician at Ambant.
Aviva's Maurice Tulloch on leading the way in prevention
Climate change means extreme weather events are only going to become more frequent. Maurice Tulloch, CEO international insurance, explains how the insurance industry can lead the way in prevention.
Crawford appoints new global president of Global Technical Services
Crawford & Company has appointed Andrew Bart as global president of its Global Technical Services division.
Updated: Mass leadership reshuffle to follow Marsh/JLT acquisition
Global broker Marsh has unveiled a ream of senior people moves, effective once the JLT deal has completed.
RSA appoints Strickland as head of customer experience for Global Risk Solutions
RSA Group has named Neil Strickland as director of its new commercial customer experience following its restructure last month.
Hiscox names former claims boss as UK CEO
Hiscox has named Bob Thaker as its UK CEO, succeeding Steve Langan.
Mike Bruce promoted to GRP group managing director
GRP CEO of broking, Mike Bruce has been promoted to group managing director.
This week: God bless us, every one!
At a time of year when good cheer to all men is encouraged and Scrooge is forgiven all his wicked ways and most of the world has been out enjoying their Christmas parties (I know we have), it appears the insurance world is still seen as the Grinch.
Marsh boss joins GRP-backed Marshall Wooldridge
Former Marsh regional boss Geoff Kirk has joined GRP-backed Marshall Wooldridge as managing director.
I work in insurance: Stephanie Horton, River Canal Rescue
After buying her own boat, Stephanie Horton, managing director of River Canal Rescue realised not everyone has the expertise to fix their vessels so now she comes to the aid of those in trouble on the water
O’Connor replaces Fairchild at the helm of Broker Network
Broker Network CEO Andy Fairchild has stepped down from the business, being replaced by Des O’Connor.
Hyperion hires CFO to replace Oliver Corbett
Hyperion has hired Richard Houghton as chief financial officer, replacing Oliver Corbett.
Ed unveils CEO Hearn’s replacement and plots Bermuda office
Andrew Draycott will take on the role of Ed Broking CEO once its acquisition by Besso owner BGC Partners is complete, while the specialty, wholesale and reinsurance broker has also revealed plans to open a Bermuda office.
This month: That sinking feeling
We may have enjoyed plenty of sunshine this summer, but spare a thought for the insurers. The ABI this week reported a record-breaking surge in subsidence claims.
Jacqueline Legrand steps down as Brokerslink CEO after less than a year
Brokerslink CEO Jacqueline Legrand has resigned from her post, effective immediately.
Brightside hiring COO with departure of David Sweeney
Brightside is hiring a chief operating officer now that managing director of insurance David Sweeney has left the Bristol-based broker.
Blog: Why you should get involved with The Claims Apprentice in 2019
From automation to digitalization; from controlling claims inflation to the legal framework for driverless cars, it could be argued that working in claims has never been scarier – but more exciting.