Recruitment
Pallett to identify weaknesses at UIB
International reinsurance broker UIB has signalled an operational shake-up by promoting Steven Pallett, pictured, to the position of executive director, operations and administration.
Bluefin research boss departs for Defaqto
Defaqto has appointed former Bluefin head of research and development David Cartwright to the position of head of insight at the financial research firm.
Marsh hunts new UK CEO as South takes wider European role
Martin South has been appointed into the newly-created position of CEO of Marsh Europe, leaving the broker searching for a replacement.
Sterling set to open Manchester office
Sterling Insurance is to open a new regional branch in Manchester.
Aon Benfield appoints new CEO for Greater China
Global reinsurance intermediary Aon Benfield has made two senior additions to its Asia Pacific team.
LV recruits for Bristol office
LV is recruiting 50 new staff for its Bristol office this quarter in a bid to expand its customer services division.
Uniqa Austria board reduces to four as Holzhauser leaves
The UNIQA Austria board will be reduced to four members after sales director Werner Holzhauser left the company by mutual agreement.
DAC Beachcroft expands in Spain and Singapore
DAC Beachcroft has made appointments in its Spanish and Singapore offices to expand its international network.
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Market moves: New faces in the broker space
This week saw a flurry of moves in the broking sector, with both Lorica and Alan & Thomas brining in several new faces.
RBSI appoints former British Gas rebranding guru
Rick Vlemmiks is set to join RBS Insurance as chief marketing officer, UK & International.
Cooper Gay expands marine reinsurance team
Lloyd’s broker Cooper Gay & Co has appointed John Sullivan as a director of its reinsurance division.
Lifestyle Services Group names new CEO
Lifestyle Services Group has appointed Chris Harrison as CEO.
Giles outlines new role for Hessett following Chambers exit
Bosses at Giles have defined the role of newly appointed deputy finance director Alastair Hessett, who has been promoted internally following the exit of former director Mark Chambers.
Markel takes on two in MGA division
Markel International has strengthened its MGA division with the appointments of Sarah Brien as senior underwriter and Alex Hardy as underwriter.
Markel International expands MGA division
Markel International has strengthened its MGA division with the appointment of Sarah Brien as senior underwriter and Alex Hardy as underwriter.
Giles finance director to rejoin bookmakers
Outgoing Giles finance director Mark Chambers is to rejoin bookmakers Coral – the company he left in 2008 - after resigning from the broker on New Year’s Day.
Sciemus recruits Kane founder to head up space insurance
Sciemus has appointed Kane Group founder Paul Aitchison to the position of director of space insurance.
Liberty Syndicates appoints new head of risk management
Liberty Syndicate Management, a member of Liberty Mutual Group, has appointed Dan Wilkinson as head of risk management.
QBE appoints French general manager from Marsh
QBE has appointed Jean-Philippe Pagès as general manager of QBE France replacing Jean Basset.
Liberty hires new risk management boss
Liberty Syndicate Management has appointed Dan Wilkinson as head of risk management.
Paul Napier hires Cross for world push
Lloyd’s Broker Paul Napier has taken on Edward Cross as divisional director responsible for the development, distribution and marketing of commercial, professional and financial lines worldwide.
Charles Taylor appoints business development executive
Charles Taylor Insurance Services has expanded its business development team with the appointment of James Savill as business development executive.
Loss adjuster hails insurer regional returns
MYI has claimed recent senior hires in Ireland and the UK are symptomatic of an industry-wide move back to strong regional offices.