Recruitment
Prominent insurance leaders to join IIS board of directors
Eight insurance leaders will join the board of directors at the International Insurance Society, effective 1 August.
Julian James elected new CII president
At the Chartered Insurance Institute’s annual general meeting held in London on 22 July 2011 Julian James was elected 115th president of the CII.
Interview - Charles Earle: Aiming high with Arista-cratic Earle
Despite falling short of his initial five-year plan, Charles Earle has still seen Arista make considerable achievements. He talks to Lynn Rouse about his philosophy surrounding underwriting control, system transparency and acquisition plans.
NIG adds four to Midlands office
Commercial insurer NIG has named four new staff to its Birmingham-based Midlands regional office.
Coene appointed Europe MD for QBE
QBE has appointed Patrick Coene as managing director, European Markets.
QBE raids Amlin for new European boss
QBE has appointed Patrick Coene as managing director, European Markets.
AM Best Europe recruits new MD
Stefan Holzberger has joined AM Best’s European business in the role of managing director, analytics.
AM Best appoints Holzberger as EMEA MD
AM Best has appointed Stefan Holzberger as managing director, analytics.
Towergate Scotland appoints MD
Towergate Insurance in Scotland has appointed Gordon Crosbie as managing director of its Perth and Stirling businesses.
Allianz launches three new account development roles
Three new roles dedicated to providing clients with a direct point of contact for specialised technical advice have been rolled out at Allianz Engineering.
LIU Europe appoints environmental liability underwriter for France
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe (LIU Europe) has appointed Audrey Mondin as environmental impairment liability underwriter in its Paris Office.
Aon makes senior European appointments
Aon Risk Solutions has made three senior-level appointments for Aon GRIP Solutions in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Miller promotes two to 'support future growth'
Miller Insurance Services has created two senior roles within its London headquarters.
Career development: Ask the expert
I've worked my way up the ranks over the last 10 years, from a relatively junior position in my existing company, but despite my current position of responsibility I still have trouble shaking off people's previous perceptions of me, which I feel is…
Marsh forms new global claims practice
Companies that manage the claims process effectively are better able to protect their resources, secure their bottom lines, and maintain daily operations, according to Marsh.
David Cobley named Simply Health’s underwriting director
Simply Health has named David Cobley as underwriting and pricing director. He is a qualified actuary and joins from the Lloyds Banking Group, where he was risk director for its international financial services division.
NIG appoints head of agricultural business
Commercial insurer NIG has appointed Andy Brock as its head of agricultural business.
Cunningham Lindsey appoints non executive director
Cunningham Lindsey UK has appointed Gerry Loughney as non executive director.
Carruthers follows Blanc to Axa
Axa has announced that Max Carruthers is set to join its commercial lines business as chief operating officer, a day after his resignation from Towergate was confirmed.
Plantec signs up Taylor
Axa Commercial Lines' former head of strategic programmes has resurfaced at claims management specialist Plantec Holdings.
Career development & CSR: Huge appetite for Allianz internships
Allianz Insurance has received more than four times the amount of applicants for its summer internship scheme compared to last year.
People moves – 14 July
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 14 July 2011 edition of Post.
CII names corporate development boss
The Chartered Insurance Institute has appointed Graeme Sutton as director of corporate development.
Assurant Solutions appoints new European legal director
Assurant Solutions has appointed Christian Graville as European legal director.