Recruitment
Collinson targets wholesale expansion with new appointment
Collinson Insurance Group today revealed the appointment of incoming wholesale sales and strategy director Steve Scott as part of the next stage of the firm’s commitment towards wholesale expansion.
Mercer names investment management head for EMEA
Michael Dempsey has been appointed head of Mercer’s investment management business for Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and a member of the firm’s EMEA executive team and its global investment management leadership team.
Career development & CSR: Ask the expert
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People moves – 18 August 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 18 August 2011 edition of Post.
Editor's comment: A time of upheaval
Travelers’ decision to pull out of the Irish private motor market last week was an interesting - and apparently unexpected - one.
IAG audit expert joins Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton has taken on IAG UK’s head of internal audit Sarah Talbott to lead its insurance internal audit services.
Merlin appoints SIU member for Yorkshire and North Midlands
Merlin has moved to recruit a new member to its Special Investigation Unit team.
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford appoints first Group CIO
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has appointed Brent Kruger its first Group Chief Information Officer.
People moves - 11 August 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 11 August 2011 edition of Post.
More Than looks to Rias for new MD
More Than has appointed Janet Connor to the role of managing director.
CGSC names first-ever group CIO
Brent Kruger has appointed as Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford’s first group chief information officer.
THB recruits senior broker for Europe
Following positive interim results, THB has announced plans to expand its European division, part of THB’s Lloyd’s broking operation Thompson Heath & Bond.
Charles Taylor adjusting appoints Andrew Homewood
Charles Taylor adjusting is further increasing its property & casualty loss adjusting capability with the appointment of Andrew Homewood as director, non marine.
Barclays Corporate bolsters insurance team with new appointment
Barclays Corporate is growing its corporate banking franchise in the insurance sector with the appointment of Jean-Pierre Darque, who will take on the role of relationship director within the insurance team, covering Western Europe.
Canopius appoints underwriters to sabotage and terrorism team
Canopius has appointed Tim Davies and Jennie Beard as underwriters to its sabotage & terrorism team.
People moves – 4 August 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 4 August 2011 edition of Post.
Kiln appoints accident & health underwriter in Frankfurt
Kiln has apopointed Christian Kosbab as accident and health underwriter in Frankfurt.
Mapfre sends Spanish travel specialist to UK
Mapfre Assistance has appointed Jair Marrugo as its managing director of UK travel.
Mapfre names UK travel MD
Mapfre Assistance has appointed Jair Marrugo as its managing director of UK travel.
MCE Enterprise names MD
Nick Elliman has been appointed as managing director of personal lines network MCE Enterprise.
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.