Recruitment
Paraline CEO to step down
Paraline chief executive Jack Graham is set to step down from his role with the newly-launched Bermuda-domiciled insurance group on 1 July.
Equity Direct names affinity boss
Equity Direct Broking has promoted product and insurer development manager Rob Tordoff to the newly-created role of head of sales and affinity relationships.
Chubb appoints Ireland claims manager
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe has appointed Tony Fitzgerald as manager of its claims business in Ireland, reporting directly to Lynn George, European claims manager
Clydesdale expands corporate finance team
Clydesdale Bank Corporate & Structured Finance has appointed Paul Hambrook as director at its London office.
Evolution appoints business development boss
Commercial insurance specialist Evolution Underwriting has named ex-Towergate employee Ben Francis as its new business development executive for the South of England.
Brightside director joins STM board
Cross-border financial services provider STM Group has appointed Julian Telling as non-executive chairman with immediate effect.
Aviva unveils corporate risk team
Aviva has revealed the senior structure of its corporate risk and speciality business.
NFU claims boss resigns
NFU Mutual chief claims manager John Kenny has quit the company that he joined 23 years ago.
Barral succeeds Riley as Aviva UK commercial director
Cathryn Riley has been appointed chief information officer of Aviva and has also joined the insurer's group executive committee.
Barral succeeds Riley as Aviva UK commercial director
Cathryn Riley has been appointed chief information officer of Aviva and has also joined the insurer's group executive committee.
Barclays appoints Kieran Murphy to head up general insurance
Barclays has appointed Kieran Murphy to the role of managing director of Barclays Insurance for the bank’s UK retail business.
Former Capita boss joins Junction
Insurance affinity specialist Junction has appointed Derek Henry as the new director of corporate partnerships.
Aon Benfield chairman joins JLT
JLT Reinsurance Brokers has appointed Alastair Speare-Cole as chief executive, subject to regulatory approval.
R&Q: underwriting team hires will drive growth
Insurance investment company Randall & Quilter has outlined plans to boost its fledgling underwriting management division with new team hires during 2011.
Career development & CSR: finding & retaining the stars of the future
The global economy is still shaky, but showing signs of recovery. To manage to get through the recovery and lay the foundations for future success, organisations need the right talent in the right roles. That sounds like common sense, but more planning…
Hastings appoints CFO ahead of “possible” 2012 listing
Hastings Direct has named former Helphire Group CEO Mark Adams as its chief financial officer as it prepares to list on the stock exchange next year.
Ian Maguire promoted to active underwriter of Argenta Syndicate 2121
Argenta Syndicate Management Limited, a subsidiary of Argenta Holdings, has appointed Ian Maguire, currently direct property underwriter, as active underwriter of Syndicate 2121.
HCC names president
HCC Insurance Holdings’ board of directors has appointed Christopher Williams to serve as president effective from 1 May.
Claims boss David Williams take up new MD role at Lloyd's agency
Argenta Private Capital, the Lloyd’s Members’ Agency subsidiary of Argenta Holdings, has appointed David Williams as managing director.
Aspen confirms Scotland boss
Aspen Risk Management has named Annie Watson as the general manager of its Glasgow office.
Mapfre appoints sales boss
Mapfre Assistance has named Steve Duxbury as head of sales for its travel and leisure team.
Aon names captive and insurance management CEO
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Peter Mullen as chief executive officer of its global risk consulting’s captive and insurance management operations.
Regional job rise expected
Specialist recruitment firm Search Insurance has opened an office in Leicester.
Lloyd’s names Lord Levene successor
City veteran John Nelson is set to take over from Lord Levene as chairman of Lloyd’s in October.