Recruitment
ECIC appoints underwriting head
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company has appointed Agneta Desouza as underwriting manager.
Trio joins Paris team at Towers Watson
Towers Watson has strengthened its presence in the continental European reinsurance market with three appointments to its Paris-based reinsurance team.
Ariel Re names chief underwriter
Ariel Reinsurance has appointed Ryan Mather to the newly created position of chief underwriter for reinsurance.
Aon Benfield appoints Japanese analytics chief
Reinsurance intermediary Aon Benfield has named Hideyuki Yoshida as head of analytics in Japan.
Axa appoints new COO
Axa UK has named Kevin Murray as its new group chief operating officer.
Markel International Sweden names new underwriters
Markel International Sweden has appointed Hans Norrby and Niklas Oscarsson as underwriters.
Markel International Sweden names new underwriters
Markel International Sweden has appointed Hans Norrby and Niklas Oscarsson as underwriters.
Aviva talks up global corporate strength as Hall signs on
Aviva has hailed its swoop for the UK chief executive officer of Zurich's Global Corporate UK business, David Hall, as further evidence of its pulling power in this space.
Fire risks - Arson: Playing with fire
Arson is becoming an increasingly prominent problem, with 40% of all commercial fires being started deliberately. Catherine Dixon examines what can be done to make buildings more secure against this persistent threat.
MGAA issues call to arms
Managing General Agents' Association steering committee chair Reg Brown has warned its potential membership that a failure to back the fledgling trade association would represent a missed opportunity.
Claims roundtable - Rising stars: Cream of the crop
Every year, Post's Claims Club identifies and rewards rising stars — who together represent the future of the claims profession. Ant Gould met up with some of this year's finalists to garner their views on the state of the claims nation.
Willis North America appoints new chairman and CEO
Willis Group Holdings has confirmed the appointment of Vic Krauze as chairman and CEO of Willis North America.
New sales director appointed at SSP
SSP has grown its senior management team with the appointment of Nigel Kohler as sales director for the company’s insurer division.
Chartis appoints new HNW boss
Chartis has named Guy Huntley as manager of the UK arm of its high net worth business Private Client Group.
Allianz names new market management chief
Allianz has appointed Brian Kirwan as regional head of market management and communication.
Career development: Ask the expert
I've been trying to recruit for a couple of positions for more than three months but am having trouble securing the right candidates. Would I be best waiting for the new year?
Interview - Wayne Felton: Building interest
If building firm Mitie's entrance into the insurance repair market had not caused enough stir, the decision of its largest rival, Rok, to enter administration has raised even more interest in Mitie's plans. Leigh Jackson met the firm's property solutions…
Kiln announces management changes
Kiln has announced the appointment of Ian Brimecome as chairman of Kiln Group, and Paul Hewitt as chairman of R J Kiln and Co.
Fraudsters offer fake jobs at Lloyd's
Lloyd’s has issued a warning to job seekers after falling victim to a recruitment scam in which candidates are understood to have been asked to provide a fee in some cases.
Fraudsters offer fake jobs at Lloyd's
Lloyd’s has issued a warning to job seekers after falling victim to a recruitment scam in which candidates are understood to have been asked to provide a fee in some cases.
Reputation of Ireland’s economy “not terminal”
Dan Mckeown, Ireland Manager at financial recruiter Marks Sattin, has commented on what a potential European Central Bank deal would mean for financial services jobs in Dublin.
Willis appoints executive director
Willis has announced the appointment of Mike Lack as an executive director in its London downstream energy team.
Canopius adds to marine and North America divisions
Canopius has appointed Charles Fernandez as marine property and deputy marine liability underwriter, and Andrew Fowles as North American facilities underwriter.
Markel adds to trade credit team
Markel International has expanded its trade credit division with three appointments.