Recruitment
LV recruiting for over 160 staff
LV has announced it is recruiting for over 160 jobs in its general insurance business. The jobs currently being recruited for will be based in offices in Bournemouth, Croydon, Basildon, Huddersfield, Leeds and Bristol.
BMS expands into Latin America
BMS has appointed former Lockton employee Amador Torrealba as a producer, and announced an exclusive agency with JAO & Partners Corredores de Reaseguros S.A, in Peru.
GI job demand hits new high, although salaries go backward
Salary offers for new jobs dropped back below 2009s level, although demand from UK employers for new workers remained steady in April according to the Reed Job Index published today.
Zurich apoints head of investment strategy implementation
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Urban Angehrn as head of investment strategy implementation.
QBE appoints global head of distribution
QBE has appointed Terry Ibbotson as global head of distribution.
National Friendly promotes David Castling
Health insurer National Friendly has promoted David Castling to the role of intermediary distribution manager.
Markel makes new appointments
Markel International has launched a new trade credit division following the appointment of Ewa Rose in January 2010.
HSB expands Midlands presence
HSB Engineering Insurance has appointed two development executives to expand its presence in the Midlands.
DWF appoints new partner
Julie Bowker is the latest new partner to be appointed to DWF's 50-strong commercial insurance team in Manchester.
Marsh adds to UK national corporate leadership team
Following completion of its acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers, Marsh has added to its UK national corporate leadership team.
Broker Network appoints customer services director
Broker Network has appointed Paul Roberts as its new customer services director, network division.
Chubb Europe appoints European accident and health manager
Chubb Europe has appointed Steven Ord as European accident and health manager.
Bowring Marsh names global business development boss
International placement broker Bowring Marsh has named George Jones as its first ever global head of business development.
Bowring Marsh names global business development boss
International placement broker Bowring Marsh has named George Jones as its first ever global head of business development.
Towergate appoints managing director
Towergate Underwriting has appointed Peter Newson as managing director of Towergate Underwriting Financial Risk.
Argent founder set to leave rehab firm
Argent Rehabilitation founding director Deborah Edwards is set to leave the Paribas Group to establish an independent consultancy.
Andrew Tripp new AMII Chairman
At the Annual General Meeting today of The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries, Andrew Tripp was appointed chairman.
Montpelier appoints US CEO
Short-tail (re)insurer Montpelier Re has named Dick Nenaber CEO of Montpelier US Insurance Company (MUSIC).
Alexander Dreyer joins Miller to head the European financial institutions team
Miller has enhanced its financial institutions business with the appointment of Alexander Dreyer.
Marsh expands Maidstone operations
Marsh is expanding its Maidstone operations by appointing Steve Adams and John Bellingan to drive its new business development and client servicing strategy in the South-east.
Guy Carpenter appoints new president and CEO
Chris McKeown has been appointed president and CEO of North America broking operations at Guy Carpenter & Company.
QBE appoints two regional business heads
QBE has appointed two regional business heads to manage the ongoing development of its UK national underwriting network.
Nexus hires two senior financial lines underwriters
Nexus Underwriting Management has hired two senior financial lines underwriters from Brit's Lloyd's Syndicate 2987.
CIFS appoints underwriting manager
Neil Payton has been appointed underwriting manager at Credit Indemnity & Financial Services.