Recruitment
GRP swoops on Gallagher and Towergate to make MGA hires
Global Risk Partners has hired Arthur J Gallagher’s underwriting director for e-underwriting Simon Lewer as chief operating officer of its managing general agent division.
Bluefin commercial boss Thornton to reunite with Bruce at GRP
Bluefin commercial head Neil Thornton has been appointed as managing director of Global Risk Partners’ retail broking business.
Ferma 2015: Ferma appoints first CEO as Bindelle exits
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has appointed Typhaine Beaupérin as its first CEO following the departure of executive director Florence Bindelle.
'Winning hearts and minds' Ross's first challenge as Towergate CEO
David Ross’s first port of call upon taking over as Towergate CEO next month will involve making sure long-term employees at the consolidator are kept onside, according to broking market commentators.
Lloyd's broker ATL eyes team and client captures following rebrand
The business formerly known as Atlantic (UK) Brokers is making a concerted push into the energy market after rebranding at ATL Marine & Energy.
Vincenz takes up post as Helvetia chairman
Pierin Vincenz has today (1 October) taken up the role of chairman of the board of directors at Helvetia group.
Burke becomes CILA president with SCOR's Clark serving as deputy
Crawford & Company’s head of global markets Benedict Burke has been officially unveiled as the next president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters.
Nimmo to take on Lockton CEO role as Hammond becomes exec chair
Lockton international operations' deputy CEO Neil Nimmo is set to replace Mike Hammond as CEO of the privately held broker in the UK and internationally.
Aon's Christian to focus on diversity as IIL president
Aon's UK CEO Dominic Christian has been appointed president of the Insurance Institute of London and will focus on diversity and inclusion as the theme of his term.
Towergate stalwart Clive Nathan to be replaced by Adrian Brown
Towergate Underwriting CEO Clive Nathan will leave the company at the end of January 2016, with his role being taken over by chief operating officer Adrian Brown.
AGCS promotes Kirwan to UK CEO
Brian Kirwan has been promoted to UK CEO of Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty effective from 1 October.
C-Suite - Broker: In the scheme of things
Insurance graduate training schemes are back, revamped for the 21st century.
Career Development: Allianz welcomes students
Allianz has welcomed its second intake of students onto the newly created one-year placement scheme.
Career File: Greg Gladwell - Ex-Crawford boss resurfaces at Innovation Group
Former Crawford & Company UK and Ireland CEO Greg Gladwell has resurfaced at Innovation Group where he has taken on the role of UK property managing director.
Market Moves - 24 September 2015
Who has moved where in the world of insurance this week?
Lemans steps up as interim Ageas Retail Direct MD as Corfield departs
Ageas has named retail finance director Nick Lemans as interim managing director for Ageas Retail Direct following Peter Corfield’s decision to exit the role.
Ex-Crawford boss Gladwell resurfaces at Innovation Group
Former Crawford & Company UK and Ireland CEO Greg Gladwell has resurfaced at Innovation Group where he has taken on the role of UK property managing director.
RSA promotes Middle to global telematics role
RSA head of telematics partnering Paul Middle has been promoted to a global role that will see him assume the UK responsibilities vacated by former RSA telematics director Bob Skerrett.
Market Moves - 17 September 2015
All the latest recruitment news from the world of insurance.
Asta swoops for Fisher for NED role
Former Arthur J Gallagher International chief underwriting officer Sian Fisher has been appointed a non-executive director of Asta Underwriting Management.
Ageas picks Logue to succeed Pickford as finance director
Ageas Insurance has appointed Stuart Logue as its finance director starting from 16 November.
Market Moves - 10 September 2015
All the latest recruitment news from the world of insurance.
SAS to create 150 jobs in Ireland amid €40m investment
Business analytics firm SAS will create 150 jobs over three years as part of the expansion of its operations in Ireland in an investment of around €40m (£29.1m).
County Group eyes further acqusitions following hire of Swinton M&A boss
Former Swinton acquisitions manager Keith Frost has joined The County Group amid plans to support the firm’s appetite to acquire UK based brokers.