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Broking managerial merry-go-round a by-product of market consolidation
A managerial merry-go-round within the UK broking sector is being powered by a combination of increased consolidation and insurer preference, according to market insiders, who have raised questions over organic growth knowhow.
Career File - Charlie Rozes: Rozes given JLT finance director role
Charlie Rozes is set to relieve Jardine Lloyd Thompson CEO Mike Reynolds of his group finance director duties.
Market Moves - 4 June 2015
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Hiscox CEO Masojada takes on NED role at Pool Re
Pool Re has appointed Hiscox CEO Bronek Masojada as non-executive director for the government-backed terrorism scheme.
JLT appoints group finance director
Charlie Rozes is set to relieve Jardine Lloyd Thompson CEO Mike Reynolds of his group finance director duties.
RSA social media head Simons exits
RSA group social media head Ian Simons is to leave the business in June to pursue an external opportunity, the insurer has confirmed.
RFIB launches life reinsurance division
RFIB Group has launched a life reinsurance unit to be led by divisional director Michael Crawcour.
ANV adds three to syndicate consumer products team
ANV Holdings has appointed three people to its eight-strong consumer products team within Syndicate 5820 reporting to recently appointed active underwriter Bruce Whitmee.
Career File - Darren McKenzie: McKenzie given new RSA chief operating officer role
RSA has appointed Darren McKenzie to the newly created role of chief operating officer for the UK and Western Europe.
Market Moves
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Insurance Institute of Southampton appoints solicitor as president
Trethowans Solicitors partner Kelvin Farmaner has been appointed as president of the Insurance Institute of Southampton.
Regional Review: Newcastle
Newcastle is a city that has experienced its fair share of change in insurance industry representation in recent years, but local brokers are now hailing an environment of stability in the city.
Career file: Mike Fairey - Fairey named non-executive chairman at Hastings
Hastings Insurance Group has appointed Mike Fairey as its non-executive chairman, effective 1 June 2015.
Hogg to exit Igo4 for UK General Scotland role
Former Igo4 commercial director Karen Hogg has been appointed UK General's business development manager for personal lines schemes in Scotland.
Mike Fairey joins Hastings as non-exec chair
Hastings Insurance Group has appointed Mike Fairey as its non-executive chairman, effective as on 1 June 2015.
Zurich's McManus takes Aon HNW role
Former Zurich personal lines broker head Ian McManus is to join Aon Risk Solutions as high net worth proposition head.
Fight for talent in broking tipped to lead to further litigation
Recent high profile litigation in the broking sector related to team moves has been deemed the "tip of the iceberg" by market commentators who are predicting further similar disputes.
Ex-Towergate director Bartlett becomes Axa's northern branch boss
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has finished compiling the senior management team for its branch operation with the appointment of Lisa Bartlett as regional director for the north.
Market Moves - 7 May 2015
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Bollington's Gratton announces retirement
Bollington product and underwriting director Bob Gratton is to retire in August, the company has announced.
Parabis names Powell as Oliver's eventual successor as CEO
Parabis Group has appointed chief operating officer Jason Powell to the role of CEO amid a wider boardroom reshuffle at the legal services group.
Insurance CEOs urged not to overlook valuable talent pool of disabled workforce
A panel of speakers from within the insurance industry, and outside it, has addressed insurance CEOs on the need to increase diversity in the Lloyd’s and London market.
Gallagher hires ex-NIG underwriting boss Hall as CUO
Former NIG underwriting and pricing director Martin Hall is to resurface at Arthur J Gallagher where he will take on the chief underwriting officer role vacated by Sian Fisher.
Reid backed by broking peers to stay at Gallagher for the long-term
Former Bluefin executive chairman Stuart Reid has been tipped to be “the one that sticks” in the Arthur J Gallagher UK retail hot seat by a previous incumbent of the role, despite suggestions that his lack of recent integration experience could pose…