Recruitment
Market Moves - 26 February 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Novae promotes Butcher to syndicates CEO
Novae has promoted Jo Butcher to Novae Syndicates CEO and Rob Forster to chief underwriting officer.
Charlin moves to Axa UK investment officer role
Bruno Charlin has been appointed Axa UK chief investment officer; having moved over from his role at Axa Group.
Gallagher boss Chilton 'a mentor' for ex-CEO Ross
The appointment of Grahame Chilton as CEO of Arthur J Gallagher International comes just weeks after his predecessor David Ross described Chilton as a “mentor” and praised his ingenuity during his time at reinsurance broker Benfield.
Chilton named as Ross' successor as Gallagher international CEO
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Grahame Chilton as CEO of the company’s UK-based international brokerage division.
Cunningham Lindsey appoints Lewis as In Trust director
Jane Lewis has been appointed director of In Trust and is to join Cunningham Lindsey's board with immediate effect.
Market Moves - 19 February 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
RSA director Coram joins Brightside as restructure claims two roles
Brightside Group has continued the restructuring of its senior team with the appointment of RSA’s Tony Coram as group chief operating officer.
Torrance returns to Allianz board after short-lived US adventure
Former Allianz UK CEO Andrew Torrance has been appointed as a non-executive director of Allianz Holdings, two months after leaving the firm’s Fireman’s Fund business in the US.
Gable chairman Sofaer steps down
Lichtenstein-based Gable Holdings' non-executive chairman Michael Sofaer has stepped down from the board to concentrate on family and other business commitments, the company has announced.
Gallagher warned to batten down the hatches as Ross targets Towergate turnaround
David Ross’s success as Towergate CEO will hinge on the nature of the executive team he is able to assemble, according to market insiders, who have suggested Arthur J Gallagher International should brace itself for a raid on senior staff.
DAS promotes Burke to CEO as Asplin departs
Legal expenses insurer DAS has promoted Andrew Burke to the role of CEO ahead of the departure of Paul Asplin.
Market Moves - 12 February 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Ex-Ifed boss Wood to lead Hastings Direct fraud investigation team
Former Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department head DCI Dave Wood has been hired to lead a specialist investigation team within Hastings Direct’s counter fraud division.
Post Office insurance boss Havenhand moves to National Accident Helpline
The Post Office’s head of insurance Paul Havenhand has left the business to take up the role of commercial director at National Accident Helpline.
Allianz Commercial promotes Dixon as casualty boss Dee departs
Allianz Commercial’s head of property insurance Catherine Dixon has had her remit extended to cover property and casualty following the role departure of casualty boss Chris Dee.
Tysers aviation MD Walters jets off to Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher has hired Tysers’ aviation managing director Mark Walters to lead its own aviation division.
Editor's comment: Applications welcomed
“Born again broker seeks new CEO to restore business with falling Ebitda and declining income to its former glory days. Experience of broking market preferable along with proven track record.”
Towergate tipped for future sale despite debt-for-equity deal
There is “no question” Towergate will be up for sale once again in the coming years, according to market insiders, who believe the swift appointment of a CEO is paramount following this week’s debt-for-equity deal.
Market Moves - 5 February 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
BLM re-elects Brown as senior partner
Insurance law firm BLM has re-elected Mike Brown as its senior partner for a further three years.
Ifed welcomes DCI Angie Rogers to anti-fraud hotseat
The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has confirmed the appointment of Detective Chief Inspector Angie Rogers as DCI Dave Wood’s successor as head of the City of London Police unit.
New IRM chair outlines priorities
Raising awareness of the Institute of Risk Management’s professional standards for members and championing its new certification scheme are among the priorities of the institute’s new chief executive.
Market Moves - 29 January 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.