Recruitment
Gill to lead Allianz's 'refreshed' Newcastle branch
Allianz Commercial has appointed former northern regional underwriting manager Mike Gill to head up its Newcastle office.
Rivals set to swoop for Broker Network members as hunt for new CEO begins
Network-jumping between rivals tipped to increase as competition hots up
Cunningham Lindsey hires Scott for global broker role
Chris Scott has been appointed Cunningham Lindsey global specialty markets development director.
Market Moves - 22/29 May 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market
Agrical forms board of directors amid exec changes
Loss adjuster Agrical has expanded its senior management team with the formation of a board of executive directors.
MDS Portugal boss appointed to French network
MDS Portugal chief executive Jacqueline Legrand has been appointed Conseiller du Commerce Extérieur de la France in Portugal by French prime minister Manuel Valls.
Duggan seeking internal candidate to take over his Broker Network role
Broker Network has prioritised recruiting an internal candidate as Gary Duggan’s successor as chief executive and will begin its search next week.
Career file - Gary Duggan: Towergate network boss to take Paymentshield reins
Broker Network chief executive Gary Duggan is to leave his post at the Towergate division to take over from departing Paymentshield CEO Tim Johnson. The change of leadership will come into effect on 30 June following a handover period.
Garwyn and Davies liability launches following internal appointments
Davies Group has followed up its acquisition of specialist liability loss adjuster Garwyn by combining its existing offering to form Garwyn and Davies liability.
QBE's Fitzpatrick to join Ascot
Ascot Underwriting has appointed David Fitzpatrick as executive underwriter for international casualty.
Bluefin hires Towergate's Watts for regional role
Bluefin has appointed Towergate's Paul Watts as Stockport branch director, corporate division.
Towergate NED Homer to chair energy consultancy
Former Towergate chief executive Andy Homer has been named chairman of energy consultancy Utility Aid.
Markel looks to Hiscox for underwriting role
Markel UK has appointed Liam Greene as professional and management risk underwriting manager.
Direct Group swoops for iGO4's Cooper
iGO4 co-founder Tom Cooper has joined Doncaster-based insurance services business Direct Group as a consultant.
Novae recruits four to agriculture team
Novae has made four appointments in its agriculture reinsurance team including Robert Solloway who will underwrite business in the Asia Pacific region.
Career file - David Hall: leaving Aviva for QBE
Aviva corporate and specialty risk managing director David Hall is to leave the business.
Lancashire appoints Gregory as UK CEO
Lancashire Holdings group chief underwriting officer Paul Gregory has been appointed chief executive of Lancashire Insurance Company (UK).
Willis appoints Everling as Netherlands boss
Willis has appointed Jeroen Everling as chief executive of Willis Netherlands effective from 1 June.
Beazley claims manager Folliard joins Markel
Markel International has appointed Beazley’s Gabrielle Folliard as claims manager for its professional and financial risks division.
RSA promotes Hirst to mid market role
RSA has appointed Paul Hirst as mid market regions director leading a team of 450 staff.
Career file - David Lovely: Aviva appoints Lovely as claims director
Aviva has appointed David Lovely as claims director, reporting to Maurice Tulloch, chief executive for UK and Ireland general insurance.
Former Aon boss Martin named CEO of Willis Limited
Willis Group has appointed David Martin as chief executive of the group’s principal UK regulated entity Willis Limited.
Karen Hogg to become Igo4 commercial director this week
Igo4 has hired Axa’s former director of strategic partnerships Karen Hogg as commercial director.
Autonet hires ex-Axa man Marshall as head of underwriting
Van insurance broking specialist Autonet Insurance has appointed former Axa assistant product manager Glen Marshall as its head of underwriting.