Recruitment
Ex-Zurich claims boss Cawley resurfaces at Towergate
Consolidator unveils string of hires amid underwriting restructure
Zurich property boss Leslie joins Tokio Marine Europe as CUO
Tokio Marine Europe has appointed Zurich’s head of property lines for global corporate business Peter Leslie as chief underwriting officer.
Arista hires Fletcher for Midlands role
Arista Insurance has appointed Mick Fletcher as senior development underwriter focusing on the East Midlands area.
RSA tipped to review scale of UK operation following Brown departure
Industry commentators are unanimous Adrian Brown’s departure from RSA is a loss for the company amid suggestions group chief executive Stephen Hester could now look to downsize its UK operation.
Swinton promotes centre mangers in Burnley and Grimsby
Swinton has heralded its commitment to nurturing talent from within the business following the appointment of Nicholas Ascott and Jemma Nicholson to the position of regional centre managers.
Brown quits RSA to take on role at Arthur J Gallagher
RSA UK and Western Europe chief executive Adrian Brown has resigned from his role and is to join the board of Arthur J Gallagher as executive chairman of underwriting and distribution.
Career file - Grant Scott: RA Cowen boss Scott to chair latest Biba advisory board
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has appointed RA Cowen & Partners director Grant Scott as chairman of its regional chairs' advisory board.
DLG’s Brown joins KPMG as partner
Direct Line Group’s David Brown has been appointed a non-life actuarial partner in KPMG’s insurance practice.
RSA emerging markets CEO Whittaker named group COO
RSA has appointed its chief executive of emerging markets Paul Whittaker to the role of group chief operating officer.
Thompson appointed to Argenta Syndicate Management board
Argenta Syndicate Management has appointed David Thompson to its board with effect from 1 April 2014.
Marsh France COO Cipiere to lead RSA's French business
RSA has appointed Marsh France chief operating officer Corinne Cipiere as its new managing director in France.
Nicky Morgan replaces Sajid Javid as 'insurance minister'
Economic secretary Nicky Morgan is stepping up to replace financial secretary to the Treasury Sajid Javid following his appointment as culture secretary in the wake of the resignation of Maria Miller.
Guy Carpenter appoints Utkueri to head Turkish operations
Guy Carpenter & Company has appointed Okan Utkueri as managing director and head of the broker’s Turkish operations as it seeks to expand its presence in the region.
Grant Thornton recruits Mazars’ Scarr as insurance chair
Grant Thornton has swooped for Mazars Craig Scarr to serve as a partner and chairman of UK Insurance.
Brunner joins Metlife from American Express in Asia marketing role
Ralph Brunner has joined Metlife from American Express to become the insurer's chief marketing officer for the Asia region.
Career file: Ian Passmore - Passmore makes way as Zurich streamlines structure
Endsleigh managing director Ian Passmore is to step down as Zurich brings the business into a single management structure with the rest of its personal lines division.
C-Suite - Broker: Time to attract young talent
Following the Chartered Insurance Institute’s skills shortage research late last year, the industry seems to be taking positive strides to increase the mix of skills within the sector.
Questgates regional manager Scott joins Direct Group
Direct Group has hired Questgates’ Kevin Scott as head of claims development within its claims services division.
Bluefin appoints Acxiom's Higgins as PE head
Bluefin has appointed Jon Higgins as its head of private equity, where he will focus on developing Bluefin’s mergers and acquisitions practice in the private equity and corporate arena.
Brightside recruits three for senior roles
Listed broker Brightside has recruited a chief operating officer for its retail division, capacity and pricing manager and a head of compliance.
Randall appointed senior vice president of Lockton
Lockton has appointed Mark Randall as senior vice president, who joins the MENA operation in the Dubai International Finance Centre.
Pro completes Tawa demerger as Niemczewski eyes global focus
Pro Insurance Solutions has confirmed the demerger of Tawa’s risk and investment divisions.
Hansen elevated to Skuld CEO
Ståle Hansen is to take over as chief executive of Skuld from 1 February 2015.
Ex-RSA director Wilkinson takes on consultancy role at Perkins Slade
Former RSA mid-market regions director Dan Wilkinson has resurfaced at independent broker Perkins Slade where he will work on a consultancy basis to support delivery of the company’s business development strategy.