Recruitment
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.
Peak Re appoints from Marsh for head of claims
Peak Re has appointed Sophia Chiu as senior vice president for claims.
VRS Vericlaim relocates London HQ in expansion drive
VRS Vericlaim has moved to a new London site more than double the size of its previous headquarters.
Towergate's Harris joins Tempcover as underwriting director
Short term motor insurance provider Tempcover has hired Towergate’s Neil Harris as underwriting director.
McManus to leave AJG
Arthur J Gallagher UK chief executive Brendan McManus is to leave the company in January 2015.
Cunningham Lindsey hires Jobling for Newcastle-based role
Cunningham Lindsey has appointed Ken Jobling as a specialist liability adjuster in its major and complex loss team.
McLarens re-enters Australian market
McLarens has re-entered the Australian market and appointed Martyn Wicht as general manager of the business.
Market moves - 27 March 2014
A round up of who has moved where in the market this week.
Draper rejoins Chubb for casualty role
Chubb has appointed Dave Draper as its casualty manager for the UK and Ireland.
Ace hires Westwood for Birmingham role
Ace Group has appointed Matt Westwood as business development manager for Birmingham and the East Midlands.
Biba motor panel chair Briscoe hands over reins
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed Gallagher Bassett branch manager George Nicol to replace Allan Briscoe as chairman of its motor panel.
Quartix appoints Palmer-Baunack as non-exec
Vehicle tracking supplier Quartix has appointed Avril Palmer-Baunack as non-executive chair.
AGCS elevates Mack to chief claims officer
Alexander Mack has been appointed to the newly created chief claims officer role on the Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty management board.