Recruitment
Open GI poaches QBE’s Alexander for sales role
Technology provider Open GI has appointed Kelli Alexander as its new business sales consultant.
Cooper Gay launches Australian wholesale division
Cooper Gay (Australia) has launched a new wholesale division for the Australian insurance market.
NFU Mutual recruits former Scottish Life boss as non-exec
NFU Mutual has appointed former Scottish Life group chief executive Brian Duffin to serve on its board of directors, Post can reveal.
Public sector growth plans boosted by Gallagher Heath sales hire
Gallagher Heath has appointed Anthony Needham to the newly created role of sales director in its public sector and education practice.
Ex-FSA boss Sants selected to lead credit union task force
Former Financial Services Authority chief executive Sir Hector Sants has accepted an invitation from the Archbishop of Canterbury to chair a task group to help support the growth of credit unions.
Trak reinforces insurance presence with McSorely hire
Telematics service provider Trak Global Solutions has appointed Jason McSorley to the role of insurance solutions director with immediate effect.
Markel appoints QBE’s Bragg as senior underwriter
Markel has appointed Charles Bragg as senior underwriter for ports and terminals.
Bluefin looks to Axa as HR director Parsons departs
Bluefin has confirmed its human resources director Andy Parsons has left the broker.
Axa announces two senior broker-facing appointments
Axa has made two senior broker-facing appointments including looking to Aviva to fill a relationship manager role.
Plum promotes Bromley to business development role
Plum Underwriting has promoted underwriting team manager Stuart Bromley to the role of development underwriting manager.
Former ABI conduct director Craig to join FCA
Former Association of British Insurers financial conduct regulation director Maggie Craig is to join the Financial Conduct Authority this month as an advisor.
Brit raids Amlin for UK property underwriting trio
Brit Group has appointed three senior underwriters from Amlin to develop a new UK property portfolio.
Career file - David Hunt: Biba names Lord Hunt as chairman
Lord David Hunt of Wirral has been named as the new chairman of the British Insurance Brokers' Association, replacing Andy Homer.
Market Moves - 16 January 2014
Beazley and LV Broker were among the insurers making changes to personnel this week, while Towergate featured among the brokers making moves.
Compass targeting South East growth following Joy hire
Arthur J Gallagher is targeting regional network growth following the appointment of former MMA network and partnership manager Steve Joy to the role of business development manager for Compass Broker Services in the South East.
Health & Case Management hires customer relations director
Rehabilitation and treatment firm Health & Case Management has appointed healthcare specialist Kelly Sallows to its newly created customer relations director role.
Covéa hands Dixon commercial claims role
Covéa Insurance has appointed Hannah Dixon to the newly created role of commercial claims account manager.
Ex-ANV underwriter Trueman to head up cyber at Novae
Novae Group has appointed ANV lead underwriter for enterprise risk Dan Trueman as head of its new cyber division.
KPMG promotes Daly to global insurance tax lead
KPMG International has appointed Brian Daly as global insurance tax lead.
Towergate appoints Ben Alexander as digital head
Towergate has appointed Ben Alexander as its head of digital tasked with helping to grow income from the business’ digital channels.
Chase Templeton looks to Aon for risk hire
Private health insurer Chase Templeton has recruited former Aon senior group risk consultant David Williams to lead its group risk department.
Lloyd's syndicate AG Doré promotes Frost as Andy Doré steps down
AG Doré & Others Syndicate 2526 has appointed Dominic Frost as the new active underwriter.
Aqua Sanfelice to head Lonmar’s fine art division
Aqua Sanfelice is to lead Lonmar’s fine art division following the retirement of divisional managing director David Lock.
Beazley satellite capability set for take-off following Bensoussan hire
Beazley has appointed Hiscox senior underwriter Denis Bensoussan to establish a satellite insurance capability within the company following the specialist insurer’s move into aviation insurance in 2012.