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Career file: Andy Watson: Watson becomes ABI motor committee chairman
Ageas UK chief executive Andy Watson has been appointed chairman of the Association of British Insurers' motor technical committee.
C-Suite: Let's do more to harness talent
As we begin 2014 refreshed from the festive break, we recognise that a new year brings optimism and confidence for the future.
BLM launches PI and fraud offerings in Dublin office
Law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer’s Dublin office is to launch professional indemnity and fraud offerings which will be led by two new appointees.
Modena becomes Markel analyst after nine years at Euler Hermes
Markel International has appointed former Euler Hermes UK senior risk underwriter Maren Modena as senior risk analyst in its trade credit division.
Biba hires pair of area managers as regional focus is reinforced
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has reiterated its commitment to regions across the UK with the appointment of two area managers as the regional faces of the association.
Metlife appoints Yong as Hong Kong CEO
Metlife has appointed Lennard Yong as Hong Kong CEO. Yong will report to Dr Nirmala Menon, senior vice president & head of designated markets and health, Asia, Metlife.
Woollam takes on commercial distribution role at UK General
UK General has appointed former NIG director for key accounts Chris Woollam as commercial distribution and strategy director.
Argenta announces three internal appointments
Argenta Syndicate Management has cited depth of experience in its underwriting team as it announced three internal appointments today.
Johnson to take on Davey's EMEA role at FM Global
FM Global has confirmed that Chris Johnson, former senior vice president and division manager for Asia Pacific, will take on the EMEA division manager role vacated by Kenneth Davey.
Perkins replaces Gienal as Zurich COO
Zurich Insurance has announced the appointment of Barry Perkins as chief operating officer, UKGI & shared services, effective from 1 January 2014.
Gallagher grows north-east office with sales director appointment
Arthur J Gallagher is growing its management team in north-east England with the appointment of Martin Atkinson as UK retail sales director.
Ecclesiastical appoints Jamie McNab as group casualty underwriter
Ecclesiastical has appointed QBE’s Jamie McNab as group casualty underwriter.
Ex-Garwyn chief Niemczewski moves to Tawa
Former Garwyn chief executive Artur Niemczewski has been appointed CEO of Tawa's restructured service business.
Willis unveils global head of casualty
Willis Group has appointed Seth Peller to the newly created role of Global Head of Casualty, effective January 2014.
JLT Specialty grows team with five hires
JLT Specialty has today announced five appointments in its London-based team.
Paul Fairhurst appointed to AJG Manchester role
Paul Fairhurst has been appointed Arthur J Gallagher Manchester office head for the UK retail division.
Hardy strengthens board with double appointment
Underwriting agency Hardy has appointed David Stevens as board director and chief financial officer for the Hardy group of companies.
UK General prepares for 2014 schemes growth with three hires
UK General has made a trio of appointments to broaden the scope and knowledge of its schemes division, in anticipation of a period of expansion.
Bupa unveils new chief internal auditor
Healthcare company Bupa has appointed David Fletcher as chief internal auditor.
Willis names Owens as CEO of amalgamated captive business
Willis Group has appointed Paul Owens as chief executive of the newly formed Willis Global Captive Management business.
Torus strengthens accident and health team
Specialist insurer Torus has appointed John Milne as accident and health underwriter.
External candidate expected to replace Lee at RSA as sale speculation mounts
Analysts say firm could seek to raise capital by selling international operations
Chris Wood to retire from Chaucer aviation post
Peter Wakefield has been appointed Chaucer aviation division head following the retirement of Chris Wood.