Recruitment
Scottish broker GS swoops for UK General director Marshall
Independent broker GS Group has appointed UK General’s Stephen Marshall to lead the firm’s Glasgow branch team.
Career file - Paul Williams: Williams to replace Holman as Brightside CEO
Brightside has appointed Towergate director Paul Williams to take over as chief executive early next year following the departure of Martyn Holman.
Amlin UK's CEO to retire in 2014
Amlin UK’s chief executive Brian Carpenter will be retiring in 2014.
Ex-pilot Matcham promoted to head of aviation at Alan & Thomas
Alan & Thomas Insurance Group has appointed Peter Matcham as head of aviation insurance at the Dorset-based firm.
Apprenticeships gaining popularity in insurance sector, CII survey finds
More than half of employers in the insurance sector are willing to take on an apprentice, a Chartered Insurance Institute survey has found.
Zurich begins hunt for new COO
Zurich UK General Insurance has begun searching for a new chief operating officer to replace current COO Claudio Gienal who has accepted a new post at Zurich Global Life.
Zurich Global Life unveils new Switzerland CEO
Zurich has appointed Claudio Gienal as chief executive of Zurich Global Life in Switzerland, effective from January 2014.
Howden snaps up Lycetts' Aitken to run private client division
Howden Insurance Brokers has launched a private client division and has recruited Simon Aitken from Lycetts Insurance Brokers as managing director of the new operation.
Dominic Clayden to begin work at QBE in two weeks
Aviva UK general insurance claims director Dominic Clayden is leaving the Norwich-based insurer today ahead of starting his new role as claims director for QBE Europe on 9 December.
Towergate among larger brokers targeted by Brightside for Holman replacement
Interim chief executive Paul Chase-Gardener says it was always Brightside’s intention to recruit a new chief executive from a larger rival.
Brightside boss Holman moves to Markerstudy
Markerstudy has recruited Brightside chief executive Martyn Holman to serve as its group commercial director from January.
Brown to continue as interim RSA Ireland CEO as search for new boss begins
RSA has confirmed that UK and Western Europe chief executive Adrian Brown will fill the void left following Philip Smith’s resignation, as the insurer begins its search for a new RSA Ireland CEO.
BLM hires three new national directors
Berrymans Lace Mawer has appointed three new national directors to lead its business support teams in the form of Lee Grunnell, Louise McCarthy-Teague and Mark Blakemore.
Admiral to bring in 150 sales and customer service staff
Admiral is preparing to welcome 150 new recruits to the business across south Wales region at the start of next year.
Biba lobbies government for nationwide broker apprenticeship programme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is calling for the government to set up a nationwide apprenticeship programme to recruit and retain people in the broking sector.
Towergate's Williams to replace Holman as Brightside CEO
Brightside has appointed Towergate director Paul Williams to take over as chief executive early next year following the departure of outgoing CEO Martyn Holman.
Covéa recruits from Davies for household claims lead
Covéa has swooped to appoint Davies Loss Adjusters’ operational delivery manager as its new home claims service manager.
Trio of underwriters join Warrior as Hiscox bolsters casualty team
Hiscox has boosted its casualty team with the appointment of three underwriters with management liability experience to work with ex-Beazley D&O specialist Chris Warrior to build the US and international books of business.
Expertise in Action: Broker: Sharper focus
Combining a generalist approach with specialist knowledge is essential for insurers seeking to differentiate themselves from the competition.
Career development: UK General hails apprenticeship success
UK General has recruited four full-time apprentices following their completion of a 12-month scheme.
Career File: Colm Holmes - Zurich's Colm Holmes appointed Aviva UK CFO
Aviva has appointed Colm Holmes as chief financial officer for its UK & Ireland general insurance business.
Market Moves: Big moves among brokers as Lyons and Trott re-emerge in new roles
A hectic spurt of recruitment this week saw some top-level moves at some of the UK’s largest brokers, with Gallagher recruiting an RSA account manager to help run sales in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Meanwhile. the Scottish broker’s former managing…
HSB Engineering strengthens team with Allianz hire
Specialist engineering and construction insurer HSB Engineering Insurance, part of Munich Re, has appointed David Slack as senior loss control engineer.
Brettell to take on retail general manager role at Allianz next year
Allianz Insurance has appointed Neil Brettell to the role of general manager of the insurer's retail division.