Recruitment
RSA regional director Shepherd joins Allianz Commercial
Allianz Commercial has appointed former RSA regional director Mark Shepherd to the firm’s London branch where he will take on the position of regional underwriting manager.
FP Group’s executive director steps down
Charles Whiteaway, the executive director of FP Group, has stepped down after nearly 20 years with the company.
Career development: Insurance industry urged to sign up for ‘e-mentoring' schemes
A UK charity is asking insurers and brokers to ‘e-mentor' young people as part of a scheme to link them to the world of work.
Career file: Peter Staddon - Staddon appointed MD of the MGAA
Peter Staddon has been appointed the first managing director of the Managing General Agents' Association.
Market Moves: Zurich departures and Tripp’s return top what has been a busy week for the market
It was a busy week for insurers seeking to bolster their numbers, with HSB, Avanti and Sterling among the firms to bring in new faces. Zurich, however, may have made the most significant announcement in the form of the departures of two of its broker…
DWF welcomes 11-partner team from Greenwoods
Business law firm DWF has confirmed the transfer of a team of 50 people from specialist insurance law firm Greenwoods.
Bluefin unveils new sport director
Bluefin Insurance has appointed David Miller as director of Bluefin Sport for Scotland.
Staddon named MD of the MGAA
Peter Staddon has been appointed as the first managing director of the Managing General Agents' Association.
Zurich shakes up commercial broker team
Zurich has made some changes to its commercial broker leadership team following the retirement of two of its members.
RFIB opens office in South Africa
RFIB Group has opened a representative office in Durban, South Africa.
Ex-Mapfre travel claims boss Smith takes on Avanti role
Avanti Insurance has appointed Mapfre’s former head of travel claims Julie Smith to the role of business development director.
Michael Tripp joins Mazars as GI partner
Former Ecclesiastical chief executive Michael Tripp has set his sights on developing accountancy firm Mazars’ actuarial business as an alternative offering to Towers Watson.
Aviva refreshes board with non-executive appointment
Aviva has appointed Patricia Cross as an independent non-executive director to its board, effective from 1 December 2013.
Dual launches asset underwriting division
Dual, the underwriting arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has launched an asset protection division under the name Dual Asset Underwriting.
Career file: Max Carruthers - Axa's Carruthers heads for ‘semi-retirement'
Max Carruthers will depart his role as Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary chief operating officer by the end of this year.
Market Moves: Retirement of high-profile trio among week’s major moves as RSA and Axa add new staff
This week was dominated by big-name departures from the insurance industry, with retirements at Axa, McLarens and Cunningham Lindsey. The exits of Max Carruthers, Trevor Latimer and Gerry Loughney stand out as the biggest moves in a week in which RSA and…
HSB recruits from Aviva for construction lead
HSB Engineering has swooped for Aviva’s trading underwriting manager in construction, power and engineering.
Willis hires Drivas to drive facultative reinsurance growth
Broker Willis Group has appointed Christine Drivas to its facultative reinsurance division, Faber Global.
Ascot recruits Navigators underwriter for marine account
Ascot Underwriting has appointed a Navigators senior underwriter to take on the role of senior vice president in New York.
Sterling recruits former Axa Manchester boss Hodgin
Sterling insurance has recruited Simon Hodgin to serve as its new divisional manager for the northern regions.
Davies unveils office move plans
Davies Group will move its 180 DMS business and national command centre to new and better offices providing 80 additional seats.
McLarens MD Smart to target emerging European markets
Loss adjuster McLarens is eyeing opportunities in growing European economies, following the promotion of Graham Smart to the newly-created role of European managing director.
Loughney and Latimer's exits: Should adjusters be worried?
This week saw the retirement of two well-known senior loss adjusters with Gerry Loughney announcing his departure from Cunningham Lindsey and Trevor Latimer hanging up his McLarens’ hat, both after 40 plus years service to the market.
Ex-Ferma president Luzzi bags senior Herco Global role
Jorge Luzzi has been appointed executive president of Herco Global, the risk management company and part of insurance broking group MDS.