Recruitment
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.
New development underwriter for Dual
David Armstrong has been appointed South East regional development underwriter for Dual.
Canadian brokers tip Tulloch for success as Aviva UK GI CEO
Rival insurers hope to take advantage following shake-up.
Editor's comment: Lucky number seven?
They say a change is a good as a rest but Aviva may be taking this maxim a little too far.
Smart takes on European MD role at McLarens as Latimer steps down
McLarens has appointed Graham Smart to the newly-created role of managing director for Europe following the decision by UK MD Trevor Latimer to step down in favour of taking on a non-executive position.
Career file: Philip Smith - RSA Ireland CEO to lead global brokers division
RSA has appointed Philip Smith as group director, global brokers in addition to his current role as chief executive of the insurer's operations in Ireland.
Market Moves: Brokers most active in recruitment as insurers make few changes
A busy week in the recruitment arena saw brokers Bluefin, Oxford and Perkins Slade among the most active companies, while Travelers and BLP Insurance were among the few insurers to announce appointments. Law firm Keoghs also named three new senior…
Towergate hires new CUO from AIG
Towergate Underwriting has appointed Paul Jewell as chief underwriting officer.
Axa UK appoints Deborah Parker as property head
Axa UK has appointed Deborah Parker as group property director with responsibility for the group's real estate function.
Lockton Re makes senior hire from Kiln
Lockton Re has appointed Martyn Headdey as head of engineering and construction within Lockton Re.
Philip named SRA chief
General Medical Council chief operating officer Paul Philip has been appointed chief executive of the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Pioneer adds to PI team
Pioneer Underwriting has recruited Paula McManus to its professional indemnity business.
Axa hires fleet underwriter from Equity Red Star
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has appointed Jamie Colton to the newly created role of trading fleet underwriter for its Bristol branch.