Recruitment
Questgates strengthens property division
Loss adjuster Questgates has appointed Ian Woodhead as property operations director and promoted Robin Ehrlich to the role of associate director.
Ferma 2013: Former Airmic chairman Graham appointed president of Ferma
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has named DLA Piper risk management and insurance director Julia Graham as its next president.
Ferma 2013: DLA Piper director Graham named as next Ferma president
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has named DLA Piper risk management and insurance director Julia Graham as its next president.
Quindell ramps up plans for full listing with key NED hires
Quindell Portfolio has appointed Robert Bright and Vice Admiral Robert Cooling as independent non-executive directors following the retirement of NED of Jason Cale.
Recruitment agencies accused of mis-selling insurance
Recruitment agencies came under fire after the BBC claimed they are mis-selling personal accident insurance to temporary workers.
Nick Metcalf to lead new Liberty operation
Nick Metcalf has been named president and group managing director of Liberty Specialty Markets, a new operation created by integrating Liberty Mutual Insurance Group’s existing Lloyd’s Syndicate, Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe/LIU Europe, and its US…
R&Q hires new underwriter from Beaufort
Randall & Quilter has appointed Gordon Breslin as class underwriter at Syndicate 1991.
Tulloch to expect a 'baptism of fire' at Aviva UK
Incoming Aviva UK and Ireland general insurance chief executive Maurice Tulloch has been warned to expect “a very different market environment” from the one he leaves behind in Canada.
Career file: Phil Bayles - Aviva names Bayles as Deakin's replacement as I&P director
Aviva has handed the role of intermediary and partnerships director to Phil Bayles on a permanent basis.
Market Moves: Lockton among the major movers as new hires are made across the sector
Recruitment activity was spread across all sectors of the insurance industry this week. Busy among brokers was Lockton, with two appointments coming in the form of a new business development executive and an incoming senior yacht consultant. Loss…
Robin Spencer replaced at Aviva by Canadian CEO Tulloch
Aviva has replaced UK and Ireland general insurance chief executive Robin Spencer with the CEO of its Canadian business Maurice Tulloch.
Tysers strengthens energy team with AAA hires
International insurance and reinsurance broker Tysers has made two key appointments to strengthen its energy team.
Perkins Slade shakes up executive team with double appointment
Independent broker Perkins Slade has appointed two associate directors to lead the delivery of the company’s new business strategy
BLP Insurance strengthens its board
Housing warranty insurance provider BLP Insurance has made two appointments to its board.
Rural hires NIG Farm Web's Young for regional underwriting role
Rural Insurance has hired Kate Young as its south west and south Wales regional development underwriter.
New director for Bluefin's London branch
Paul Goodman has been appointed branch director in Bluefin’s London office.
Ironshore unveils new M&A underwriter
Ironshore International has appointed Astrid O’Reilly as M&A underwriter, based in its Singapore offices.
BGL strengthens ‘own-brand’ business with appointment
The BGL Group has appointed Ingrid Murray as consumer marketing director for Frontline, the business behind BGL’s in-house brands such as Budget and Dial Direct.
EC3/Legal expands insurance expertise with new recruit
EC3/Legal has appointed Ian D’Castro to the role of legal director, as part of the city law firm’s plans to continue the expansion on its commercial legal practice for brokers, Lloyd’s agencies, MGAs and other support providers.
Europe: Russia round-up
In the latest quarterly on the Russian insurance market, Paul Koshik reviews the motor sector, a busy period for recruitment and the big legal decisions.
RSA Ireland CEO to lead global brokers division
RSA has appointed Phillip Smith as group director, global brokers in addition to his current role as chief executive of the insurer’s operations in Ireland.
RSA Ireland CEO to lead global brokers division
RSA has appointed Phillip Smith as group director, global brokers in addition to his current role as chief executive of the insurer’s operations in Ireland.
Kennedys’ grows PI team in Birmingham
Kennedys has made three new hires for its professional indemnity specialists based in Birmingham.
York International unveils new associate technical director
Loss adjusting firm York International has appointed Marc Godfrey to the role of associate technical director based in London.