Recruitment
Career file - Cameron McNaught: McNaught takes position in newly-opened Parabis Edinburgh office
Parabis Scotland has appointed defendant insurance lawyer Cameron McNaught as a partner in its newly-opened Edinburgh office.
Market Moves: Insurers at the forefront in recruitment market with major hires
Insurers took centre stage in the recruitment market this week, with hires coming thick and fast from the top down. A new chief executive was named at Torus to coincide with the firm’s sale to Enstar, while at Antares a political risks manager and a non…
Ecclesiastical recruits former Brit CEO
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has today announced the appointment of Ray Cox to its group management board, effective from 1 August.
Bluefin unveils new COO
Bluefin has appointed Tim Philip to the newly created position of chief operating officer.
Barclays ends PPI complaints handling contract with Deloitte
Around 300 staff employed by Deloitte to handle payment protection insurance claims for Barclaycard were told their contracts would finish a month earlier than scheduled, The Times reported.
Equity Red Star’s strategy prompts reorganisation
Lloyd’s motor insurer Equity Red Star is to reorganise its motor division and senior management team as part of a new strategy.
Skuld strengthens claims service with Hovelsrud appointment
Marine insurer Skuld has appointed Anders Hovelsrud as vice-president.
Argo International hires Brit's Jackson as head of compliance
Lloyd’s insurer Argo International has appointed Mike Jackson as head of compliance.
Skuld strenghtens claims service
Marine insurance provider Skuld has appointed Anders Hovelsrud as vice president of claims services.
38 RSA jobs at risk in Horsham
RSA employees working at the commercial mid-market operation in Horsham, West Sussex, have been told they are at risk of redundancy as the insurer reshapes its commercial business.
Cooter eyes third strategic hire to support Covéa growth ambitions
Covéa commercial lines director Simon Cooter is preparing to unveil a third "key" appointment, as plans to double the size of the firm's commercial book gather momentum.
SSP appoints marketing director to drive brand reputation
Pam Wilde has taken up the position of marketing director at insurance technology provider SSP.
Lloyd’s insurer Advent names Fitzgerald CEO
Nigel Fitzgerald has completed a six month transition period to take the reigns as chief executive officer at Advent.
Crawford makes three appointments
Crawford & Company UK has appointed three senior international adjusters within its international market team.
Liberty appoints new non-executive
Liberty Syndicates has appointed Richard Reid as non-executive director.
Bluefin makes branch hires in Bath and Northampton
Bluefin has appointed Ian Sandham as the branch director of its Bath office and hired Daniel Sweeting as a schemes account executive in Northampton.
Lancashire appoints new head of energy and marine
Lancashire Holdings has appointed James Flude as head of energy & marine for its UK operation.
Haste tipped for the top at Lloyd’s as insiders claim job ‘is his for the taking’
Ward praised for maintaining strength of market during tenure.
Ask the Expert: Talent must be nurtured to keep it
Almost three-quarters of insurance professionals are happy with the progress of their careers, making them the most contented employees of any sector in the UK when it comes to professional progression. The UK average is just 38%.
Career file - Damien Coates: Coates swaps roles with Dual deputy chief executive Doyle
Damien Coates is to step down as chief executive of Hyperion Insurance's underwriting arm Dual, after agreeing to swap roles with the firm's deputy CEO Shane Doyle.
Market Moves: High-profile moves come to the fore at Bluefin and Covéa, while Markel hires two
Another hectic week saw the usual suspects come to the fore with high-profile moves at Bluefin seeing the broker’s CEO stepping up to the role of executive chairman, while at Covéa a new SME leader will be reunited with a former Brit colleague who joined…
Employment: Port in a storm?
Does the insurance sector’s resilience in a difficult economic climate make it a safe haven for employees, or are industry staff in as much peril as the rest of the UK workforce?
Torus unveils new CEO as it is sold to Enstar for $692m
Global specialty insurer Torus has appointed Dermot O’Donohoe as group chief executive officer of Torus Group, in addition to his role as chief executive of Torus International, following the acquisition of the group by Enstar.
UK General Insurance launches lifestyle product with Gibraltar-based company
UK General Insurance has launched a lifestyle excess product in partnership with Gibraltar-based insurer Enterprise Insurance Company.