Recruitment
Mitsui Sumitomo expands senior underwriting team
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has added two experienced underwriters to Syndicate 3210 as part of a plan to diversify its products and distribution and capitalise on international opportunities.
Staysure recruits three to leadership roles
Over 50s insurance specialist Staysure has revamped its leadership with the appointment of a new chairman, deputy chief executive and chief technical officer.
Willis Re Australia chair Michael Harden to head Bermuda office
Willis Re Australia chairman Michael Harden has been appointed chief executive of Willis Re Bermuda.
Jon Mainwaring joins Midas Underwriting
Jon Mainwaring has been appointed southern region broker development director at Midas Underwriting.
Covéa appoints Owen to newly-created post
Covéa Insurance has named Maureen Owen head of regions for the North.
Evolution Underwriting names new sales co-ordinator
Evolution Underwriting has promoted Michelle Buckley-Clarke to the newly created role of sales co-ordinator.
Bluefin hires Marsh regional development director Phillips
Bluefin has appointed Rachel Phillips as business development and proposition director for its corporate division.
Simon Philpin joins Equinox Global
Equinox Global has appointed Simon Philpin as London-based senior credit analyst based.
Double appointment for HSB energy team
Specialist engineering and construction insurer HSB Engineering Insurance, part of Munich Re, has made two appointments to its power and energy team.
Miller appoints Tom Quy to cyber business team
Specialist producer and broker of cyber risks Tom Quy has joined Miller.
SSP promotes Coupland to data services role
SSP has promoted Adrian Coupland to the newly formed role of head of data services while appointing Kate Mutter-Bowen to take over his former role as head of insurer and business partner relationships.
Andy Briscoe appointed chairman of Money Advice Service
Andy Briscoe, chairman of general insurance intermediary The Policy Shop, has been appointed chair of the Money Advice Service.
One Answer Brokerdrive appoints Tony Proverbs to board
Tony Proverbs has been appointed non-executive director of One Answer Brokerdrive.
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Career file: Ant Middle: Aviva strategic partnerships director to take up Ageas role
Aviva's Ant Middle is stepping down from the role of strategic partnerships director to take on a similar position at Ageas.
Market Moves: Bluefin continues restructuring, while Questgates gets on the case with key hires
Appointments were spread across the market this week. At AIG, Jason Beelders was promoted to a newly-created role in London, while Bluefin once again hogged the headlines in the broking sector following news of an expanded role for head of solutions Mike…
Two new account managers for Axa Reading branch
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary has appointed two new account managers to its Reading branch.
Kiln hires senior accident and health underwriter in Germany
Kiln has appointed Claudia Alaimo as senior accident and health underwriter for Europe.
Former Co-op GI boss Neave named LV non-exec
David Neave has been approved as a non-executive director at LV, after leaving the Co-operative Insurance at the end of 2012.
Kelvin Curran to lead Temple board
Legal expenses insurer Temple Legal Protection has appointed Kelvin Curran to chair its board.
Tysers adds super yacht specialist to marine division
Lloyd’s broker Tysers has appointed super yacht specialist John Strange to join the firm’s marine division.
Kwik Fit MD Lynch to be replaced by Banwell on interim basis
Kwik Fit Financial Services managing director June Lynch is stepping down from the role after 16 years at the firm.
Broker to head Let Alliance board
Broker David Hill has been appointed non-executive director to the Let Alliance board.
Questgates strengthens motor division
Specialist loss adjuster Questgates has appointed two new motor case managers to its motor division, following an increase in the volume of new instructions from both new and existent clients.