Recruitment
Career File - Matt Bunting: Former Catlin deputy director of claims takes on Hardy role
Hardy Underwriting has hired Matt Bunting as the firm’s head of claims.
Market Moves: Broking sector has quiet week apart from a new COO role created at BMS
The recruitment merry-go-round produced a mixed bag of hires this week, with Covéa taking a lead role on behalf of insurers. The broking sector, usually a hive of market hiring activity, threw up little of note – although BMS Group proved the exception…
Marsh executive joins Bluefin
Bluefin has appointed Sarah Hewitt as head of client services in London, where she will manage the team of corporate account executives.
Brit enters political & credit risk market
Brit has entered the political & credit risk market with the appointments of Peter Jenkins and John Lentaigne as co-heads of the new division.
Brit chairman Prettejohn joins PRA board
Brit Insurance chairman and former Lloyd’s chief executive Nick Prettejohn is joining the board of the Prudential Regulation Authority following approval by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
UK General commercial plans boosted by ex-RSA director appointment
UK General has appointed former long-term RSA director Ian Barker as its new commercial technical director in a bid to strengthen its underwriting and portfolio management capabilities.
Ex-Axa director joins Hiscox Europe board
Hiscox has appointed former Axa director Florence Tondu-Melique as its new European chief operating officer.
Hiscox appoints Axa's Tondu-Melique as European chief operating officer
Hiscox has appointed Florence Tondu-Melique as its new European chief operating officer.
Willis names new directors ahead of Plumeri board retirement
The Willis board has nominated Francisco Luzón and Jaymin Patel as directors of the company, which completes the slate of directors that will be presented to shareholders at the upcoming annual general meeting.
'Up or out' approach behind insurance career progression satisfaction
Insurance professionals have been found to be the happiest with their career progression, according to a survey of the UK workforce.
Career file: Lee Crooks - Ex-rugby player is latest sportsman to join April UK
Former professional rugby league player Lee Crooks has been appointed by April UK as a specialist sports protection advisor.
Market Moves: All quiet on the hiring front as industry resists major appointments
Recruitment activity was muted this week, with insurers unveiling just a smattering of hires and broker activity similarly low key. In an otherwise quiet period, Ace hired an environmental risk manager and Kiln appointed a new non-executive director. BMS…
Covéa shakes up commercial lines team
Covéa has made some senior changes to its commercial lines underwriting team.
Aviva acquires Perth office
Aviva has purchased its Pitheavlis building in Perth, which it previously leased and where 1300 of the insurers’ employees are based.
Hardy names Bunting as claims head
Hardy Underwriting has appointed Matt Bunting as head of claims.
Career File: Daniel O’Connell, XL
Ex-army captain takes on war underwriting role
Market Moves: Ageas plans stronger over-50s push; Biba welcomes new compliance officer
Insurers and brokers took pride of place in the recruitment space this week, with Ageas among the firms making waves, hiring a new marketing boss to head up its over-50s brands. Headlining broker recruitment news is the imminent move from Marsh to the…
PI Protect appoints Underwriting Manager
Barbican Group Holdings-owned Professional Indemnity Protect has appointed Denise Mercer as underwriting manager.
White Oak seeks new capacity providers
White Oak Underwriting is seeking new capacity while looking into becoming a risk carrier itself as part of a growth strategy.
Barbon CEO Ramsey exits post-sale
Barbon Insurance Group chief executive Mike Ramsey is leaving the group following the sale of its property & commercial division to Arthur J Gallagher.
Ex-Brit director joins Prosight board
Lloyd's coverholder Prosight Specialty Underwriters has appointed former Brit board member Peter Goddard as a non-executive director.
Ex-Zurich boss Hanson joins Ageas as marketing director
Ageas has appointed Mark Hanson as marketing director for its two over 50s insurance brands, Rias and Castle Cover.
Ten Insurance gains chartered status and unveils new NED
Independent commercial brokering network Ten Insurance has been awarded chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Career path: Will Woodman and Dawn Crowley: Part three
In the third and final instalment in the current three-part series, we continue to follow fictional insurance recruits Will Woodman and Dawn Crowley through their second year in the industry.