Recruitment
Brokers Link hires employee benefits expert to head up new practice group
Broking network Brokers Link has launched a global employee benefits practice group and appointed Gerard Baltazar as its first chairman.
Swiss Re increases dividend as Francis joins board
Shareholders Swiss Re shareholders have approved an increase in the regular dividend from CHF3.00 to CHF3.50 per share as well as an additional special dividend of CHF4.00 per share.
Saffron Insurance teams up with Vamco
Saffron Insurance has appointed Vamco to provide a full-service external claims handling service across its client portfolio.
Career file - Steve Hook: Ex-Aon Hook to head up HNW at Bluefin
Bluefin has appointed Steve Hook as head of high net worth, in a role that will see him report to managing director of private clients Tim Mortimer.
Market Moves: Bluefin makes two key hires, while it was a busy week for insurers too
In a week in which cross-industry recruitment arrived thick and fast, Bluefin was the firm flying the flag for the broking sector, having announced two key hires in the form of a non-executive chairman and a head of high net worth. Not to be outdone by…
Parabis expands into Edinburgh
Parabis is preparing to expand its Scottish footprint just six months after launching with the recruitment of an experienced defendant insurance law team and the opening of an office in Edinburgh.
DCS Global opens office in Ireland
DCS Global, a division of Triton Global Group has opened its first office in Dublin, Ireland.
Winlow appointed RFIB Holdings non-executive director and group chairman
RFIB Holdings, the parent company of international Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker RFIB Group, has appointed Mark Winlow as non-executive director of RFIB Holdings.
Covéa reveals management shake-up with double appointment
Covéa Insurance has promoted Chris Withers to the role of head of commercial lines distribution, while Liam Casserley will take on the position of schemes broker manager.
Evolution Underwriting appoints new group CEO
Evolution Underwriting has promoted Paul Upton to group chief executive, and made a few other internal promotions.
Ex-Jelf Clarke Roxburgh head Walker takes up new Giles role
Giles has appointed the former head of Jelf Clarke Roxburgh lead generation team Kathy Walker to the newly created role of total quality manager.
Charles Fry formally steps up as Novae CFO
The Novae Group has confirmed that Charles Fry has now formally taken up his position as chief financial officer.
Crawford UK appoints Lofkin as agricultural south field team manager
Paul Lofkin has joined Crawford’s UK operation as part of a continued push on agricultural business.
Ace names chairman for Germanic region
Ace Group has promoted its country president for the Germanic region, Dankwart von Schultzendorff, to the newly created position of chairman in the same region.
Deakin faced with "irresistible" offer from Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher International's relationship-building abilities in the UK insurance market are set to be given a boost by the appointment of Aviva's intermediary & partnerships director Janice Deakin to the new role of UK commercial director.
Janice Deakin joins Arthur J Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher International has appointed Janice Deakin to the new role of UK commercial director.
APC sets up London market team
Underwriting agency APC has launched a London market broking team to place risks that cannot be facilitated under its regular binding authorities with regional brokers.
Career file – David Simpson: Bollington appoints Simpson as COO
The Bollington Group has appointed David Simpson to the role of chief operating officer, where he will be directly responsible for finance and operations.
Market Moves: Bollington and Miller help keep brokers at the top of the recruitment table
It was a quiet week for insurers as the broking sector once again dominated the recruitment landscape. There were notable hires not just at Bollington, but also at Miller where a pair of placement specialists joined the expanding team. The Lloyd’s market…
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Bluefin names ex-Towergate boss Philip as Organ successor
Bluefin has appointed Tim Philip as interim chief financial officer, reporting directly to chief executive Stuart Reid.
Brightside duo join Gallagher with view to doubling revenue
Two former Brightside directors have joined Gallagher Heath Insurance Services with a view to expanding its UK schemes and affinities business.
Parabis opens Edinburgh office after attracting team from rival firm
Parabis has opened its second office in Scotland in less than six months after attracting an Edinburgh-based team from Brodies.
York International hands MD role to ex-Axis boss Jacob
York International has appointed Alistair Jacob as managing director, where he will be responsible for the strategic business development across all territories outside of North America.