Recruitment
Xchanging names Brit’s head of group services as Netsett boss
Technology provider Xchanging has recruited a new leader for its global net settlement platform Netsett in the form of Brit’s head of group services.
Brokers herald White appointment as making 'perfect sense'
Broking bosses have thrown their support behind newly appointed British Insurance Brokers’ Association chief executive Steve White, with many describing the selection as making “perfect sense”.
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Career file: Dave Bonehill - Bonehill named CII claims chairman
Ecclesiastical claims and risk services director David Bonehill has been named chairman of the Chartered Insurance Institute's claims faculty board.
Market Moves: Brokers bring in more new recruits with JLT, Marsh and Willis welcoming fresh faces
Brokers Marsh, Willis and JLT dominated the broking space this week with a raft of new appointments. Marsh created a new corporate division, JLT added three new staff to its financial institutions team and Willis recruited chief executives for its…
Ex-Broker Network boss Gladwell joins Paymentshield
Paymentshield has appointed Lee Gladwell as interim proposition director, with the move coming as the insurance provider prepares for a number of strategic developments in 2013.
Ten Insurance starts search for new chairman
Independent commercial broker network Ten Insurance is soon to start discussions to replace recently retired David Pearce, who has left his role as non-executive chairman.
Lockton expands Manchester wholesale team
Lockton has boosted its Manchester-based Lloyd's London market wholesale unit with the appointment of Greg Sands an experienced as business development executive.
PPI mis-selling creates ‘thousands’ of new jobs
At least 20 000 jobs have been created to deal with processing mis-sold payment protection insurance, according to research by employment group Manpower.
Loop Insurance hires Whitham as entertainment boss
Bridge Insurance Brokers is eyeing a period of expansion within is recently launched creative industry division Loop Insurance.
AIG launches apprenticeship programme
AIG Europe has joined forces with the National Apprenticeship Service to create job opportunities for up to 25 apprentices in 2013.
Open GI enhances insurer relations manager team
Open GI has promoted Tavis Childs to the role of insurer relations manager.
1st Central unveils new CEO
1st Central has promoted Andy James to the role of chief executive officer of the UK business.
CII reports 30% rise in insurance apprentices
The Chartered Insurance Institute has reported a 30% increase in the number of new apprentices in the insurance and financial services sector studying the institute’s units and qualifications.
Premium Credit completes sales team line up with new hire
Premium Credit has named Michael Phillips head of major accounts and insurer relationships.
BGL reshuffles senior team following a departure
BGL has appointed a new group director of intermediated and group director of legal services and business as Martin Overton steps down from the latter role.
Global Options adds to advisory board
Global Options, a provider of special investigative unit services to the insurance community has appointed Roger Day to its advisory board.
Career file: Nigel Minett - McLarens adjuster Minett appointed as Airclaims MD
Nigel Minett, a veteran McLarens adjuster with 36 years’ experience in the loss adjusting industry, has been appointed managing director of Airclaims.
Market Moves: Ex-pro footballer among notable new recruits in busy week across industry
The past week produced an even recruitment spread across the industry, with the usual flurry of hires within the broking sector headed by two regional appointments at Bluefin. These were complemented by additions at firms representing the loss adjusting,…
Top five European news stories
The top five European news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days
Ince & Co appoints senior shipping consultant
Law firm Ince & Co has named Xu Guo as a consultant. Based at the firm’s Beijing office, Guo will provide shipping advice.
Marsh restructures UK & Ireland corporate practice
Marsh has amalgamated its national corporate and risk management practices with its UK & Ireland operation along with Marsh Risk Consulting in its newly created corporate division.
PZU plans to cut 630 jobs as part of restructure
Polish insurer PZU expects to cut 630 jobs as part of its restructuring plans.
Willis makes European captive hire
Willis has appointed Lesley Harding as chief executive officer of the Willis Global Captive Practice in Europe.