Recruitment
Argo International appoints underwriting director
Lloyd’s insurer Argo International has appointed Bruno Ritchie as director of underwriting, subject to regulatory approval.
Lancashire Holdings unveils capital management division
Lancashire Holdings has created a capital management division, which will be led by Simon Fascione.
Career File: Gary Duggan: Ex-Barclays Duggan made Towergate network chief
Towergate has appointed Gary Duggan as chief executive of its network division, comprising Broker Network and Countrywide.
Market Moves: Brokers continue to up their numbers while Groupama’s Matras heads for exit
The broking sector again led the way in recruitment this week with notable hires at Hyperion, Miller and Hastings. Meanwhile, Giles continued to demonstrate its appetite for new staff by swooping for northern rival Reich’s operations manager Andrew Perry…
Dual strengthens board with non-executive appointment
Hyperion’s underwriting arm, Dual, has appointed Alan Grant as non-executive chairman of the international board of directors and non-executive director of Dual’s UK operating companies.
Bailey named Prudential Regulation Authority CEO
Andrew Bailey has been named deputy governor for the Bank of England, which will also make him chief executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority.
UIB hires associate director for its marine arm
United Insurance Brokers has appointed Spencer Crane as associate director to its Marine Division.
Marsh strengthens UK networks operations
Marsh has announced three appointments in the insurance placement team of its UK networks, which focuses on developing products and services for members of its networks.
Axa recruits Bupa HR boss
Bupa's former human resources director has joined Axa Insurance to take on the same role within its direct & partnerships business.
Covéa looks to extend commercial lines growth following schemes hire
Covéa Insurance has appointed former Hiscox regional manager Bill Guiney as schemes account manager.
A G Doré launches A&H portfolio
Lloyd’s A G Doré & Others Syndicate 2526 has launched a new portfolio focusing on accident and health cover.
Liberty Mutual unveils new general manager
Liberty Mutual Insurance has appointed Neil Findley, to the newly created role of general manager for the regions.
Bruce returns to market with RSA role
Cathie Bruce has joined RSA as distribution manager, four months after leaving UK General where she was managing director of commercial insurance for just under a year.
TCW Vehicle Repairs rebrands and makes two senior appointments
Markerstudy’s subsidiary TCW Vehicle Repair Group has rebranded as TWC Group and appointed new senior management team.
Capita hires five tech managers in Gloucester
Capita Insurance Services has appointed five technical managers responsible for day-to-day interaction with clients.
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Market moves: Three new staff for Giles as recruitment drive continues
Continuing its push for new staff, Giles was again one of the biggest recruiters this week, with the broker welcoming three new faces to its Scottish team. Elsewhere in broking, Arthur J Gallagher, UIB and the Wilson Organisation brought in new starters…
Insurance Census: Age: The generation game
In the second of a three-part series on diversity in the industry, age comes under the spotlight. How are different age groups represented across insurance, and what is being done to entice the next generation of employees into insurance?
XL opens Manchester office
XL Group is opening an office in Manchester and has appointed Mick Turvey as regional underwriting manager, UK middle markets, to head it up.
Giles strengthens Leeds branch
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Andrew Perry as new branch director for its Leeds office.
AIG names new president of EMEA commercial insurance
AIG has named Emmanuel Burlé as president of commercial insurance for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Hyperion looks to align global operations following Bloomer appointment
Hyperion has appointed former head of UK litigation at RSA Will Bloomer as general counsel and chief risk officer, as the group seeks to align its worldwide legal, risk management and compliance functions.
Cunningham Lindsey recruits through work trial scheme
Working with the Jobcentre Plus team in Cardiff, Cunningham Lindsey provided 38 employed people in the area with work experience through the voluntary work experience and work trial scheme – and ended employing 28 of them in entry-level position within…
90% insurance CEOs anticipate revenue growth
Despite poor economic forecast, 90% of insurance CEOs worldwide are expecting profits to grow, according to PWC’s Global CEO Survey.