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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.
Optimism stalls as hopes for recovery fade
Eight-seven percent of businesses do not expect the economy to recover within the next two years, according to research by QBE.
Towergate names Barclays retail boss Duggan as Network Division CEO
Gary Duggan has been appointed the Towergate network division’s chief executive. He joins the executive committee of the firm and will lead the network business, which comprises Broker Network and Countrywide.
Arista recruits Peake to drive North East push
Commercial lines specialist Arista has appointed a senior commercial underwriter in Leeds as it tries to bolster growth in the North East.
April appointment strengthens PMI broker market offering
April has named Duncan Craig as broker development manager as part of the health insurer’s plans to expand across the UK.
Hastings makes double NED appointment at group companies
Former Groupama international division managing director Pierre Lefèvre has been appointed as a non executive director to Hastings Insurance Group and Advantage Insurance Company.
Beazley board recommends new appointment
The Board at Beazley has recommended the appointment of Angela Crawford-Ingle as an independent non-executive director of Beazley.
Career File: Ben Fletcher lands IFB director role
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has appointed head of operations Ben Fletcher as its new director.
Market moves: Brokers lead recruitment drive with major hires at Reich, Russell Scanlan and RFIB
The recruitment space belonged to broking this week, with Reich, Russell Scanlan and RFIB all recruiting senior staff. Reich welcomed a new head of group operations, while Russell Scanlan and RFIB added directors to their respective teams. Meanwhile,…
Giles strengthens Scotland team
Giles Insurance Brokers has made three additions to its Scottish team, following its strategy to expand its presence in the region.
Foil CEO and Cunningham's Roberts join Camford Sutton
Claims consultancy Camford Sutton has enlisted Foil CEO Laurence Besemer to serve as one of its associates.
Kiln bolsters Asian underwriting team
Kiln has appointed Joyce Fung as a marine liability underwriter in Hong Kong and Graham Oddie as an aviation underwriter in Singapore.
Asta brings new Lloyd’s Syndicate
Third party syndicate manager Asta has gained approval for Asta Managing Agency to establish and manage a new Lloyd’s syndicate backed by Nephila Capital.
Ironshore strengthens healthcare portfolio in the London market
Ironshore Europe has appointed Jamie Lewis as senior vice president healthcare. Lewis will be responsible for developing Ironshore’s healthcare professional liability portfolio in the London market.
Nexus Group appoints Cotton group chief financial officer
Managing agency group Nexus Underwriting Management has appointed Nigel Cotton as group chief financial officer.
Investment fuels Chase Templeton’s growth plans
Private medical insurer specialist intermediaries Chase Templeton Group has secured investment from Palatine Private Equity.
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Bennetts strengthens commercial team with dual hire
Bike insurance specialist Bennetts has moved to bolster its commercial team with the double appointment of Ben Blake as senior commercial development manager and Michael Fasulo reporting into him as commercial development manager.
RFIB to replace departing FD Cotton next month
International Lloyd’s broker RFIB Holdings has appointed Nick Moss as finance director.
Ex-Jelf healthcare specialist joins Giles
Giles Healthcare has appointed a new senior healthcare consultant in Lisa Blackwell who joins from Jelf.
Accidents Direct launches new negligence claims division
Accidents Direct has launched a medical negligence claims division after identifying growth in demand for the service.
IFB hands head of operations Fletcher director role
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has appointed head of operations Ben Fletcher as director, with a remit to expand the bureau’s counter-fraud services.
Argo hires general liability underwriter from Besso
Argo International, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, has appointed Vanessa Lampard as an underwriter in its general liability team.
Keeling appointed NED at RFIB as Dandridge departs
International Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker RFIB has appointed Henry Keeling as a non-executive director.