Recruitment
Argo adds to underwriting team
Argo International has appointed James Cassidy as an underwriter to its general liability team.
Hyperion expects key Dual hire after Colosso joins Howden
Hyperion bosses are hoping to follow up the imminent arrival of Adrian Colosso as non-executive chairman of the group's Howden broking subsidiary with a similar appointment at Dual.
XL appoints new UK general manager
XL Group has appointed Marcus Gonzales as general manager of the UK branch and head of international casualty in London.
Ex-Swinton regional manager moves to Staveley Head
Motor insurance intermediary Staveley Head has appointed Craig Shaw as operations manager.
Buckley appointed MD of Legal & General GI division
Legal & General has revealed that managing director Diane Buckley will lead the firm's general insurance division, following a string of high-profile managerial changes.
Sterling strengthens property and liability claims team
Sterling Insurance has appointed Catherine May as an in-house lawyer in its property and liability claims team.
Ace reshuffles EMEA claims team
Ace Group has reshuffled its accident and health team for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Thatcham unveils Zurich's Emms as chairman
Zurich's chief claims officer for the UK, Tony Emms, has been appointed chairman of the board at automative research centre Thatcham.
Browne Jacobson poaches DAC Beachcroft partner Roberts
Defendant personal injury law firm Browne Jacobson has appointed former DAC Beachcroft partner and operations manager Ailsa Roberts as a partner.
Gibraltar government recruits former Ace chief
Michael Ashton, formerly chief executive of Ace global markets, has been hired as senior executive of Gibraltar's Ministry of Financial Services' finance centre department.
Dual eyes improved capital returns following managerial shake-up
Hyperion underwriting arm Dual has unveiled a string of managerial appointments today designed to strengthen the company's risk and governance functions.
Rural ramps up underwriting team with ex-Aviva hire
Former Aviva commercial underwriter Simon Dixon has joined Rural Insurance's underwriting team as the first of four development underwriters the firm plans to recruit this year.
Ex-Provident chairman appointed Aviva NED
Aviva has appointed Sir Adrian Montague as non-executive director.
Aegis London boosts claims division with double hire
Aegis London has made two new appointments in its claims division in a bid to respond to the "changing profile" of claims that the firm encounters.
Markel appoints new head of international claims
Markel International has appointed Hannah Purves as claims director.
PIA appoints ex-Brit boss Grant eight months after Dual exit
Professional Insurance Agents has confirmed the appointment of Tim Grant as interim chief operating officer.
Ironshore adds Calnan to international offshore energy team
Ironshore Europe has appointed Paul Calnan to lead its international offshore energy expansion.
Ex-Aon director joins Kane as US MD
Kane has appointed Carlos Oliveras as managing director of Kane USA.
Hastings Direct creates 200 new roles on the South Coast
Bexhill-based broker Hastings Direct will create 200 new posts on the South Coast over the coming 12 months, as part of ambitious new expansion plans.
Hood Group makes Milbourne risk and compliance director
The Hood Group has appointed Sheila Milbourne to the role of risk and compliance director.
Ferma appoints full time European adviser
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has appointed Julien Bedhouche as its first full time European adviser.
Keelan Westall founder recruits former employee for new venture
A former Keelan Westall team leader has rejoined her ex-boss Alan Westall at his Property Insurance Initiatives venture.
JLT appoints new partner as Coolings takes up Miller casualty post
Miller has recruited former Jardine Lloyd Thompson partner Simon Collings to spearhead the casualty division of the broker's corporate risks team.
Ascot recruits Barbican underwriter Pilkington as head of casualty
Ascot Underwriting has appointed former Barbican active underwriter John Pilkington as head of casualty.