Recruitment
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.
BGL adds new director with Tesco recruit
BGL Group partnership business Junction has recruited David Knowles from Tesco for the newly created role of IT and change director.
Allianz scholarship programme enters second year
Allianz Commercial's scholarship programme aimed at supporting broking staff in achieving a Chartered Insurance Institute diploma will open for applications on 14 January.
Ace's Andrade appointed COO for overseas insurance
Juan Andrade, Ace's division president for global personal lines and small commercial insurance, has been appointed to the additional post of chief operating officer for the firm's overseas general insurance business.
Former Aviva director Winslow joins AIG
AIG has named Adam Winslow as its new UK distribution director from 14 January.
Covéa appoints UK commercial lines director
The UK underwriting arm of French mutual Covéa has appointed Simon Cooter as commercial lines director.
HSB strengthens Manchester office
HSB Engineering Insurance has appointed Paul Cuddihy as business development manager.
Ex-Brit director Cooter resurfaces at Covéa following QBE exit
Covéa Insurance has appointed former Brit director of market management and regional operations Simon Cooter as commercial lines director.
Guy Carpenter takes on two GC Securities MDs from Aon Benfield
Guy Carpenter & Company has made a double recruitment swoop on Aon Benfield with the appointment of Andrew Beecroft and Paul Rayner as managing directors of GC Securities.
April Group to hire Orkney-based business consultant
The UK arm of France's April Group is looking to appoint a permanent business consultant in the Orkney Islands after growing demand for its medical and income protection policies.
Woodring to succeed Sorensen as IIS chairman
The International Insurance Society has appointed Greig Woodring, president and chief executive of Reinsurance Group of America, as chairman elect.
Software house CDL promotes Johnson to MD role
CDL has promoted former customer services boss Gary Johnson to the board of directors where he will lead the company as group managing director.
MIB gives Hemani full-time customer services role
The Motor Insurers' Bureau has handed the role of head of customer services to Mohammed Hemani on a full-time basis.
Market moves: Towergate leads Christmas recruiting while Giles and others add seasonal cheer
This week in recruitment belonged to Towergate Underwriting, which welcomed five new staff all appointed to work with regional brokers.