Recruitment
Questgates makes six appointments
Two former Merlin staff have joined Questgates with a view to developing a new subsidence product.
Mitsui Sumitomo appoints class underwriter
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s is aiming to grow its marine liability underwriting book following the appointment of Darren Carr as class underwriter.
Ceta promotes O’Hara to business development manager
General insurance network Ceta Insurance has appointed James O'Hara to business development manager.
Cashin joins Kennedys HK
Peter Cashin has joined law firm Kennedys’ corporate and commercial group in Hong Kong.
South heads to Asia Pacific to run enlarged Marsh business
Former Marsh UK chief executive Martin South has been appointed CEO of Marsh Asia-Pacific, following a restructure of its international regions, which also sees a dedicated leader brought in to head up an enlarged European operation.
New partner joins Kennedys Hong Kong office
Kennedys Hong Kong office has welcomed a new partner in its Corporate and Commercial Group.
Market Moves: Liberty makes three additions
Liberty was the most active recruiter this week, with Liberty International Underwriters appointing two senior underwriters to its aviation team and Liberty Syndicates adding a class underwriter to its war and terrorism unit.
Xchanging names Guttridge as executive director
Technology services provider Xchanging has appointed Adrian Guttridge as insurance services executive director.
Clyde & Co partner joins Chubb
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe has appointed Lisa Payne-Lawrey, pictured, as European casualty claims manager.
Zurich hires MENA head
Zurich Insurance has appointed Umron Ahmed be chief executive officer for its global corporate business in the Middle East & Africa.
ING deal sparks AIA appointments
AIA Group has made senior management changes in preparation for the integration of AIA and ING Malaysia.
Covéa to grow apprenticeship scheme
Covéa Insurance is planning to extend its apprenticeship scheme having created six new full-time roles in its Halifax and Reading offices this year.
Hill Dickinson director joins Garwyn
Garwyn Group has appointed former Hill Dickinson strategic & development director Laurence Ives to the new role of business development director.
NIG signs up to brokers leadership programme for second year
Commercial insurer NIG will run its First Future Leaders talent and training scheme for a second year in 2013, following the program’s "successful" launch this year.
DAC Beachcroft adds partner to Glasgow practice
DAC Beachcroft Scotland has appointed John McGovern as a partner in its Glasgow office.
RSA appoints Scicluna as chairman
Global insurer RSA has announced the appointment of Martin Scicluna as its new chairman.
RSA names new chairman
Former Deloitte chairman Martin Scicluna is to succeed John Napier as chairman of RSA from 1 January.
Xchanging exec Brace to join Catlin as group claims director
Catlin Group has revealed that Xchanging Claims Services executive director Glenn Brace will join the international speciality insurer early next year as group claims director.
Career path: Insurance industry trainees part 2
In the second in a three-part series, Post follows the career path of fictional insurance industry trainees Will Woodman and Dawn Crowley.
Aviva unveils Mark Wilson as new CEO
Aviva has appointed former AIA chairman Mark Wilson as its new chief executive.
Plumeri eager for smooth handover
Outgoing Willis chief executive Joe Plumeri has vowed to do all he can to ensure continuity as the firm shifts to new leadership under Dominic Casserley.
New Aviva chief could prompt Asia push
Aviva may look to boost its 'sub-scale' Asian business given the incoming group chief executive's experience as head of AIG's Asian life operation.
Swinton unveils north east office
Swinton Group has opened its first commercial office in the north east as part of a long-term plan to extend its commercial arm across the UK.
Aviva appoints Mark Wilson as group chief executive
Former AIA chief executive Mark Wilson, pictured, has been appointed group CEO and will receive a basic annual salary of £980 000, Aviva has revealed.