Recruitment
South Wales expansion sees Brightside create 48 tech jobs
Brightside has been given the green light to create a software development operation in South Wales, having been granted a business finance package of almost £500 000 by the Welsh government.
DLG claims transformation manager joins First Central fraud team
First Central has appointed former Direct Line Group claims transformation manager Chris Hallett to the role of operations manager at the firm's recently formed counter-fraud services team.
FSA enforcement appointment wins backing of legal expert
CMS Cameron McKenna boss Simon Morris has praised the appointment of Tracey McDermott as FSA director of enforcement, describing her as "clear, tough and determined".
Brit lead underwriter heads to Dual with speciality liability team
Departing lead underwriter John Murphy has thanked his former employers at Brit Global Specialty after revealing his decision to join Dual, taking his entire underwriting team with him.
Charles Taylor acquires Saudi loss adjusting business
Charles Taylor has made a strategic move to grow its loss adjusting business across the Middle East by acquiring a majority stake in Noble Inspection and Loss Adjustment Company, a licensed loss adjuster based in Saudi Arabia.
Towergate nabs Bupa chief risk officer Jackson
Bupa chief risk officer Keith Jackson will quit his role to take on an identical position at Towergate when he joins the firm on 8 October.
Biba chairman Homer takes on mentoring role at Merryck & Co
British Insurance Brokers' Association chairman Andy Homer has joined the faculty of Merryck & Co, the global provider of mentoring to chief executives and senior business executives.
Industry veteran Driver handed Congregational chairmanship
Congregational and General Insurance has appointed Harry Driver as chairman following David Collett's retirement.
Ace hopes to bolster EMEA travel team with triple appointment
Ace has made a trio of international appointments in its Europe, Middle East and Africa travel team in a bid to strengthen its travel business across the region.
Paul Summers appointed global CEO of Aon Benfield Fac
Paul Summers is to become global chief executive of Aon Benfield Fac with immediate effect.
Generali board officially appoints Greco as group CEO
The board of directors of Assicurazioni Generali co-opted Mario Greco, and appointed him to the posts of group CEO and general manager of the company, at a meeting chaired by Gabriele Galateri di Genola.
Garwyn oil and gas expert Baillie joins Argent Liability Adjusters
Argent Liability Adjusters has recruited Allan Baillie, Garwyn expert in the onshore and offshore oil and gas sector, to the firm's Glasgow office.
Markel appoints PI underwriter from Brit
Markel International has appointed Les Telford as a senior underwriter for UK and international professional indemnity in the firm's professional liability division.
Markel promotes House in speciality division
Markel International has promoted Guy House to underwriter, covering property and open market in the firm's speciality division.
1350 jobs at risk as ERGO 'streamlines' sales
Munich Re-owned primary insurer ERGO said today it plans to cut up to 700 salaried sales posts as part of a "quality and efficiency plan" intended to streamline sales.
Harrison takes EMEA role at Towers Watson
Global professional services company Towers Watson has appointed Keith Harrison to head up its reinsurance brokerage business in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, following the appointment of his predecessor, Ross Howard, as global leader of its…
Be Wiser targets college leavers following fourth office opening
Independent broker Be Wiser has marked continued growth in the business by opening the firm's fourth office in Andover.
Cooter departs QBE after helping with Brit integration
QBE has confirmed the departure of Simon Cooter, former Brit director of market management and regional operations, having assisted in the business integration following the April takeover.
Teeside broker Henderson completes Arlington acquisition
Henderson Insurance Brokers Teeside has acquired north east firm Arlington, an independent financial advisors with a portfolio in excess of £100m.
Aria Assistance appoints director of medical services
Dr Jude McSharry has been named director of medical services at Aria Assistance, the new independent company formed after the management buyout of Europ Assistance UK & Ireland.
Perissinotto resigns from Generali board
Giovanni Perissinotto has formally resigned from the Assicurazioni Generali board of directors, having agreed to terminate all corporate ties with the Generali group.
RSA hands Harrington-Rutterford global C&E role
RSA has appointed Clive Harrington-Rutterford as global portfolio leader for its construction and engineering business.
Talanx subsidiary HDI-Gerling Industrie opens in Bahrain
Talanx subsidiary HDI-Gerling Industrie Versicherung AG is opening a branch in Bahrain.
SSP appoints Paul Webb as head of delivery
Global technology provider SSP has appointed Paul Webb to the position of head of delivery for its insurer division.