Recruitment
Euler Hermes launches Excess of Loss coverage amid 'market uncertainty'
Euler Hermes will offer Excess of Loss insurance coverage from mid-September, through a new specialist underwriting team based in London.
Market moves: Insurance takes the initiative
Last week saw the recruitment initiative wrestled back from the broking sector, with the majority of hires coming from within the insurer space. Headline appointments in that sphere came thick and fast in the form of a changing of the guard at Catlin…
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Towergate confirms departure of directors
Towergate has confirmed the departure of integration director Jonathan Walker and former finance director Tim Philip.
Capita hires National Australia Bank boss Holm as commercial director
Capita Insurance Services has appointed former National Australia Bank head of insurance John Holm as commercial director.
IUA elects two new board members
Two new members have been elected to the Board of the International Underwriting Association.
Axa Corporate Solutions CEO takes Asia job
Axa Corporate Solutions UK chief executive Emmanuel Nivet is to become CEO of Axa Affin General Insurance in Malaysia.
Liberty appoints trade credit and political risk VP
Liberty International Underwriters Europe, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has appointed Mark Esdaile as assistant vice president for trade credit and political risk.
Marsh appoints global energy practice leader
Broker Marsh has appointed Andrew George to be chairman of its global energy practice
Management reshuffle within Marsh's energy operation
Marsh has rejigged its global energy management line-up, with Andrew George succeeding Jim Pierce as chairman.
Ex-Zurich boss Lewis heads to Capita GI business
The former chief executive of Zurich’s Global Corporate UK business Wayne Lewis has joined Capita’s general insurance business.
Amlin unveils management changes
Amlin has appointed Simon Beale to the new role of group chief underwriting officer.
RSA takes on ex-Aviva man Thomas as GSL sales director
RSA has poached former Aviva corporate risk solutions boss Owen Thomas, handing him the role of sales director in the firm’s recently reshaped global speciality lines business.
Crawford hands Devall the reins to London-fronted business in the US
Crawford & Company has appointed veteran London market executive James Devall to lead the company's London-fronted business in the US.
RSA considers expansion in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines
RSA may consider opportunities to expand its presence in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines following an Asian restructure last week.
HSB poaches Abu Dhabi-based construction specialist
HSB Engineering Insurance has recruited Jim Whitmore to the role of loss control engineering manager for construction.
HSB hires construction expert from Abu Dhabi firm
HSB Engineering Insurance has appointed Jim Whitmore to the role of loss control engineering manager for construction.
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain to open in Hong Kong
Law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain will open a Hong Kong office in August with another former Clyde & Co partner among the ranks.
Giles recruitment drive continues apace as northern MD is drafted in
Giles is back on the recruitment trail following the appointment of Paula Williams as regional managing director for the north of England, as chief executive Brendan McManus continues to reshape his management team.
I-Smart targets 'big market share' after launching insurance offering
Claims management firm I-Smart is eyeing a "significant insurance market share" after launching an initial range of products such as gadget, home and travel insurance.
Hogan Lovells recruits insurance partner
Hogan Lovells has appointed Helen Chapman as a partner in the firm's insurance and reinsurance group.
Management merry-go-round at Catlin Canada
The Catlin Group has appointed David Huebel as chief executive of the firm's Canadian operation, replacing Mike Hansen who will continue as the aerospace product group's global leader.
O'Neill to remain in Marketform top role
Specialist Lloyd's insurer Marketform Managing Agency has confirmed that interim chief executive John O'Neill, pictured, has taken up the position on a permanent basis.
BGL appoints MD for own-brand business
The BGL Group has appointed Mark Townsend as managing director of Frontline, its business unit responsible for BGL brands including Budget and Dial Direct.