Recruitment
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.
Willis restructures international operations
Willis International has reorganised its Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa operations amid a management resuffle.
Argo International appoints two experienced claims managers
Argo International has named Sarah Nicholls as accident and health claims manager and Judith Fumero as liability claims manager.
Willis strengthens leadership in Asia and Middle East
Willis International has created three regional business units under new and expanded leadership in recognition of the size, growth and strategic importance of its Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa operations to Willis Group Holdings.
BPL Global adds Singapore business to Asia Pacific footprint
Berry Palmer & Lyle has followed up on the opening of its Hong Kong branch last year with the launch of a Singapore subsidiary.
Management merry-go-round at Hiscox leaves CEO 'excited'
Hiscox has completed a string of senior appointments, bringing on board Bob Thaker as head of UK claims, Penny Shaw as chief risk officer and Joanne Musselle as chief underwriting officer for UK and Ireland.
ECIH takes on Ablett as group chairman
Electrical Contractors' Insurance Holdings has appointed industry veteran Tim Ablett to the role of chairman.
Braemar Techincal Services appoints new Singapore MD
John Harris has been appointed managing director at loss adjusting firm Braemar Technical Services in Singapore.
Jelf man Holloway joins Rural Insurance as sales manager
Rural Insurance has plucked Dean Holloway from Jelf having handed him the role of regional sales manager for the south west.
Garwyn hands regional role to ex-Cunningham specialist
Garwyn has hired former Cunningham Lindsay complex loss specialist Mike Higgins as manager for the London and South East region.
Xactium lures senior talent to expand broker base
Xactium, the governance, risk and compliance solutions provider, has hired two new senior executives as the firm builds its team to manage an uplift in demand.
Commercial lines division primed for further growth, says LMIE boss Rocks
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe chief executive Sean Rocks is eyeing further expansion in the firm's commercial lines division after reporting substantial profitable growth.
Mapfre to create 150 jobs in Mexico in new Mapfre Tower
Mapfre chairman Antonio Huertas unveiled growth plans for Mexico in a visit to the country yesterday.