Recruitment
Indonesia appoints head of new financial watchdog
Indonesia's parliament has chosen Muliaman Hadad, a deputy governor at the country's central bank, as chairman of a new financial services authority.
Aspen reshapes management
Aspen Insurance Holdings has made changes to the management of its insurance segment.
QBE creates integrated risk management services practice
QBE has brought together its risk management services teams to create an integrated practice aimed at supporting the continued growth of its UK, European and multinational client base.
Friel joins Axa Commercial
Former Insurance Age editor Martin Friel has joined Axa Commercial Lines as head of media strategy.
Jelf boosts its schemes and affinities team
Jelf Insurance Brokers has appointed James Balfour as schemes account executive to join the company's newly established schemes and affinities team.
Towergate bolsters finance team with double hire
Towergate has revealed two finance function appointments this morning in the form of Tim Grant and John Kennedy.
Giles appoints Lewis as healthcare director
Giles is back on the recruitment trail after announcing the appointment of Paul Lewis as director in its recently launched healthcare team.
Canopius snaps up Brit underwriting director Dilley
Canopius has announced the appointment of former Brit London underwriting director Paul Dilley, pictured, who joins as head of underwriting for UK retail.
Holman succeeds Banks at Brightside
Arron Banks has resigned as chief executive of Brightside Group.
CCV appoints Towergate boss to replace promoted Simpson
CCV has promoted Just Insurance managing director Rob Simpson, pictured, to central region MD, and his former role will be taken over by Towergate Risk Solutions Hertfordshire business unit director Rob Pollard.
LV Broker boss Lawrence targets 'larger players' amid restructure
LV Broker personal lines director Michael Lawrence is aiming to increase his service focus on the market's larger players following a restructure of the firm's strategic accounts team.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
German regulator seeks insurance supervisor head
Bafin, the German financial regulator, is seeking a new head of insurance supervision.
Ageas Insurance Solutions appoints senior management duo
Ageas Insurance Solutions has reiterated its determination to pursue further growth following the appointments of Colin Butler as senior insurer development manager and Chris Quayle as head of finance.
Xchanging makes sales hire as part of North America push
Xchanging has appointed Jenna Fontaine as director of sales for the firm's North American operation to engage with new and existing customers and drive growth.
CFC boss targets UK focus and management liability push
CFC Underwriting will look to "break out of its comfort zone" and concentrate on becoming a full service provider with a renewed focus on bolstering its management liability offering.
Axa Assistance UK promotes Sharon Scully to deputy CEO
Axa Assistance UK has appointed property and legal CFO Sharon Scully as deputy chief executive as part of a drive towards future expansion.
Giles raids rival firms for big hitters to drive organic growth
Brendan McManus has vowed to transform Giles into a "recruitment machine" in a bid to support organic growth and clear the way for niche acquisition opportunities.
Market moves: A busy week in recruitment
The insurance industry enjoyed a busy week in recruitment, and brokers were the main movers and shakers as Marsh UK & Ireland welcomed a new chief executive and Giles named a new COO.
Tysers boosts terrorism team with Morley appointment
Lloyd's of London broker Tyser & Co has appointed Simon Morley as a member of its specialist terrorism team, which forms part of Tysers' marine division.
Zurich appoints head of sales and distribution for global corporate
Zurich Insurance Group has appointed Valerie Butt as head of sales, distribution & marketing for global corporate, effective 1 July.
THB poaches Marsh Netherlands vice president
Broker THB has appointed Rick Gerritsen as broking director of its European division in Amsterdam.
RSA fills Asia and Middle East legal role with ex-Fortis Bank GC
General insurer RSA has appointed Christina Tham as legal, risk and compliance director for the Asia and Middle East region.
Vijay Raghaven promoted to CEO of Ace Arabia
Ace Group today made several appointments to its Middle East and North Africa team.