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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.
Burton to head Coface's Asia Pacific platform
Richard Burton has been appointed manager for Coface's Asia Pacific platform.
Generali on negative watch after CEO change
Ratings agency Standard and Poor's has placed Italy's Generali on negative watch following the removal of Giovanni Perissinotto and his replacement with Zurich head of general insurance Mario Greco.
Willis appoints Latin America reinsurance CEO
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Antonio Tosti to the newly-created role of chief executive of Willis' Latin America reinsurance business.
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Willis Re appoints Angelini-Hurll to newly created role
Willis Re has appointed Kieran Angelini-Hurll as regional director of its Indian Sub-Continent, Middle East, North Africa and Turkey operations.
Executive chairman retires from Cooper Gay energy division
Tony Pickering is retiring as executive chairman of the energy division at insurance intermediary Cooper Gay & Co.
Zurich appoints Butt as head of sales
Zurich has appointed Valerie Butt as head of sales, distribution and marketing for global corporate, effective 1 July.
Legrand joins MDS as chief operating officer
MDS Holdings, the European and Latin American insurance broking group, is setting its sights on entering new international markets outside its current Portuguese, Angolan and Brazilian territories.
Ex-RSA director Lawton to head up Towergate broking division
Towergate has confirmed the capture of former RSA mid-market director Mike Lawton as chief executive of the firm’s broking division.
Former Aon VP to head up Swiss Re Asia Pacific
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has appointed Ted Hodgkinson as head of Asia Pacific.
Marsh recruits new CEO from sister company
The board of Marsh today announced the appointment of Mark Weil as CEO in succession to Martin South, who was appointed CEO of Marsh Europe in January.