Recruitment
CII encourages apprenticeships with new guide
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a guide for insurers to help them get the most of their apprentice employees.
Mapfre appoints Midlands boss
Adrian Cairns has been appointed regional manager for the Midlands at Mapfre Abraxas.
Yang Minsheng appointed chairman of China Life
China Life Insurance Group appointed Yang Mingsheng as chairman and executive director at its annual general meeting yesterday.
Towergate’s McEwan heads to Giles
Following 10 years at Towergate, Giles has poached Alan McEwan to take on the role as regional managing director for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Ex-Oval sales director joins Aon
Oval's former general insurance sales director, Matthew Alcott, has joined Aon Risk Solutions as sales and marketing director for its UK business.
Coface recruits former Euler Hermes credit underwriter
Coface UK & Ireland has appointed former Euler Hermes underwiter Dara Hanley as senior underwriter based in Dublin.
Dalton appointed Cooper Gay head of risk
Lloyd's broker Cooper Gay has appointed Peter Dalton as head of risk management.
Cooper Gay names risk management chief
Peter Dalton has been appointed head of risk management at Lloyd's broker Cooper Gay.
Harris joins Torus as group CFO
Tim Harris has joined Torus as group chief financial officer.
Ascot Asia takes on RSA boss as head of property
Ascot Underwriting has appointed Jon Gilliott, RSA Singapore's head of property, reinsurance and speciality, as head of underwriting for its Asian operation.
Top 10 news stories
The top 10 most popular articles published on insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
MMA appoints ex-Ecclesiastical man Casserley as schemes manager
MMA Insurance has named former Ecclesiastical development team member Liam Casserley as schemes account manager as part of a bid to build on 50% growth achieved by the firm last year.
CPI boss Cramer-Todd takes over as executive director
Claimspro International has appointed former technical director Tim Cramer-Todd as executive director.
CFC further bolsters professional risks team with Walker appointment
CFC is back on the recruitment trail following the appointment of former Sydney-based CGU professional risks team leader Andrew Walker.
L&G appoints Wilson as group CEO
Legal & General has appointed Nigel Wilson as group chief executive to replace Tim Breedon.
Ask the expert: Juggling two job offers
After a series of interviews in the market, I've been made aware that a couple of offers are heading my way. I am really torn between them but also want to use this to my advantage. How can I best go about this?
IFB bolsters fight against fraud with four appointments
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has appointed four new members of staff.
Miller hires Asian reinsurance specialist
UK broker Miller has enhanced its North Asia reinsurance broking capabilities with the appointment of Gao Zu Biao, who will be based in its Hong Kong office.
DLA Piper appoints Asian specialist Chen
DLA Piper has appointed Paul Chen as a partner in its corporate and securities practice.
Tysers continues corporate recruitment drive with double appointment
Tysers has this morning confirmed the appointments of Andy Lucia, pictured, and Lee Saunders to the UK corporate division's professional indemnity team.
Miller hires North Asia reinsurance specialist
Miller has enhanced its North Asia reinsurance broking capabilities by appointing Gao Zu Biao who will be based in its Hong Kong office.
Market moves: Liberty and Garwyn lead the pack
Insurer Liberty Mutual and loss adjuster Garwyn were the main movers and shakers this week, with LMI officially opening its new office in Leeds and recruiting four new members of staff.
CFC makes first big appointment following news of Hyperion split
CFC Underwriting has unveiled its first major appointment since the news that Hyperion boss David Howden is to sell his majority stake in the firm.
Clyde & Co promotes six to partnership in the Middle East
Clyde & Co has announced the internal promotions of six Middle East-based senior associates and legal directors to the partnership, with effect from 1 May 2012, bringing the firm's regional partner count to 30.