Recruitment
Giles MD Lyons "on leave"
Sarah Lyons, managing director of Giles, is on leave while the company addresses "contractual issues".
Ex-Kiln Bermuda CEO Haynes handed non-exec role at Tysers
Lloyd's broker Tysers has today announced the appointment of finance expert Peter Haynes as a non-executive director.
UK General targets schemes growth following senior appointments
UK General has this morning revealed the double appointment of ex-Ecclesiastical schemes director Tony Bloomer and Simon Tate as chief operating officer in the non-commercial schemes and affinities unit.
Sants set to quit FSA in June
The chief executive of the Financial Services Authority, Hector Sants, has announced his intention to leave the organisation at the end of June.
Mitsui Sumitomo expands construction team with Burgess hire
Lloyd's insurer Mitsui Sumitomo said it has strengthened its commitment to the UK construction market by appointing Adrian Burgess as underwriter.
Swiss Re seeks approval for dividend increase to €2.48
The Swiss Re board of directors has proposed the approval of a dividend for 2011 of CHF3.00 (€2.48) per share and the election of Robert Henrikson to the board.
Aon Risk Solutions appoints ex-JLT man Marshall as power leader
Aon Risk Solutions has confirmed the appointment of former JLT employee Darren Marshall as power construction leader.
Aon extends power team with recruit from RK Harrison
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Darren Marshall as power construction leader.
Arista expands with two Birmingham hires
Arista Insurance has appointed Paul Smith as senior fleet underwriter and Amanda Jones as fleet underwriter to its Birmingham office.
Clarke steps up as chairman of Liiba
Miller chief executive Graham Clarke has been elected chairman of the London & International Insurance Brokers' Association.
Market moves: Insurers are the main movers
Insurers were, once again, the main movers and shakers this week, Ecclesiastical leading the way with the appointment of four new directors, while Allianz, QBE, XL and Arc Legal also welcomed new staff.
RSA's Charon appointed CEO for Zurich GI France
Anne Charon has been appointed chief executive officer for Zurich's general insurance business in France
French appointment builds Towers Watson European brokerage
Towers Watson has reinforced its position in the French reinsurance brokerage market with the appointment of Faiza Lefèvre as a senior broker.
Willis appoints Bellone MD of European capital markets
Willis Group Holdings has named Andrea Bellone as managing director in the European team of Willis Capital Markets & Advisory, effective immediately.
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Market Moves: Brokers back with a bang
After two slow weeks, the broking sector has seen an upswing in activity, with a number of large players making high-profile appointments.
Guardian unveils new chief financial officer
Guardian Financial Services has today announced the appointment of Andrew Birrell as chief financial officer.
Willis appoints director of strategy and transformation
Willis Group Holdings has appointed David Thomas as director of strategy and transformation in its global businesses division.
QBE reveals e-trading and motor underwriting appointments
QBE has this morning unveiled the double appointment of David Greaves as head of e-trading and Fast Flow operations and outgoing Aviva employee Robert Dodd as senior motor underwriter.
Kiln launches into specialist property with appointment in Paris
Kiln has appointed a new underwriter in Paris to focus on a broad range of property facultative reinsurance risks across Europe.
Quindell appoints Shaw to board
Quindell has appointed Ian Shaw to the strategy and integration advisory board.
RSA appoints Evans as group HR director
RSA has appointed Vanessa Evans as group HR director, responsible for HR strategy and teams worldwide.
Marsh appoints Lay business development leader international
Broker Marsh has appointed Chris Lay to the newly created position of business development leader for its International division, which comprises all Marsh's operations outside North America.