Recruitment
MMA's Fearn becomes executive deputy chairman of Covéa
Garry Fearn, currently chief executive of MMA Insurance, is to take on a new role as executive deputy chairman of Covéa Insurance.
Argo appoints Gooderson as cargo underwriter from Brit
Lloyd's insurer Argo International has appointed Paul Gooderson as cargo underwriter in its marine and speciality division.
Senior returns to Towergate after six year absence
Towergate has today announced the re-appointment of Richard Senior, pictured, to the role of broking managing director in Hull - six years after he left the firm to join Gallagher Heath.
Independent Group snaps up former Cunningham Lindsay man
The Independent Group has appointed ex-Cunningham Lindsey head of client management at Oriel Services Scott Robinson to lead the development of its building surveying and validation arm.
Vericlaim raids Garwyn to make senior appointment
Nick Patterson, previously commercial director at the Garwyn Group, has joined the senior management team at VRS Vericlaim.
Aviva steps up underwriting focus with two new appointments
Aviva has recruited Hayley Robinson to the role of chief underwriting officer for personal lines, and David Dixey, previously head of liability development at Aviva, as chief underwriting officer for commercial, corporate and speciality lines.
Crawford & Company hands Allcroft senior global markets role
Crawford & Company has named former Zurich Global Corporate executive board member Neil Allcroft as senior vice president of its global markets team.
RSA appoints Karen Myers as UK and western Europe HR director
RSA has confirmed the appointment of Karen Myers as HR director for the UK and western Europe, a role which will see her become a member of Adrian Brown's executive team.
RSA appoints new SME trading director
RSA has appointed a new SME trading director as part of what the company said is a renewed focus on the SME market.
Imperial Consultants announces double flooring appointment
Imperial Consultants has today announced the appointment of Suzanne Armstrong, who will join the firm as strategy manager with a view to heading up the independent flooring validation offering.
Oval boss Blanc dismisses Gallagher bid speculation
Incoming Oval chief executive Peter Blanc has poured cold water on rumours that his firm would be receptive to a possible buy-out approach from Gallagher Heath.
Aviva invests in its underwriting capability
Aviva has appointed Ian Ferguson to the role of chief underwriting officer for intermediary and partnerships reporting to Janice Deakin.
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