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Alway sees Jelf reaping “the bounty”
Group chief executive at Jelf Alex Alway has hailed the broker’s performance as the bounty of four years’ investing in staff and an integrated strategy.
Lorica opens new Reading branch
Lorica Insurance Brokers has opened its seventh branch in Reading.
Henderson promotes its own at Teesside office
Henderson Insurance Brokers Teesside has appointed Kris Allington as commercial broker.
RSA moves for former Willis boss
RSA has appointed former Willis boss Dan Wilkinson as its new mid market regions director.
Industry must join forces to attract new talent
CII survey reveals misgivings over educational standards of new recruits
Aviva unveils new CEO
Insurer ends the uncertainty and announces that Mark Wilson will be the new boss from January 2013
Market moves: ‘Tis the season…
As the festive season draws closer, people all over the UK are stocking up in preparation for the most fun/stressful holiday of the year. And the insurance industry isn’t taking any chances either, with a few brokers making multiple appointments over the…
Giles turns to Lockton for new business ops head
Giles has unveiled former Lockton man Stephen Barwell as head of business operations.
UK General's new non-exec director to bring "broker's view" to board
UK General's new non-executive director Chris Blackham is hoping to give "a broker's view on the board".
UK General unveils Layton Blackham founder as non-exec director
UK General has appointed the founder of consolidator Layton Blackham as a non-executive director.
Mitsui at Lloyd's adds to marine team
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has appointed Darren Carr as class underwriter.
Saffron goes to Bluefin for specialist home risks manager
Saffron Insurance has snapped up ex-Bluefin employee Samantha Todd as specialist home risks manager.
Former Marsh man joins AFL to boost environmental offering
AFL Insurance Brokers has appointed former Marsh man David Edwin in a bid to establish a 'dedicated global environment capability'.
Stuart Reid defends chartered status and urges larger brokers to join CII
Stuart Reid, vice president of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and chair of its broking faculty, has called for a more united approach to chartered status.
Barbon builds underwriting team
Barbon Insurance Group has appointed Paul Tye as underwriting director in a new role for the company.
Towergate buys Dawson Whyte
Towergate Insurance has today announced the acquisition of Belfast-based Dawson Whyte.
Axa goes to Ace for management liability underwriter
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has appointed Adam Wickens as senior management liability underwriter.
Biba sets first deadline for CEO hiring process
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) hopes to begin interviews for the role of chief executive officer in February 2013.
Catlin goes to Xchanging for new claims chief
Catlin Group has appointed Glenn Brace as group claims director.
Former Deloitte head named as RSA chairman
RSA Group has unveiled former Deloitte head Martin Scicluna as its new chairman.
Swinton Group expands commercial presence in North East
Swinton Group has opened its first commercial office in the North East of England.
Aviva names Mark Wilson as group CEO
Aviva has unveiled Mark Wilson as its new chief executive officer (CEO) on a basic annual salary of £980,000.
Invicta to pick up local broker's general insurance business
Invicta Insurance Services is set to acquire the entire general insurance portfolio of Sevenoaks Insurance Brokers.
Covéa Insurance appoints two to head roles
Covéa Insurance has appointed Martin Scarrett as head of electronic trading and Malcolm Cooper as head of underwriting, personal lines.