Recruitment
Octagon appoints claims director
Octagon has announced the appointment of Peter Goodright as claims director.
Reportage - Social networking: how can brokers build a profile that pays?
Everyone's talking about social networking but have businesses overlooked the commercial potential of these sites? Louise Meeson offers advice as to how brokers should use their online profiles for marketing and trading.
Ecclesiastical announces new CEO for Australian business
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has appointed Andrew Moon as the new chief executive officer for its Australian business, Ansvar Insurance.
Marsh restructures Scottish leadership team
Marsh has announced senior appointments to its Scottish national corporate business, which provides risk and insurance advice for mid to large size corporates.
Lorega increases broker development team
Lorega has boosted its broker development team with the aim of doubling its regional sales force to eight by the end of 2010.
Keelan Westall announces recruitment drive
Keelan Westall, commercial property insurance broker and part of the Barbon Insurance Group, has announced plans to increase headcount across its sales function by at least 20%.
Talent search is trigger for top staff moving roles in industry
The corporate merry-go-round at the top of the country's insurers is being driven by the need to secure 'top talent' in an attempt to stave off the worst effects of the recession.
Knowlden Titlow hires sales and marketing manager
Former Towergate employee Michael Buse has been appointed sales and marketing manager at Norwich-based Knowlden Titlow Insurance Brokers.
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News: Axa makes host of appointments to boost SME
Axa Insurance has made a number of specialist appointments as part of a £200m business development drive to grow its small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) and mid-corporate business.
News: Birch appointed to Heath Lambert director role
Heath Lambert has boosted its retail division by appointing former Equity Direct managing director, David Birch, as sales director to oversee the development of personal lines affinity relationships with major global companies and high-street brands.
Former Oxygen employees join TIP to drive Leeds opening
The Insurance Partnership (TIP) has recruited four former Oxygen employees
Admiral creates 200 jobs
Admiral Group has announced plans to more than double its claims department by hiring over 200 new members of staff
Brit boosts Scotland and Northern Ireland team
Insurer strengthens underwriting and business development teams based in Glasgow
Autonet to grow team
Broker to take on 200 new recruits following office move
CCV to create 40 new jobs
The appointments will be made through a nationwide recruitment drive