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JLT swoops for Ace CFO
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group (JLT) has appointed Mike Reynolds, currently chief finance officer at Ace European Group, as its finance director.
Markel strengthens professional liability team
Markel International has appointed Les Telford as senior underwriter for UK and international professional indemnity in the professional liability division.
Aviva to sell US division for £1bn
Aviva is preparing to sell its US division at an estimated loss of £800m, according to reports.
Cooter on gardening leave from QBE and tipped for RSA return
Simon Cooter has stepped down from his role at QBE.
Capita's head of GI leaves after less than year in role
Capita's head of general insurance (GI) Brent Escott is leaving his post by mutual agreement after little more than six months in the role.
Henderson expands in North East with IFA purchase
Henderson Insurance Brokers has acquired Hartlepool-based independent financial advisor (IFA) Arlington for an undisclosed sum.
Aon appoints branch director for Birmingham
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Stuart Hutchings as branch director for its Birmingham office as part of a longer-term investment in the region.
SSP snaps up new head of delivery for insurer division
SSP has moved to appoint Paul Webb as head of delivery for its insurer division.
Ex-RSA chief leading Direct Line bid
Andy Haste, former chief executive of RSA, is leading a private equity consortium making a bid for Direct Line Group.
NIG appoints new underwriting manager for Birmingham
NIG has appointed Paul Lovatt as area underwriting manager for its Birmingham office.
CII members give Amanda Blanc seal of approval
Amanda Blanc has been elected president of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) by its members.
Hiscox promotes from within for underwriting chief role
Hiscox has made three senior appointments across underwriting, claims and risk roles.
RWA snaps up ex-Biba leader Peter Staddon
RWA Compliance Services has unveiled Peter Staddon as head of broker professional development.
ECIH reveals ex-RSA chief as new chairman
Electrical Contractors' Insurance Holdings (ECIH) has unveiled Tim Ablett as chairman.
Rural Insurance looks to the South West with sales swoop
Rural Insurance has appointed a regional sales manager for the South West as it continues its growth strategy.
The Insurance Partnership expands in the North East
The Insurance Partnership (TIP) has made appointments to its agricultural and private client teams.
UK Broker Awards 2012 shortlist announced
Judges said they were overwhelmed by the volume and quality of the entries, but they have whittled them down and the shortlist for the UK Broker Awards 2012 has been revealed.
NIG targets North East expansion
NIG has moved to strengthen its proposition in the North East with two appointments to its team.
Mitsui chases further international liability business
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has appointed two new senior international liability underwriters for its Syndicate 3210.
Liberty keen to expand in Midlands
Liberty Mutual Insurance (LMI) has confirmed that it has created new underwriting capacity to increase its Midlands presence.
Beazley unveils new broker relations chief
Beazley has appointed David Price to head the company’s broker relations activities in the London insurance market.
Zurich appoints new CEO of UK global corporate
Zurich has appointed Vinicio Cellerini as chief executive officer (CEO) of global corporate in the UK (GCUK).
Aviva shakes up senior management
Aviva has made several appointments in its senior management team, as well as restructuring the top level into three groups.
Towergate finance restructuring continues
Towergate has confirmed the departure of Jonathan Walker, formerly integration director, and Tim Philip, former finance director.