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HDI-Gerling adds to motor fleet leadership
HDI-Gerling has appointed Michael Gwilt as manager responsible for fleet risk management and business development.
Ecclesiastical goes to Allianz for new risk chief
Ecclesiastical has appointed Angus Roy as head of risk services.
Duke Street Capital founder could bid for Direct Line
The founder of Duke Street Capital has registered his interest once again in snapping up Direct Line, the Daily Telegraph has reported.
Allianz unveils new claims division head
Allianz has promoted Jeremy Trott to head of operations within the claims division.
Marsh appoints ex-JLT man in energy practice role
Marsh has appointed Richard Higgins as global upstream and midstream leader within its energy practice.
New Lockton vice president aims for "innovative and proactive" broking
New Lockton vice president John Bellingan has set his sights on helping businesses in the South East "through innovative and proactive broking".
UK Broker Awards celebrate Galbraith's achievements
The UK Broker Awards 2012 were wrapped up in fitting style with the British Insurance Brokers' Association chief executive Eric Galbraith scooping the Achievement Award.
FSA approval waiting times at record high of 23 weeks
Regulatory approval waiting times for financial service start-up companies has reached a record high of 22.9 weeks.
Willis welcomes 12 new network recruits
Willis has confirmed that 12 new members have joined its networks taking its tally for the year to 22.
FSJ completes Cobra treble with Lincoln capture
Giles Insurance has snapped up former Cobra Networks managing director John Lincoln for its FSJ wholesale broking subsidiary.
Chartis unveils UK middle market distribution manager
Chartis has moved to appoint a new UK middle market distribution manager as it continues its bid to evolve its business model.
Brokers hail end to Groupama 'limbo' period
Brokers have welcomed the news that Groupama has entered into talks with Ageas around a potential sale of its UK non-life insurance business.
Ageas and Groupama confirm acquisition talks
Ageas UK and Groupama have entered into exclusive discussions regarding the sale of Groupama's UK non-life insurance business.
Coface reports improved turnover and jump in profit
Coface has reported turnover of £808m for the first half of 2012, up 5.8% from the same period of 2011.
Biba calls for ban on banks selling insurance
Banks should be banned outright from directly selling general insurance products, according to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba).
Aviva director Wilford set to join Towergate
Aviva's shared services director Alison Wilford is reportedly set to join Towergate.
Allianz confirms Chris Hanks departure
Simon McGinn is to replace Chris Hanks in the role of general manager at Allianz Commercial in 2013, the insurer has confirmed.
New Marsh UK CEO issues Eurozone "headwinds" warning
The new chief executive (CEO) of Marsh UK Mark Weil has issued a warning about Eurozone "headwinds" as he begins his latest role.
Chartis PCG and Markham Private Clients in exclusive HNW deal
Markham Private Clients (MPC) has entered an exclusive arrangement to become the UK sole tied agent of Chartis Private Client Group (PCG).
Mitsui confirms PI class underwriter promotion
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd's has promoted Stuart Wood to class underwriter for professional indemnity (PI) as it continues its bid to expand the professional lines operation.
Aon UK unveils Carnegie-Brown as new non-exec chairman
Aon UK has unveiled Bruce Carnegie-Brown as non-executive chairman following the departure of Paul Manduca.
CDL strikes land deal as part of expansion bid
Insurance software house CDL has struck a deal to buy four and a half acres of land in Stockport as it continues its expansion bid.
Chris Hanks to retire from Allianz
Insurance Age understands that Chris Hanks, general manager of Allianz Commercial, is to retire in 2013.
Former Zurich PL chief Bedlow to join Tesco
Ex-Zurich personal lines managing director Karl Bedlow is to join Tesco, Insurance Age can reveal.