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Former Dual chief joins PIA
Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) has appointed Tim Grant as interim chief operating officer.
Croydon broker appoints new MD
Henry Seymour has promoted Dean Laming to the role of managing director.
Miller turns to JLT for casualty chief
Miller Insurance has confirmed the appointment of Simon Collings to its corporate risks team.
Barry Smith lands newly-created Ageas group COO role
Barry Smith has been handed a newly-created role as Ageas group COO as part of a string of high-level management promotions at the insurer.
Aviva appoints ex-RSA director as commercial CUO
Aviva has appointed Susan Penwarden as chief underwriting officer (CUO) for commercial, corporate and specialty lines.
Eastwood hires ex-Henderson broking director
Eastwood & Partners Insurance Brokers has appointed Gordon Brain as commercial manager, effective immediately.
Towergate goes to Aviva for new HNW chief
Towergate Insurance has appointed Scott Leonard as private clients director.
AIG unveils ex-Aviva boss as distribution director
AIG has unveiled former Aviva boss Adam Winslow as distribution director as it continues its push to establish "stronger and deeper relationships" with brokers.
HSB takes former Allianz man to drive North West business
HSB Engineering Insurance has snapped up former Allianz man Paul Cuddihy as business development manager.
QBE's Cooter completes Covéa top team
Covéa Insurance has appointed Simon Cooter as commercial lines director.
An honour to the profession
There comes a point over the festive period when the magic wears off. You’ve eaten too much turkey, ham and chocolate, seen a bit too much of certain family members, and Love Actually is on TV for the 243rd time.
Reames becomes latest Swiftcover founder to depart Axa
Axa personal lines chief claims officer Robin Reames has reportedly become the latest Swiftcover founder to leave Axa.
JLT Specialty adds to Nottingham team
JLT Specialty has appointed Mark Wilson as an account executive in its Nottingham risk practice.
Sterling partners with ex-NIG chief in development plans
Sterling Insurance has partnered with consultancy firm Integrity to develop its commercial and household arm.
CDL unveils new MD as founder Hogg takes new role
CDL has unveiled Gary Johnson as group managing director in a move which will see company founder Tom Hogg move upstairs as group chairman.
Aviva France CEO announces immediate resignation
Aviva has confirmed that Philippe Maso y Guell Rivet has resigned as CEO of Aviva France.
Henderson makes Stockton office appointment
Henderson Insurance Brokers has snapped up Adrienne Robinson as senior account executive for its Stockton office.
Chesterfield appoints ex-Aon and JLT chief
The Chesterfield Group has appointed David Menzies to grow its accident and health account, in the US and internationally, as part of its ongoing growth strategy.
Mitsui boosts underwriting team with double hire
Mitsui Sumitomo has moved to strengthen its casualty and accident & health underwriting team with two new recruits.
Kinetic adds new team
Lloyd’s broker Kinetic Insurance has added a new team to its offering in a move to expand its range of products.
Saffron goes to Aviva for sales chief
Saffron Insurance has appointed Aviva’s Phil Marler as director of sales.
30 jobs at risk with Gallagher Heath Norwich branch closure
Up to 30 jobs could be at risk after Gallagher Heath's decision to close its Norwich branch in the New Year.
Premium Credit targets online broker integration with COO swoop
Premium Credit has appointed Gopi Chelliah as COO in a bid to improve its online integration with brokers and end customers.
Lorega appoints former Keelan Westall boss
Lorega has recruited former Keelan Westall boss Sam Purcicoe as business development manager for the north.