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JLT reports struggles at Thistle but maintains positive outlook
JLT Group has reported that pressures on consumers and small businesses in the UK continue to affect the trading results of its subsidiary Thistle Insurance Services.
Beazley acquires affinity business team
Beazley has bought-in the team that underwrites the Lloyd’s Small Business Consortium in a move designed to increase access to the book of enhancement and affinity business.
Cadogan boosts management
Cadogan Keelan Westall has strengthened its management team with the appointments of Amanda Hindman and Sue Filsell.
Bluefin swoops for Aon duo to grow Birmingham team
Bluefin Insurance Group has appointed two new account directors in its Birmingham office.
APC unveils new business development chief for the North
APC has appointed Neil Jenkinson as its northern region business development manager.
Willis appoints new group CEO
Willis Group has appointed Dominic Casserley as chief executive officer, effective from 7 January 2013.
Giles expands bus and coach offering with new hire
Giles Insurance has appointed Andrew Sinclair to lead its Rayleigh office.
New UK commercial finance director at RSA
RSA has appointed Mark Laughton as its new finance director for UK commercial.
RK Harrison opens new Yorkshire office
RK Harrison Insurance Services has opened a new office in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
Galbraith to leave Biba
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has announced that chief executive Eric Galbraith will step down next year after nearly 10 years in charge.
Groupama builds household team
Groupama has targeted growth in its niche household broker business by expanding its underwriting capability.
Hastings shakes up management team
Hastings Insurance Group has appointed Gary Hoffman as group CEO.
Brit nabs Atrium finance director
Brit Group has snapped up Atrium's Andrew Baddeley as chief financial officer.
CFC adds ex-HSBC Insurance chief to board
CFC has appointed former HSBC Insurance Brokers CEO Philip Gregory to its board as non-executive director.
Junction appoints new BDM in push for partnerships growth
Junction has appointed Lee Newman as business development director.
Miller boosts D&O team with double appointment
Miller has made two additions to its directors’ and officers’ (D&O) team.
Das appoints two regional underwriters
Das has made a double appointment in a bid to expand its regional underwriting teams.
Yutree unveils founding member and former Bluefin man as MD
Yutree Insurance has appointed founding member Kevin Hancock as its managing director (MD).
New commercial casualty claims chief at LMI
Liberty Mutual Insurance (LMI) has appointed Nikki Barrett-Browne as commercial casualty claims manager.
Travelers continues recruitment drive with new Europe underwriting chief
Rob Cage has been appointed chief underwriting officer for Travelers in Europe.
Acturis unveils new UK sales manager to drive broker base
Acturis has appointed Jeff McCracken as UK sales and marketing manager in a bid to develop the firm's broker base in the personal lines market.
Dual UK appoints new COO
Dual UK has appointed Judit Petho as chief operating officer (COO).
Jelf Employee Benefits creates new healthcare team
Jelf Employee Benefits has reorganised its healthcare division, creating a new team aimed at growing the business.
UK General unveils new management team as commercial MD resigns
Peter Hubbard has been appointed chief executive of UK General, and Cathie Bruce, managing director commercial, has resigned.