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Gallagher Heath retail head will return to US
Gallagher Heath head of retail Patrick Gallagher will reportedly return to the US next month to assume a new retail role.
Giles appoints ex-Reich director Andrew Perry
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Andrew Perry as branch director in Leeds.
Broker Apprentice: on screens tomorrow
Insurance Age’s Broker Apprentice series, following the fortunes of five young brokers battling it out to win the illustrious title, is launching tomorrow.
Arista takes Peake to Leeds
Arista Insurance has appointed Danny Peake as senior commercial underwriter within its Leeds office.
Towergate names former Barclays boss Duggan as network CEO
Towergate Insurance has unveiled former Barclays boss Gary Duggan as CEO network division, encompassing Broker Network and Countrywide.
TEn adds Sykes as training manager in chartered push
TEn Insurance has appointed Paul Sykes as training manager as part of its drive towards chartered status.
April appoints broker development manager
April UK has appointed Duncan Craig as broker development manager as part of what the firm called an ambitious expansion programme across the UK.
Hastings appoints two non-execs
Hastings Insurance Group has appointed Clare Ryder and Pierre Lefèvre as non-executive directors.
Matthews out as Wilson reshuffles Aviva management
Trevor Matthews is to step down from his board level role at Aviva the day before its next AGM, the provider has confirmed.
Giles expands in Scotland with trio of appointments
Giles Insurance Brokers has added three new hires to its Scotland team.
Ex-Brit distribution chief to lead Gallagher's e-trading division
Arthur J Gallagher International has appointed Vivek Banga as director of e-trading.
Premium Credit aims for 'aggressive growth' with new recruit
Premium Credit has appointed David Pipe as head of sales and marketing.
Hanks confirms Allianz retirement date
Chris Hanks, general manager at Allianz Commercial has confirmed his retirement date from the provider as the end of June this year.
Tesco takes McCauley from Zurich as underwriting chief
Darren McCauley has been appointed as the new chief underwriting officer at Tesco Underwriting.
Johnson makes first “major change” at CDL with new role
CDL has promoted Andrew Wormleighton to the newly created post of director of software and technology.
Ink recruits commercial director
Ink Insurance has appointed Duncan Scott as commercial director with responsibility to define and establish the underwriting brand along with developing product and capacity provision.
NIG adds to claims service
NIG has appointed Rob Smart as its new head of commercial claims.
Wilsons takes on two and promotes three in expansion push
The Wilson Organisation has made two senior hires and promoted three experienced professionals in the first stage of its expansion plans for 2013.
Jelf boosts North West presence with broker buy
Jelf has acquired Howell Shone Insurance Brokers.
Purple turns to PowerPlace for development manager
Purple Partnership has appointed Pauline Palmer as development manager focusing on the Central region who has joined from PowerPlace.
Hiscox boosts London Market casualty with triple swoop
Hiscox has moved to boost its London Market casualty offering with three senior hires.
RFIB names new FD to replace outgoing Cotton
RFIB Holdings has snapped up Nick Moss as finance director (FD) to replace Nigel Cotton.
Ex-Ink chief launches new MGA for regional brokers
Mike Smith, former MD of Ink Insurance, has launched Incorporated Insurance Group (IIGL), a new managing general agent.
Giles goes to Jelf for new healthcare specialist
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Lisa Blackwell as a senior healthcare consultant.