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Social media 'wrong platform' for promoting chartered status
There needs to be more “shouting” about chartered status to make it worthwhile for brokers, according to Jon Newall, principal at Lockyer Insurance.
Reich appoints operations chief from Bollington
Rachel Margerson has joined Reich Insurance as head of group operations after nine years with Bollington Insurance Brokers.
Russell Scanlan targets growth with new director
Russell Scanlan has appointed Simon Winiarski as a director on its board.
Towergate continues regional expansion with double broker purchase
Towergate Insurance has made two acquisitions in Leeds.
McLarens in regional push
Loss adjusting firm McLarens has expanded its team in the South West of England, with plans to grow further in the region.
Covéa boosts fraud-fighting team
Covéa Insurance has appointed Steve Jackson as head of financial crime.
Derby broker chases GWP growth with quartet of hires
Derby-based commercial insurance broker Bell & Co has appointed four new staff members.
Alan Boswell makes double senior swoop
Alan Boswell Group (ABG) has made two senior management appointments for newly-created roles in its Norwich head office.
Cobra boosts regional network team
Cobra has appointed four new account managers across the UK.
Ecclesiastical's Tripp to leave in 2013
Ecclesiastical group chief executive officer Michael Tripp will retire this year.
Sheila Nicoll to leave FSA
Sheila Nicoll, director of policy at the Financial Services Authority (FSA), has announced her decision to leave when it changes to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in April.
Lawton explains the new regime at Towergate
Mike Lawton, CEO of Towergate’s broking division, has explained his approach in his new role and what he has found at the consolidator in an exclusive interview with Insurance Age.
Towergate parts company with regional MD in Midlands shake up
Insurance Age can reveal that Towergate regional managing director for the Midlands Paul Watts has left the business, with two further MD changes.
HNW specialist boosts team with insurer hire
Smith Greenfield has appointed Louise Daines as a private client adviser joining from esure.
Bryan James boosts equestrian book with Brightwells buy
Bryan James & Co has bought the insurance division of property management and auctioneer company Brightwells.
Axa adds more execs to the UK
Axa has bolstered its direct arm with the addition of two new roles – a pricing and claims officer along with a chief operating officer.
Temporary Cover adds another director
Temporary Cover has promoted Nikki Maskery to the position of operations director with immediate effect.
Aon Risk Solutions goes to US arm for new director
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Erica White as executive director of its insurance company practice.
Legal & General names Diane Buckley as GI boss
Legal & General (L&G) has named Diane Buckley as managing director general insurance as part of a string of senior promotions.
The Co-operative appoints new MD from within
The Co-operative Insurance has appointed Mark Summerfield as managing director.
New starters roll in for the New Year at Lorica
Lorica has unveiled 10 new recruits across the business for the beginning of 2013.
Sterling recruits in-house lawyer
Sterling Insurance Group has unveiled Catherine May as in-house lawyer within its property & liability claims team.
Ex-Deacon chief to head up new JLT real estate team
JLT Specialty has appointed Penny Jepson as manager of its new residential real estate offering.
ECIC wins chartered insurer status
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company (ECIC) has been awarded chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).