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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.
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.