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Former Covea deputy chairman Fearn joins ECIH
The former executive deputy chairman of Covea Insurance Garry Fearn has been named as the new chairman of Electrical Contractors' Insurance Holdings (ECIH).
Purple's Alec Finch to leave role this month
Purple Partnership's non-executive director Alec Finch will leave his role at the Jelf-owned network at the end of the month.
Lockton bulks up Birmingham office with four new hires
Lockton has added four to its Midland’s office senior leadership team.
Hiscox takes RK Harrison man to boost schemes team
Hiscox has added former RK Harrison man Charles Thomas to its schemes and partnerships team.
Bluefin goes to Ellis Bates for new Harrogate director
Bluefin Insurance has appointed Mike Shaw as an associate director.
Allianz brings RSA's Shepherd into its flock
Allianz Commercial has named former RSA director Mark Shepherd as regional underwriting manager in its London branch.
Open GI goes to Arthur J Gallagher for new recruit
Open GI has appointed a new account manager for the South East.
Canopius makes double move in growth drive
Canopius Group has appointed Grant Elliott as head of business development and promoted Sally Coryn to head of corporate development.
Henderson opens Leeds operations centre
Henderson Insurance Brokers (HIBL) has brought together staff from across West Yorkshire to its office in Tingley.
Bluefin takes on former Giles director for sports role
Bluefin Insurance has named former Giles man David Miller as director of Bluefin Sport for Scotland.
Zurich's Wainwright and Wing to retire after combined 78 years' service
Zurich's Gary Wainwright and Pete Wing are set to retire after amassing a combined 78 years of experience at the insurer.
Brightside's Holman: departure is amicable
Martyn Holman has described his upcoming departure from Brightside Group as an amicable split.
HSB Engineering takes construction leader from Aviva
HSB Engineering Insurance (HSB), part of Munich Re, has appointed Sam Alcock as construction product leader.
Sterling appoints Hodgin in the North
Sterling Insurance Group has appointed Simon Hodgin to the role of divisional manager for northern regions.
Lockton adds Hackett to REAC team
Lockton Real Estate and Construction (REAC) has appointed Jonathan Hackett as business development executive.
Avanti appoints Smith
Avanti Insurance has appointed Julie Smith to the role of business development manager.
Axa COO Carruthers set to leave
Max Carruthers, chief operating officer (COO) at Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary, is leaving the business at the end of 2013.
Video: delegates give their verdict on Broker Expo South 2013
Over 300 brokers attended Insurance Age's Expo South at Ascot Racecourse on 26 September.
Dual appoints Armstrong for South East
Dual has appointed David Armstrong as regional development underwriter for the South East.
Insurance Institute of London unveils Miller's Clarke as president
The Insurance Institute of London has unveiled Miller CEO Graham Clarke as its new president for 2013/14.
Be Wiser adds 15 to undergraduate scheme
Be Wiser Insurance has taken on 15 new students to its Surestart undergraduate career scheme.
Barbon names First Assist's Totty as CEO
Barbon Insurance Group has appointed Martin Totty as CEO.
Brokers bemused by new Aviva CEO appointment
Brokers have responded with bemusement at the appointment of Maurice Tulloch as the new chief executive officer at Aviva for UK & Ireland general insurance.
Perkins Slade confirms executive team changes
Perkins Slade has promoted Bert Ramos to associate director, corporate development, and Andy Fielding has been made associate director for sport and recreation.