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Deakin reveals broker ambition fuelled Gallagher move
The new UK commercial director of Arthur J Gallagher International (AJGI) Janice Deakin has revealed she is "looking forward to sitting on the other side of the table".
Saulter leaves Towergate for Davies
Davies Group has appointed Dan Saulter, formerly group M&A director at Towergate, as its new chief executive.
Deakin ends 13-year Aviva stay to join Arthur J Gallagher
Janice Deakin has ended her 13-year stint at Aviva to join Arthur J Gallagher International (AJGI) as UK commercial director.
Gallagher Heath lands Brightside double
Gallagher Heath Insurance Services (GHIS) has raided Brightside Group for two new recruits in a move designed to "drive forward" its expansion plans within UK schemes and affinities.
Bluefin names former Towergate man as interim CFO
Bluefin Insurance has named former Towergate man Tim Philip as interim chief financial officer to replace the outgoing Robert Organ.
RSA's Lee and Brown enjoy pay rises in 2013
RSA group CEO Simon Lee's base salary has increased by 3%, to £824,000 from £800,000.
PwC confirms new London Market insurance head
PricewaterhouseCoopers (Pwc) has named Jim Bichard as London Market insurance leader.
Alan Boswell names new MD and adds three to board
Alan Boswell Insurance Brokers has appointed Chris Gibbs as its new managing director.
QBE aims for UK trade credit growth with new hire
QBE has appointed Sebastian Rice as senior underwriter in its trade credit division.
Bollington eyes up "major" Scotland role
Bollington has set its sights on becoming one of Scotland's "major brokers" with the appointment of two regional account managers.
Bluefin appoints new HNW chief
Bluefin Insurance has appointed Steve Hook as head of high net worth (HNW).
Bluefin appoints Boden as chairman
Bluefin has appointed George Boden as non-executive chairman of the board.
SSP appoints Glennard to client role
SSP has appointed Gary Glennard as head of client programme delivery for Europe.
Brimecome replaces Hamilton as Axa chairman
Axa UK has appointed Ian Brimecome as chairman of the board replacing Anthony Hamilton who is retiring, having been in the role since September 2000.
Protect Association chief Devine signs up with Allianz
Steve Devine, chairman of the Protect Association, has joined Allianz Global Assistance to work with the company’s business development team.
Bollington names new COO in string of senior appointments
Bollington has appointed David Simpson as chief operating officer, with responsibility for finance and operations.
CII group proposes London Market internship framework
The Chartered Insurance Institute’s (CII) London Market faculty New Generation group has proposed a new internship programme to help young people begin a career in the market.
NMU strengthens Birmingham team with ex-Allianz man
Northern Marine Underwriters (NMU) has strengthened its Birmingham engineering team with the appointment of former Allianz man Steve Hodson.
Ex-Towergate regional MD joins Glendinning
Neil Forrest, formerly regional managing director for the North at Towergate, is to join JM Glendinning on 23 April.
Allianz Commercial goes to AIG for new property chief
Allianz Commercial has appointed Anneke Sims as manager, property underwriting.
Direct Line Group chief Geddes paid £1.9m in 2012
Paul Geddes, chief executive of Direct Line Group, received £1.861m total remuneration in 2012.
McPherson to leave A&A Group
The A&A Group has announced that sales and marketing director, Steve McPherson, will leave the company this week after 28 years.
Towergate reveals national broking restructure
Towergate has moved from a six to a five-region structure, Insurance Age can reveal, as another regional managing director is set to depart.
Towergate closes broking operation in Birmingham
Towergate has closed part of its Birmingham branch and made managing director Brian Kerry redundant, Insurance Age can reveal.