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Willis COO Ghezzi to leave
Willis is to part company with chief operating officer Gioia Ghezzi as part of the broker’s programme of 200 job cuts, sister-title Post has reported.
Liberty promotes Findley to regional general manager
Liberty Mutual Insurance (LMI) has promoted Neil Findley to the newly created role of general manager for the regions.
RSA brings Bruce back to market
RSA has appointed Cathie Bruce as distribution manager, sister title Post has revealed.
Professionalism: insurers need to regain public trust
It is insurers, not brokers, who should be striving to become more professional to regain the public’s trust, according to an online discussion.
Willis deputy Sullivan set to leave
Willis has confirmed that Martin Sullivan, the group’s deputy chairman, will leave in May 2013 “to pursue other interests”.
BGL takes Rayner from RSA
The BGL Group has appointed Alison Rayner from RSA to the new role of associate director, compliance.
Capita promotes five to technical management team
Capita Insurance Services has appointed five technical managers.
Groupama's Matras to leave Ageas as new management confirmed
Ageas has confirmed several new management roles, with Groupama’s Laurent Matras set to leave the business in March 2013.
XL to open office in Manchester
XL Group has announced plans to open an office in Manchester to grow its business with middle market clients and brokers.
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.