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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).
Rural targets local brokers with Aviva appointment
Rural Insurance has snapped up former Aviva man Simon Dixon as a development underwriter as it bids to move closer to brokers.
Aon builds in Bristol
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Peter Grocock as branch director for its Bristol office, a new role for the business.
Bluefin moves for ex-Chubb manager
Bluefin Insurance has snapped up former Chubb manager Jon Wozniak as business development director for its solutions division.
Markel nabs new claims chief from Beazley
Markel International has appointed Hannah Purves as claims director.
Premium Credit takes on former CCV finance director
Premium Credit has moved to appoint Roger Brown as head of new markets.
Willis takes Zurich chief as CEO
Willis has appointed David Martin as chairman and CEO of its UK retail business.
New Ageas UK CEO targets "evolution, not revolution"
Ageas' new UK CEO Andy Watson has described the insurer's business strategy as "evolution, not revolution".
Jelf promotes its own
Jelf has appointed Wayne Pontin as executive director: mergers and acquisitions.
Former Dual chief joins PIA
Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) has appointed Tim Grant as interim chief operating officer.
Croydon broker appoints new MD
Henry Seymour has promoted Dean Laming to the role of managing director.
Miller turns to JLT for casualty chief
Miller Insurance has confirmed the appointment of Simon Collings to its corporate risks team.
Barry Smith lands newly-created Ageas group COO role
Barry Smith has been handed a newly-created role as Ageas group COO as part of a string of high-level management promotions at the insurer.
Aviva appoints ex-RSA director as commercial CUO
Aviva has appointed Susan Penwarden as chief underwriting officer (CUO) for commercial, corporate and specialty lines.
Eastwood hires ex-Henderson broking director
Eastwood & Partners Insurance Brokers has appointed Gordon Brain as commercial manager, effective immediately.
Towergate goes to Aviva for new HNW chief
Towergate Insurance has appointed Scott Leonard as private clients director.
AIG unveils ex-Aviva boss as distribution director
AIG has unveiled former Aviva boss Adam Winslow as distribution director as it continues its push to establish "stronger and deeper relationships" with brokers.
HSB takes former Allianz man to drive North West business
HSB Engineering Insurance has snapped up former Allianz man Paul Cuddihy as business development manager.
QBE's Cooter completes Covéa top team
Covéa Insurance has appointed Simon Cooter as commercial lines director.
An honour to the profession
There comes a point over the festive period when the magic wears off. You’ve eaten too much turkey, ham and chocolate, seen a bit too much of certain family members, and Love Actually is on TV for the 243rd time.
Reames becomes latest Swiftcover founder to depart Axa
Axa personal lines chief claims officer Robin Reames has reportedly become the latest Swiftcover founder to leave Axa.