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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.
HNW specialist boosts team with insurer hire
Smith Greenfield has appointed Louise Daines as a private client adviser joining from esure.
Bryan James boosts equestrian book with Brightwells buy
Bryan James & Co has bought the insurance division of property management and auctioneer company Brightwells.
Axa adds more execs to the UK
Axa has bolstered its direct arm with the addition of two new roles – a pricing and claims officer along with a chief operating officer.
Temporary Cover adds another director
Temporary Cover has promoted Nikki Maskery to the position of operations director with immediate effect.
Aon Risk Solutions goes to US arm for new director
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Erica White as executive director of its insurance company practice.
Legal & General names Diane Buckley as GI boss
Legal & General (L&G) has named Diane Buckley as managing director general insurance as part of a string of senior promotions.
The Co-operative appoints new MD from within
The Co-operative Insurance has appointed Mark Summerfield as managing director.
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.