Recruitment
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.
Allianz Commercial goes to AIG for new property chief
Allianz Commercial has appointed Anneke Sims as manager, property underwriting.
Lorica set to launch Northampton branch
Lorica Insurance Brokers is to open a new branch in Northampton amid a flurry of appointments.
Chairmen named for incoming FCA practitioner panels
Three new chairmen have been appointed to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) independent panels.
RSA broker chief Paul Donaldson to retire in 2014
RSA has confirmed that Paul Donaldson, group broker relationship and sales director, will retire in early 2014.
Lockton expands regional wholesale team with ex-JLT chief
Lockton has appointed Greg Sands as business development executive at its Lloyd’s and London Market wholesale unit in Manchester.
PPI claims handling creates 20,000 jobs
The handling of payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling claims has led to the creation of 20,000 new UK jobs.
Bridge hires entertainment head for new division
Bridge Insurance Brokers has hired Richard Whitham as entertainment head for its creative industry division.
Cunningham Lindsey aims for European expansion
Cunningham Lindsey has appointed Bill Wilson as director of real estate and high net worth.
Kerry London in group-wide management reshuffle
Kerry London Group has appointed Joe Kelliher to the newly created role of lifetime president in a restructuring of its management.
AIG Europe launches apprenticeship scheme
AIG Europe has teamed with the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) to announce a new apprenticeship programme.
1st Central appoints new CEO as founder Acott takes on chairman role
1st Central Insurance has promoted Andy James to the role of CEO of the UK business.
CII apprenticeship numbers exceed 1,000 in 2012
The number of new apprentices studying Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) units and qualifications exceeded 1,000 for the first time in 2012.
RSA director to leave in June
Chris Sime, sales and strategic relationships director, RSA UK & Europe, is to leave the insurer at the end of June 2013.
Ex-Swiftcover exec departs Axa marketing role
Axa’s Tina Shortle, marketing director for the direct and partnerships side of the business, has resigned.
Premium Credit swoops for former Aviva boss
Premium Credit has moved to appoint former Aviva boss Michael Phillips as head of major accounts and insurer relationships.
Giles recruits Carlos Thompson in sector MD role
Giles has appointed Carlos Thompson from Endsleigh Insurance as managing director, private rental sector.
Towergate recruits marketing director from Lloyds
Towergate has appointed Lindsay Forster as group marketing director.
Direct Fleet goes to Cobra for new renewals manager
Direct Fleet Insurance has appointed Joanne Cassidy as renewals manager.
Policy Shop unveils ex-AA Insurance boss in non-exec role
Policy Shop has named former AA Insurance Services boss Andy Briscoe as non-executive chairman.
Thomas Carroll expands senior team in regional push
Thomas Carroll Group has added two senior executives to its commercial insurance division.
Market moves: Networks in the news
There was a lot to admire in the broker-related market moves last month. Networks decided en masse to grab their share of the limelight. Having delivered a quiet quarter or so they certainly achieved it by bursting back into life with one appointment in…
Bluefin in double ex-Jelf appointment for Birmingham and Ludlow
Bluefin Insurance has appointed Jim Pitchforth as development director in its Birmingham office along with Wendy Bushby as commercial broker in its Ludlow office.
Giles goes to NIG for new Glasgow branch chief
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Alan Kirkwood as branch director of its Glasgow business.