Recruitment
Biba sets first deadline for CEO hiring process
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) hopes to begin interviews for the role of chief executive officer in February 2013.
Catlin goes to Xchanging for new claims chief
Catlin Group has appointed Glenn Brace as group claims director.
Former Deloitte head named as RSA chairman
RSA Group has unveiled former Deloitte head Martin Scicluna as its new chairman.
Swinton Group expands commercial presence in North East
Swinton Group has opened its first commercial office in the North East of England.
Frontrunner for Aviva top job revealed
Mark Wilson, former chief executive of Asian life insurer AIA, is frontrunner for the chief executive role at Aviva, according to reports.
Ex-Towergate employee moves to Giles as branch director
Giles has confirmed its second capture of the day with the arrival of ex-Towergate employee David Cook as Durham branch director.
Liberty targets broker service with underwriter move
Liberty Syndicates has appointed Mark Aspinall as class underwriter for specie and fine arts in a bid to strengthen its broker service.
Giles unveils ex-James Hallam man as development director
Giles Insurance Brokers has unveiled former James Hallam employee Simon McGonigle as development director, corporate risks.
Covéa chief unveils executive line-up
The chief executive of Covéa Insurance has praised the "wealth of knowledge and experience" of the insurer's new executive team.
Liberty to open Scotland branch
Liberty Mutual Insurance has confirmed its new Scotland branch will be headed up by former Marsh employee Caroline Inglis.
The Insurance Partnership in double Hinks swoop
The Insurance Partnership has unveiled three new additions as part of the broker's expansion plans.
Ex-Towergate man joins Ink Insurance as commercial director
Ink Insurance has unveiled former Towergate employee Julian Palmer as commercial director.
Weatherbys Hamilton to appoint four new partners
High net worth intermediary Weatherbys Hamilton will appoint four new partners from 2013 as the firm bids to realise its growth strategy.
Arista snaps up former Brit man
Arista Insurance has appointed former Brit employee Mick Hunter as development underwriter to its St Albans office.
Keating unveiled as UK General commercial MD
Mike Keating has been unveiled as the commercial managing director at UK General Insurance.
Market moves: Bright sparks
l The firework season has started early in broker moves with a flurry of appointments lighting up the sky. Okay, even we are going to struggle to keep this metaphor running. But there have been a lot of changes across the board with insurers also getting…
HCC International boosts UK casualty team
HCC International has appointed Terry Pegg as director of sales and business development in its UK casualty division.
RSA unveils SME chief
RSA has appointed former Allianz man Russell White as head of SME deals.
Fusion takes team from Aviva
Fusion Insurance has moved to recruit a senior team of engineering underwriting and development professionals from Aviva.
UK General targets niche motor with Kennedy move
UK General Insurance has appointed Martin Kennedy to develop its niche motor products.
Yutree moves for former Bluefin man
Yutree Underwriting has appointed former Bluefin man Chris Parkinson as insurance broker.
NIG sales director out in management reshuffle
Direct Line Group has confirmed that Dave Parry is standing down as sales and distribution director at NIG.
Axa goes to QBE for new Reading underwriter
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has appointed Karen Young as senior underwriter for its Reading branch.
SSP welcomes chief technology officer back from L&G
SSP has appointed Kevin Gaut as chief technology officer for its insurer division.