Recruitment
Third departure from Cobra Network as Heap bows out
Cobra Network has confirmed the departure of Ray Heap, previously strategic account manager.
Competitors claim 'spooked' Cobra Network members looking for new home
Recent departures from Cobra Network are giving competitors a chance to pick up more business, senior market figures have said.
Ocaso unveils new UK boss as Kitteridge ends 23-year stint
Spanish insurer Ocaso has unveiled Tim Stemp as general manager of its UK arm following the decision of Graham Kitteridge to reduce his day-to-day involvement.
FSJ swoops to appoint former Cobra man Dave Truman
FSJ Broking, the London market division of Ink, has appointed former Cobra man Dave Truman as development director.
Barbon unveils new board member after director departure
Barbon Insurance Group has appointed Mark Armitage as director in light of the departure of group managing director Nick Sharp.
Arag appoints to strengthen BTE team
Arag has appointed Chris French as broker account handler in its before the event sales team.
Lockton moves to strengthen financial risk division
Lockton has appointed two associates to its financial risk division from A J Gallagher.
Marsh targets mid-size and smaller firms with PI appointments
Marsh has targeted mid-size and smaller firms in the professional indemnity (PI) market with a trio of appointments and a promotion.
MMA moves to strengthen regional focus
MMA Insurance has appointed Gary Clayton as senior motor trade underwriter with a remit for the south of the UK while Paul Atkinson has been promoted to the same role for the north of the country.
1st Central chases growth with Allianz appointment
1st Central Insurance has appointed Andy James as group marketing director.
Howden boosts energy proposition
Howden Insurance Brokers has appointed Greg Stenzhorn and Richard Bateman to its energy division.
New lettings services chief at Endsleigh
Endsleigh has appointed Grant Stevens as general manager – letting services.
UK General takes on ex-Towergate man as business development chief
UK General has appointed Andrew Tailby as head of business development in its commercial division.
QuestGates chases Scotland expansion with Merlin hires
QuestGates has added two former Merlin employees to its Scotland team.
Chaucer aims to boost broker access with cargo appointment
Chaucer has appointed Geoff Wilkinson as cargo class underwriter in the marine division of Chaucer Syndicate 1084.
Sutton Winson nabs Towergate man for commercial role
Sutton Winson has appointed Steve Barber as commercial client account executive.
CCV makes first Yorkshire acquisition
CCV has made two acquisitions, bringing its total in 2012 to four.
Brightside recruits again
Brightside has confirmed the recruitment of 48 new staff following the company’s partnership with Asda.
Lorica nabs three from Towergate in sweep of hires
Lorica Insurance Brokers has made five appointments across the UK.
Markel boosts UK retail division with Chartis hire
Markel UK has appointed Julia Churchill as broker development manager for the South.
R K Harrison turns to Marsh for cyber practice leader
R K Harrison (RKH) has appointed David Rees to head up its dedicated cyber practice within its specialist casualty team.
Russell Scanlan expands in Leicester with former Towergate hire
Russell Scanlan has appointed John Mahon as an account director based in its offices in Desford Hall, near Leicester.
Chaucer raids Ace for new catastrophe risk head
Chaucer has snapped up Nick Barter from Ace European Group as head of catastrophe risk.
Jelf partners with REC
Jelf has teamed up with the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) to become the insurance partner for its members.