News/Management
Axa reveals package of benefits for chartered brokers
Axa Commercial has unveiled a trio of benefits for chartered brokers following a period of market consultation.
Lloyd's player adds second non-exec in as many months
Besso Insurance Group has appointed Stephen Greene as non-executive director.
The Giles Group bags McManus
Former Willis CEO, Brendan McManus, has been appointed CEO of the Giles Group.
Towergate restructures in wake of senior departures
Towergate is to form a new division dedicated to SME business in the wake of two senior departures.
Ropner to bring new products to UK market with senior hire
Ropner Insurance Services has appointed a former FSJ employee to help bolster its wholesale business in the UK.
Towergate Financial plans mortgage and IFA spending spree
Towergate Financial has made two senior appointments ahead of a planned acquisition spree in the financial planning and mortgage markets.
Hastings Direct appoints insurer relations head
Hastings Direct has found a replacement for Adrian Parry as head of insurer development.
Distribution chief Terry Whittaker leaves QBE
QBE Europe has confirmed the departure of Terry Whittaker, managing director of distribution, with immediate effect.
FSCS makes senior board appointment
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has appointed Paul Stockton as non-executive director to the board of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
Towergate makes latest board appointment
Towergate Insurance has appointed a new independent non-executive director and chair of its audit committee.
Austyn Tusler shows up at Barbican
Former Hiscox private clients chief Austyn Tusler has moved to Barbican, one of a series of appointments at the Lloyd’s syndicate.
Cobra undergoes restructure following broking sale
Cobra Holdings has been split into two divisions following the sale of the company’s broking business.
Former BoE committee man joins regional broker
Buckinghamshire-based J Bennett and Son has appointed Steve Smart as a non-executive director.
New Midlands manager for Ink Insurance
Ink Insurance has appointed Lee Bayliss as regional underwriting manager to the Midlands area.
Bridge to grow London business with Bluefin hire
Bridge Insurance Brokers has established a specialist property insurance division in its London market operation.
Arista takes senior underwriter from Fusion
Arista Insurance has appointed Gary Davies as development underwriter for the West of England.
Capita appoints new insurance chief
Capita has appointed Brent Escott as divisional director of its general insurance division.
XL takes Allianz man to bolster Midlands operation
XL Group has made a new appointment to strengthen its Midlands underwriting team.
Oval loses corporate MD
Terry Moyes, managing director of Oval's corporate business, has resigned from the Oval Group to set up his own business.
Groupama appoints new claims director
Groupama has appointed Darren Wills as corporate claims director.
RSA makes structural changes
RSA has announced a restructure of its operating structure and an appointment to its executive team.
GAB Robins builds construction team
GAB Robins has expanded its construction and engineering claims capabilities with the addition of two new hires.
Miller strengthens corporate risks team
Miller has appointed Mark Hicks as head of client management, expanding its corporate risks team.
Towergate Financial chief executive steps down
Ian Darby has stepped down as chief executive of Towergate Financial and will be replaced by current chief operating officer Dan Saulter.