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Zurich names James Nicholson as UK CCO
Zurich has named James Nicholson as UK chief claims officer with immediate effect.
People Moves: 30 January – 3 February 2023
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Zurich boosts apprenticeships to 100 for 2023
Zurich has increased the number of apprenticeship places on offer in 2023 across the UK for external recruits and existing staff to 100.
Arch reveals four UK sector heads to get closer to brokers in underwriting structure shift
Arch Insurance has named UK leaders of property, casualty, specialty and digital underwriting and expanded the scope of its underwriting managers, with immediate effect.
Former NIG boss Greenwood named Direct Line acting CEO as James steps down
Direct Line Group has appointed Jon Greenwood as acting CEO following Penny James stepping down from the permanent role with immediate effect.
People Moves: 23 - 27 January 2023
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Tysers reveals 20 new hires and commits to 2023 apprenticeship scheme
Tysers has added more than 20 staff this year, the Lloyd’s broker revealed, as it also confirmed plans to repeat its apprenticeship programme in 2023.
People Moves: 16 - 20 January 2023
Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves within the insurance market.
RSA adds to CIO leadership team
RSA Insurance has appointed two new women to its CIO leadership team with Sally Ng as specialty and commercial delivery director, and Katie Hermans as head of technology risk management.
Sompo International expands outside London with Birmingham office
Sompo International has flagged the importance of getting closer to brokers as it revealed the opening of an office in Birmingham, its first in the UK outside of London.
Ageas makes significant changes to its UK executive team
Ageas UK has made two executive team appointments, with Rashmi Rao as chief information officer, and Stephen Linklater as claims director.
AssuredPartners appoints Ben Crabtree as London MD
Ben Crabtree has been appointed managing director of AssuredPartners London. He will report to AssuredPartners International CEO David Heathfield.
Allianz appoints Graham Stait as Midlands and South West regional manager
Allianz Commercial has appointed former head of claims operations, Graham Stait, as regional manager for the Midlands and South West commercial regions.
The Society of Insurance Broking names Yutree director Laura Hancock as chair
The Society of Insurance Broking, a part of the Chartered Insurance Institute, has appointed Laura Hancock as chair, effective this month.
Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny poised to join new Ardonagh International board
Ardonagh is planning to bring Enda Kenny, former Taoiseach in the Republic of Ireland from 2011 to 2017, into the company, a spokesperson has confirmed.
Zurich reports double digit boost in female senior hires
Some 45% more women were hired into senior roles at Zurich UK between January and November 2022, compared to the same period in 2019, the insurer has revealed.
Quote Me Today promotes Seagar to CEO
Quote Me Today has promoted its chief insurance officer Andy Seagar to become CEO, replacing founder Andrew Jackson who takes up the role of chairman.
People Moves: 9 – 13 January 2023
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Evans stays as Biba chair for three more years
Jonathan Evans will remain as chair of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association after the organisation extended his tenure for three more years.
People Moves: 2 - 6 January 2023
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Aston Lark to open branches in South Wales and the Thames Valley
Aston Lark is expanding its UK regional footprint by opening offices in South Wales and The Thames Valley.
Higos adds 10 apprentices in Wiser Academy tie-up
Higos has taken on 10 college leavers as apprentices working with Wiser Academy to help build the next generation of insurance brokers in the South West.
People Moves: 19 - 23 December 2022
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BGL Insurance to create 300 jobs in 2023
Markerstudy-owned BGL Insurance has committed to boosting its headcount by 300 people next year.