Management
Tug of war over Cobra fuels speculation
Cobra Holdings’ sale could create lucrative opportunities for rival networks
How to… secure the best talent
In a nutshell ▶ To get the best management team you must research the market, strike a balance between differing personalities and have a distinct corporate personality
You’re fired
Changes to employment law swing the balance of power back towards the employer, but there are still pitfalls to avoid, explains Peter Done
Market moves: The moves merry-go-round
The insurance recruitment gene pool has long required dilution but it still seems to be the same names popping up going to new jobs at new companies. Which wouldn’t be so bad if so many of them didn’t end up going back to the company they originally left…
Sentiment Survey Spring 2012
The latest Sentiment Survey covers market hardening expectations, increasing broker engagement with social media and the priorities for Biba, all according to brokers
LV hires claims director from American Express Insurance
LV has appointed Chris Rolland as claims director responsible for overseeing all aspects of claims within LV's general insurance business.
New affinity leadership for Jubilee
Jubilee has appointed John McGonigle as head of affinity and special risks.
Bluefin appoints JLT man to beef up Midlands presence
Bluefin has appointed Nigel Bartlett as branch director of its corporate division office in Birmingham.
David Robinson to lead Ace UK and Ireland operation
Ace Group has appointed David Robinson as regional president, UK and Ireland, replacing Richard Pryce.
QBE makes senior appointment to risk management team
QBE has appointed Martin Devaney as senior client risk manager on its risk management services (RMS) team.
Groupama's head of household resigns
Groupama has moved to replace its departing head of household, Craig Allen, who is leaving the business at the end of May.
Ace UK president leaves to join QBE
QBE has appointed a new deputy CEO of its European operations.
Igal Mayer out at Aviva as former Axa boss moves upwards
Igal Mayer is the highest profile casualty of a senior level Aviva management reshuffle that sees major top level changes at the insurer.
Canopius shakes up executive committee
Canopius Group has announced a reshuffle of its group executive committee, with the creation of two new business units.
Chartis looks inward for new casualty chief
Chartis has appointed a new UK head of casualty, one of the insurer’s core lines of business.
Henderson adds to senior team
Henderson Insurance Brokers has established a group company to cover its five operating companies, and made four senior apppointments since the beginning of 2012.
Bluefin lures another ex-employee back from Gallagher Heath
Bluefin has bagged another former employee from Gallagher Heath as it bids to grow its share of the corporate market.
Insurecom adds to senior team
Insurecom has appointed a new chief financial officer (CFO) and chief technical officer.
Reportage: The route to scheme riches
Enhanced commission and profit shares from insurers can mean schemes could be a treasure trove for brokers with a good idea, writes Rachel Gordon
Profile: Banking on growth
Towergate chief executive Mark Hodges tells Martin Friel about his plans to transform the entrepreneurial and acquisitive company into a thriving corporate (“with a little ‘c’”) entity
Market moves: Ready for regime change
It was all about big names and big moves last month. The Financial Services Authority (FSA) lost two big players as it approaches the end of its reign as regulator.
Broking success: Facing the challenge
Berkeley Insurance Group chairman Andrew Bedford, and group chief executive Tim Maxted explain their approach to the soft market and the importance of expertise, reports Caitlin Morrison
Uncovering fraud
Everyone in the insurance industry is in the frontline in the fight against fraud, explains Simon Arundel
MMA CEO appointed deputy chairman of Covéa
Garry Fearn has been appointed executive deputy chairman of Covéa Insurance.