Management
BAIS names new broker relationship team
Broker Assistance Insurance Services (BAIS) has made three appointments to form a new broker relationship team.
Axa boss quits to "pursue other interests"
Mike Keating, managing director, intermediary and partnerships sales at Axa, has left the business.
Ageas finds new boss for Rias and Castle Cover
Ageas Retail has found an MD for its Rias and Castle Cover businesses following the resignation of Janet Connor earlier this year.
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).
Editor’s letter - December 2011
“Hopefully, most of you will have cut out the fat from your organisations and got your business prepared for another year or so of lean times”
Market moves: Dave new world
For the first time in a long time Scotland had a relatively quiet month, although Glasgow welcomed a new Mitsui Sumitomo branch. The insurer also made a senior appointment in Manchester, which was quite a hub of activity in November, with Arista and MMA…
Reportage: And a happy new year?
A tough 2011 looks likely to be followed by another 12 months to forget, but there are some things to look forward to, writes Caitlin Morrison
Under the radar
Lorica’s chief executive officer Matthew Bray and chief operating officer Carlo Marelli have been building solid foundations and are ready to break cover, they tell Emmanuel Kenning
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.