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Thomas Carroll appoints ex-Cardiff City player
Thomas Carroll Group has appointed Geza Hajgato as account executive in its commercial insurance division.
NFU Mutual recruits former Axa boss
NFU Mutual has recruited former Axa boss Nick Turner as sales and agency director to replace Ian Leech.
Hiscox restructures London Market operations
Hiscox has announced changes to its Hiscox London Market business and Syndicate 33 including the separation of insurance reinsurance product lines.
Schemes role split at UK General as Bloomer departs
UK General has confirmed that Karen Beales has assumed overall responsibility for personal lines schemes, with Mike Keating having responsibility for commercial schemes.
Hiscox adds Bloomer and new role to schemes team
Hiscox has moved to strengthen its schemes and partnerships team with the creation of a new head of intermediary sales and distribution role to be filled by Alan Thomas.
Brightside confirms director exit as former Marsh man joins
Brightside Group has confirmed that director John Gannon will step down as of 31 May 2013 to return to his native Australia.
Ace looks to build on casualty "cornerstone" with Scotland promotion
Ace Group has promoted Gordon Knox to the role of casualty manager, Scotland, as the insurer looks to boost the "cornerstone" of its business north of the border.
Bluefin adds to Bristol office
Bluefin Insurance has appointed Stephen King as business development executive in its Bristol office, with immediate effect.
Swinton's HR director ends 26-year stint at broker
Swinton's HR director Donna Winrow has ended her 26-year stint at the broker "to explore other opportunities", Insurance Age can reveal.
Patrick Smith retires from Swinton
Patrick Smith has retired from Swinton, the business has confirmed.
LV Broker targets broker relationships with commercial hire
LV Broker has confirmed Geoff Turner as commercial distribution development manager as it sets its sights on "building and maintaining" broker relationships.
CDL takes on former Carole Nash IT head
Software house CDL has unveiled former Carole Nash IT head Stuart Ritchie as compliance manager.
NIG targets schemes with ex-Knowlden Titlow director hire
NIG has appointed Michael Buse as product manager for delegated arrangements, with a focus on growing the provider’s commercial schemes business.
Bluefin's Sugden to join Sydney Packett
Sydney Packett & Sons has appointed Marshall Sugden as a director.
Henderson adds trio to Teesside office
Henderson Insurance Brokers Teesside has revealed a trio of new recruits in a bid to "complement" its existing talent pool in the North East.
Broker Network and Countrywide unveil double senior moves
Broker Network and Countrywide have unveiled a double senior appointment with the arrival of former Axa man Dave Wilkins and the promotion of Emma Parr.
Sugden departs acquisitions role at Bluefin
Marshall Sugden has left the acquisitions leadership role at Bluefin Insurance, sister title Post has revealed.
Ace appoints ex-RSA chief Napier as chairman as Kendrick becomes president
Ace has appointed John Napier to a new role of non-executive chairman of both Ace European Group and Ace Underwriting Agencies.
AGCS boosts financial lines team
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has appointed Kevin Northcott as the regional head of financial lines to drive product development and expand the company’s presence.
Former KPMG insurance head named as RFIB non-exec
The former partner and head of general insurance at KPMG Insurance Mark Winlow has been named as non-executive director of RFIB Holdings.
Covea announces senior promotion double
Covea Insurance has unveiled a senior promotion double with Chris Withers confirmed as commercial lines distribution head and Liam Casserley as schemes broker manager.
Evolution promotes Upton to group CEO role
Evolution Group has promoted Paul Upton to the role of group chief executive officer (CEO), as a part of a string of internal moves.
Giles goes to Jelf for new quality chief
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Kathy Walker to the newly-created role of total quality manager.
Newcastle United star punished for driving without insurance
Newcastle United midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa has been disqualified from driving after pleading guilty to driving without insurance.