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Mitsui boosts underwriting team with double hire
Mitsui Sumitomo has moved to strengthen its casualty and accident & health underwriting team with two new recruits.
Kinetic adds new team
Lloyd’s broker Kinetic Insurance has added a new team to its offering in a move to expand its range of products.
Saffron goes to Aviva for sales chief
Saffron Insurance has appointed Aviva’s Phil Marler as director of sales.
30 jobs at risk with Gallagher Heath Norwich branch closure
Up to 30 jobs could be at risk after Gallagher Heath's decision to close its Norwich branch in the New Year.
Premium Credit targets online broker integration with COO swoop
Premium Credit has appointed Gopi Chelliah as COO in a bid to improve its online integration with brokers and end customers.
Lorega appoints former Keelan Westall boss
Lorega has recruited former Keelan Westall boss Sam Purcicoe as business development manager for the north.
Towergate announces host of Aberdeen recruits
Towergate Insurance has unveiled a host of new recruits for its Aberdeen office as the broker continues its Scotland push.
Barclays appoints FSA's Sants as compliance chief
Barclays has appointed former Financial Services Authority (FSA) chief executive Hector Sants to its newly-created role of head of compliance and government and regulatory relations.
Outgoing Willis chief will still "suit up" after departure
Outgoing Willis chief Joe Plumeri insists he will still "suit up" after he departs the global broker next year.
Former Cobra duo in Ink Underwriting broker launch
Former Cobra men John Lincoln and Dave Truman are working alongside Westinsure MD Norrie Erwin to head up Ink Underwriting's new broker proposition.
Higos unveils former Heath Lambert boss as finance director
Higos Insurance Services has unveiled former Heath Lambert boss Nigel Thomas as finance director.
Giles bolsters Scotland and Northern Ireland teams
Giles Insurance Brokers has made four appointments to bolster its teams in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Lockton's James to step down in New Year
Lockton International CEO Julian James will step down from his role in the New Year, chairman Mike Hammond has confirmed.
QBE unveils former Brit boss as underwriting manager
QBE has appointed former Brit manager Amanda Doran as underwriting manager of its UK combined portfolio.
Towergate Underwriting in string of regional appointments
Towergate Underwriting has appointed five regional development underwriters in a bid to "move closer" to its key supporting brokers.
Direct Group goes to GAB Robins for anti-fraud expertise
Direct Group has appointed Tim Richardson as director of investigation services operations.
HW Wood goes to Bluefin for new corporate and real estate chief
HW Wood has appointed Matt Harlin to lead its UK corporate and real estate businesses.
HW Wood targets UK and Europe expansion with new COO
HW Wood has appointed Stuart Rouse as group chief operating officer.
Transactor appoints ex-Open GI chief as finance director
Transactor Global Solutions Limited (TGSL) has appointed Mark Ryder as finance director.
Arag expands ATE business development team
Arag has promoted Mike Knight to ATE sales manager and appointed Brett Storey to his team.
Mitsui unveils former Travelers boss as claims head
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd's has appointed former Travelers boss Simon Catt as head of claims.
Autonet promotes two directors
Autonet Insurance has promoted Chris Jolley to director of trading and Stuart Scott to director of distribution.
Chesterfield on acquisition trail with ex-RK Harrison hire
Chesterfield Group has appointed former RK Harrison boss Paul Attfield as executive director as the company prepares to snap up new business.
Be Wiser one of UK's fastest growing private companies in 2012
Be Wiser Insurance has been ranked 45th on the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list of companies for 2012.