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Ex-RSA chief leading Direct Line bid
Andy Haste, former chief executive of RSA, is leading a private equity consortium making a bid for Direct Line Group.
NIG appoints new underwriting manager for Birmingham
NIG has appointed Paul Lovatt as area underwriting manager for its Birmingham office.
CII members give Amanda Blanc seal of approval
Amanda Blanc has been elected president of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) by its members.
Hiscox promotes from within for underwriting chief role
Hiscox has made three senior appointments across underwriting, claims and risk roles.
RWA snaps up ex-Biba leader Peter Staddon
RWA Compliance Services has unveiled Peter Staddon as head of broker professional development.
ECIH reveals ex-RSA chief as new chairman
Electrical Contractors' Insurance Holdings (ECIH) has unveiled Tim Ablett as chairman.
Rural Insurance looks to the South West with sales swoop
Rural Insurance has appointed a regional sales manager for the South West as it continues its growth strategy.
The Insurance Partnership expands in the North East
The Insurance Partnership (TIP) has made appointments to its agricultural and private client teams.
UK Broker Awards 2012 shortlist announced
Judges said they were overwhelmed by the volume and quality of the entries, but they have whittled them down and the shortlist for the UK Broker Awards 2012 has been revealed.
NIG targets North East expansion
NIG has moved to strengthen its proposition in the North East with two appointments to its team.
Mitsui chases further international liability business
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has appointed two new senior international liability underwriters for its Syndicate 3210.
Liberty keen to expand in Midlands
Liberty Mutual Insurance (LMI) has confirmed that it has created new underwriting capacity to increase its Midlands presence.
Beazley unveils new broker relations chief
Beazley has appointed David Price to head the company’s broker relations activities in the London insurance market.
Zurich appoints new CEO of UK global corporate
Zurich has appointed Vinicio Cellerini as chief executive officer (CEO) of global corporate in the UK (GCUK).
Aviva shakes up senior management
Aviva has made several appointments in its senior management team, as well as restructuring the top level into three groups.
Towergate finance restructuring continues
Towergate has confirmed the departure of Jonathan Walker, formerly integration director, and Tim Philip, former finance director.
RFIB snaps up divisional director for energy team
RFIB Group, the Lloyd's insurance and reinsurance broker, has swooped to appoint Richard Scott as divisional director in its energy team.
New commercial director for Capita
Capita Insurance Services has appointed John Holm as commercial director.
Arista boosts motor fleet expertise
Arista has appointed Becky Trueick as motor fleet underwriter, based at its Southampton office.
Chartis goes to Hiscox for private client sales leader
Chartis has appointed David Pink as sales manager in its private client group (PCG).
RSA motor claims chief leaves post after 18-year stint
Ian Thompson has stepped down from his role as personal motor claims director at RSA.
Aviva chairman steps down amid shareholder disquiet
Lord Sharman of Redlynch retired as Aviva's chairman of the board and company director on 30 June.
Aviva slashes senior management following review
Aviva has made dozens of senior managers redundant in a company-wide restructure, according to reports.
LIU Europe appoints new trade credit vice president
Liberty International Underwriters Europe (LIU Europe) has swooped to appoint Mark Esdaile as assistant vice president for its trade credit and political risk team.