Recruitment
Giles turns to Lockton for new business ops head
Giles has unveiled former Lockton man Stephen Barwell as head of business operations.
UK General's new non-exec director to bring "broker's view" to board
UK General's new non-executive director Chris Blackham is hoping to give "a broker's view on the board".
UK General unveils Layton Blackham founder as non-exec director
UK General has appointed the founder of consolidator Layton Blackham as a non-executive director.
Mitsui at Lloyd's adds to marine team
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has appointed Darren Carr as class underwriter.
Saffron goes to Bluefin for specialist home risks manager
Saffron Insurance has snapped up ex-Bluefin employee Samantha Todd as specialist home risks manager.
Former Marsh man joins AFL to boost environmental offering
AFL Insurance Brokers has appointed former Marsh man David Edwin in a bid to establish a 'dedicated global environment capability'.
Axa goes to Ace for management liability underwriter
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has appointed Adam Wickens as senior management liability underwriter.
Biba sets first deadline for CEO hiring process
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) hopes to begin interviews for the role of chief executive officer in February 2013.
Catlin goes to Xchanging for new claims chief
Catlin Group has appointed Glenn Brace as group claims director.
Former Deloitte head named as RSA chairman
RSA Group has unveiled former Deloitte head Martin Scicluna as its new chairman.
Swinton Group expands commercial presence in North East
Swinton Group has opened its first commercial office in the North East of England.
Frontrunner for Aviva top job revealed
Mark Wilson, former chief executive of Asian life insurer AIA, is frontrunner for the chief executive role at Aviva, according to reports.
Ex-Towergate employee moves to Giles as branch director
Giles has confirmed its second capture of the day with the arrival of ex-Towergate employee David Cook as Durham branch director.
Liberty targets broker service with underwriter move
Liberty Syndicates has appointed Mark Aspinall as class underwriter for specie and fine arts in a bid to strengthen its broker service.
Giles unveils ex-James Hallam man as development director
Giles Insurance Brokers has unveiled former James Hallam employee Simon McGonigle as development director, corporate risks.
Covéa chief unveils executive line-up
The chief executive of Covéa Insurance has praised the "wealth of knowledge and experience" of the insurer's new executive team.
Liberty to open Scotland branch
Liberty Mutual Insurance has confirmed its new Scotland branch will be headed up by former Marsh employee Caroline Inglis.
The Insurance Partnership in double Hinks swoop
The Insurance Partnership has unveiled three new additions as part of the broker's expansion plans.
Ex-Towergate man joins Ink Insurance as commercial director
Ink Insurance has unveiled former Towergate employee Julian Palmer as commercial director.
Weatherbys Hamilton to appoint four new partners
High net worth intermediary Weatherbys Hamilton will appoint four new partners from 2013 as the firm bids to realise its growth strategy.
Arista snaps up former Brit man
Arista Insurance has appointed former Brit employee Mick Hunter as development underwriter to its St Albans office.
Keating unveiled as UK General commercial MD
Mike Keating has been unveiled as the commercial managing director at UK General Insurance.
Market moves: Bright sparks
l The firework season has started early in broker moves with a flurry of appointments lighting up the sky. Okay, even we are going to struggle to keep this metaphor running. But there have been a lot of changes across the board with insurers also getting…
HCC International boosts UK casualty team
HCC International has appointed Terry Pegg as director of sales and business development in its UK casualty division.