Recruitment
Jelf director heads for Giles
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Andy Tedstone as group development director within the senior management team joining from Jelf where he was partnerships director.
Marsh reveals new COO
Insurance broking giant Marsh has appointed Bill Pieroni to the role of chief operating officer.
Jubilee expands underwriting capabilities
Jubilee has expanded its affinity and special risks team with the appointment of Philip Pearce as underwriter.
Willis Argentina names new CEO
Willis has appointed Seth Peller CEO of Willis Argentina with immediate effect.
Marr quits IFB
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has announced that director Glen Marr will leave in December to join First Central Insurance Management as director of fraud.
Ten more for TEn
TEn Insurance has signed up ten new members in the last three months bringing its total membership to 68.
Lorica hires for growth
Lorica Insurance Brokers has announced a number of new hires across its UK branch network.
Purple appoints BDM from Bluefin
Jelf-owned network, Purple Partnership, has appointed Chris Hankey as the new development manager for the North and Midlands.
Wilson Organisation steps forward with Boots director
Gary Cormack, a former trading director for Boots, has joined Nottingham insurance broker The Wilson Organisation, as non-executive deputy chairman.
Elite makes London recruitment to develop ATE business
Elite Insurance has announced the appointment of Mike Payne as general manager of its London office with a remit to grow the company’s after the event (ATE) insurance business.
Collinson Insurance moves to grow wholesale division
Collinson Insurance Group has announced the appointment of Steve Scott as wholesale sales and strategy director as it seeks to expand its wholesale division.
Hastings Direct to recruit 100 extra staff
Hastings Direct has announced a recruitment drive to fill 200 vacancies including 100 new jobs.
Bluefin appoints sport specialist
Bluefin Insurance Services has appointed Richard Cliffe as divisional director of Bluefin Sport.
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Market moves: Underwriting boost and a nod to brokers
An interesting month saw ongoing developments on commercial business with personal lines remaining steadfastly silent. Insurers looked to boost their underwriting and pricing capabilities while keen to highlight they were reaching out to brokers. Axa…
MCE Enterprise unveils managing director
MCE Enterprise, a subsidiary of motorcycle broker MCE, has appointed Nick Elliman as managing director.
BGL announces divisional changes
BGL Group has announced the appointments of Kal Atwal and Martin Overton to the main board as part of a restructure that has established four operating groups.
NIG appoints senior BDM from Aviva
NIG has appointed Stewart McConachie as senior business development manager from Aviva with a remit to boost its broker-only business opportunities and product development.
MMA moves to boost commercial underwriting nationwide
MMA Insurance has announced a series of new appointments and promotions across the country to expand its commercial underwriting team.
Axa recruitment signals "core market growth"
Axa Assistance UK today announced the appointment of Kelly Ward as sales and marketing director with a view to accelerating growth in the motor, property, health and legal assistance sectors.
Ageas moves to strengthen broker relationships
Ageas has appointed Roy Watkinson to the new position of head of commercial pricing and underwriting to support the growth of its commercial lines business.
Jelf targets the North West for growth
Jelf Manson has appointed Alan Sumner to the newly created role of North West sales director, as the broking group looks to grow its business in the region.
Gallagher Heath strengthens in the Midlands
Gallagher Heath, formerly known as Heath Lambert, has recruited four senior executives to be based at its Birmingham office.
Jelf appoints manager for South West from Towergate
Jelf Insurance has appointed Lee Davey as regional managing director of the South West as it aims to drive growth in the region.