Recruitment
Fire risks - Arson: Playing with fire
Arson is becoming an increasingly prominent problem, with 40% of all commercial fires being started deliberately. Catherine Dixon examines what can be done to make buildings more secure against this persistent threat.
MGAA issues call to arms
Managing General Agents' Association steering committee chair Reg Brown has warned its potential membership that a failure to back the fledgling trade association would represent a missed opportunity.
Claims roundtable - Rising stars: Cream of the crop
Every year, Post's Claims Club identifies and rewards rising stars — who together represent the future of the claims profession. Ant Gould met up with some of this year's finalists to garner their views on the state of the claims nation.
Willis North America appoints new chairman and CEO
Willis Group Holdings has confirmed the appointment of Vic Krauze as chairman and CEO of Willis North America.
New sales director appointed at SSP
SSP has grown its senior management team with the appointment of Nigel Kohler as sales director for the company’s insurer division.
Chartis appoints new HNW boss
Chartis has named Guy Huntley as manager of the UK arm of its high net worth business Private Client Group.
Allianz names new market management chief
Allianz has appointed Brian Kirwan as regional head of market management and communication.
Career development: Ask the expert
I've been trying to recruit for a couple of positions for more than three months but am having trouble securing the right candidates. Would I be best waiting for the new year?
Interview - Wayne Felton: Building interest
If building firm Mitie's entrance into the insurance repair market had not caused enough stir, the decision of its largest rival, Rok, to enter administration has raised even more interest in Mitie's plans. Leigh Jackson met the firm's property solutions…
Kiln announces management changes
Kiln has announced the appointment of Ian Brimecome as chairman of Kiln Group, and Paul Hewitt as chairman of R J Kiln and Co.
Fraudsters offer fake jobs at Lloyd's
Lloyd’s has issued a warning to job seekers after falling victim to a recruitment scam in which candidates are understood to have been asked to provide a fee in some cases.
Fraudsters offer fake jobs at Lloyd's
Lloyd’s has issued a warning to job seekers after falling victim to a recruitment scam in which candidates are understood to have been asked to provide a fee in some cases.
Reputation of Ireland’s economy “not terminal”
Dan Mckeown, Ireland Manager at financial recruiter Marks Sattin, has commented on what a potential European Central Bank deal would mean for financial services jobs in Dublin.
Willis appoints executive director
Willis has announced the appointment of Mike Lack as an executive director in its London downstream energy team.
Canopius adds to marine and North America divisions
Canopius has appointed Charles Fernandez as marine property and deputy marine liability underwriter, and Andrew Fowles as North American facilities underwriter.
Markel adds to trade credit team
Markel International has expanded its trade credit division with three appointments.
Aspen UK's Swiss branch granted approval by regulator
Aspen Insurance Holdings today announced that the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority approved Aspen Insurance UK, Zurich Insurance Branch, as an admitted direct insurer in Switzerland.
Aspen UK's Swiss branch granted approval by regulator
Aspen Insurance Holdings today announced that the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority approved Aspen Insurance UK, Zurich Insurance Branch, as an admitted direct insurer in Switzerland.
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance confirms new director
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Holdings has appointed Alastair Torbet to the newly created role of group sales and marketing director.
Groupama names new PL development underwriter
Groupama Insurances has appointed former Axa assistant product manager Julian Abson as its new personal lines motor development underwriter.
VFM co-founder joins the IFB
VFM co-founder and ex-director Stephen Dalton has joined the Insurance Fraud Bureau.
Former Standard Life MD to head up Barclays' insurance division
Barclays has appointed Paul McNamara as managing director of insurance and investments.
Beazley appoints Ken Sroka to its board
Former head of product development at Zurich Financial Services, Ken Sroka has been appointed to the board of Beazley with effect from 12 November.
Bell resurfaces as GAB Robins director
Former Aon head of claims John Bell has been appointed as director of Robins Claims Solutions.