Recruitment
Das appoints head of underwriting
Legal expenses insurer Das has named Matt Frost as its new head of underwriting.
MGA looks to RSA for new director
Broker-only managing general agent Manchester Underwriting has announced the appointment of Danny French as a director of the business.
Brokers Link names new director
Broking network Brokers Link has appointed Casanueva Perez Group chairman Juan Ignacio Casanueva to its board of directors.
Groupama creates underwriting team in London and the south
Groupama Insurances has created a dedicated new business underwriting team for London and the South, providing commercial brokers in the region with access to underwriters for decisions on open market business.
Transactor looks to double headcount with move to new premises
Transactor Global Solutions is relocating its head office in Winchester from Cavendish House to Colden Common Business Park as a result of the company's continued growth.
Trio joins Markel's MGA business
Markel International has sought to strengthen its managing general agent division with three senior appointments.
One Answer Network appoints director
One Answer Network has appointed Neil Jenkinson to the role of client relationship director.
Saga creates 800 jobs in Hastings
Over-50’s specialist insurer Saga is set to open a new office in Hastings leading to the creation of 800 new jobs.
Former Cooper Gay CEO joins Guy Carpenter as new global head
Guy Carpenter today confirmed that James Summers has been appointed global head of the company's marine & energy specialty, effective from May 2011.
Brit appoints new group CRO
Brit Insurance has appointed Baldeep Johal to the newly created position of group chief risk officer.
Lloyd's chair Levene raids Northern Rock to fill CEO role at new venture
NBNK Investments - the business founded by Lloyd's chairman Lord Levene - has announced the appointment of Gary Hoffman as its chief executive.
Allianz sets Newcastle in its sights
Allianz Commercial is set to expand its regional branch network with the opening of a new office in Newcastle.
Equinox Global recruits underwriter
Start-up specialist trade credit general managing agent Equinox Global has appointed Glenn Sexton as senior underwriter.
Close Premium Finance selects new MD
Janet Wilson has been appointed managing director of Close Premium Finance.
Synergy appoints new business development director
Synergy Insurance Services has announced the appointment of Giles Fairmann as business development director.
Coface extends Irish team with two appointments
Coface UK & Ireland has appointed Roslyn Keogh as commercial manager and Ellen Malone as account executive.
Coface extends Irish team with two appointments
Coface UK & Ireland has appointed Roslyn Keogh as commercial manager and Ellen Malone as account executive.
Chubb appoints claims chief
Chubb has named Lynn George as its new European claims manager.
Oxygen adds senior brokers to its ranks
Oxygen Insurance Brokers has added to its construction professions team with the appointments of Andrew Swan and Andrew Palmer from Aon.
Lorega adds senior adjuster
Loss recovery specialist Lorega has appointed Paul McNamara as a senior chartered loss adjuster.
AIG announces succession plan for CEO role
AIG has announced that chairman, Steve Miller, would step in as interim CEO of AIG for as long as it takes to identify and select a long-term replacement, if the incumbent Bob Benmosche is unable to continue in the role.
Sagicor eyes SME after Josephs hire
Barbados-based insurer Sagicor is targeting growth in the UK's SME space after recruiting MMA Insurance's former head of distribution Ian Josephs to launch a range of web-based products.
Agrical bolsters building claims service with hire of Gent
Yorkshire-based loss adjuster Agrical has hired Martin Gent to oversee its surveying services and building losses arm.
Keelan Westall adds more ex-Power Place know how
Property insurance broker Keelan Westall has expanded its senior team with the appointment of another former Power Place manager.