Recruitment
Broker BMS names London CEO
Independent broker BMS has appointed former Glencairn chief executive Nick Cook to the newly created position of London market wholesale CEO.
Talent: Mind the gap
Gordon Vater highlights the need for (re)insurance to beware of a looming recruitment crisis as experienced industry personnel edge toward retirement and graduates stampede towards better-known areas in financial services.
Everest's Taranto extends stay at summit
Joseph Taranto is to reconsider his decision to retire and to remain as chairman and chief executive officer at Everest until the December 2012 in the wake of the resignation of Ralph Jones, president and chief operating officer.
Talent: Shooting stars
Reinsurance uncovers the reasons behind the successes of some of the industry's brightest young things.
Career path & CSR news: Job demand sees slight increase
The number of new jobs on offer across the country rose by two points (2%) compared to last month, according to a new survey.
Adjusting 'for free' service unveiled
Claims management services provider LAS has outlined plans to shake up the way loss adjusters are remunerated, with the launch of a new arm that it boasts can provide an equivalent service for free in 95% of household cases.
Interview - Patrick Snowball: Turning the light on at Suncorp
When Patrick Snowball headed to Brisbane to take the reins at Suncorp, many in the UK industry were surprised. Jonathan Swift finds out why he took this particular job offer and his plans for his tenure.
L&G to reveal new GI boss
Legal & General was poised to name its new general insurance boss as Post went to press on Tuesday.
In series - Professionalism and CPD: The gold standard
Brokers have embraced the professional development mantra of producing highly skilled employees.
Cunningham Lindsey launches new practice group
An increase in worldwide product recall and liability claims has prompted Cunningham Lindsey to launch an international team to support companies while sharing knowledge across its global network of offices.
Dual confirms Grant appointment
Dual Corporate Risks has confirmed the arrival of former Brit Insurance head of distribution Tim Grant as its head of e-business.
Argo enters aviation market
Argo International has announced that it is introducing aviation to its portfolio.
Beazley adds to political risks team
Beazley has appointed Lila Rymer to its political risks team.
Career path & CSR news: Crawford & Co sees first set of MBA graduates
The first cohort of 15 of its emerging leaders have now successfully graduated from Crawford & Company’s bespoke MBA programme. This group comprises eight from the UK and seven from the loss adjuster’s continental europe, Middle east and Africa area.
Career path & CSR news: Lloyd’s to recruit and train 50 claims professionals
Lloyd’s is set to invest in the recruitment and training of 50 claims professionals over the next five years.
Career path & CSR news: Sterling recruitment scheme takes on four more graduates
Sterling has taken on four more graduate recruits for its 2011 training scheme.
Geneva Association names new insurance head
International insurance think tank The Geneva Association has named former Zurich head of financial accounting Daniel Haefeli as the head of its insurance and finance programme.
Guidewire Software unveils CEO
Guidewire Software has appointed the co-founder og Guidewire as its new chief executive officer.
Suspended Rok director resigns
Ashley Martin, who was suspended by Rok after the discovery of failings in the control of its plumbing, heating and electrical business, has resigned from the business.
Arista and NIG boost teams in Leeds pushes
Arista has signalled its intent to broaden its UK footprint after appointing a senior underwriter to focus on the Leeds insurance market.
Aviva hires ex-Capita man Briggs
Former Capita Insurance Services chief executive Matthew Briggs has returned to the market to take up a role in Aviva's claims division.
Canopius appoints Rolfe
Privately owned Lloyd's operation Canopius Group has confirmed the appointment of former UK General chief executive Tim Rolfe.
Aegon outlines UK restructuring plans
Aegon is poised to close its third party pension administration and employee benefits software businesses as part of plans to restructure its UK business.
Simply Business appoints underwriting manager
Commercial insurance comparison site Simply Business has named Deborah Reid as underwriting manager.