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Hughes Insurance to shut over half its branches in April
Northern Irish broker Hughes Insurance is to close six of its eleven regional branches in April, as a result of the rising digital nature of the industry.
#Postpeople: 8 - 14 March
All the latest insurance industry market moves between 8 and 14 March 2016 in full in one place.
RSA appoints Martin Strobel to board
Martin Strobel, CEO of Baloise Holdings, will join RSA’s board as a non-executive director and a member of the audit, investment and remuneration committees on 1 May.
Blog: A digital tipping point for the insurance industry
The insurance industry can no longer afford to maintain the status quo, and is rapidly reaching a tipping point.
Qatarlyst founder Sutherland passes away
James Sutherland, commercial director, Asia-Pacific, at AM Best and founder of Qatarlyst sadly passed away suddenly on 26 February in Hong Kong at the age of 58.
Blog: Five reasons insurance incumbents secretly think they aren't going to get disrupted
I was privileged to be able to attend a roundtable discussion this week on innovation in the insurance space and found the conversation surprising.
NIG moves Manser to lead broker and etrade markets
NIG has appointed a new managing director, Neil Manser, to oversee broker markets and etrade.
#Postpeople: 1 - 7 March 2016
All the latest insurance industry market moves between 2 and 8 February 2016 in full in one place.
Panes begins McLarens' Asia-Pacific leadership role
Global loss adjuster McLarens has confirmed the appointment of two senior managers in Asia-Pacific.
Zurich appoints Marguin as Asia-Pacific chief underwriting officer
Zurich has appointed Asia-Pacific chief financial officer Herve Marguin as its chief underwriting officer for the same region.
Blog: How designers will take over the insurance industry
I imagine you scoffed at this blog title. In fact, you're probably ready to switch off entirely. However, bear with me a little longer - I think you'll find it useful.
C-Suite: The potential of telematics in Asia
Telematics is a great opportunity for Asia's motor insurers as competition intensifies in the region writes Pravar Gautam.
Britannia and UK P&I Club in merger talks
The boards of the Britannia Club and the UK P&I Club have entered into merger talks.
C-Suite - Broker: Heading in the same direction
A number of factors need to work together to help businesses through the M&A minefield.
Peak Re appoints underwriter manager and head of analytics
Hong Kong-headquartered reinsurer Peak Re has appointed Iain Reynods as head of analytics with Lawrence Cheng moving to head of product underwriting.
Baxter rejoins Chubb as Asia-Pacific arts specialist
Previous Chubb employee Regina Baxter has returned to the global insurer to become the insurer's fine arts portfolio specialist for Asia-Pacific.
#Post people - 16 - 22 February 2016
Who has moved where in the world of insurance this week? Keep up-to-date with our live feed.
XL Catlin hires from Asia Capital Re for political risk role
XL Catlin has appointed Lim Mei Yean as an underwriter in its political risk and trade credit team based in Singapore.
Garrard promoted at Willis Towers Watson to international role
Adam Garrard, formerly head of Asia at Willis, has been promoted to head of international at Willis Towers Watson following the merger of the two groups.
#Postpeople: 16 - 22 February 2016
All the latest insurance industry market moves between 16 and 22 February 2016 in full and in one place.
Chubb unveils Asia-Pacific marine underwriting managers
Chubb, the newly merged entity of Ace and Chubb, has promoted two senior underwriters in its marine cargo Asia-Pacific team.
C-Suite - Insurer: Supporting flooded businesses
Is a commercial version of the domestic Flood Re needed to provide a long-term solution for SMEs?
Assurant Solutions promotes marketing boss to CEO
Specialist insurer Assurant Solutions has promoted Andy Morris to CEO and president of its European operations.