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FCA head McDermott out of running for top job
The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed Tracey McDermott had ruled herself out of the top job at the regulator, following comments by Chancellor George Osborne today (7 January).
Ageas takes from Zurich and promotes from within for New Year reshuffle
Ageas has made moves in underwriting and broker development, with Niraj Shah moving from chief actuary to underwriting director and Joel Markham back from Zurich to head regional broker development.
Broker group UIB announces new CEO
Shaun Barrington has been appointed as CEO at international (re)insurance broker UIB Group.
New structure in marine management at RSA
RSA has created three new roles on its marine management team and announced several other new appointments.
Panes to join McLarens from Crawford
Chris Panes, formerly CEO of Asia for Crawford, is leaving the loss adjuster to join rival McLarens in February.
Market Moves - 24-31 December 2015
Find out who has been among the insurance industry's movers and shakers over the festive period.
Di Meo leaves Italy for Generali Asia broker role
Giovanni di Meo has left his marketing role at Generali global corporate and commercial in Milan for a broker leadership role in Asia.
Market Moves - 10 December 2015
All the movers and shakers in the insurance industry
Career File: Senn steps down as Zurich's global CEO
Martin Senn, Zurich's global CEO, has reached an agreement with Zurich's board to leave the company.
Tokio Marine Kiln appoints Hoad as head of innovation
Tom Hoad, an underwriter in Tokio Marine Kiln's emerging risk division, has been appointed as head of innovation at Tokio Marine Kiln's London office.
Ortega to lead Chubb in Asia-Pacific after Ace deal completes
Juan Luis Ortega, Asia-Pacific president at Ace, will lead the merged entities of Ace and Chubb in the region.
Australasia's risk management institute appoints Ventura as president
The Risk Management Institution of Australasia has appointed vice-president Anthony Ventura as its new president.
Career Development: Insurance profession diversifies to meet skills shortage
The skills shortage in UK general insurance has reached worrying levels, according to the latest annual Skills Survey from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Career File: Duncan Rutter: DAC Beachcroft partner becomes Foil president
DAC Beachcroft partner Duncan Rutter has vowed to maintain access to justice and improve the claims process after becoming the 20th president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers.
Market Moves - 19 November 2015
All the movers and shakers in the insurance industry
XL Catlin recruits from AIG to bolster Australia crisis capabilities
Shelley Devane has joined XL Catlin to become its head of crisis management for Australia.
Career file: Simon Jeffreys named non-exec chair at Aon Risk Solutions
Aon Risk Solutions, Aon’s global risk management business, has appointed Simon Jeffreys as non-executive chairman, replacing Bruce Carnegie-Brown.
Career Development: Norrie Johnston Recruitment research illustrates gender pay expectations
New figures from specialist executive search and interim management company Norrie Johnston Recruitment highlight the gender pay gap.
Market Moves - 12 November 2015
All the latest movers and shakers in the insurance industry.
Zurich appoints Japan CEO
Zurich has appointed Maschika Nishiura as CEO and representative for Japan.
Bart appointed Crawford's CEO for Asia-Pacific
Andrew Bart, Crawford's Pacific CEO, has been promoted to CEO Asia-Pacific.
Markel appoints former Cooper Gay director in China
Markel has appointed Helena Zhang as business development manager for its underwriting division at Lloyd's China.
Market Moves - 5 November 2015
All the latest movers and shakers in the insurance industry.
Career Development: CII’s New Generation Group launches for 2016
The Chartered Insurance Institute’s New Generation Group, class of 2016, met for the first time at the launch event held in London on 23 October.