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#PostPeople 11-15 April 2016
All the latest insurance industry market moves between 11 and 15 April 2016.
Former Canopius boss Rolfe joins Broker Network
Former Canopius UK Specialty CEO Tim Rolfe is to join Broker Network as chief product and underwriting officer on 1 May.
Willis warns others as it settles JLT fine arts and specie team defection for £22m
International broker Willis Towers Watson today reaffirmed it is “committed to protecting its business” and “will always seek legal redress where appropriate”.
Research: State of the Young Insurer Nation Part 1: Joining the industry
For Post’s first research project of 2016, Michèle Bacchus asks more than 50 young insurer employees why they joined the sector, where they think the industry is heading and whether they want to be a part of its future.
Apprentices: You're hired!
A growing number of school leavers are choosing work over university and the insurance sector is capitalising on this wealth of much-needed young talent
Barbican looks to Capita for MGA MD
Barbican Insurance Group has appointed Capita Managing Agency CEO Iain Bremner as managing director of Barbican Managing Agency.
Crawford TPA Broadspire to be led by Sutcliffe as Clubley steps down
Crawford & Company’s third-party administration business Broadspire has replaced Margaret Clubley as managing director of its UK business with Ian Sutcliffe, former Crawford UK client relationships director.
CII's Fisher proposes insurance apprentice 'buddy scheme' to government
Sian Fisher, CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute, has written to the government to propose an insurance buddy scheme for apprenticeships, which would take advantage of the ability to use levy contributions outside of firms.
Continuity for Aviva and brokers key as CFO Holmes takes on UKGI top job
The internal appointment of Colm Holmes to take over the Aviva UK general insurance reins from Maurice Tulloch has been billed as good news for brokers by commentators both insider and outside the insurer.
Editor's comment: The bad apple?
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Brokers back Holmes as Aviva UKGI boss
The "great" appointment of Colm Holmes to head Aviva's UKGI business has not come as a surprise to broking bosses.
Tulloch's Aviva UK successor to maintain momentum with brokers
Incoming Aviva UK general insurance CEO Colm Holmes has vowed not to lose focus “on the fundamentals” and has set his sights on building on relationships with brokers.
Colosso becomes non-exec chair at personal lines MGA
Industry stalwart Adrian Colosso has lined up his second non-executive role following his departure from Howden, Post understands.
Aviva UK CFO Holmes steps up to replace Tulloch as CEO
Aviva has named UK general insurance chief financial officer Colm Holmes as the successor to Aviva UK GI CEO Maurice Tulloch.
RSA technical analytics head Turner joins Esure
Esure Group has hired RSA’s Nick Turner as head of claims data and analysis.
Tugendhat leaves Towergate to return to care sector
James Tugendhat will be leaving his position as chief commercial officer at Towergate at the end of the month to return to the care sector.
Gladwell to leave Innovation Group amid flurry of exits
Innovation Group UK property head Greg Gladwell is to leave the company on 31 March after six months in his role.
Innovation Group appoints CEO replacement for Roberts
Outsourcing and solutions provider Innovation Group has hired Tim Griffiths to replace Andy Roberts, pictured, as its new group CEO.
C-Suite - Insurer: Been around the world
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Markel appoints industry veteran Spencer as NED
Markel International has appointed former BMS CEO John Spencer as a non-executive director.
Career File: Body named Ten MD as Lee steps down
Ten Insurance managing director Malcolm Lee is stepping down from his post to be replaced by Alistair Body, who joined the company's board one year ago.
Skuld announces executive changes and 2016 renewals growth
Norwegian marine insurer Skuld has announced three changes to its management team including appointing Lars Dueled as chief underwriting officer.
Lancashire's Maloney to lead subsidiary Cathedral Capital
Lancashire Group CEO Alex Maloney is to take on the CEO role at Lancashire subsidiary Cathedral Capital, the holding company for Cathedral Group.