Recruitment
Two nominees for Zurich board announced
Zurich has proposed two new board members for election including former Standard Life CEO David Nish.
New CEO for Nordics, Russia and Turkey at AGCS
Peter Hecht-Hansen has been appointed CEO of Nordics, Russia & Turkey at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, subject to regulatory approval.
Ex-Zurich UK boss Smith joins Lockton as NED
Former Zurich UK general insurance CEO Dave Smith has joined broker Lockton Companies as a non-executive director advising the boards of Lockton and its managing general agency Mapledown Underwriting.
Ex-LAS director Marshall joins former colleagues as MD of Evolution
Former LAS Claims Management client operations director Ritchie Marshall has become the latest former LAS senior staff member to reunite with company founder Darren Cooper at his new venture, Evolution Claims Management.
Incoming Zurich CEO advised to 'regroup' as possible Senn successors are mooted
Zurich's next global CEO must focus on improving the company's property and casualty underwriting performance, with commentators pitching Mark Wilson and Tom Bolt among the front runners for the insurer's top job.
Berry Palmer & Lyle promotes Esdaile and Aspinall to joint MD role
Specialist credit and political risk insurance broker Berry Palmer & Lyle has appointed James Esdaile and Sian Aspinall as joint managing directors.
Charles Taylor recruits internally for insurance services CEO
Charles Taylor has appointed Luisa Barile as CEO of its insurance services division to succeed Stephen Card, who has been appointed insurance support services director.
Ex-Towergate director Trott moves from RK Harrison to NAH
RK Harrison specialist markets director Simon Trott has left the company to take on the role of managing director at National Accident Helpline, Post understands.
LMG outlines key achievements in 2015
The London Market Group says there had been good progress across their four areas of focus as it released its progress report for 2015 today (9 December).
Aon appoints Tunnicliffe as UK risk management boss
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Andrew Tunnicliffe as CEO of its UK operation replacing Jim Herbert who will take on the role of Europe, Middle East and Africa chief development officer.
LMA elects Beazley underwriting boss Maidment as chairman
Beazley chief underwriting officer Neil Maidment has been elected chairman of the Lloyd’s Market Association.
Parabis exodus continues as PI teams defect to Horwich Farrelly
Parabis Group has seen seven partners and 36 other lawyers and support staff move to Horwich Farrelly, as the beleaguered business continues to downsize.
Market moves - 26 November 2015
All the movers and shakers in the insurance industry
Career development: Promoting health in the workplace
British companies are losing on average 23.5 days of productive time per employee each year as staff take time off sick and underperform in the office as a result of ill health, according to research by Britain’s Healthiest Company.
Career file: Karl Helgesen - New CCO in Zurich UK executive reshuffle
Zurich UK motor and casualty claims director Karl Helgesen has been promoted to role of chief claims officer following the departure of Tony Emms.
Ex-Axa COO Carruthers to become non-exec chair at A-Plan
Former Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary chief operating officer Max Carruthers is to take on the role of non-executive chairman at independent high street broker A-Plan, Post can reveal.
Guernsey Finance selects new chairman as Gilligan retires
The board of Guernsey Finance has appointed Lyndon Trott as its chairman following Jim Gilligan's decision to step down from the role.
Emms leaves Zurich in executive reshuffle
Zurich UK general insurance chief claims officer Tony Emms is to leave the business with motor and casualty claims director Karl Helgesen taking on the position from December 2015.
ATL plots energy market gains after swooping for JLT team
Independent Lloyd’s broker ATL Marine & Energy has appointed a senior team of specialist energy brokers from JLT in a bid to drive the growth of its energy account in Europe and Latin America.
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.
Co-op announces trio of hires with appointment of NEDs and COO
The Co-operative Insurance has appointed two non-executive directors to its board and hired a chief operating officer to join the executive management team.
County Group strengthens leadership team to boost growth
The County Group has hired a group finance director and integration head to assist its organic and acquisitive growth plans.
Rutter to fight rising court fees after becoming twentieth Foil president
DAC Beachcroft partner Duncan Rutter has vowed to maintain access to justice and improve the claims process after today (12 November) becoming the twentieth president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers.
DAS Law confirms Christacos as permanent MD
Acting head of DAS Law James Christacos has been confirmed as permanent managing director of the business.