Recruitment
Keychoice unveils new leadership team amid growth plans
SSP’s distribution business Keychoice has recruited staff from BGL Group, Marsh and Swinton to form a new team as it launches the next phase of its growth and evolution plan.
Treloar tipped to succeed at LV as O'Roarke predicts future PL and CL growth
Steve Treloar’s experience of both the direct and broker channels will help him fill John O’Roarke’s “big shoes” once he takes over as LV general insurance managing director next year, according to market commentators.
Bluefin looks to Howden for finance operations head
Bluefin has recruited Carl Porter from Howden Insurance Brokers to head finance operations as well as making interim chief financial officer Amber Wilkinson permanent.
New head of casualty claims at Allianz
Allianz Claims has appointed Lee Watts as head of casualty claims, moving over from his role as QBE’s claims investigation service manager.
New CEO announced for London Market Group
Benedict Reid will take over as CEO at the London Market Group from the end of November.
Insurers diversify as struggle with shallow talent pool continues
The skills shortage in UK general insurance has worsened - with figures from the Chartered Insurance Institute showing four out of five companies are struggling to get the expertise they need.
Hyperion looks to BP for CIO hire
Hyperion Insurance Group has appointed BP's group chief information officer Lyn Grobler to lead its technology and IT strategy.
C-Suite - Broker: The social network
Companies can use a variety of social media to attract top talent.
Esure appoints RSA's Hughes to claims role
Esure has appointed former RSA commercial claims director Graham Hughes as its head of claims.
Ex-Willis Northern Ireland MD Workman moves to Belfast's 'other Willis'
The former managing director of global broker Willis’s Northern Ireland business David Workman has resurfaced at Belfast-based Willis Insurance & Risk Management.
Flood Re hires Bartholomeusz as CRO
Flood Re has appointed Michael Bartholomeusz as its chief risk officer responsible for the scheme's risk management framework.
Gallagher appoints Jack to overhaul technology systems
International broker Arthur J Gallagher has appointed former Hyperion chief information officer David Jack to lead its newly created technical advisory board.
O'Connor promoted to Willis GB financial lines CEO
Willis GB has appointed Mary O'Connor as CEO of its financial lines business.
Marketform announces quartet of hires to M&A team
Specialist Lloyd's underwriter Marketform has hired four mergers and acquisitions specialists to spearhead a new team launched today (23 October).
ERS promotes Willis to operations director
Motor insurer ERS has promoted head of personal injury claims Donna Willis to the newly created role of operations director.
Oak to launch nine-strong in-house claims team
RSA subsidiary Oak Underwriting is to launch an in-house high net worth claims team on 25 October.
Barbon hires Cigna's Glynne for commercial role
Barbon Insurance Group has appointed Cigna Insurance Services' Andy Glynne as its commercial director.
LV Broker's Rourke to lead personal lines underwriting
LV Broker has appointed Tim Rourke as its personal lines underwriting head, effective from 1 November.
LMA non-marine boss Powell takes on deputy chair role at Thatcham
Lloyd’s Market Association’s manager of non-marine David Powell has been elected to the new role of deputy chair of Thatcham Research.
QBE launches European real estate practice amid growth plans
QBE has established a dedicated European real estate practice as part of a concerted effort to grow its real estate portfolio in the UK market and across continental Europe.
Chairman of Australian regulator linked with FCA top job
The chairman of the Australian regulator Greg Medcraft has reportedly been approached by the Financial Conduct Authority with a view to taking over as CEO of the UK watchdog.
Timmins leaves Das as COO role made redundant
Das chief operating officer Paul Timmins is to leave the company due to his role being made redundant, a spokesman has confirmed.
QBE names Roger Ball motor director
Business insurer QBE has appointed Roger Ball as director of motor, effective 1 January 2016.
Interview: Duncan Finch: More than a general ambition
Insurance giant Legal & General is on a mission to grow its general insurance offering in the UK. Post spoke to Duncan Finch, the man tasked with making that happen