Recruitment
Interview: Steve Bamforth: Come together
A one-company man, Steve Bamforth became CEO of Liverpool-based Griffiths & Armour aged just 38. Now, with a strategy of acquiring teams rather than businesses, he gets a buzz from giving youth a chance
CII launches guide to hiring apprentices
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a guide to hiring apprentices giving employers advice including setting up an apprenticeship programme and getting government funding.
Dual Group recruits Bains as CUO
Former QBE director Talbir Bains has joined Dual Group as global chief underwriting officer.
Travelers Europe promotes COO Wilson to CEO
Travelers Europe chief operating officer Matthew Wilson has been appointed CEO for the business.
Europe C-Suite: Making it happen for International Women's Day
RSA's Melanie Steel on why more needs to be done by the global insurance industry to attract women into the sector.
Green appointed Marshall's successor at Besso
Besso property chairman Howard Green has been appointed CEO of the broker following the retirement of Colin Marshall.
International: A shortage of talent
With the number of qualified claims adjusters in Singapore falling by one-third over the past 10 years, the country is facing an acute shortage of talent
Market Moves - 5 March 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Rea leaves Towergate as executive team unveiled
Towergate chief operating officer Michael Rea is exiting the broker as the company today confirmed its executive team.
Asian insurers should invest in market disruption, says Towers Watson
Consultancy Towers Watson is urging insurers in Asia to become a market disruptor before being disrupted.
Editor's comment: A game of musical chairs?
Anyone watching insurance from the outside might well believe that the sector is currently playing an elaborate game of musical chairs with staff constantly moving from one broker to another.
Chilton encouraged to answer retail question mark with senior hires
Arthur J Gallagher International CEO Grahame Chilton must prioritise replenishing his senior team if he is to thrive at the broker, according to market peers, who have highlighted a lack of UK retail experience as a potential obstacle.
Broker Consolidation: When two become one
Merger and acquisition activity in the broker sector is set to continue in 2015. What are the potential pitfalls and how can they be avoided?
Market Moves - 26 February 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Novae promotes Butcher to syndicates CEO
Novae has promoted Jo Butcher to Novae Syndicates CEO and Rob Forster to chief underwriting officer.
Charlin moves to Axa UK investment officer role
Bruno Charlin has been appointed Axa UK chief investment officer; having moved over from his role at Axa Group.
Gallagher boss Chilton 'a mentor' for ex-CEO Ross
The appointment of Grahame Chilton as CEO of Arthur J Gallagher International comes just weeks after his predecessor David Ross described Chilton as a “mentor” and praised his ingenuity during his time at reinsurance broker Benfield.
Chilton named as Ross' successor as Gallagher international CEO
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Grahame Chilton as CEO of the company’s UK-based international brokerage division.
Cunningham Lindsey appoints Lewis as In Trust director
Jane Lewis has been appointed director of In Trust and is to join Cunningham Lindsey's board with immediate effect.
Market Moves - 19 February 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
RSA director Coram joins Brightside as restructure claims two roles
Brightside Group has continued the restructuring of its senior team with the appointment of RSA’s Tony Coram as group chief operating officer.
Torrance returns to Allianz board after short-lived US adventure
Former Allianz UK CEO Andrew Torrance has been appointed as a non-executive director of Allianz Holdings, two months after leaving the firm’s Fireman’s Fund business in the US.
Gable chairman Sofaer steps down
Lichtenstein-based Gable Holdings' non-executive chairman Michael Sofaer has stepped down from the board to concentrate on family and other business commitments, the company has announced.
Gallagher warned to batten down the hatches as Ross targets Towergate turnaround
David Ross’s success as Towergate CEO will hinge on the nature of the executive team he is able to assemble, according to market insiders, who have suggested Arthur J Gallagher International should brace itself for a raid on senior staff.