Recruitment
HCC unveils two new PI team arrivals
HCC International has added two new underwriters to its professional indemnity (PI) division.
First Assist Legal Protection goes to AIG for new regional BDM
First Assist Legal Protection has appointed Thomas Jones as new business development manager.
Kerr Group buys two brokers
Northern Ireland based broker Kerr Group has expanded in the region with two acquisitions, Insurance Age can reveal.
Market moves: Summer lullings
Traditionally, August is a fairly quiet month in terms of news, but that never seems to affect Market moves. It was as busy a month as ever, although regular readers will note the absence of several previous stalwarts of this section – Towergate and…
Ashgrove Insurance buys Manchester-based Lloyd Howard Insurance Services
Ashgrove Insurance has expanded with the purchase of a Manchester-based insurance broker.
Scottish broker rebrands as GS Group in bid for growth
Perth-based broker GS Insurance and Financial Services has rebranded as part of a growth plan.
BGL Group adds former Logica chief Keating to main board
BGL Group has appointed Seamus Keating as non-executive director.
Jelf adds five to Insurance Partnership team
Jelf Insurance Partnership is expanding with five new appointments and the launch of a new service.
Direct Group hires Maude to aid claims service
Direct Group has hired Simon Maude to work across its claims management and validation business units.
QBE promotes David Harries to Syndicate 386 underwriting role
QBE has appointed David Harries as active underwriter of Syndicate 386.
Aviva's Dominic Clayden appointed as claims chief at QBE
QBE has appointed Dominic Clayden as claims director.
JLT's Thistle expands into warranty market with RMS acquisition
Thistle Insurance Services has acquired Risk Management Support Ltd (RMS) and eWarranty, Insurance Age can reveal.
Ex-Lloyd's chairman and Aon chief Taylor joins Pioneer Underwriting board
Pioneer Underwriting has appointed Max Taylor as chairman of the board.
Bluefin makes double promotion
Bluefin Insurance has appointed Robin Thomson as regional managing director for the Midlands within the commercial division.
Gallagher's Deakin: the speculation is "going to increase"
Janice Deakin is confident that she joined Arthur J Gallagher (AJG) “at the right time”, although she claims she will always be loyal to Aviva.
Lobb first up as MD at US Risk UK
US Risk (UK), the parent company of Oxford Insurance Brokers and James Hampden International Insurance Brokers, has appointed Mike Lobb as its first managing director.
Former Axa man Hector completes Cooter's Covea overhaul
Former Axa commercial lines distribution director Keith Hector has joined Covea Insurance, Insurance Age can reveal.
JLT Specialty completes double Nottingham appointment
JLT Specialty Limited has appointed Pardeep Bains and Louise Bilbie to its client service team in Nottingham.
Former Brit supremo Douetil unveiled as BMS group CEO
BMS Associates has unveiled former Brit head Dane Douetil as its new group chief executive officer (CEO).
SSP appoints Swinton's Cassidy as e-trading director
SSP has appointed Paul Cassidy as director of its e-trading division.
PIA promotes two to share MD role
Professional Insurance Agents, the Eastbourne-based broker, has appointed two employees to share the role of managing director.
Powerplace makes twin regional appointments
PowerPlace has made a double appointment to expand its business development team.
Xbroker unveils new senior fleet underwriter
Niche commercial underwriting specialist Xbroker has snapped up David Grimsey as senior fleet underwriter.
Sterling moves for former Aviva account manager
Sterling Insurance has named former Aviva account manager Gerard Hamilton as regional development manager for Scotland.