Ironshore hires corporate accounts VP from AIG
Ironshore has appointed Kelly Marino, formerly of AIG, to the new position of vice president of corporate accounts, focusing on the company’s relationships with Forbes Global 2000 companies.
Deafness: the new whiplash?
The topic of deafness claims will be on the agenda at the AIRMIC conference on Tuesday afternoon when two experts from QBE will be presenting on the subject a workshop titled Is Deafness the New Whiplash?
Whistleblowers need to be supported – Michael Woodford
The value for having a clear set of procedures and contacts for dealing with whistleblowers is the subject of the closing keynote speech by Michael Woodford MBE at this year’s AIRMIC conference in Birmingham.
QBE merges LatAm and Asia-Pacific operations
QBE Insurance has merged its Latin American and Asia-Pacific operations to create an emerging markets division.
Guy Carp appoints Eastern Europe MD
Guy Carpenter has appointed Boguslaw Skuza as chairman and managing director, central and Eastern Europe.
Barbican hires former Travelers underwriter
Barbican Insurance Group has appointed Julie Abbott, who has previously worked at Travelers, as a contingency and media underwriter.
Securis hires Ascot founder
ILS manager, Securis has appointed the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Ascot Underwriting, Martin Reith, as advisory director.
EY promotes new lead in Bermuda
EY has promoted Pete Cangany to senior partner for Bermuda. He will lead the practice with diverse responsibilities within the group.
Lloyd’s tips German World Cup win based on insurable value
Lloyd’s has predicted that based on insurable value, Germany has the most expensive team competing in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Liberty Mutual acquires Hughes Insurance
Property and casualty insurer Liberty Mutual will acquire Northern Ireland insurer Hughes Insurance.