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Hedon Insurance consultants Limited

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:37:20 +0000

Opening new branch - potential job opportunities
As part of its ongoing expansion, Hedon Insurance Consultants Ltd is opening a new branch in Cottingham, East Yorkshire. It is anticipated that jobs will be created at the new branch, which will be the firm's fourth office in the region.

Aviva Plc

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:42:24 +0000

160 jobs lost - Focus on core operations
Insurer Aviva will shed 160 staff from its fund management business in 2012, with most of the cuts in London, after deciding to focus its efforts on core operations. Around 12 per cent of Aviva Investors global workforce will lose their jobs. Alain Dromer is the chief executive of the fund management arm.

Whittington Insurance Services Ltd

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:08 +0000

Whittingham Insurance company acquired by insurance provider and investor
Whittington Insurance Markets Limited, the London-market operations of Whittington Group has been acquired by Tawa plc, the quoted insurance service provider and run-off investor, also based in London.

Towergate Partnership Ltd

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:46:07 +0000

Seeking new chief executive - Interim chief executive appointed
Powerplace, the Towergate online wholesale subsidiary, is to appoint its third chief executive in a year. Simon Ball, the current chief executive, has lost his job in January 2012, eight months after replacing his predecessor Matthew Reed, who is now at Axa Commercial Lines. He will be replaced on an interim basis by Nick Giddings, commercial director at Powerplace.

Xl Insurance Co. Ltd.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:02:51 +0000

Appoints new chief executive - international expansion strategy
XL Insurance Co Ltd has appointed Jason Harris as Chief Executive of its International P&C Insurance business. Mr Harris will report to Greg Hendrick, CEO of XL's insurance division, and will be based in London. His appointment is part of the company's international market expansion plan.

AXA UK Plc

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:44:59 +0000

Division restructure - 50 jobs at risk - Management job losses
Axa Wealth is segmenting its IFA clients as part of a restructure at the company which puts 50 jobs at risk and will see the number of regional managers cut from nine to five. David Thompson, managing director of marketing and distribution at Axa Wealth

Saga Services Ltd

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:03:58 +0000

Creating 500 jobs - 1 million new policyholders - exceptional business growth
Hastings-based Saga Insurance has gained a million new policyholders and is planning to recruit 500 extra staff. The company, which is one of the largest private sector employers in the town, will expand its Hastings offce at the rate of around 40 workers a month in 2012.

Thomas, Carroll Group Plc

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:45:57 +0000

Account executive appointed - business growth
Thomas, Carroll Group, a financial services firm, has appointed Jeff Partridge as account executive for its South West Wales headquarters in Swansea. Mr Partridge will be responsible for insurance and risk management of corporate clients.

Saga Services Ltd

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:36:31 +0000

Company Growth - 500 new jobs in Hastings - Turnover £225.4m - 1540 Employees
Insurance company Saga opened offices in Hastings in January 2011, with a plan to bring 800 new jobs to the town. The Company as already employed 300 and will recruit a further 500 over the course of 2012. Roger Ramsden is Chief Executive.

Prime Professions Limited

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:06:58 +0000

Leeds office expansion - associate director appointed
Professional indemnity insurance broker and risk management adviser, Prime Professions, has appointed Michael Eardley as associate director. Mr Eardley will be based in the company's Leeds office.