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Pwc Insurance Brokers Ltd

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:11:58 +0000

Risk assurance head appointed
PwC has appointed Helen Nixseaman as the new head of its risk assurance practice in the Midlands. She has more then 20 years experience in risk assurance and joined the Midlands team in 2011. Mark Smith is regional chairman of PwC in the Midlands.

Davison & Associates (Ni) Ltd

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:30:39 +0000

New Castlereagh office - Jobs created - 200% business increase
Belfast insurance firm Davison & Associates has seen a 200% rise in business following a £300,000 investment in new premises. The company has recruited 4 additional staff members and moved to a new office in Castlereagh, Northern Ireland.

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.

Vivienne Shepherd Ltd

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:33:42 +0000

Acquired by Perspective Financial Group - Owner to Step Down
Perspective Financial Group has acquired Gateshead-based Vivienne Shepherd in its first acquisition of 2012. The Wilmslow-based IFA group's Newcastle office Rutherford Wilkinson has acquired the business. One member of staff is to be transferred to Rutherford Wilkinson as part of the deal and owner-manager Vivienne Shepherd will step down but remain involved in introducing clients.

G & E Wealth Management Limited

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:22:30 +0000

Team Strengthened - New Wealth Management MD Appointed
Accountancy firm Garbutt and Elliott has strengthened its wealth management subsidiary, G&E Wealth Management, with the appointment of Simon Holt as managing director. Mr Holt was previously managing director of Skipton Financial Services, the advisory arm of Skipton Building Society.

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.

Aon Ltd

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:45:07 +0000

Relocating head office to London - 500 offices worldwide
Global insurance broker Aon is relocating its head office from Chicago to London. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is advising the company in the UK. Aon will remain listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The move will provide greater access to emerging markets. Aon has around 500 offices across 120 countries worldwide.

Keoghs Llp

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:13:57 +0000

40 new jobs - insurance fraud expansion - 12% growth expected
Bolton-headquartered law firm Keoghs LLP is recruiting 40 staff as part of a strategy to increase the number of insurance fraud claims it handles by up to 20% in 2012, following a 10% increase in 2011. The number of fraudulent claims is growing in all areas including motor insurance and commercial property.

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.