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Changes at Lloyd’s

Lloyd’s announced that Jon Hancock has decided to step down as performance management director in 2020.

 

Lloyd’s also announced the appointment of Julia Tyson as chief human resources officer, with immediate effect. Ms Tyson previously was HR and communications director at LV= from 2013 to 2017, and prior to that, group HR director at Wates Group.

 

She joins Lloyd’s at a crucial time as the market continues the work to develop an inclusive and innovative culture that attracts talented people to deliver the Future at Lloyd’s project, said the announcement.

 

In another appointment, Lloyd’s announced that Jo Scott, currently head of Brand, Marketing and Communications, has been promoted to chief marketing and communications officer and a member of Lloyd’s Executive Committee.

 

Ms Scott has been with Lloyd’s for 15 years, and her role in developing Lloyd’s reputation as we deliver the Future at Lloyd’s will be vital, said the announcement

 

RKH Specialty builds marine team with SSL Endeavour’s Martin

Hyperion-owned RKH Specialty has added Gillian Martin as a director in its marine division.

 

Axis strengthens renewable energy team with GCube hire

Axis Insurance has appointed Sam Walsh as senior underwriter and Mat Pifer as an underwriter in its renewables division.

 

Charles Taylor appoints CEO for Asia property & casualty

Charles Taylor Adjusting (CTA) an international loss adjusting business focused on commercial claims, has appointed Wee Loon Yong as chief executive officer Asia, Property & Casualty.

 

Renewable Energy Loss Adjusters recruits new leadership

Renewable Energy Loss Adjusters (RELA), a specialist in renewable energy claims and risk assessment, has appointed Alan Tucker as Head of RELA.

 

He will drive RELA’s expansion in key renewable energy markets globally.

 

In addition, RELA has hired Martin Dobson, who joins the company as a senior loss adjuster.

 

UK P&I Club appoints new senior claims executive

The UK P&I Club, a provider of P&I insurance and other services to the international shipping community, has appointed Tom Starr as a senior claims executive, based in the Thomas Miller London offices.