May 2006/6

Alexander Forbes has appointed Mike Hammond, the former Marsh UK chief executive and JLT Risk Solutions chief executive, as the deputy chairman of its International Risk Services business.

Lloyd's insurer Argenta Syndicate Management Ltd has parted company with its lead underwriter John Hyland after six years at the helm of its reinsurance focussed Syndicate 2121.

Bruce Carnegie-Brown resigned unexpectedly as president and CEO of the Europe and Middle East region of Marsh Inc last week, after just three years at the firm.

Willis Group Ltd has seen further migrations from its Italian team to rival Aon Ltd following the recent resignation of the unit head, Alberto Carrara.

Heritage Underwriting Agency plc is still keen to proceed with its planned Alternative Investment Market (AIM) flotation despite the sudden resignation of its renowned underwriter, Les Rock.