Sesame Bank Group (SBG) has today announced the appointment of Paul Wilson as chief operating officer, subject to approval.

Aviva has today announced the appointment of Holly Victoria Ewing as head of intermediated distribution.

Rokstone Underwriting, part of the Aventum Group, has today announced the appointment of Jimmy Heaton as head of directors' and officers' liability insurance (D&O).

Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group, has today announced Jeetesh Patel as its new head of Reinsurance and Structuring.

Direct Line Insurance Group (DLGD.L) chief executive, Penny James, will step down with immediate effect after nearly four years in office, reports Reuters.

Gallagher UK has today announced the appointment of Louise Piper, who has most recently served as Aviva’s international brokers director.

Berkeley Alexander has today announced Craig Powell as its new sales and business development director, joining the provider from Gallaghers.

Allianz Partners UK and Ireland, has today announced the appointment of Marcus Latchford as its new chief sales and distribution officer (CSO).

MetLife UK has today announced the appointment of Justin Harper as UK head of propositions, effective immediately.

Global underwriting leader Everest Re has appointed Srini Maddineni as group chief information officer (CIO), reporting to Jim Williamson.