The biggest people moves this week

Starting off the week, Minster Law appointed Stuart Hanley as its new director of legal practice.

In his new role, Hanley will be responsible for helping insurer’s operate in the current legislative and regulatory environment.

• Minster Law appoints new legal practice director

Then, insurance broker Lycetts appointed Ian Barclay as its new chief executive.

Barclay will succeed Charles Foster, who is retiring after seven years as the firm’s top boss.

• Broker announces ex-Ardonagh boss as new chief executive

Following this, insurer Markel said it had opened a new office in Leeds as it looks to increase its investment in the city.

The office will be based in City Square House, which offers 138,859 sq ft of space within Leeds’ commercial business district.

• Markel announces move to new office as employee count grows

And then, Lloyd’s chief operating officer Bob James was appointed as the new chief executive at Velonetic.

James succeeds Chris Halbard, who is leaving the firm after spending a year and five months as the top boss.

• New Blueprint Two boss appointed after delays