CMGL, provider of claims and insurance management services, has appointed Robert Bisson as general manager of its French operations. Bisson is based at CMGL France's headquarters in Paris. Bisson has over 20 years' experience in insurance and financial services. He joins CMGL after four years at the RiverStone Group in Paris, where he was responsible for the run-off portfolios of CTR and CORIFRANCE. Prior to RiverStone, he spent 11 years at broker La Securite Nouvelle, latterly as CFO. He began his career in banking and has worked for Paribas and CIBC, amongst others.

Bisson was recently elected as chairman of SEGS, (Syndicat Européen de Gestion de Sinistres) the French run-off association. SEGS was founded in 2004 and is the leading industry organisation in the sector. Current members include CMGL, Groupe Prunay, Van Ameyde, Caution Services, IMS, Globale Rueck and Tawa.