Shaun Hooper has been named permanent chief executive of Lloyd's and London market broker Cooper Gay & Co.

He has served as the brokers interim chief executive since December 2010. He was drafted into the role after Jim Summers, Cooper Gay & Co's previous chief executive, left the company to join reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter last November.

Cooper Gay & Co is the Lloyd's and London market operation of broking group Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford (CGSC). Hooper first joined CGSC in July 2009 as head of group operations. He was previously chief operating officer of AXA-owned brokerage Bluefin Insurance Services.

"This is a key appointment and Shaun has demonstrated his ability to drive the business during his time as Interim CEO," said Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford group CEO Toby Esser in a statement. "CGSC is at a key stage in its development and our continued growth requires a strong and dynamic London presence which I am confident Shaun will deliver with the support of his senior management team."