Arch Insurance Canada has announced that Jean-Pierre Galipeault has been promoted to President and Chief Regional Executive.
Galipeault, who took up his new position at the start of January, first joined Arch in 2013 in the Warranty and Lender Solutions group. He has since held the role of Vice President, Specialty Consumer Programs, before assuming the role of Chief Regional Executive in 2019.
Prior to joining Arch, he was an Account Executive with broker Insurance Insight.
Mark Lange, Chief Strategy Officer for Arch Insurance North America, and to whom Galipeault will report, commented, “Since becoming Chief Regional Executive in 2019, JP has demonstrated tremendous leadership for our Canada franchise.
“His strong product knowledge, diligent underwriting management and excellent distribution relationships have meaningfully helped Arch Insurance Canada’s recent success. As President, JP will be able to make even broader contributions to Arch. I’m optimistic about what lies ahead for Arch Canada.”
Galipeault himself added, “I’m excited for the opportunity to lead our Canadian team. Going forward, we will remain committed to working collaboratively with our brokers and other partners as we build trusting, respectful and responsive relationships that will fuel Arch’s success.”
Arch Insurance Canada has also announced the promotions of John Moller to Chief Underwriting Officer, and Emily Crewe to Chief Operating Officer.
Moller has led Arch Insurance Canada’s Executive Assurance and Professional Liability underwriting units since 2018, and the P&C Programs underwriting unit since 2021, first joining the firm in 2011.
Crewe takes on the new position in addition to her existing role as Chief Financial Officer, which she has held since 2019. She has been with the firm since 2013.
Both will report to aforementioned President and Chief Regional Executive of Arch Canada, Jean-Pierre Galipeault.
