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MSIG USA
S&P assigns A+ rating to MSIG USA’s new E&S platform
15th May 2026
MSIG Specialty Insurance America, Inc., MSIG USA’s newly established excess and surplus (E&S) insurer, has received an A+ financial strength rating and issuer credit rating with a stable outlook from S&P Global Ratings. This rating is a significant milestone for MSIG USA and its ongoing development as a “leading data-driven specialty ... Read the full article
MSIG USA names Pat Dougherty as Head of Surety
6th May 2026
MSIG USA, the US insurance subsidiary of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group, has appointed Pat Dougherty as Head of Surety, tasking him with overseeing the strategic direction and expansion of the business, reporting to Dan Riordan, Head of Political Risk and Trade Credit. Dougherty offers close to 20 years of experience in ... Read the full article
MSIG USA names Matt Thompson as South-Central Region Distribution Leader
23rd March 2026
MSIG USA, a specialty insurance provider offering a range of commercial and personal insurance solutions, has appointed Matt Thompson as South-Central Region Distribution Leader. In this role, Thompson will drive growth and strategic initiatives across Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas, reporting to Joseph Fitzpatrick, Head of Distribution for MSIG USA. Thompson ... Read the full article
MSIG and IFC launch $6bn credit insurance facility to boost financing in developing nations
25th February 2026
MSIG USA and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited (MSI Japan) - collectively referred to as MSIG - have partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, for a new insurance-backed credit facility designed to expand access to finance in emerging markets. Under the facility, MSIG ... Read the full article
MSIG USA names Ron Morrison as Chief Claims Officer
26th January 2026
MSIG USA, the US-based arm of Tokyo-headquartered MSIG Holdings, Inc., has appointed Ron Morrison as Chief Claims Officer, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Peter McKenna. He brings extensive experience overseeing complex commercial claims operations and is known for disciplined leadership, sound decision-making, and strengthening claims as a core function within specialty ... Read the full article
MSIG USA names Ryan Kratz as Head of Cyber, North America
26th November 2025
MSIG USA, a provider of specialty commercial insurance, has appointed Ryan Kratz as Head of Cyber, North America, reporting to Siobhan O'Brien, the firm's Global Head of Cyber. This addition follows MSIG USA's continued expansion of its cyber capabilities across the US market. In his new role, Kratz will be based in ... Read the full article
MSIG USA appoints Erika Shalette as General Counsel
7th October 2025
MSIG USA, a provider of specialty commercial insurance, has appointed Erika Shalette as General Counsel, reporting to Kent Ziegler, the firm's Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer. In her new role, she will oversee all legal and compliance matters for MSIG USA, guiding corporate governance practices, managing regulatory requirements, and ... Read the full article
MSIG USA Board selects Martin J. Sullivan as Chairman
29th September 2025
MSIG USA, a provider of specialty commercial insurance, has announced the appointment of global insurance industry leader Martin J. Sullivan as Chairman of the Board, marking a new phase in the company's growth strategy. With a career spanning over five decades, Sullivan brings a wealth of experience from some of the ... Read the full article
MSIG USA names Hank Kinne Regional Distribution Leader for Mountain and South Central States
19th August 2025
MSIG USA, a specialty commercial insurance provider, has appointed Hank Kinne to lead distribution efforts across the Mountain and South Central states, reporting directly to Joseph Fitzpatrick, MSIG USA’s Head of Distribution. Kinne brings over 30 years of experience in the insurance sector, covering underwriting, account management, and senior leadership roles. He ... Read the full article
MSIG USA partners with Coalition to launch new cyber insurance for US
7th August 2025
MSIG USA, a provider of specialty commercial insurance solutions, has strategically partnered with Coalition, an active insurer focused on preventing digital risks, to launch a new cyber insurance offering for its US clients. The new program offers primary cyber coverage for multinational businesses purchasing insurance coverage from MSIG USA internationally and ... Read the full article
MSIG USA appoints Philip Wray as Head of Property
9th July 2025
MSIG USA, a provider of specialty commercial insurance solutions, has announced the appointment of Philip Wray as Head of Property. In this role, Wray will lead MSIG USA’s national property portfolio, overseeing underwriting strategy, product development, and portfolio performance. He will also help strengthen technical underwriting standards and drive long-term, profitable ... Read the full article
MSIG USA names Laura Meade as Central Region Distribution Leader
8th July 2025
MSIG USA, a provider of specialty insurance solutions, has appointed Laura Meade as Central Region Distribution Leader, reporting to Joseph Fitzpatrick, Head of Distribution, MSIG USA. The appointment aligns with the company's investment in regional leadership to advance broker engagement and client growth strategies. In her new role, Meade will focus on ... Read the full article
David Petrone to lead MSIG USA Northeast region distribution
30th June 2025
MSIG USA, a provider of specialty insurance solutions, has announced the appointment of David Petrone as Northeast region distribution leader. Petrone will leverage his over three decades of industry experience to drive regional distribution strategy, deepening broker and client relationships, and supporting MSIG USA's underwriting capabilities with market insights and strategic ... Read the full article
Jayson Taylor to lead MSIG USA’s casualty business
24th June 2025
MSIG USA, a provider of specialty insurance solutions, has named Jayson Taylor as head of casualty, reporting to CEO Peter McKenna. Since joining the firm in 2024, Taylor has reportedly been instrumental in shaping its innovation agenda, driving the development of data-driven, market-responsive insurance products. "As head of product innovation, he helped ... Read the full article
MSIG USA names Kent Ziegler as CFO & Chief Administrative Officer
21st May 2025
MSIG USA, an insurance subsidiary under MSIG Holdings, has appointed Kent Ziegler as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Administrative Officer, reporting to Chief Executive Officer, Peter McKenna. Ziegler takes on oversight of all aspects of the company's finance and administrative functions, including financial reporting, acquisition strategy and integration, planning and ... Read the full article
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