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News on insurance and reinsurance industry hiring, appointments and people moves. News and announcements covering key hires and people moves across the global reinsurance, commercial and specialty insurance markets.

Prestige Underwriting names Peacock Head of Home, Product and Governance

3rd February 2026

Specialist managing general agent (MGA) Prestige Underwriting, has announced the promotion of Katy Peacock to the role of Head of Home, Product and Governance. In her new role, Peacock will oversee the development and governance of Prestige's home insurance portfolio, which involves ensuring robust underwriting rigor and delivering top-tier nonstandard home ... Read the full article

Howden names Shunsuke Takechi as Head of M&A for Japan

3rd February 2026

Global insurance and reinsurance broker Howden has announced the appointment of Shunsuke Takechi, a highly experienced and qualified Japanese attorney with over 13 years of experience, as Head of Japan, M&A. Takechi holds the unique distinction of being the first and only registered senior Japanese lawyer in the insurance brokerage industry. His ... Read the full article

Atrium appoints Hayley Budd as Head of Innovation

2nd February 2026

Atrium, a specialty insurer operating at Lloyd’s, has announced the appointment of Hayley Budd as Head of Innovation, a newly created role that aims to drive the company’s strategic transformation. Budd will take responsibility for leading innovation, working with Atrium’s market-leading underwriting teams to transform existing business lines to meet emerging ... Read the full article

Liberty Specialty Markets appoints Ed Louth as Head of Aviation

2nd February 2026

Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of Ed Louth as Head of Aviation. Louth succeeds Miles Taffs, who was named Interim Head of Aviation in September 2025 after joining LSM as Senior Underwriting Specialist, Aviation, in March 2025. Taffs will return to his ... Read the full article

Marsh names Lisa Quest as UK CEO

2nd February 2026

Insurance and reinsurance broking group Marsh has expanded Lisa Quest’s role to include serving as UK Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 6th, 2026. She succeeds Chris Lay, who is retiring from the business. Quest, currently Head of UK and Ireland at Oliver Wyman, will collaborate with Marsh’s UK business leaders ... Read the full article

Walter Voigts-von Foster becomes CEO of Munich Re Africa

2nd February 2026

Walter Voigts-von Foster has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Munich Re Africa, a role he will hold alongside his responsibilities as Head of Non‑Life. “It’s a privilege to lead such a fantastic team, and I’m excited about what we will continue to achieve together as we deliver on our ... Read the full article

Aon appoints Alexander Krasavin as Regional Managing Director, APAC

2nd February 2026

Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Aon has announced the appointment of Alexander Krasavin as Regional Managing Director covering Asia Pacific. In his new role, Krasavin will drive the integration of human capital solutions for Aon’s large multinational clients across the APAC region, while continuing to support clients in his role ... Read the full article

Peak Re names Philip Hough as CUO

2nd February 2026

Hong Kong-based global reinsurer Peak Re has appointed Philip Hough as its new Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), effective April 2nd, 2026. Hough will be based in Hong Kong and report directly to Franz-Josef Hahn, Chief Executive Officer of the reinsurer. In his new role, Hough will lead Peak Re’s P&C underwriting strategy ... Read the full article

MNK Group appoints Daniel Ferguson as Group Treasury Director

2nd February 2026

MNK Group, the independent global group of insurance companies, has announced the appointment of Daniel Ferguson to the newly created role of Group Treasury Director. In this role, Ferguson will establish a dedicated treasury function, with the aim of enhancing financial acumen, strengthening market resilience, and enabling continued growth. He will ... Read the full article

Tysers appoints Marlena Truszczynska as Head of Shipping Claims

30th January 2026

Tysers, an independent Lloyd’s insurance broker, part of the Australian AUB Group, has appointed Marlena Truszczynska as Head of Shipping Claims, Marine & Aviation. This appointment aligns with Tysers’ long-term commitment to deliver exceptional claims service to clients. Truszczynska has extensive expertise, with over 11 years of experience. Her leadership, creativity, and ... Read the full article

Tom Potter named HDI’s Chief Underwriting Officer – Long Tail

30th January 2026

HDI Global UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Tom Potter to the role of Chief Underwriting Officer – Long Tail, effective 1 February 2026. In his new role, Potter will oversee HDI’s UK and Ireland long-tail underwriting strategy across Liability, Life Sciences, Motor Fleet, and Cyber, further enhancing the ... Read the full article

Latham & Watkins welcomes Frank Monaco as New York M&A and Private Equity Partner

30th January 2026

Latham & Watkins LLP, a law firm advising clients on complex business and regulatory matters, has announced that Frank Monaco has joined its New York office as a partner in the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Practice. Monaco concentrates his practice on reinsurance matters, with a particular emphasis on ... Read the full article

SiriusPoint names Sakakeeny as CUO, North America P&C Insurance

29th January 2026

SiriusPoint, a specialty insurer and reinsurer, has appointed John Sakakeeny as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) of North America P&C Insurance, effective February 2nd, 2026. In his new role, Sakakeeny will provide strategic leadership to the underwriting and program management teams across SiriusPoint’s North America Insurance business, drive profitable growth, and strengthen ... Read the full article

Kevin Flack joins Dale Underwriting Partners as Head of Portfolio Solutions

29th January 2026

Dale Underwriting Partners, the trading name for Dale Managing Agency Limited’s Lloyd’s Syndicate 1729, has announced the appointment of Kevin Flack to the newly created role of Head of Portfolio Solutions. In this role, Flack will be based in London and will work closely with Dale’s leadership team to drive portfolio ... Read the full article

QBE Re appoints Lian Phua as Head of Credit Reinsurance

29th January 2026

QBE Re, the reinsurance arm of global insurance group QBE, has announced the appointment of Lian Phua as Head of Credit Reinsurance. Based in New York, Phua will report to Salvatore Sama, Executive Director for North America at QBE Re, and work closely with Shane Lawlor, Executive Director and Head of ... Read the full article