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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.
Conduit Re appoints Mark Pickering as its new CFO
18th August 2026
Bermuda-based multi-line reinsurer Conduit Re's ultimate parent company, Conduit Holdings, has announced the appointment of Mark Pickering, formerly of Aspen Insurance Holdings, to serve as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective November 30th, 2026. Pickering will take over the CFO role from Elaine Whelan, who informed the Board of ... Read the full article
Alexander Reyes to succeed Allan Santos as President & CEO of Nat Re
18th August 2026
The Board of Directors of National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines (Nat Re) has announced that President and CEO Allan R. Santos will retire on 1 October 2026, with Alexander L. Reyes appointed as his successor. Santos is retiring following nine years of dedicated leadership and service to Nat Re. He became ... Read the full article
Starwind Specialty names Ashley Orth as COO
18th August 2026
Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a CRC Group company focused on specialty insurance underwriting, has appointed Ashley Orth as its new Chief Operating Officer. The appointment comes as the business continues to develop its specialist underwriting operations and expand its portfolio. Orth joins the senior leadership team with almost two decades of experience ... Read the full article
Willis Networks names Norledge as MD and Cobham as Deputy MD
18th August 2026
Willis Networks, a WTW business, has appointed Lynne Norledge as its Managing Director (MD) and Mark Cobham as Deputy MD. In her new role, Norledge will focus on supporting the growth of independent brokers within the Network, strengthening insurer relationships, and ensuring members continued growth. Since joining the business in 2017, Norledge ... Read the full article
Hampden Risk Partners Syndicate 2689 appoints James Drew as Senior Underwriter
18th August 2026
Hampden Risk Partners’ (HRP) Syndicate 2689 at Lloyd’s has announced the appointment of James Drew as Senior Underwriter. In his new role, Drew will focus on underwriting a diverse portfolio of proportional business for top-quartile syndicates in the Lloyd’s market. His remit will also include a selective appetite for complementary MGA ... Read the full article
Woollerson to lead ATL’s Marine Division as Director
18th August 2026
ATL, the independent Lloyd's insurance and reinsurance broker, has announced the appointment of industry veteran Sean Woollerson as Director in the Marine Division. A highly respected Marine insurance specialist, Woollerson brings 35 years of experience in the international Marine insurance market, with a wealth of expertise across Marine hull, ... Read the full article
QBE names Thompson Global Director of Data Centres
18th August 2026
International business insurer QBE has announced the appointment of Jamie Thompson as Global Director of Data Centres, a newly created role based in London. In this new position, Thompson will work to develop an integrated insurance proposition tailored to the evolving risks of the rapidly expanding ... Read the full article
Harry Vickers joins Miller Bermuda as a Senior Director, Property
18th August 2026
Independent specialist re/insurance broker Miller has appointed Harry Vickers as a Senior Director, Property for Miller Bermuda. In the new role, Vickers will lead Miller's Bermuda Direct and Fac offering, reportedly working closely with teams in London to broaden the solutions available to property clients internationally. Miller noted that the appointment marks ... Read the full article
Aon names Virani as Interim CFO as Reese transitions to Senior Advisor
18th August 2026
Aon, a global professional services company, has appointed Nadin Virani as Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately, as Edmund Reese, Executive Vice President and CFO, has decided to pursue opportunities outside the firm. Reese will serve as senior advisor to Greg Case, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Aon, through ... Read the full article
Guy Carpenter appoints Duffy and Ross to lead global property and casualty
18th August 2026
Global reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter, a Marsh business, has appointed David Duffy as Global Property Leader and Chris Ross as Global Casualty Leader, effective immediately. Based in New York, in their newly created roles they will report to John Trace, Chief Executive Officer of North America and Chief Broking Officer, Guy ... Read the full article
Lockton appoints Louis Grundy as Vice President, Strategic Sales, Denmark
18th August 2026
Lockton, a privately held insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has appointed Louis Grundy as Vice President (VP) of Strategic Sales in Denmark. The appointment aims to strengthen the broker's commercial growth capabilities in the country, and reflects its continued investment in experienced, growth-focused talent. In his new role, Grundy's remit includes ... Read the full article
Aon appoints Brad Lorimer as CEO of Canada
17th August 2026
Aon, a global professional services company that provides advice and solutions across risk, capital and human capital, has appointed Brad Lorimer as CEO of its Canadian business, taking up the position on 1 September 2026. Lorimer will be responsible for Aon’s operations across the country, with a focus on helping clients ... Read the full article
DUAL North America appoints Sam Fowler as SVP, Head of Tax
17th August 2026
DUAL North America, a provider of specialised insurance solutions, has appointed Sam Fowler as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Tax to its global Transactional Risk platform in the US. The appointment aims to add dedicated tax underwriting leadership to the team and extend its specialised offering to clients and broker partners ... Read the full article
Dynamic Reinsurance appoints Carmen Yudici bru as Global President
17th August 2026
Dynamic Reinsurance, a firm specialising in tailored reinsurance risk transfer solutions, has announced the appointment of Carmen Yudici bru as Global President. In her new role, Yudici will work alongside Francisco Hernández, Global CEO of Dynamic Reinsurance, to drive the next phase of the firm’s growth by strengthening its global leadership ... Read the full article
Pinion announces key additions to executive leadership and accounting team
17th August 2026
Pinion Insurance, a London-headquartered specialty insurance carrier formed earlier this year, has announced three key additions to its executive leadership team and accounting function. The new team members include Kathryn Edwards, who has been appointed Group Controller; Brock Werner, named US Treasurer and Financial Planning and ... Read the full article
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