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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.

Alcor Group launches Atlanta office led by Sophie DeCouto

21st July 2025

Alcor Group, a property insurance underwriter backed by Beat Capital Partners, a subsidiary of Ambac Financial Group, has announced the launch of an Atlanta office, led by Sophie DeCouto, as part of its expansion into the U.S. excess and surplus (E&S) market. Alcor, which also has offices in London and Bermuda, ... Read the full article

Canopius announces Marine & Energy Treaty team changes

21st July 2025

Canopius Group, a specialty and P&C re/insurer, has announced the promotion of Ben Pinnington to Head of Marine & Energy Treaty, effective 7 July 2025, additionally, Imogen Wright will join the business as Underwriter – Marine & Energy Treaty on 13 October 2025. Pinnington began his insurance career in 2018 as ... Read the full article

James River adds Langenburg as CIO, promotes Zaharris to Chief Claims Officer

21st July 2025

James River Group Holdings, a Bermuda-domiciled insurance holding company, has appointed Valdean Langenburg as its new Group Chief Information Officer (CIO), while Justin Zaharris has been promoted to Group Chief Claims Officer. The pair will report to Frank D’Orazio, Chief Executive Officer, James River. Langenburg succeeds Thomas Peach, who retired on July ... Read the full article

Peter Hugger joins Stonefort as Member of the Board & Executive Advisor

21st July 2025

Stonefort Group, a reinsurance specialist headquartered in Luxembourg, has announced the appointment of Dr Peter F. Hugger as Member of the Board of Directors & Executive Advisor. Hugger brings to his new role over three decades of leadership experience in the global reinsurance sector, having held C-level roles in Malaysia, Singapore ... Read the full article

Willis names Lockner as Strategic Client Advisor, North American AAIS team

18th July 2025

Willis, a WTW business, has appointed Cecelia Lockner as Senior Director, Strategic Client Advisor within the North American Alternative Asset Insurance Solutions (AAIS) division. The appointment aligns with Willis’ strategy to provide insurance solutions grounded in deep industry expertise with a focus on client outcomes. Lockner brings over 15 years of experience ... Read the full article

LSN Ré Walbaum names Heroui Director of P&C Reinsurance

18th July 2025

French reinsurance broker, LSN Ré Walbaum, has announced the appointment of Lynda Heroui as Director of P&C Reinsurance, who will be reporting to Benoît Butel, the company’s President. LSN Ré Walbaum, a subsidiary of the LSN Assurances group, offers comprehensive and innovative reinsurance solutions, providing services in both non-life and personal ... Read the full article

Mosaic Insurance adds three senior industry leaders to Advisory Board

18th July 2025

Mosaic Insurance, a specialty insurer focused on complex and emerging risks, has strengthened its Advisory Board with the addition of senior industry leaders Peter Breitstone, George Hanna, and Tom Kim for strategic growth. The trio will focus on market engagement, innovation, strategy, and thought leadership throughout the firm. This follows the appointment ... Read the full article

WTW’s Fannin named Head of Corporate Actuarial & CRO for Hannover Re UK Life Branch

18th July 2025

Nicola Fannin has been appointed General Manager, Head of Corporate Actuarial and Chief Risk Officer for Hannover Re UK Life Branch. Fannin is succeeding Rael Davis, who was appointed Chief Financial Officer for the Hannover Re UK Life Branch on 1 November 2024. The executive brings over 21 years of industry experience ... Read the full article

Samsung Re appoints Sie Liang Lau as Head of Cyber and Casualty

18th July 2025

Samsung Reinsurance (Samsung Re), a subsidiary of Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance (SFMI), has appointed Sie Liang Lau as Head of Cyber and Casualty, effective June 23rd, 2025. Based in Singapore, Lau will lead the development of Samsung Re’s Cyber and Casualty portfolios across Asia Pacific and the Middle East & ... Read the full article

Aon announces three executive leader appointments within EMEA commercial risk team

18th July 2025

Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Aon has appointed three senior leaders within its Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Commercial Risk team, as the firm looks to drive growth across the region as part of its 3x3 Plan. The broker has appointed Paul Young as Specialty Leader for EMEA ... Read the full article

Aspen names John Welch as Group Chief Underwriting Officer

18th July 2025

Bermuda domiciled insurer and reinsurer Aspen Insurance Holdings has appointed John Welch as Group Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), effective August 1st, 2025. In his new role, Welch will report to Christian Dunleavy, Group President and Chief Executive Officer of Aspen Bermuda Limited. He will be responsible for overseeing, developing, and executing Aspen’s ... Read the full article

AXIS adds Abdelrahman as Senior Underwriter and Assistant VP, Renewable Energy

18th July 2025

Bermuda-domiciled insurer and reinsurer AXIS Capital Holdings has appointed Moustafa Abdelrahman as Senior Underwriter and Assistant Vice President (VP), Renewable Energy. He becomes AXIS’ first Renewables property underwriter to be based in Toronto, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to clients across Canada. Abdelrahman will work closely with brokers and customers, as well as ... Read the full article

The Hartford promotes Chhabra to Chief Risk Officer as Paiano retires

18th July 2025

The Hartford, a provider of insurance and financial services, has promoted Prateek Chhabra to Chief Risk Officer, effective September 1st, 2025. He will report directly to Christopher Swift, The Hartford’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Chhabra succeeds Robert Paiano, who will retire from the company at the end of the year ... Read the full article

Hamilton Insurance appoints Raymond Karrenbauer as Group CIO

17th July 2025

Bermuda-based insurance and reinsurance company, Hamilton Insurance Group, has appointed Raymond Karrenbauer as Group Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective September 15th, 2025. He will join the firm’s executive management team, reporting to Craig Howie, the Group Chief Financial Officer. Karrenbauer succeeds Venkat Krishnamoorthy, who has been with the Company since 2019 and ... Read the full article

Markel Insurance names Chelsea Jiang as Managing Director of Greater China

17th July 2025

Markel Insurance, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has appointed Chelsea Jiang as Managing Director of Greater China, reporting to the newly appointed MD of Asia Pacific, Sucheng Chang. Jiang is based in Hong Kong and will oversee Markel's operations in both Hong Kong and Shanghai, driving growth and deepening ... Read the full article