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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.
HDI Global Insurance names Himadri Trivedi as Business Transformation Lead
16th September 2025
HDI Global Insurance Company (HGIC), the US arm of international corporate and specialty insurer HDI Global, has appointed Himadri Trivedi to the newly created position of Business Transformation Lead. Trivedi will play a key role in aligning technology and business operations to advance enterprise-wide initiatives, reinforce governance, and deliver measurable outcomes. She ... Read the full article
Aoife Taylor named I–RE’s Broker Relationship Manager
16th September 2025
I–RE, a specialist in captive insurance and reinsurance, has announced the appointment of Aoife Taylor as the group’s new Broker Relationship Manager. In her new role, Taylor will be responsible for broadening I–RE’s broker network and nurturing existing broker and captive manager relationships. The executive brings over two decades of experience to ... Read the full article
AXA XL names Sophie Farhane as Global CUO, Cyber Direct & Indirect
15th September 2025
AXA XL, the property, casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, has announced the appointment of Sophie Farhane as Global Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), Cyber, Direct and Indirect. In this role, Farhane will oversee AXA XL’s cyber insurance portfolio, driving strategy, enhancing profitability, fostering innovation, and strengthening relationships with partners and ... Read the full article
The Fidelis Partnership announces senior promotions for Bermuda Treaty team
15th September 2025
The Fidelis Partnership (TFP), a privately-owned managing general underwriter (MGU), has announced senior promotions for both its Bermuda Treaty team and Bermuda based underwriting leadership. These promotions will see Paget Hengesbaugh become Head of International Treaty. He joined TFP five years ago, having joined from Renaissance Re. Drew Tomlinson will become Head ... Read the full article
Weigel to lead Liberty Specialty Markets’ European multinational expansion
15th September 2025
Alexandra Weigel has joined Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, as head of multinational, Europe, a Zurich-based role. In her new role, Weigel will leverage her over 30 years of industry experience to support the expansion of LSM’s multinational programme capabilities in Europe. The executive’s appointment comes as ... Read the full article
WTW announces new leadership roles in the Global Construction and Surety divisions
15th September 2025
Willis, a WTW business, has announced shared updates to its leadership team within the Global Construction and Global Surety divisions. These appointments are intended to strengthen industry expertise, improve client service, and enhance collaboration across the two areas. Bill Creedon, who has led WTW’s Global Construction business for over five years, will ... Read the full article
Concert names Carroll as Chief Actuary & Rangel-Brown as VP, Human Resources
15th September 2025
Concert Group Holdings, Inc., a specialised insurance holding company known for providing tailored solutions to programme insurance markets, has appointed Tom Carroll as Chief Actuary and Lori Rangel-Brown to a newly created role of Vice President (VP), Human Resources, both effective as of September 1st, 2025. Carroll’s appointment follows the promotion ... Read the full article
New Dawn Risk names Anthony Kerr as Senior Client Manager and Claims Advocate
15th September 2025
Anthony Kerr has recently been named Senior Client Manager and Claims Advocate at Specialist Lloyd's broker New Dawn Risk. Kerr has over 35 years of experience in the London re/insurance markets and will contribute to enhancing the firm’s claims capabilities, with focus on professional liability clients. “Tony is one of the most ... Read the full article
Willis names Louis Elwood as Head of Sport
15th September 2025
Willis, a WTW business, has announced the appointment of Louis Elwood as Head of Sport within its Crisis Management Global Specialty division. In this role, Elwood will lead the strategic direction and growth of Willis’ sports and entertainment proposition, focusing on innovative risk management and insurance solutions for clients across the ... Read the full article
AXA XL appoints Donnacha Smyth as Global CUO, Casualty
12th September 2025
AXA XL, the property, casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, has appointed Donnacha Smyth as its new Global Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) for Casualty, effective November 3rd, 2025. Currently, Smyth is based in Bermuda, serving as the Head of Casualty for the Americas region. He will continue to lead Casualty ... Read the full article
Hymans Robertson names Prince Head of Member Experience for Risk Transfer
12th September 2025
Hymans Robertson, a pensions and financial services consultancy, has appointed Donna Prince to the newly created role of Head of Member Experience within its Risk Transfer and wind-up practice. In this role, Prince will lead the development and delivery of member experience solutions, ensuring that schemes are equipped to place member ... Read the full article
WTW strengthens global placement and portfolio solutions team with senior hires
12th September 2025
Willis, a WTW business, has reinforced its Placement and Portfolio Solutions team with two senior appointments. Gina Mulhall has been named Head of Global Portfolio Solutions. She will oversee Willis’ Gemini facility and guide strategy for the company’s wider global portfolio initiatives. Mulhall joins Willis from Marsh, where she was Managing Director ... Read the full article
Lockton names Naji Abboud as Senior Executive Officer in DIFC
12th September 2025
Lockton, an independent insurance broker, has appointed Naji Abboud as Senior Executive Officer (SEO) of its Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) branch. Abboud has worked with Lockton for over 15 years across the MENA region, gaining extensive experience in the insurance sector and holding a range of leadership positions. His new ... Read the full article
AXA XL appoints Louise Nevill as Chief Underwriting Officer, Specialty for the UK & Lloyd’s
12th September 2025
AXA XL, the property, casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, has announced the appointment of Louise Nevill ACII as Chief Underwriting Officer, Specialty for the UK & Lloyd’s. Commenting on the appointment, Mike Gosselin, Chief Underwriting Officer, UK & Lloyd’s, added: “Louise is extremely respected in the market." He continued: "She ... Read the full article
Consilium to open new office in Kingston, Jamaica
12th September 2025
Consilium, a speciality re/insurance wholesale broker, has announced plans to establish a new office in Kingston, Jamaica, subject to regulatory approval, with Max Pragnell serving as Managing Partner for the office. The Kingston location is part of Consilium’s ongoing expansion of its international operations. The office will combine local expertise with ... Read the full article
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