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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.
Intact Insurance Specialty names Aaron Belair as President of Technology, NA
23rd May 2025
Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, the US insurance subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation, has appointed Aaron Belair as its new President of Technology, North America (NA), based in San Francisco. In the role, he will focus on strengthening broker relationships, delivering tailored solutions, fostering a culture that attracts talent, and accelerating Intact's ... Read the full article
UIB appoints Sean Scales as Associate Director in Marine Division
23rd May 2025
Insurance and reinsurance Lloyd’s broker, United Insurance Brokers Ltd (UIBL), has announced the appointment of Sean Scales as Associate Director within its Marine Division. In his new role, Scales will focus on North American cargo and stock throughput business, driving new business and supporting the continued growth of UIBL’s Marine Division. Scales ... Read the full article
Protecdiv adds David Castillo as EVP, Head of Construction and Surety Solutions
22nd May 2025
Insurance and reinsurance broker Protecdiv has appointed David Castillo to the newly created role of Executive Vice President (EVP) and National Construction Practice Leader. In the role, Castillo will lead the strategic growth and development of the broker’s construction and surety business. The appointment aligns with Protecdiv’s larger plans to expand its ... Read the full article
Jim Lye named Head of Everest Global Markets
22nd May 2025
Global insurer and reinsurer Everest has announced the appointment of Jim Lye as Head of Everest Global Markets (EGM), its London-based wholesale division. Lye joins from Antares Managing Agency Limited, where he spent 12 years in roles including Energy Underwriter, Head of Energy & Terrorism, and most recently, Active Underwriter. Prior to ... Read the full article
Descartes Underwriting strengthens leadership with key senior hires to support growth
22nd May 2025
Descartes Underwriting, a provider of corporate parametric insurance solutions specialising in climate, cyber, and emerging risks, has revealed two important senior appointments aimed at strengthening its operations and claims functions. These new roles are designed to enhance service for brokers and clients by boosting efficiency and quality during a phase of ... Read the full article
Protecdiv hires Tamika Puckett as EVP & Public Sector Practice Leader
22nd May 2025
Tamika Puckett has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Public Sector Practice Leader, at Protecdiv, where she will lead the development and execution of the firm's risk management strategies for public sector clients, overseeing a wide range of innovative solutions designed to meet the unique challenges faced by federal, ... Read the full article
Sarah Maune joins Gallagher Re Life Solutions team as VP
22nd May 2025
Reinsurance broker Gallagher Re has announced the addition of Sarah Maune to its Life Solutions team as Vice President (VP). Maune brings over 16 years of life re/insurance experience to her new role. She is joining Gallagher Re following a decade with life and health reinsurer RGA, where she was part of ... Read the full article
Labuan IBFC welcomes new Chairman and board member
22nd May 2025
Labuan IBFC Inc., an Asian financial hub known for its insurance, reinsurance, Islamic finance, and digital business solutions, has announced the appointment of Steven Choy Khai Choon as Chairman, and Dr. Aida Othman as a member of its Board of Directors. Effective 12 March 2025, both individuals have been appointed for ... 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
David Kimmel joins Converge Insurance as CFO
21st May 2025
Converge Insurance, a company specialising in cyber risk management and underwriting, has announced the appointment of David Kimmel as its new Chief Financial Officer. Kimmel is joining the company with over 35 years of experience across insurance, investment banking, and emerging technologies. As Converge accelerates its expansion and strengthens its leadership in ... Read the full article
Jon Kattman named Head of Inland Marine at Aspen Insurance
21st May 2025
Jon Kattman has been appointed Head of Inland Marine at Aspen Insurance, where he will lead the underwriting team, overseeing its strategy and risk management operations. Kattman, who holds over 14 years of dedicated underwriting experience, has served at Aspen since 2017, most recently as Senior Vice President, Head of Field ... Read the full article
Verisk adds Christopher Perry and Sabra Purtill to its Board of Directors
21st May 2025
Data analytics and technology provider Verisk has revealed that Christopher J. Perry and Sabra R. Purtill have been elected to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Perry, who has over 25 years of experience in banking, brokerage, and financial information services, is currently the President of Broadridge Financial Solutions, a ... Read the full article
Reask appoints Jo Williams as Head of Insurance Sales
21st May 2025
Jo Williams, a seasoned leader in property catastrophe and risk modelling, has been appointed as the new Head of Insurance Sales at Reask, a science and technology company focusing on extreme weather modelling. Williams' extensive experience in aligning climate-driven extreme weather risk with strategic insurance solutions makes her uniquely suited to ... Read the full article
Roots appoints Robin Spaulding as Head of Insurance
21st May 2025
Roots, a provider of AI-powered solutions for the insurance industry, has announced the appointment of Robin Spaulding as Head of Insurance. In this role, Spaulding will lead the ongoing development of Roots’ insurance capabilities, focusing on helping customers modernise claims and underwriting, optimise operations, and accelerate AI adoption across the insurance ... Read the full article
Hannover Re promotes Hermenier to Managing Director, Klass to retire
20th May 2025
Global reinsurer Hannover Re has announced the appointment of Vincent Hermenier as Managing Director. He will be taking over the role from Sigrid Klass, who will be retiring from the company June 30, 2025 after more than 35 years of service. As MD, Hermenier will oversee a wide range of property and ... Read the full article
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