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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.
Willis Re adds William Morritt to its broking team
10th April 2026
Willis Re, a reinsurance advisory and broking joint venture between Bain Capital (BCIS) and WTW, has appointed William ‘Bill’ Morritt to its broking team. Morritt has over four decades of experience in the aviation reinsurance industry, having begun his career at Alexander Howden. Most recently, he served at Guy Carpenter, the reinsurance ... Read the full article
Tysers appoints Jack Cooper as Director, Marine & Aviation
10th April 2026
Tysers, an independent Lloyd’s insurance broker and part of the Australian AUB Group, has announced the appointment of Jack Cooper as Director, Marine & Aviation. In his new role, Cooper will work closely with the cargo team to deliver comprehensive, client-focused solutions. He brings more than 15 years of market experience, with ... Read the full article
Anthony Izzo joins AXIS Capital as CCO
9th April 2026
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, a Bermuda-based global insurer and reinsurer, has announced the appointment of Anthony Izzo as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), based at the company’s Red Bank and New York offices. Izzo, drawing on 35 years of industry experience, has been tasked with leading the company’s global commercial strategy, working ... Read the full article
Cizek appointed SI Re Underwriting Manager for Central & EE, Schmidhauser to retire
9th April 2026
SIGNAL IDUNA Reinsurance Ltd (SI Re), a Switzerland-based nonlife reinsurer, has announced the appointment of Lukas Cizek as Underwriting Manager for Central & Eastern Europe (CEE), effective mid-March 2026. Cizek will be succeeding Nicolas Schmidhauser, Underwriting Manager Eastern Europe, who will retire on 31 March 2026. Since joining SI Re in 2009, ... Read the full article
Mapfre Re appoints Fernando Utrilla Agüero as CFO
9th April 2026
The Board of Directors of Mapfre Re, the global reinsurance unit of Mapfre Group, has approved the appointment of Fernando Utrilla Agüero as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), succeeding Daniel Quermia. Agüero’s appointment is part of the succession process following Quermia’s upcoming retirement, after nearly 40 years with Mapfre Re. Agüero joined Mapfre ... Read the full article
RLI Corp. elevates two leaders in claims division update
9th April 2026
RLI Corp., a US-based specialty insurer focused on property, casualty, and surety markets, has announced key leadership changes within its Claims organisation, effective April 1, 2026. Cory Figiel has been appointed Chief Claim Officer, taking on responsibility for guiding strategy and overseeing operations across all claim functions. She succeeds Bob Handzel, ... Read the full article
Waller named UIB MD of Marine, Little appointed Senior Advisor, President
9th April 2026
United Insurance Brokers Limited (UIB), an international reinsurance and reinsurance broker, has announced the appointment of David Waller as Managing Director of its Marine division. An essential member of the UIB’s Marine team, Waller has played a pivotal role in the division’s success and expansion, UIB highlights. The executive will leverage his ... Read the full article
Darren Popham joins Willis Natural Resources as Executive Director, Power & Renewables
9th April 2026
Willis Natural Resources, part of global insurance and risk advisory business WTW, has appointed Darren Popham as Executive Director within its Power and Renewables team. Popham brings over 30 years of experience in the insurance market, with a focus on project-financed construction risks. He has advised on a wide range of power ... Read the full article
Revell succeeds Watkins as Swiss Re’s Head of Marine & Energy for P&C Re
8th April 2026
Global reinsurer Swiss Re has announced the appointment of Suzanne Revell as Head of Marine & Energy for P&C Re, succeeding Adam Watkins, effective 1 June 2026. In her new position, based in London, Revell will be responsible for Swiss Re's global Marine & Energy portfolio, including its strategic direction, underwriting ... Read the full article
Gen Re appoints Daniel Osterrieder as Head of National/Multinational Treaty in North America
8th April 2026
Gen Re, a reinsurance company and a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, has announced the appointment of Daniel Osterrieder as Head of National/Multinational Treaty in North America. In this role, he will oversee strategic initiatives and operations across the region, contributing to the company’s continued focus on underwriting performance and client service. Osterrieder ... Read the full article
Winsee Cheung named Divisional Director at Liberty Specialty Markets
8th April 2026
Liberty Specialty Markets, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has appointed Winsee Cheung as Divisional Director for its Delegated Authority Practice, effective 7 April 2026. Cheung will take responsibility for leading the function across the UK & MENA region, joining Liberty’s underwriting leadership team alongside other divisional directors. Together, they shape the ... Read the full article
Ascot Group announces several promotions across UK, Bermuda and US
8th April 2026
Bermuda-based global specialty insurer Ascot Group has announced several leadership promotions across the UK, Bermuda and the United States. Nick González has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Professional Liability – Healthcare. González joined the Ascot Group from Beazley in 2023, and served as Vice President, Professional Liability - Healthcare prior to ... Read the full article
Odd Mistereggen joins Gallagher Re as Fac broker, EMEA
8th April 2026
Global reinsurance broker Gallagher Re has announced the appointment of Odd Kåre Engh Mistereggen as Facultative Broker, EMEA. Joining the company from rival broker Howden Re, Mistereggen brings a strong analytical approach to complex risk management, drawing on a robust background in project management, retail broking, and reinsurance. Specialising in P&C risk ... Read the full article
Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions appoints Jose Maria Lopez as Marine Product Coordinator
8th April 2026
Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions, the reinsurance division of global broker Aon, has announced the appointment of Jose Maria Lopez as Marine Product Coordinator for EMEA Facultative Reinsurance. This role is in addition to Lopez’s current responsibilities leading the Latin America Marine team. In his new position, he will drive the coordination of Aon’s ... Read the full article
Bridgehaven enters European MGA market with Arrow Risk Management partnership
8th April 2026
Bridgehaven Europe Specialty DAC, a European insurer focused on commercial and specialty risks, has entered into its first Managing General Agent (MGA) capacity agreement in Europe with Arrow Risk Management GMBH (Arrow). This agreement comes after Bridgehaven’s 2025 acquisition of Dublin-based SureStone, and represents an early move in the company’s broader ... Read the full article
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