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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.
Lara Martiner named Allianz (AGCS) Global Head of Alternative Risk Transfer
21st March 2025
Allianz Commercial has announced the appointment of Lara Martiner as Global Head of Alternative Risk Transfer at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS), effective April 1, 2025. succeeding Grant Maxwell. Maxwell is leaving the German insurer at the end of June, and will maintain her current role as CEO ... Read the full article
Aon promotes Gaspa Rebull, expands Global Risk Analytics leadership
21st March 2025
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Aon has promoted Oriol Gaspa Rebull to global head of analytics strategy and operations for Risk Capital, and also announced three additional new leaders. Within the analytics team, Aon has also appointed Hetul Patel as Head of International Casualty Analytics, Gregory Larcher as US Head of ... Read the full article
Embroker appoints Stephen Easley as Vice President of Underwriting
21st March 2025
Embroker, a digital insurance platform simplifying the insurance process for businesses, has announced the appointment of Stephen Easley as Vice President of Underwriting. In this role, Easley will focus on expanding Embroker’s underwriting capabilities, refining specialty insurance products, and collaborating with the team to enhance coverage structures for businesses. He brings over ... Read the full article
Ethan Godlieb joins Consilium as Associate Partner
21st March 2025
Consilium, a specialty re/insurance broking business of the Aventum Group, has announced the appointment of Ethan Godlieb as Associate Partner to lead Cyber, Tech, and Fintech within its Professional & Executive Risks Division. Godlieb will join Consilium in May after completing his notice period at Aon, where he serves as Cyber ... Read the full article
EPIC Insurance reveals leadership for new construction & infrastructure group
20th March 2025
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a provider of insurance and risk management services, has revealed a national leadership team to head its newly established Construction & Infrastructure Group (C&I Group). This specialised group will serve clients across various sectors within the construction and infrastructure industries, including general contractors, specialty contractors, architects ... Read the full article
Acrisure Re US announces leadership promotions
20th March 2025
Acrisure Re US, Ltd., the re/insurance division of global insurance and financial services provider Acrisure, has announced the promotion of Tom Deane to Managing Director, Head of Acrisure Re Corporate Advisory & Solutions, LLC. Deane will lead ARCAS US and serve as its supervisory principal, continuing to report to Ben Canagaretna, ... Read the full article
IUA appoints Chris Jones as new Chief Executive
20th March 2025
The International Underwriting Association (IUA), which represents companies in the London insurance market, has announced the appointment of Chris Jones as its new Chief Executive, effective May 1st, 2025. Jones succeeds Dave Matcham, who is retiring after a 45-year career in the London Market, including 20 years as IUA Chief Executive. ... Read the full article
Aspen appoints Dunleavy and Apollo’s Lagler to its Board
20th March 2025
Bermuda domiciled re/insurer Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited has appointed Christian Dunleavy as a Director and Michael Lagler as a Non-Executive Director to its Board, effective March 17th, 2025. Currently, Dunleavy is Group President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aspen Bermuda Limited, responsible for the group’s underwriting strategy, claims and business ... Read the full article
Finch to succeed Witherington as Manulife Asia President and CEO
20th March 2025
Manulife, an international financial services provider, has announced the appointment of Steve Finch as President and CEO of Manulife Asia, effective May 9th, 2025. The executive will be succeeding Phil Witherington who has been appointed Manulife's President and CEO, also effective May 9th. Finch currently serves as Manulife's Chief Actuary and has ... Read the full article
TMHCCI appoints Rebecca Eagles as Senior Underwriter, Marine Cargo
20th March 2025
Tokio Marine HCC International (TMHCCI), a subsidiary of the Tokio Marine HCC group of companies, has announced the appointment of Rebecca Eagles as Senior Underwriter – Marine Cargo. In her new role, Eagles will drive marine underwriting projects and support the growth of TMHCCI’s cargo business. She joins the Marine Cargo ... Read the full article
Theresa Biedermann to lead BHSI E&P Lines Claims US team
19th March 2025
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has announced the promotion of Theresa Biedermann to Head of Executive & Professional (E&P) Lines Claims in the US, a New York-based role. In her new role, the executive will oversee claims across all BHSI E&P Lines in the U.S., including Commercial (Public) D&O, Private D&O, ... Read the full article
Matt Havey named President of Ryan Alternative Risk
19th March 2025
International specialty insurance firm Ryan Specialty has announced the promotion of Matt Havey to President of its alternative risk underwriting business, Ryan Alternative Risk. As part of this promotion, Kieran Dempsey, CEO of Ryan Alternative Risk, will separate the President role from his title. Havey joined Ryan Specialty in April 2024 as ... Read the full article
Howden Ventures hires Octopus Ventures’ Luke Hakes as Partner
19th March 2025
Howden, a global insurance intermediary group, has announced the appointment of former Octopus Ventures partner Dr Luke Hakes as a Partner at Howden Ventures to accelerate its next phase of growth. Hakes, based in London, will work alongside Tom Hoad, Head of Howden Ventures, to co-lead the Howden Ventures team and ... Read the full article
Emerald Bay appoints Liberty Mutual’s Tracey Sharis as CEO
19th March 2025
Collaborative underwriting carrier Emerald Bay Risk Solutions has appointed Liberty Mutual Insurance’s Tracey Sharis as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective March 20th, 2025. Most recently, she served as the President, Global Risk Solutions for North America Programs at Liberty Mutual Insurance. Sharis has over 25 years of industry experience, leading and growing ... Read the full article
Marsh appoints Amy Barnes as Global Head of Energy & Power
19th March 2025
Marsh, the insurance broker and risk advisor under Marsh McLennan, has appointed Amy Barnes as Global Head of Energy & Power, effective immediately, based in London. Additionally, the broker has appointed Andrew Herring as Global Chair of Energy & Power, effective January 1st, 2026, based in London. Herring has been with ... Read the full article
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