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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.

Chaucer appoints Jordan Ray as Head of Renewable Energy and Energy Transition

27th May 2025

Chaucer Group, a global specialty insurance and reinsurance group, has announced the appointment of Jordan Ray as Head of Renewable Energy and Energy Transition. Based in London, Ray will report to and work closely with Simon Schnorr, Head of Marine and Energy. In her new role, Ray will lead the development of ... Read the full article

SiriusPoint appoints Philip Enan as Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer

27th May 2025

Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer SiriusPoint has announced the appointment of Philip Enan as Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer. Based in New York, Enan joins the company’s Executive Leadership Team and will report to Chief Executive Officer Scott Egan. In his new role, Enan will lead SiriusPoint’s strategy development process and explore ... Read the full article

Insurance Advisory Partners names Joe Plumeri as Chairman

27th May 2025

Insurance Advisory Partners (IAP), an investment bank dedicated to the insurance, insurance services, and insurtech sectors, has announced the appointment of Joe Plumeri as Chairman. His appointment will take effect on September 1, 2025. In addition to assuming this new leadership role, Plumeri will also become an investor in the firm. Plumeri ... Read the full article

Ortiz joins Gallagher’s global aerospace practice as US Head of Aerospace Claims

27th May 2025

Insurance and reinsurance brokering group Gallagher has announced the appointment of Sherry J Ortiz as US Head of Aerospace Claims in its global aerospace practice, a role based in the US. Ortiz is a qualified pilot with a proven track record managing complex litigation across major airline, manufacturing, and general aviation ... Read the full article

Venbrook promotes Jeff Lang to President, Retail P&C

27th May 2025

Venbrook Group, LLC, an independent insurance distribution and services firm in the US, has promoted Jeff Lang to the newly created position of President, Retail Property & Casualty. In his new role, Lang will continue the successful growth momentum and lead Venbrook's retail division and guide the firm's national strategy across ... Read the full article

Aon promotes Reeve-Tucker to head of fac reinsurance for Latin America

23rd May 2025

Global insurance and reinsurance broker Aon has announced the appointment of Luke Reeve-Tucker as head of facultative reinsurance for Latin America, effective May 27, 2025. In this expanded role, he will continue to lead Caribbean facultative reinsurance and will be responsible for overseeing strategy, client engagement, and solution development across both ... Read the full article

Lockton welcomes Jeff Miller as National Practice Leader to boost People Solutions

23rd May 2025

Lockton, a privately held insurance brokerage, has announced the appointment of Jeff Miller as National Practice Leader for the Stop Loss and Pharmacy practices. Miller returns to the firm with more than 30 years of experience and a proven history of developing solutions tailored to meet evolving client needs. His return comes ... Read the full article

Fenchurch appoints Kingsley Flynn as Chairman and Non-Executive Director

23rd May 2025

Fenchurch, an independent London property insurance broker, has appointed Kingsley Flynn as its new Chairman. In his new role, Flynn will guide Fenchurch’s US growth strategy, oversee client engagement, and help refine the firm’s client-first approach to placing complicated property risks. This appointment aims to help with Fenchurch’s expansion in North America. ... Read the full article

Jamie Chambers named AXA XL CEO of Greater China

23rd May 2025

AXA XL, the property and casualty (P&C) and specialty risk division of global insurer AXA, has announced the appointment of Jamie Chambers as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Greater China, effective June 20, 2025. In this expanded role, Chambers will continue to lead the company’s Hong Kong business while also taking ... Read the full article

Great-West Lifeco announces Rix-Broom’s appointment as CEO, Europe

23rd May 2025

Great-West Lifeco Inc. has announced Lindsey Rix-Broom, currently CEO of Canada Life U.K., has been appointed as CEO, Europe, effective July 1, 2025. This move follows the news that David Harney, currently President & COO, Europe and Capital & Risk Solutions, will be taking over the role of President & CEO, ... Read the full article

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