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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.
Theo Pitsikas appointed Head of SME APAC for Zurich Insurance Asia Pacific
20th May 2025
Zurich Insurance Asia Pacific has announced the appointment of Theo Pitsikas as Head of SME APAC, in which he will be responsible for leading efforts across Asia Pacific markets to strengthen the group’s presence within the Small to Medium Size Enterprise (SME) segment. Due to the relatively low penetration in developing ... Read the full article
Boroughs appointed Vice Chairman of Chubb Group, Hogan promoted to CIO
19th May 2025
Global insurer Chubb has announced the appointment of Tim Boroughs as Vice Chairman, Chubb Group and Executive Chairman, Asset Management, and the promotion of Chris Hogan to Senior Vice President, Chubb Group and Chief Investment Officer. Chubb Chairman and CEO Evan Greenberg, said, "For more than 25 years, Tim has shaped ... Read the full article
Aon appoints Neil Maynard as Chief Broking Officer, Aviation
19th May 2025
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Aon has appointed Neil Maynard as Chief Broking Officer, Aviation, for its London-based Global Broking Centre. Based in London, Maynard will report to Alex Gibson, Transportation and Logistics Leader, and Tracy Toro, Global Industry Speciality Leader, Aviation. In his new role, he will lead the broking ... Read the full article
Canopius adds Zhang as Head of Claims & Chiu as Regional Strategy & Transformation Lead, APAC
19th May 2025
Canopius Group, a global specialty and P&C insurer and reinsurer, has appointed Chen Zhang as Head of Claims and Channing Chiu to a newly created role of Regional Strategy and Transformation Lead in its Asia Pacific (APAC) leadership team. Zhang stepped into the role on May 5th, 2025, and Chiu’s appointment ... Read the full article
Concert Group names Slatery as Chair, adds Adams as Independent Non-Exec Director
19th May 2025
Concert Group Holdings (Concert), a privately owned insurance holding company, has appointed Charles Slatery as Chair of the Group, and industry veteran Matthew Adams as an Independent Non-Executive Director to the Board. Slatery is currently the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WT Holdings, Inc. He succeeds Brady Young, Founder ... Read the full article
Pacific Life Re names Kenichi Kim as Head of South Korea
19th May 2025
Life and health reinsurer Pacific Life Re has appointed Kenichi Kim as Head of South Korea, overseeing its growth and operations in the region. Kim brings over 15 years of experience in financial services and reinsurance, having held roles across Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. He joined Pacific Life Re in 2022, ... Read the full article
Launch Underwriters adds Sparks as CEO, Matson to serve as Chairman
19th May 2025
Launch Underwriters, a Managing General Agent (MGA), has appointed Dennis Sparks as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 5th, 2025. Alongside this, Erik W. Matson will now serve as Executive Chairman. In the new role, Sparks aims to expand the firm’s footprint in the broader MGA platform space, as ... Read the full article
Zurich NA’s Fox to lead US National Accounts, Caminiti promoted to CUO
16th May 2025
Zurich North America (NA), a provider of insurance and risk management services, has strengthened its leadership with Heather Fox now set to lead the US National Accounts business. Most recently, Fox was the Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) for Zurich North America. She succeeds Paul Lavelle, the previous Head of US National ... Read the full article
Concirrus appoints O’Reilly to drive AI product innovation & business growth
16th May 2025
Concirrus, a provider of AI-centric insurance solutions, has announced the appointment of Steve O'Reilly as Product Manager. As part of his new responsibilities, O'Reilly will lead product initiatives designed to enhance the underwriting experience, streamlining operations, and accelerating speed to quote for carriers and managing general agents (MGAs) operating in complex, ... Read the full article
Marsh McLennan stockholders re-elect full slate of Board of Directors
16th May 2025
Marsh McLennan, a global insurance and reinsurance broker, has elected the entire slate of 2025 director nominees at its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The eleven members have been elected for a one-year term expiring at next year’s annual meeting, with the exception of Oscar Fanjul. Fanjul is retiring from the Board ... Read the full article
Guy Carpenter appoints Lukas Müller as Chairman MEA
16th May 2025
Guy Carpenter, the reinsurance broking arm of Marsh McLennan, has announced the appointment of Lukas Müller as a Chairman MEA, effective September 1, 2025. Based in Zurich, Müller brings significant experience in client engagement across all lines of business and will be collaborating with clients and colleagues throughout the Middle East ... Read the full article
Sanjay Mehra joins Gallagher India as Head of Marine
16th May 2025
Insurance and reinsurance broking group Gallagher has announced the appointment of Sanjay Mehra as Head of Marine in India. Mehra, who has 15 years in the insurance industry, with a strong focus on marine specialty, is joining the company from Aon, where he most recently served as Vice President of its ... Read the full article
Hiscox appoints Jane Guyett as new Senior Independent Director
16th May 2025
International specialist insurer Hiscox has appointed Jane Guyett to the role of Senior Independent Director with immediate effect. Guyett succeeds Lynn Pike following the conclusion of the 2025 Annual General Meeting, at which both Pike and fellow Independent Non-Executive Director Anne MacDonald stepped down from the Board after completing their nine-year ... Read the full article
USAA names Brian Goldman as Chief Risk Officer
16th May 2025
USAA, a provider of insurance, banking, and financial services for military members and their families, has announced the appointment of Brian Goldman as its new Chief Risk Officer, effective May 27th, 2025. With nearly 30 years of experience in global financial services, Goldman brings a strong history of building and enhancing ... Read the full article
Rokstone names Stephanie Belcourt Head of Complex Claims
15th May 2025
Rokstone, an international specialty re/insurance MGA and part of the Aventum Group, has appointed Stephanie Belcourt as Head of Complex Claims. The appointment reiterates the continued investment in the claims provision, which aligns with Rokstone’s strategic growth as it enters new lines to diversify its expansive portfolio. Rokstone now has a 16-strong ... Read the full article
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