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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.
CFC appoints John Keebler and Morgan Justice to US cyber team
7th October 2025
CFC, a specialist insurance provider focused on emerging risks and cyber, has established a new US-based cyber development team and expanded its regional presence with the appointments of John Keebler and Morgan Justice. CFC has named Keebler as its new National Cyber Development Leader. Based in Chicago, he will work closely ... Read the full article
Rokstone expands Singapore marine operation with Seah and Hui Ling appointments
7th October 2025
Rokstone, an international specialty re/insurance MGA, has expanded its Asia Pacific marine operation in Singapore with the appointment of two highly experienced senior underwriters: Sharon Seah and Hui Ling Long. With over 35 years of experience, Sharon Seah is joining Rokstone as Director, Senior Underwriter, Marine. An expert in marine underwriting ... Read the full article
Lemonade adds PayPal CMO Geoff Seeley to its Board
7th October 2025
AI-powered digital insurance company Lemonade has named Geoff Seeley, Chief Marketing Officer of PayPal, to its Board of Directors. Along with Seeley, Lemonade’s current board of directors is now composed of Lemonade co-founders Daniel Schreiber and Shai Wininger, Michael Eisenberg, Deb Schwartz, Dr. Samer Haj-Yehia, and Maria Angelidou-Smith. Before joining PayPal, Seeley ... Read the full article
Africa Specialty Risks names Tunu Sokiri as COO
7th October 2025
Developing markets-focused re/insurance group Africa Specialty Risks (ASR) has appointed Tunu Sokiri as Chief Operations Officer, overseeing all operational and technology functions across the firm. In particular, he will lead the transformation and growth of ASR’s infrastructure, data, AI, and digital strategy. Tunu will also oversee ASR’s claims function, ensuring it "continues ... Read the full article
MSIG USA appoints Erika Shalette as General Counsel
7th October 2025
MSIG USA, a provider of specialty commercial insurance, has appointed Erika Shalette as General Counsel, reporting to Kent Ziegler, the firm's Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer. In her new role, she will oversee all legal and compliance matters for MSIG USA, guiding corporate governance practices, managing regulatory requirements, and ... Read the full article
Lazard appoints Cyrille Cotte as MD & Head of Insurance Europe
7th October 2025
Financial advisory and asset management firm Lazard has announced the appointment of Cyrille Cotte as Managing Director and Head of Insurance for its European Financial Institutions Group (FIG). Based in London, Cotte will work across Europe with regional Co-Heads of Financial Services Coverage, Nick Millar and Corso Bavagnoli. He brings more than ... Read the full article
Eman Mojali named CEO of MADA Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers
7th October 2025
MADA Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers Company has announced the appointment of Eman Mojali as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Based in Manama, Bahrain, MADA Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers is a local intermediary with a team of experienced professionals, bringing over 30 years of combined expertise. The firm combines deep local ... Read the full article
Hannover Re appoints Hagen as General Manager within P&C Treaty
6th October 2025
Global reinsurer Hannover Re has announced the appointment of Alexander Hagen as General Manager, taking over the role from Vincent Hermenier, who recently became Managing Director. In his new position, Hagen will be responsible for overseeing Property & Casualty treaty business across France, the Benelux, Israel, Greece, Malta, the Maghreb and West ... Read the full article
Verisk promotes Saurabh Khemka to President of Underwriting Solutions
6th October 2025
Verisk, a provider of data analytics and technology solutions for the insurance, energy, and financial sectors, has named Saurabh Khemka as President of Underwriting Solutions, effective immediately. In his new role, Khemka will oversee all of Verisk’s Underwriting Solutions business. He is a Verisk veteran, having held several leadership roles since joining ... Read the full article
Christoph Spichtig to lead Ageas Re’s APAC Property Underwriting
6th October 2025
Ageas Re, the reinsurance division of international insurance group Ageas, has announced the appointment of Christoph Spichtig to lead its Property Underwriting for the Asia Pacific region, a Zurich-based role. In his new role, Spichtig will leverage his experience in underwriting and management. The executive joined Ageas Re in September following his ... Read the full article
Gallagher Re appoints Carl Axel Holtsmark as Head of Life, A&H, Nordics
6th October 2025
Gallagher Re, a global reinsurance brokerage and risk advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Carl Axel Holtsmark as Head of Life, Accident & Health for the Nordics. In his new role, Holtsmark will lead the delivery of innovative reinsurance solutions, ensuring that Gallagher Re’s Nordic clients benefit from the firm’s ... Read the full article
Miller appoints Nick Taylor as Head of Direct P&I
6th October 2025
Miller, the independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, has announced the appointment of Nick Taylor as Head of Direct P&I. In his new role, Taylor will lead the development of Miller’s Direct P&I broking team, strengthening the firm’s proposition to marine clients. He will report to Nick Summers, Head of Direct ... Read the full article
AIG to launch new NA Commercial Insurance team following Bailey’s retirement
6th October 2025
With Don Bailey, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of North America Commercial Insurance at AIG, set to step down at year-end, the firm has announced a new North America leadership structure that will take effect on January 1, 2026. Notably, Allison Cooper and Barbara Luck will be promoted to ... Read the full article
Balavant announces key leadership promotions
6th October 2025
Balavant Insurance Group has announced two key leadership promotions: Tracy Bernard as Chief Program Officer of Balavant, and Krissy Kyjovsky to Executive Vice President of Tangram. In her new role, Bernard will be responsible for guiding product development and underwriting strategy across the Balavant platform, supporting the continued expansion of Tangram ... Read the full article
Willis names Ollie Moore as Head of Broking, Pacific
6th October 2025
Willis, a business of insurance and reinsurance broker WTW, has appointed Ollie Moore as Head of Broking, Pacific, effective immediately. In his new role, Moore will enhance Willis’ broking strategy, drive innovation, and strengthen partnerships with its insurer network. Additionally, through this appointment, he joins the Pacific regional Leadership Team at Willis. Most ... Read the full article
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