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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.
Lloyd’s promotes Emma Loynes to CEO of APMEA
13th February 2026
Emma Loynes has been promoted to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) at the specialist Lloyd's insurance and reinsurance marketplace, succeeding Chris Mackinnon. Loynes joined Lloyd's, the world's oldest re/insurance market, in 2018 as Senior Manager Market Oversight and Delivery, taking on the ... Read the full article
Liberty Mutual details leadership transition at Global Risk Solutions
13th February 2026
Liberty Mutual Insurance, a property and casualty insurer, has recently announced that Neeti Bhalla Johnson will step down from her role as President of Global Risk Solutions (GRS) effective March 6, 2026, as she pursues new opportunities. As President of GRS, Bhalla Johnson oversaw a substantial transformation of the company’s commercial ... Read the full article
Lloyd’s adds Fiona Luck and Sean McGovern as new Deputy Chairs
13th February 2026
The specialist Lloyd's insurance and reinsurance marketplace has confirmed the additions of both Fiona Luck and Sean McGovern as Deputy Chairs, joining Victoria Carter who has served in the role since 2021. Luck joined the Lloyd's Council in 2018, and as well as Deputy Chair, has been appointed as Senior Independent ... Read the full article
AF Group promotes Mike Valiante to President, Commercial Markets
13th February 2026
Insurer AF Group has promoted Mike Valiante, who joined the firm in 2011 as Director of Field Operations for its Third Coast Underwriters brand, to the role of President of Commercial Markets. After joining the firm in 2011, Valiante was promoted to Vice President in 2013, and was in charge of business ... Read the full article
Markel Insurance appoints Zurich’s John Bang as Head of Korea and Japan
12th February 2026
Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc., has appointed John Bang as its inaugural Head of Korea and Japan, effective immediately. He will be responsible for launching Markel International's Japan and Korea desks, overseeing business development and deepening relationships with local partners and cedents. In his new role, Bang will ... Read the full article
Philippe Domart to lead Covéa Insurance UK as CEO
12th February 2026
Covéa Insurance UK has appointed Philippe Domart as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), subject to regulatory approval, effective April 1st, 2026. In the new role, Domart succeeds Georges De Macedo. Additionally, he will relocate to the UK to be closer to the teams and partners. This appointment aligns with the group’s long-term ... Read the full article
Chubb appoints Morales as Regional Executive Officer of Spain, Portugal, Italy
12th February 2026
Large US insurer Chubb has announced the appointment of José Ramón Morales as Regional Executive Officer, Southern Region (Spain, Portugal, Italy) and Head of the Underwriting Centre, Continental Europe, Middle East and North Africa, effective April 1, 2026. Morales joins Chubb with 25 years of insurance experience, where he will be ... Read the full article
Descartes strengthens European footprint with strategic hires and promotions
12th February 2026
Descartes Underwriting, a specialist in corporate parametric re/insurance solutions for climate and emerging risks, has expanded Commercial Director Juan Maria Marqués Domenech’s responsibilities to cover Central Europe in addition to Iberia. In a move to further strengthen the company’s presence across Europe, Descartes also appointed Felix Dalheimer as Business Developer for ... Read the full article
Mission appoints Tom Hill as Chief Commercial Officer, UK and Europe
12th February 2026
Global MGA incubator Mission has appointed Tom Hill as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of the UK and European operation. Hill is a career-long MGA specialist, and brings a unique combination of underwriting, DUA placement and MGA founding experience. The appointment aims to leverage his technical underwriting experience to drive commercial strategy and ... Read the full article
Joe Peiser named CEO of Aon’s Risk Capital
12th February 2026
Joe Peiser will lead Aon's Risk Capital capabilities across both Commercial Risk and Reinsurance Solutions, as the broker continues to enhance and execute its Risk Capital strategy. Peiser joined Aon in 2021 as Commercial Risk Leader for North America, assuming the Global CEO of Commercial Risk role in 2023. He brings more ... Read the full article
Udhwan appointed Head of Canada Programs at Munich Re Specialty, NA
12th February 2026
Robin Udhwan has been named Head of Canada Programs at Munich Re Specialty – North America (MRS-NA), part of the global reinsurer. A seasoned veteran of the North American insurance landscape, particularly Canada and the United States, Udhwan brings deep expertise in underwriting, operations, and strategic leadership to the role. In his ... Read the full article
Hinterland Insurance strengthens executive leadership to support programme expansion
11th February 2026
Hinterland Insurance, an independent insurance MGA and programme administrator focused on hard-to-place risks, has announced the addition of two senior leaders to its executive team, effective February 2, 2026. Evan Krozy has been appointed Chief Underwriting Officer, and Kristine Harding will join as Executive Vice President, Commercial Package & Property, reporting ... Read the full article
Roberta Urban named CME and Deputy CEO of Munich Re Italia
11th February 2026
Munich Re Italia has appointed Roberta Urban as Client Management Executive and Deputy CEO. With more than 20 years in the reinsurance sector, Urban has reportedly developed deep expertise in underwriting, client management, and MGA leadership, driving both traditional business growth and the development of innovative business models. During her tenure with ... Read the full article
Vantage Risk appoints Oliver Ross as Head of Bermuda Casualty
11th February 2026
Vantage Risk Companies, an insurance and reinsurance organisation that operates across key international markets, including Bermuda, has announced the appointment of Oliver Ross as Head of Bermuda Casualty, strengthening the company’s leadership team in the region. Ross joins the Bermuda office with significant experience in underwriting, facultative reinsurance, and broking. He most ... Read the full article
Volt Underwriting adds Alasdair Haines as Senior Midstream Energy Underwriter
11th February 2026
Volt Underwriting, a Managing General Agent (MGA) specialising in the energy sector, has appointed Alasdair Haines as Senior Midstream Energy Underwriter. Haines has spent nearly ten years at QBE Insurance, most recently as Senior Underwriter, Onshore Energy. Andrew Tokley, Chief Underwriting Officer, Volt Underwriting, commented on the appointment, "We are delighted to ... Read the full article
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