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News on insurance and reinsurance industry hiring, appointments and people move news and announcements. Covering key hires and people moves across the global reinsurance, commercial and specialty insurance markets.
Allianz Commercial hires AIG’s Claudia Valencia as Global Head of Portfolio Solutions
20th October 2023
Allianz Commercial has announced the appointment of Claudia Valencia as Global Head of Portfolio Solutions, joining the firm on January 8, 2024. In her new role, Valencia will be based in London, where she will report jointly to Chief Underwriting Officer Shanil Williams and Global Head of Distribution Jeremy Sharpe. Allianz Commercial ... Read the full article
Stephen Deane to return to The Hartford as Chief Claims Officer
20th October 2023
The Hartford, a property & casualty insurer, has appointed Stephen Deane as Chief Claims Officer (CCO), effective November 6, 2023. In the role, Deane will report directly to John Kinney - Head of Claims and Operations, and will also become a member of The Hartford’s executive leadership team. He succeeds Mary Nasenbenny, ... Read the full article
Bay Harbor Re appoints Nick Zielinski as new Chief Actuary
20th October 2023
Cayman Islands-domiciled Bay Harbor Re has appointed Nick Zielinski as its new Chief Actuary. According to the firm, Zielinski holds a comprehensive background in both commercial and personal lines insurance and reinsurance, with broad experience in program business, captives, and catastrophe reinsurance. His most recent role saw him oversee Accident Fund's Actuarial ... Read the full article
Hamilton appoints Jon Levenson as SVP of Finance and Investor Relations
20th October 2023
Bermuda-domiciled re/insurer, Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. has appointed Jon Levenson as the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Finance and Investor Relations. Levenson will report to Group Chief Financial Officer, Craig Howie, and will be based in the US. Howie commented on the appointment, "I am pleased to welcome Jon to Hamilton. He ... Read the full article
Ethos appoints Vijay Ratnam as MD for India
20th October 2023
Ethos, an online life insurance provider in the U.S., has appointed Vijay Ratnam as its India Managing Director. Ratnam’s remit in the role is to lead the company's organizational culture, strategic resource management, and planning for growth and expansion in India. Peter Colis, Chief Executive Officer of Ethos, commented, "Last year Ethos ... Read the full article
Lockton names Andrea Guffanti Head of Continental Europe
19th October 2023
Independent insurance broker Lockton, has appointed Andrea Guffanti Head of Continental Europe, a newly created role based in London. In her new position, Guffanti’s responsibilities include working alongside Lockton Global Partners’ Operations Team, led by Michael Goudime, our London Market Specialty Teams and with our owned operations in Europe to develop ... Read the full article
Markel Australia hires Stephen Rogers as Head of Queensland
19th October 2023
Markel, a global specialty insurer, has announced the appointment of Stephen Rogers as Head of Queensland. According to the firm, Rogers' appointment furthers the company's mission to serve the Australian market with a high-quality local presence. Based in Brisbane, Rogers is Markel's second appointment in Australia, and he will report to Melbourne-based ... Read the full article
Nautilus appoints Rob Petronko as SVP and CFO
19th October 2023
Nautilus Insurance Group, a Berkley company, has hired Rob Petronko as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Petronko brings more than 19 years of experience within the industry towards his new roles. He has previously held leadership positions in finance, operations, and underwriting within property and casualty lines of business. He ... Read the full article
Aviva appoints Leah Ramoutar as Environmental Sustainability Director
19th October 2023
Global insurer Aviva has appointed Leah Ramoutar, currently the Head of Climate and Nature Risk at Phoenix Group, as the Environmental Sustainability Director, effective later this month. Claudine Blamey, the Group's Sustainability Director, commented, "Leah is a brilliant addition to Aviva. As Environmental Sustainability Director, she will be instrumental in delivering ... Read the full article
AXIS announces retirements of its Chief People Officer & Wholesale CEO
18th October 2023
AXIS Capital has announced the retirements of its Chief People Officer Noreen McMullan, and its Wholesale Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Carlton Maner. Moving forward, AXIS has confirmed that McMullan will be succeeded by Lisa Pariot who will become Chief People Officer on January 1, 2024. Following the transition, McMullan will continue work ... Read the full article
Hedemark takes over as FERMA President, highlights strategic priorities for the Federation
18th October 2023
Elevating the value of risk management, strengthening its leadership, and making the Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) more agile and dynamic are among the priorities Charlotte Hedemark highlighted as she begins her presidency of the Federation for 2024-2025. “We want to expand our advocacy capabilities by developing partnerships with ... Read the full article
Liberty Specialty Markets appoints Marilyne Furlan as Head of Casualty, Europe
18th October 2023
Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), a subsidiary of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has appointed Marilyne Furlan as Head of Casualty, Europe, effective December 2023, reporting to Pierre-Edouard Fraigneau, Chief Underwriting Officer, LSM, Europe. Furlan takes over from Katja Bobrowski, who is retiring in February 2024. Until then, they will work together to ... Read the full article
Zurich names Mattias Fritz as CEO of Zurich Nordic
17th October 2023
Zurich, a leading global insurance provider, has announced the appointment of Mattias Fritz as the new CEO of Zurich Nordic, effective from November 1, 2023. This move underscores Zurich's commitment to supporting customers and brokers in navigating the ever-changing risk landscape, with a strong emphasis on further growth in the region. In ... Read the full article
Pro MGA appoints David Goodley as its new Head of Compliance
17th October 2023
Pro MGA Global Solutions, the independent managing general agent (MGA) incubation division of Pro Global Holdings Limited, has appointed David Goodley as its new Head of Compliance. Goodley holds extensive experience as a compliance professional, having established his own company, City Compliance, in 2012 which provides regulatory compliance services across the ... Read the full article
El Oulhani joins Sompo as Head of Distribution & Client Relationship Management in France
17th October 2023
Sompo International, a global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty re/insurance, has appointed Redouane El Oulhani as Head of Distribution & Client Relationship Management, Insurance for France. His appointment comes as the company is in the process of establishing insurance operations in France, subject to required regulatory notifications. Based in ... Read the full article