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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.
AIG’s Shawn Yingling named Chief Retail Distribution Officer for RSUM
19th December 2024
Ryan Specialty has announced the appointment of Shawn Yingling as Chief Retail Distribution Officer for its specialty underwriting segment, Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers (RSUM). Miles Wuller, President & CEO of RSUM, expressed enthusiasm for Yingling’s appointment, stating, “I am thrilled to welcome Shawn into the RSUM family. He brings a unique ... Read the full article
Chubb’s Westchester promotes Nick Gatt to Head of Programs
19th December 2024
Chubb’s excess and surplus lines division, Westchester, has promoted Nick Gatt, formerly Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Westchester Programs, to Head of the division. In the new role, he reports to Dave Lupica, Division President of Westchester. Gatt will oversee strategy, underwriting and profitability for the organization. Gatt succeeds Franklin Sanders, who has ... Read the full article
Kevin O’Regan and John Mok appointed to key roles in PartnerRe’s Life team
19th December 2024
Bermuda-based reinsurance company PartnerRe has announced updates within its Life leadership team, appointing Kevin O'Regan as CEO, Global Longevity, and expanding John Mok's role to CEO, Life & Health APAC & EMELA, both effective January 1, 2025. These appointments follow Chris Shanahan's appointment as CEO, Life & Health, also effective ... Read the full article
McElhiney to lead Augment’s newly launched captive & alternative risk transfer solutions offering
19th December 2024
Reinsurance broker Augment Risk has launched its newly created captive and alternative risk transfer solutions offering, and appointed Steve McElhiney to lead this new venture. Augment Risk's new captive and alternative risk transfer solutions offering has been designed to complement the firm's broader strategy: providing essential capital and risk solutions that ... Read the full article
MHA names Ahmer Khan UK head of Insurance
19th December 2024
Accounting and advisory firm MHA, the UK and Ireland member of the Baker Tilly international network, has announced the appointment of Ahmer Khan as its new head of Insurance for the UK. In addition to this, Khan will also become the leader of the financial services practice for Baker Tilly Ireland. Serving ... Read the full article
Hanrahan to lead Everest’s North American insurance field operations
18th December 2024
Global reinsurance and insurance firm Everest has appointed Craig Hanrahan to head its North American insurance field operations. In this role, Hanrahan will oversee the company’s four US retail regions: Northeast, South, Central, and West. Hanrahan reports to Bill Hazelton, Executive Vice President of Everest Insurance and President of North America Insurance. A ... Read the full article
WTW promotes Tony Simm to Head of Facultative for Great Britain
18th December 2024
Global insurance brokerage WTW has announced the appointment of Tony Simm as Head of Facultative for Great Britain, a London-based role. Prior to his promotion, Simm was Head of London Market Retro at WTW, a role he held since 2022 when he joined the company. The executive brings more than 15 years ... Read the full article
McGill and Partners hires Miller’s du Preez as Head of Emerging Technology
18th December 2024
McGill and Partners, an independent global specialty insurance and reinsurance broker, has announced the appointment of Andre du Preez as Head of Emerging Technology. du Preez's new position will focus on advancing the company’s digital-first strategy, driving innovation by utilising advanced technologies and nurturing a creative environment. He has proven experience of ... Read the full article
Joe Brace appointed LMA Operations Director
18th December 2024
The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) has appointed Joe Brace as Operations Director, where he will report to Sheila Cameron, Chief Executive Officer of the LMA. According to the announcement, Brace's appointment is effective Spring 2025. He will succeed Rob Myers, the current LMA Operations Director, who, after a career spanning more than ... Read the full article
Aon’s Luke Speight joins Lockton as UK Head of Fintech and Digital Assets
18th December 2024
Independent insurance broker Lockton has appointed Aon's Luke Speight as UK Head of Fintech and Digital Assets. In his new role, Speight is expected to spearhead a team of industry experts providing tailored risk and insurance solutions to fintech and digital asset companies as they navigate their emerging risk landscape. Speight's expertise ... Read the full article
Canopius appoints Olivia Brindle as Head of Sustainability
18th December 2024
Global specialty and P&C re/insurer Canopius Group has announced the appointment of Olivia Brindle as Head of Sustainability. In her new role, Brindle will report to Lindsay Astor, Chief of Staff and Head of Strategy. She will lead Canopius’ sustainability initiatives, ensuring a cohesive strategy that advances the company’s role in ... Read the full article
Pen Underwriting appoints Gallagher’s Hannah Fry as Chief Operating Officer
18th December 2024
Pen Underwriting, a subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., has announced the appointment of Hannah Fry as Chief Operating Officer, effective 6 January, 2025. Fry will join the Executive team of the multi-class, multi-territory specialist underwriting and distribution business. In her new role, she will be responsible for ensuring Pen has ... Read the full article
Gallagher names Bassett and Brookes as CEOs within Specialty arm
17th December 2024
Insurance and reinsurance broker Gallagher has appointed Paul Bassett as CEO of Crisis Management and Simon Brookes as CEO of Financial Lines within its Specialty division, both reporting to Jonathan Turner, CEO of Gallagher Specialty. Julian Wallers, who previously served as CEO of Financial Risks, overseeing both teams, has chosen to ... Read the full article
Nagpal to lead Gallagher Re’s Analytics team in APAC, Murch named Deputy Head
17th December 2024
Reinsurance broker Gallagher Re has announced some leadership changes within its Analytics team in Asia Pacific, appointing Hemant Nagpal as Head of Analytics and Darren Murch as Deputy Head of Analytics. Nagpal joined Gallagher Re from Moody's RMS in 2021 as Head of Catastrophe Analytics. Prior to his five year tenure ... Read the full article
MNRB appoints Dato’ Rudy Rodzila Che Lamin as Interim President & Group CEO
17th December 2024
MNRB Holdings Berhad, the parent company of Malaysian Re, has announced the appointment of Dato’ Rudy Rodzila Che Lamin as Interim President & Group CEO. Dato’ Rudy succeeds Zaharudin Daud who served as President & Group CEO of MNRB for the past four years. In his new role, he will collaborate with ... Read the full article
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