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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.
Chris Wilson appointed to lead unified fleet and commercial motor division at ERS
10th July 2025
ERS, a UK specialist motor insurer, has announced the promotion of Chris Wilson to Head of Fleet and Commercial Motor. This follows Scott Tillbrook’s move into the role of Active Underwriter and marks a strategic shift to bring two closely connected areas under one leadership structure. Since joining ERS in 2014, Wilson ... Read the full article
Riverstone appoints Enstar’s Brockman as Group CEO, to succeed Tanzer
9th July 2025
Paul Brockman has been appointed as the new group chief executive officer of RiverStone International Holdings, succeeding Luke Tanzer who will be retiring later this year. Additionally, the company also announced the appointment of Andrew Creed as group president, in addition to his responsibilities as group chief financial officer. In a statement ... Read the full article
Hungenberg joins Sompo as Head of Strategy Insurance – Continental Europe
9th July 2025
Emilie Hungenberg has joined Sompo, a provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty re/insurance, as Head of Strategy Insurance – Continental Europe. Commenting on her appointment, Hungenberg said:“I’m excited to contribute to Sompo’s continued growth and transformation across the region, helping to shape strategic priorities and deliver operational excellence in ... Read the full article
MSIG USA appoints Philip Wray as Head of Property
9th July 2025
MSIG USA, a provider of specialty commercial insurance solutions, has announced the appointment of Philip Wray as Head of Property. In this role, Wray will lead MSIG USA’s national property portfolio, overseeing underwriting strategy, product development, and portfolio performance. He will also help strengthen technical underwriting standards and drive long-term, profitable ... Read the full article
Bichetero named Substantive DMD/COO for Africa Re
9th July 2025
Africa Re has announced Ephraim Kiiza Bichetero has assumed duty as Substantive Deputy Managing Director/Chief Operating Officer (DMD/COO) from July 1, 2025. This has taken place after a one-year transition and succession programme with the retiring and longest-serving DMD/COO, Kenneth Edirin Napoleon Aghoghovbia. In his new role, Bichetero will assist the Group ... Read the full article
Ondine Bourrut Lacouture to serve as Active Underwriter of Arch Syndicate 1955
9th July 2025
Bermuda-headquartered insurer and reinsurer Arch Capital Group Ltd. has promoted Ondine Bourrut Lacouture as an Active Underwriter of Arch Syndicate 1955 at Lloyd’s. Lacouture succeeds Simon Williams, who held the role since Syndicate 1955 was acquired by Arch in 2019. Most recently, she served as the Head of Long Tail Lines ... Read the full article
OAK Re unveils new organisational structure to drive future growth
9th July 2025
Global reinsurance provider OAK Reinsurance has announced an enhanced organisational structure, building upon its successful launch in November 2024. Since January 1, 2025, OAK has achieved significant success, successfully writing approximately $400m of gross written premium at its target expected profitability. This positive global reception has led to a client base that ... Read the full article
Canopius Group names Micia Yong as Head of Property & Specialty Treaty, APAC
9th July 2025
Canopius Group, a leading global specialty and P&C re/insurer, has appointed Micia Yong as Head of Property & Specialty Treaty Asia Pacific (APAC), effective July 4th, 2025. She will be based in Singapore and report directly to Soon Keen (SK) Lee, Chief Executive Officer of APAC and the Middle East and ... Read the full article
Diego Cervantes-Knox appointed Group COO at Ocean Re
9th July 2025
Diego Cervantes-Knox is joining Ocean Re, a Barbados-headquartered reinsurer, as Group Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective this September. In his new role, Cervantes-Knox will focus on accelerating growth, scaling operations, and modernizing infrastructure by integrating capital, operations, and innovation within the reinsurer. The executive brings a wealth of experience to Ocean Re, ... Read the full article
MSIG USA names Laura Meade as Central Region Distribution Leader
8th July 2025
MSIG USA, a provider of specialty insurance solutions, has appointed Laura Meade as Central Region Distribution Leader, reporting to Joseph Fitzpatrick, Head of Distribution, MSIG USA. The appointment aligns with the company's investment in regional leadership to advance broker engagement and client growth strategies. In her new role, Meade will focus on ... Read the full article
Markus Sayuti appointed Executive Director, Treaty & Retro Division for UIB Asia
8th July 2025
International re/insurance broker United Insurance Brokers Limited (UIB) has announced the appointment of Markus Sayuti as Executive Director, Treaty & Retro Division, UIB Asia, effective 1 July 2025. Sayuti will play a pivotal role, collaborating closely with the company’s Senior Management and business leadership team to foster future growth and profitability ... Read the full article
AIG names Pierrick Livet as Head of Multinational, Bermuda
8th July 2025
Global insurer American International Group (AIG) has appointed Pierrick Livet as Head of Multinational, Bermuda. Livet brings over 15 years of insurance industry experience, specialising in complex international programmes and captive structures. He rejoins AIG after previously spending four years with the company (2017–2021), where he served as Senior Multinational Client Executive ... Read the full article
Fraigneau takes over as Liberty Specialty Markets’ President for Europe
8th July 2025
Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has appointed Pierre-Edouard Fraigneau as the President, Europe, effective September 1st, 2025. In his new role, Fraigneau succeeds incumbent President Kadidja Sinz and will continue to work closely with her until her retirement at the end of 2025. Currently, Fraigneau is the ... Read the full article
Argo Group appoints Arturo Pelaez as Chief Operating Officer
8th July 2025
Argo Group, an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market, has announced the appointment of Arturo Pelaez as Chief Operating Officer. Pelaez brings over two decades of industry experience, with expertise in insurance M&A and a strong track record in strategy and operations. In his new role, ... Read the full article
Accredited welcomes Laure Kearns as UK CUO
8th July 2025
Accredited Insurance Program Management has announced the appointment of Laure Kearns as UK Chief Underwriting Officer “Laure has a fantastic track record and brings the perfect blend of technical expertise and strategic vision to our Underwriting team as we continue to grow and innovate as an MGA specialty insurer,” an Accredited ... Read the full article
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