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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.
Ageas UK reinforces commitment to growth in personal lines broker market with leadership changes
3rd December 2024
As part of its new strategic cycle, Ageas UK has made a number of changes to its Executive leadership team, adjustments that reflect the company's ongoing dedication to achieving growth within the personal lines broker market. As part of these leadership appointments, Adam Beckett, Chief Distribution Officer since 2021, will assume ... Read the full article
Mark Benz named Head of Ascot U.S. Alternative Risk Solutions
3rd December 2024
Insurer and reinsurer Ascot has appointed Mark Benz as Executive Vice President, Head of Alternative Risk Solutions, based in the New York City area. Benz joins Ascot from AXA, where he reportedly built out the Group Captive Practice while leading the company's North American Alternative Risk Structures, overseeing all group captive ... Read the full article
Aon appoints Anne Corona as CEO of Enterprise Clients & Global Chief Commercial Officer
3rd December 2024
Aon, the global insurance and reinsurance broker, has named Anne Corona as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Enterprise Clients and Global Chief Commercial Officer, effective January 1st, 2025. This appointment aligns with the firm's strategy to advance its commercial capabilities by deepening commercial alignment, integrating data and analytics, and service ... Read the full article
Andre du Preez joins McGill and Partners as Head of Emerging Technology
2nd December 2024
McGill and Partners, the independent global specialty insurance and reinsurance broker, has appointed Based in London, du Read the full article
Holborn names Frederic Gindraux SVP, Claims Advisory
2nd December 2024
US-based independent reinsurance broker, the Holborn Corporation has announced the appointment of Frederic Gindraux as Senior Vice President, Claims Advisory. Based in New York, Gindraux will collaborate with Holborn’s clients, client-facing teams, and account servicing department to offer cutting-edge technical and analytical guidance on claims-related matters. Additionally, Gindraux will participate in routine ... Read the full article
Rakesh Thakrar appointed interim Group CFO at Athora
2nd December 2024
European savings and retirement services group Athora, has appointed Rakesh Thakrar as interim Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately, succeeding Anders Malmström who will leave the organisation in early 2025 to assume an executive role at reinsurance giant Swiss Re. At the same time, Rakesh also joins the Athora ... Read the full article
Dr Robert Salzmann appointed CUO at SI Re
2nd December 2024
SIGNAL IDUNA Reinsurance Ltd (SI Re), a Swiss reinsurer headquartered in Zug, has announced that Dr Robert Salzmann has been appointed to the Executive Board and designated as Chief Underwriting Officer, effective 1 January 2025. This move ensures that underwriting leadership remains a core component of the executive management team and ... Read the full article
Ryan Specialty appoints new executives at RSUM International
2nd December 2024
Ryan Specialty has appointed Mark Birrell as Executive Chairman and James Montgomery (Monty) as Chief Executive Officer of Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers International (RSUM International) effective January 1, 2025. According to Ryan Specialty, both of these executives are based in RSUM International’s London headquarters. Birrell, previously Chairman and CEO of Castel Underwriting Agencies, ... Read the full article
Pen Underwriting adds Paul Wood to marine practice
2nd December 2024
Pen Underwriting, a subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., has strengthened its marine practice with the appointment of Paul Wood to launch and lead a new London market yachts specialism. Wood has been appointed Product Lead for Yachts, and joins to launch and grow this area of marine specialism for ... Read the full article
AXA Commercial hires Mike Crane to lead SME and specialty business
29th November 2024
AXA's Commercial unit has hired Mike Crane as SME & Specialty Director, effective January 2025. Crane's appointment follows the departure of Deepak Soni in August. A renowned veteran across the sector, Crane has extensive experience across the market and brings a deep degree of business transformation knowledge and expertise towards his new ... Read the full article
Howden adds two new executives to A&H, Life, and Special Risks team
29th November 2024
Global insurance intermediary group Howden has announced the appointment of Claire McDonagh and Mariana Weigel Munoz to its Accident & Health, Life, and Special Risks team. In their new positions, McDonagh’s and Weigel Munoz’s primary focus will be to enhance Howden's direct and facultative offerings, especially for complex, cross-border, and high-hazard ... Read the full article
Wilhelm & Chaillet depart Swiss Re to launch insurance advisory firm Rift Partners
29th November 2024
Mario Wilhelm and Anthony Chaillet have left Swiss Re to leverage their combined experience across investments, re/insurance, and partnerships to establish insurance advisory firm, Rift Partners. The company aims to focus on expanding access to insurance solutions through collaborative partnerships by connecting stakeholders in the insurance ecosystem - including corporations, the ... Read the full article
Altea Insurance appoints Holly Dixon as Senior Underwriter
29th November 2024
Altea Insurance (Altea), the multi-class, multi-year Managing General Agent (MGA) specialising in the healthcare and medical sectors, has appointed Holly Dixon as Senior Underwriter. Dixon will report to Altea Chief Executive Officer, Carly Matson. She joins Altea from Corvelia Underwriting, where she served as the Senior Medical Malpractice Underwriter. Dixon brings over ... Read the full article
Allianz Partners names Michael Buttstedt as CFO and Board Member
28th November 2024
Allianz Partners, a provider of insurance and assistance services, has announced that Michael Buttstedt has assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer and Board Member as of September 1, 2024. He reports directly to Tomas Kunzmann, CEO of Allianz Partners. Buttstedt brings over 25 years of experience within the Allianz Group ... Read the full article
Gallagher welcomes Neil Clutterbuck as Non-Exec Director
28th November 2024
Neil Clutterbuck has been appointed as the Chair of Pen Underwriting and an Independent Non-Executive Director of Arthur J Gallagher Holdings (UK) Limited, subject to regulatory approval. Clutterbuck brings a wealth of experience to his new position, having spent nearly two decades at Allianz in various senior management and executive roles. ... Read the full article
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