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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.

Willis adds Harb as Global Data Strategy Leader & Sargent as Global Digital Platforms Leader

24th March 2025

Brokerage Willis, a WTW business, has appointed Kate Harb as Global Data Strategy Leader and Dermot Sargent as Global Digital Platforms Leader, underlining the firm's ongoing commitment to digitisation and the delivery of a data-driven strategy. Harb, in the new role, will lead efforts to create a clear data strategy across ... Read the full article

Chua named SEADRIF’s Implementation and Program Development Specialist

24th March 2025

The Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Facility (SEADRIF) Insurance Company has announced the appointment of Shannen Nicole Chua as the Implementation and Program Development Specialist. In her new role, Chua, who will be crucial in driving the company's growth, will lead SEADRIF’s the implementation of the work program with the Philippine government ... Read the full article

Jason Koh joins Everest Re from Swiss Re to lead APAC Financial Risk

21st March 2025

Everest Reinsurance, part of Bermuda-based Everest Group, has confirmed the appointment of Jason Koh from large European reinsurer Swiss Re as Head of Financial Risk, Asia Pacific (APAC). Koh joined Everest Reinsurance last month following more than seven years with Swiss Re, where he most recently served as Vice President, Senior ... Read the full article

Gallagher appoints Stephen Smith to senior role in UK & Ireland Retail division

21st March 2025

Insurance and reinsurance broking group Gallagher has announced the appointment of Stephen Smith as Managing Director of Broking & Placement for its UK & Ireland Retail division. Smith will join Chief Executive Officer Nick Harris' UK & Ireland executive team. In his new role, Smith will lead Gallagher's retail broking strategy in ... Read the full article

Lara Martiner named Allianz (AGCS) Global Head of Alternative Risk Transfer

21st March 2025

Allianz Commercial has announced the appointment of Lara Martiner as Global Head of Alternative Risk Transfer at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS), effective April 1, 2025. succeeding Grant Maxwell. Maxwell is leaving the German insurer at the end of June, and will maintain her current role as CEO ... Read the full article

Aon promotes Gaspa Rebull, expands Global Risk Analytics leadership

21st March 2025

Global insurance and reinsurance broker Aon has promoted Oriol Gaspa Rebull to global head of analytics strategy and operations for Risk Capital, and also announced three additional new leaders. Within the analytics team, Aon has also appointed Hetul Patel as Head of International Casualty Analytics, Gregory Larcher as US Head of ... Read the full article

Embroker appoints Stephen Easley as Vice President of Underwriting

21st March 2025

Embroker, a digital insurance platform simplifying the insurance process for businesses, has announced the appointment of Stephen Easley as Vice President of Underwriting. In this role, Easley will focus on expanding Embroker’s underwriting capabilities, refining specialty insurance products, and collaborating with the team to enhance coverage structures for businesses. He brings over ... Read the full article

Ethan Godlieb joins Consilium as Associate Partner

21st March 2025

Consilium, a specialty re/insurance broking business of the Aventum Group, has announced the appointment of Ethan Godlieb as Associate Partner to lead Cyber, Tech, and Fintech within its Professional & Executive Risks Division. Godlieb will join Consilium in May after completing his notice period at Aon, where he serves as Cyber ... Read the full article

EPIC Insurance reveals leadership for new construction & infrastructure group

20th March 2025

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a provider of insurance and risk management services, has revealed a national leadership team to head its newly established Construction & Infrastructure Group (C&I Group). This specialised group will serve clients across various sectors within the construction and infrastructure industries, including general contractors, specialty contractors, architects ... Read the full article

Acrisure Re US announces leadership promotions

20th March 2025

Acrisure Re US, Ltd., the re/insurance division of global insurance and financial services provider Acrisure, has announced the promotion of Tom Deane to Managing Director, Head of Acrisure Re Corporate Advisory & Solutions, LLC. Deane will lead ARCAS US and serve as its supervisory principal, continuing to report to Ben Canagaretna, ... Read the full article

IUA appoints Chris Jones as new Chief Executive

20th March 2025

The International Underwriting Association (IUA), which represents companies in the London insurance market, has announced the appointment of Chris Jones as its new Chief Executive, effective May 1st, 2025. Jones succeeds Dave Matcham, who is retiring after a 45-year career in the London Market, including 20 years as IUA Chief Executive. ... Read the full article

Aspen appoints Dunleavy and Apollo’s Lagler to its Board

20th March 2025

Bermuda domiciled re/insurer Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited has appointed Christian Dunleavy as a Director and Michael Lagler as a Non-Executive Director to its Board, effective March 17th, 2025. Currently, Dunleavy is Group President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aspen Bermuda Limited, responsible for the group’s underwriting strategy, claims and business ... Read the full article

Finch to succeed Witherington as Manulife Asia President and CEO

20th March 2025

Manulife, an international financial services provider, has announced the appointment of Steve Finch as President and CEO of Manulife Asia, effective May 9th, 2025. The executive will be succeeding Phil Witherington who has been appointed Manulife's President and CEO, also effective May 9th. Finch currently serves as Manulife's Chief Actuary and has ... Read the full article

TMHCCI appoints Rebecca Eagles as Senior Underwriter, Marine Cargo

20th March 2025

Tokio Marine HCC International (TMHCCI), a subsidiary of the Tokio Marine HCC group of companies, has announced the appointment of Rebecca Eagles as Senior Underwriter – Marine Cargo. In her new role, Eagles will drive marine underwriting projects and support the growth of TMHCCI’s cargo business. She joins the Marine Cargo ... Read the full article

Theresa Biedermann to lead BHSI E&P Lines Claims US team

19th March 2025

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has announced the promotion of Theresa Biedermann to Head of Executive & Professional (E&P) Lines Claims in the US, a New York-based role. In her new role, the executive will oversee claims across all BHSI E&P Lines in the U.S., including Commercial (Public) D&O, Private D&O, ... Read the full article