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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.
Swiss Re announces new Global Fac market unit led by Sanaa Souidi
22nd April 2025
Swiss Re’s P&C Reinsurance business unit has announced the creation of a new Global Facultative (Fac) market unit, which will be led by Sanaa Souidi. The unit aims to enhance the client experience through faster, more agile decision-making and by leveraging talent and capabilities on a global scale. Souidi has spent the ... Read the full article
Conduit names Nick Pritchard interim CUO
22nd April 2025
Nick Pritchard has been appointed as interim Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) of Conduit Holdings Limited (CHL), the ultimate parent company of Conduit Re, a multi-line Bermuda-based reinsurer. Pritchard takes on his new position with immediate effect, subject to Bermuda immigration approval. The appointment follows the decision by Gregory Roberts to leave Conduit ... Read the full article
Bernhard Kaufmann to succeed Patrick Raaflaub as Swiss Re CRO
22nd April 2025
Industry giant Swiss Re has appointed Helvetia's Bernhard Kaufmann to succeed Patrick Raaflaub as Group Chief Risk Officer (CRO), effective October 1st, 2025. Kaufmann has 17 years of industry experience and has held the position of CRO for several companies during his career. Currently, he serves in the same position at Helvetia, ... Read the full article
DUAL North America appoints Cameron Conboy EVP of Flood
22nd April 2025
DUAL North America has announced it is strengthening its flood insurance leadership with the appointment of Cameron Conboy as Executive Vice President of Flood. In his new role, based in San Diego, Conboy will leverage his 19 years of industry experience to lead the expansion and development of DUAL’s Flood division, ... Read the full article
Loadsure expands leadership team to drive growth
22nd April 2025
Loadsure, an insurtech managing general agent (MGA), has expanded its senior leadership team with a series of key appointments. Johnny McCord, Founder and CEO of Loadsure, said, “Our expanded leadership team marks a significant milestone for Loadsure as we bring Holistic Freight Protection to market and evolve as an organisation. “We’re dedicated ... Read the full article
Lockton appoints Chris DiLullo as US Industry Practices Leader
17th April 2025
Independent insurance broker Lockton has announced the appointment of Chris DiLullo as its first U.S. Industry Practices Leader. In this newly created role, DiLullo will report to Tim Ryan, U.S. President at Lockton, and lead the firm’s national strategy across key sectors — including construction, healthcare, law firms, life sciences, real ... Read the full article
Neptune Flood reveals key leadership appointments to support continued growth
17th April 2025
Neptune Flood, a private flood insurance provider in the US, has announced several strategic leadership updates to support its ongoing expansion. Matt Duffy has been promoted from Managing Director to President. In this expanded role, Duffy will lead Neptune’s strategic initiatives, manage partnerships, and oversee daily operations. Since joining the company, he ... Read the full article
Stephen Scott to lead Gallagher’s newly launched MEA Risk Advisory practice
17th April 2025
Gallagher has launched a new Risk Advisory practice for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region with the appointment of Stephen Scott as its Head. In his new role he will bring together Gallagher’s global consulting and analytic capabilities with a regional team to deliver local tailored solutions. As part of the ... Read the full article
Giles Hussey to lead Rokstone DIFC as SEO
17th April 2025
International speciality re/insurance MGA Rokstone, part of the Aventum Group, has announced the appointment of Giles Hussey as SEO of its Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) operations, subject to regulatory approval. With a 35-year career in reinsurance broking and underwriting, Hussey brings a wealth of experience to the role, having spent ... Read the full article
Wim Hekstra named new CEO of Ardonagh Netherlands
17th April 2025
Ardonagh Netherlands, the Dutch arm of The Ardonagh Group, has announced the appointment of Wim Hekstra as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1st, 2025. In his new role, Hekstra will lead Ardonagh Europe’s regional growth strategy as the business continues to expand its presence in the corporate, SME, and high-net-worth brokerage ... Read the full article
Transatlantic Underwriters expands into P&C with new division and leadership appointment
17th April 2025
Transatlantic Underwriters (TAU), a specialty insurance firm known for its focus on the transportation sector, is expanding its services with the introduction of a Property & Casualty (P&C) division. This strategic move broadens TAU’s capabilities beyond transportation while reinforcing its commitment to that core market. The new division will offer six lines ... Read the full article
Aon Managing Director Paul Sykes appointed Chairman of Guernsey Finance
17th April 2025
Guernsey Finance, the promotional agency for the island’s financial services sector, has named Paul Sykes as its new Chairman. The organisation represents and supports Guernsey’s globally respected finance industry, which spans investment funds, private wealth, insurance, pensions, and banking. Sykes, Managing Director at Aon Guernsey, takes over from Deputy Lyndon Trott OBE, ... Read the full article
Xceedance appoints Subramanian Sankaran as Global COO
16th April 2025
Xceedance, a global provider of technology and digital solutions, has announced the appointment of Subramanian (Subbu) Sankaran as Global Chief Operating Officer. Sankaran brings over 30 years of experience in global operations and transformation roles, with expertise spanning insurance, healthcare, finance, procurement, and HR. He has successfully led large international teams ... Read the full article
Specialty MGA Africa & Middle East appoints two senior underwriters
16th April 2025
Specialty MGA Africa & Middle East, a provider of tailored insurance and reinsurance solutions and part of MNK Group, has announced the appointment of two senior underwriters as it expands its team in Casablanca. Headquartered in London and led by CEO Youssef Fassi Fihri, Specialty MGA Africa & Middle East Read the full article
Miller strengthens Delegated Authorities offering with new European team
16th April 2025
Miller, a specialist re/insurance broker, has expanded its Delegated Authorities proposition with the creation of a dedicated European team. Leading the new team is Laurie Gaitskell, appointed as Head of European Delegated Authorities. He is joined by Anne-Sophie Petit and Ilenia Pizzolitto, with all three bringing extensive expertise in managing open market ... Read the full article
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