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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.
Insurwave appoints Premal Gohil as Chief Financial Officer
5th February 2025
London-based insurtech platform Insurwave has announced the appointment of Premal Gohil as Chief Financial Officer. In his new role, Gohil will shape the company’s financial strategy, enhance operational efficiency, and support its growth ambitions to maximise the platform’s value for stakeholders. David Power, CEO of Insurwave, expressed enthusiasm for Gohil’s appointment, stating, ... Read the full article
Willis appoints Derrick Easton as Global Head of Alternative Risk Transfer and Western Europe lead
5th February 2025
Willis, a WTW business, an advisory, broking, and solutions company, has named Derrick Easton as the new Global Head of Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) and Head of Western Europe for Risk and Analytics. Since joining WTW in 2015, Easton has led the company’s ART team in the US, bringing a strong ... Read the full article
Pen Underwriting reshapes divisional structure to strengthen regional growth
5th February 2025
Pen Underwriting has introduced a streamlined divisional structure aimed at enhancing its core commercial underwriting services across the UK and Ireland, designed to benefit brokers and support the company’s regional expansion strategy. Sarah Breslin will lead the newly formed Commercial UK & Ireland division as Managing Director, bringing together teams with ... Read the full article
Price Forbes appoints Gökçen Süer to lead its Turkish operations
5th February 2025
Global specialty broker Price Forbes, part of the Ardonagh Group, has announced the appointment of Gökçen Süer as Chairman & CEO of its newly rebranded Turkish operations, Price Forbes Türkiye. Süer, a veteran of the Turkish broking market, brings over 25 years of wholesale and reinsurance experience to the role. The executive’s ... Read the full article
Schaefer named Global Head of Casualty & EIL at SCOR Business Solutions
5th February 2025
French reinsurer SCOR has appointed Holger Schaefer as Global Head of Casualty & EIL, within SCOR Business Solutions, as of 1st March 2025. He will replace Daniel Carerras, who took on the role of Chief Underwriting Officer, Casualty, across Insurance and Reinsurance in 2024. Schaefer is tasked with leading the teams across ... Read the full article
MGA Onda welcomes Stuart McMillan to UK sales team
5th February 2025
Cyber managing general agent (MGA) Onda has announced the addition of Stuart McMillan to its UK sales team as Distribution Director. McMillan brings a wealth of experience in international markets and a deep understanding of cyber insurance products to the role. The executive joins Onda from Coalition, where he most recently served ... Read the full article
Tokio Marine HCC expands global distribution strategy with leadership appointments
5th February 2025
Tokio Marine HCC (TMHCC) International, part of the Tokio Marine HCC group of companies headquartered in Houston, Texas, has named Stuart Heath as Head of Distribution – International. In this newly established role, Heath will spearhead efforts to expand TMHCC International’s distribution network, forging new partnerships and strengthening existing relationships across ... Read the full article
Chubb names Gillston as EVP, Head of Global Casualty for Major Accounts NA
5th February 2025
Global insurer Chubb has named Seth Gillston as Executive Vice President (EVP), Head of Global Casualty for Major Accounts in North America (NA), as Lou Capparell transitions to the role of Chairman of Global Casualty. Capparell joined the firm in 2002 and has held his previous role since 2017. Gillston will be ... Read the full article
Scott Burns to lead XSB’s new product division for Cyber Liability
4th February 2025
XS Brokers (XSB), an independent insurance underwriting and wholesale brokerage group, has launched a new product division for Cyber Liability, led by Scott Burns as Senior Vice President. In his new role, Burns will be responsible for the Division’s growth strategy, including expanding sales and ongoing collaborations with key carrier and ... Read the full article
Ascot announces key promotions in UK Claims
4th February 2025
Ascot, a Bermuda-domiciled global specialty insurer, has announced the promotion of James Short to Chief Claims Officer, UK, and Christine Neale as Head of Claims Operations, UK. In his new role, Short will be responsible for the Syndicate Claims function, including claims disputes and the oversight and control of all outsourced ... Read the full article
Marsh McLennan appoints Sofia Gardefjord as COO of Nordics
4th February 2025
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Marsh McLennan has appointed Sofia Gardefjord as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for the Nordics. In this role, Gardefjord will focus on advancing commercial initiatives, strengthening client relationships across the Nordics, and fostering collaboration among Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. Gardefjord brings 15 years of experience ... Read the full article
Aon appoints Wesley Roy as Head of Property ANZ, Reinsurance Solutions
4th February 2025
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Aon has appointed Wesley Roy as Head of Property, Australia and New Zealand, for its Reinsurance Solutions division. Based in Sydney, Roy will lead property best practices, helping clients navigate the complexities of this challenging class and make more informed decisions across the region. He brings over ... Read the full article
HDI Global appoints Geoff Godwin as Chief Operating Officer
4th February 2025
Commercial and specialty lines insurer HDI Global has announced the appointment of Geoff Godwin as Chief Operating Officer, effective April 28, 2025. Godwin will join the Executive Team, reporting to Stephanie Ogden, Chief Executive Officer of HDI Global UK and Ireland. Ogden stated, “My ambition has always been to secure a strong, ... Read the full article
Zino Theokli promoted to Head of Group Retrocession at PartnerRe
4th February 2025
International reinsurer PartnerRe has announced the appointment of Zino Theokli as Head of Group Retrocession. Theokli, who has over a decade of industry experience, has been with PartnerRe since 2021, when he joined as a Senior Underwriter. He joined the company following his four-years tenure at SCOR, where he served as Senior ... Read the full article
Gallagher Re’s James Vickers to retire after 50-year career
4th February 2025
After a career of over 47 years, James Vickers, Chairman of reinsurance broker Gallagher Re’s International division, is to retire on May 31, 2025. In a new statement, Gallagher Re noted that Vickers has been an "ever-present" leadership figure, providing support for the firm's Japanese and International clients in the aftermath ... Read the full article
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