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News on insurance and reinsurance industry hiring, appointments and people move news and announcements. Covering key hires and people moves across the global reinsurance, commercial and specialty insurance markets.

MS Amlin names Pinder Head of US Casualty, Kimber Head of International Casualty & Cyber

24th October 2025

Lloyd’s global insurer and reinsurer MS Amlin has confirmed several senior appointments in its Casualty Reinsurance team, including that of Rhian Pinder as Head of US Casualty, and Jonathan Kimber has been appointed Head of International Casualty & Cyber. These appointments, according to the re/insurer, aim to give the firm's brokers ... Read the full article

James Mitchell joins IQUW Bermuda as CUO

24th October 2025

Specialty insurer and reinsurer IQUW Bermuda has announced the appointment of James Mitchell as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) with immediate effect. In his new role, as CUO, Bermuda, Mitchell will be responsible for leading all reinsurance underwriting. He will also play a pivotal role in developing IQUW Bermuda’s underwriting culture of technical ... Read the full article

Cowbell appoints Klipphahn & Hewerdine to strengthen mid-market and claims operations

24th October 2025

Cowbell, a cyber and specialty insurance provider focused on small and medium-sized enterprises, has announced the appointments of Jessica Klipphahn as Head of North America Mid-Market and Stephanie Hewerdine as Director of Claims. In her new role, Klipphahn will lead Cowbell’s continued expansion in the mid-market segment, reporting to Simon Hughes, ... Read the full article

Aon Reinsurance Solutions appoints Secker and De Bosini to EMEA leadership roles

24th October 2025

Aon, a global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has announced the appointments of Andrew Secker as EMEA Chief Client Officer (CCO) for Reinsurance Solutions and Daniele De Bosini as EMEA Chief Broking Officer (CBO) for Reinsurance Solutions. Both Secker and De Bosini will report to Tomas Novotny, EMEA CEO and Chairman ... Read the full article

Mike Dalby succeeds Kelly Ogley as CEO of Howden CLC

24th October 2025

Global insurance intermediary group Howden has announced the appointment of Mike Dalby as CEO, Howden Consumer & Local Commercial (CLC), succeeding Kelly Ogley. Dalby takes up this role alongside his existing leadership of Howden’s Consumer Life and Health division. As CEO of Howden CLC, the executive will be responsible for leading the ... Read the full article

ACORD Solutions Group appoints Dave Matcham as Global Ambassador for Digital Markets

24th October 2025

ACORD Solutions Group, a provider of advanced digital solutions for the global insurance industry, has appointed Dave Matcham as its Global Ambassador for Digital Markets. In this advisory role, Matcham will focus on promoting the advantages of standardised data exchange and strengthening connectivity across major international insurance hubs. Recently retired from his ... Read the full article

Allianz UK announces executive leadership changes

24th October 2025

Allianz UK has announced a number of executive leadership changes, including the appointment of Ulf Lange as Managing Director of Personal Lines, subject to regulatory approval. The executive, who has held the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since 2023, will take up the position on 1 December. Colm Holmes, Allianz UK ... Read the full article

HDI expands presence in British Columbia with Rutherford’s appointment

23rd October 2025

HDI Global Canada (HDI) has announced the appointment of Ian Rutherford as Head of Pacific Region, Executive Property Underwriter, based in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC). In his new role, Rutherford will lead regional growth initiatives and broker engagement, working alongside HDI’s established local underwriting team in Vancouver. This structure highlights HDI's commitment ... Read the full article

Howden US appoints Aon’s Ben Hanback as EVP

23rd October 2025

Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Howden has announced the appointment of Ben Hanback as Executive Vice President (EVP), Howden US. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Hanback will report to Mike Parrish, CEO of Howden US. In his new role, he will play a pivotal role in rapidly expanding Howden’s US Health ... Read the full article

RLI Corp. promotes Cathy Martin to Vice President, E&S Excess Liability

23rd October 2025

Specialty insurer RLI Corp. has promoted Cathy Martin to Vice President, Excess and Surplus (E&S) Excess Liability. In her new role, Martin will lead RLI’s E&S Excess Liability business and also co-lead the RLI E&S Casualty Brokerage Group alongside Chris Hughs, Vice President, E&S General Liability. Martin joined RLI in 2007 as ... Read the full article

Novatae Risk Group hires Kimberly Jenkins as COO

23rd October 2025

Novatae Risk Group, a wholesale insurance brokerage, managing general agency, and program manager, has appointed Kimberly Jenkins as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, Jenkins will oversee Novatae's operations and business strategy, leading initiatives to drive profitable growth through enhanced operational effectiveness, evolving systems and infrastructure, and building ... Read the full article

Linda Ng appointed Head of Property & Multi-Lines for Sompo Insurance Singapore

23rd October 2025

Sompo Asia Pacific has announced the appointment of Linda Ng as Head of Property & Multi-Lines, Sompo Insurance Singapore, effective immediately. Based in Singapore, NG will report directly to Li Lian Soong, Head of Property, Asia Pacific (APAC). In her new role, the executive will be responsible for leading the Singapore Property ... Read the full article

Guy Carpenter welcomes Katsuras as Managing Director

22nd October 2025

Gus Katsuras has joined risk and reinsurance advisory firm Guy Carpenter as a Managing Director, based in Toronto. Katsuras will leverage his extensive experience in account executive roles, combining client management with new business development, to support Property and Casualty clients across Canada and the United States. The executive is joining the ... Read the full article

Gallagher appoints Corey Tidey as Head of Natural Resources, Executive Director

22nd October 2025

Gallagher, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has appointed Corey Tidey as Head of Natural Resources – Executive Director. Tidey brings nearly 15 years of industry experience, with deep expertise in construction and energy re/insurance across Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. His experience spans underwriting, broking, consulting, and ... Read the full article

Willis expands Global Risk & Analytics unit, rebrands Forensic Accounting team

22nd October 2025

Insurance broker Willis, a WTW business, has established a newly created Forensic Accounting & Valuation Services team, expanding its valuation capabilities globally. The firm has made key senior leadership appointments and globally rebranded its Forensic Accounting team, representing a key expansion of its Global Risk & Analytics (R&A) business. As part of ... Read the full article