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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.
Westfield Specialty Intl. adds Nate Field to casualty reinsurance team
8th April 2025
Westfield Specialty International, a provider of specialised insurance solutions, has expanded its reinsurance team with the appointment of Nate Field as Class Underwriter in casualty treaty reinsurance. Field will be based in London, and brings almost 15 years’ experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry. Most recently, he served as a Senior ... Read the full article
QRG appoints Dennis Gattinger as Head of Europe
8th April 2025
Quick Ralf & Grant (QRG), a specialist insurance group and Lloyd’s broker, has announced the appointment of Dennis Gattinger as Head of Europe. In his new role, Gattinger will report to Robert Ralf, CEO of QRG, and will be based in Barcelona. Gattinger joins QRG from Alta Signa, where he has spent ... Read the full article
BMS appoints former Hannover Re CEO Henchoz as Chairman
8th April 2025
BMS Group, an independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, has appointed Jean-Jacques Henchoz, who recently left his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of large European reinsurer Hannover Re, as Chairman of the Board, effective May 1st, 2025. Henchoz brings 27 years of experience within the global reinsurance industry to the ... Read the full article
Pro Global announces senior hires to Germany team
8th April 2025
Pro Global, an advisor in the specialist insurance sector, has announced the appointments of Roman Hannig as Head of Client Engagement, Germany, and Oliver Schippa as Head of Product, Germany. These key hires reflect Pro Global’s continued commitment to growth and client service excellence in the German market. Both will be ... Read the full article
Ralph Goldener appointed Managing Director of SRS Switzerland office
8th April 2025
Strategic Risk Solutions (SRS), an independent insurance company manager, has announced the appointment of Ralph Goldener as a Managing Director in its Switzerland office. “SRS Switzerland is a team of people that provide only top-tier management services, supporting our clients throughout the life of their captive,” said Lionel Tanner, SRS Europe ... Read the full article
Salama appoints Mohamed Ali Bouabane as Group CEO
8th April 2025
Regional insurer Salama Islamic Arab Insurance Company (Salama) has appointed Mohamed Ali Bouabane as its new Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Salama is one of the longest-established Sharia-compliant Takaful solutions providers listed on the Dubai Financial Market, with a paid-up capital of AED 939 million. Previously, Bouabane was the CEO ... Read the full article
Chubb appoints Kamran Mazhar as CEO, Arabia
7th April 2025
Chubb Arabia, part of the global insurance carrier, has appointed Kamran Mazhar as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In his role, Mazhar will lead Chubb Arabia's strategic direction and business operations. Additionally, he will focus on driving growth and strengthening Chubb Arabia's market position in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Mazhar has ... Read the full article
Gallagher Re appoints Thomas Dubecq as Head of International Regional Retro
7th April 2025
Reinsurance broker Gallagher Re has announced the appointment of Thomas Dubecq as Head of International Regional Retro. Dubecq joins Gallagher Re from Guy Carpenter, where he spent the past five years, most recently serving as Chairman, Africa, overseeing the development of the company's footprint in Africa alongside colleagues from MMC Group. Before ... Read the full article
CelsiusPro expands Climate Resilience Solutions team with five new members
7th April 2025
CelsiusPro Group is strengthening its Climate Resilience Solutions offerings with the addition of a highly experienced Disaster Risk Finance (DRF) team. Joining Global Parametrics, a CelsiusPro Group company since September 2023, the team brings extensive project management and consulting experience from their previous roles at the WTW Climate and Resilience Hub, ... Read the full article
Beazley promotes Sydonie Williams to Head of International Cyber Risks
7th April 2025
Specialty insurer Beazley has promoted Sydonie Williams to Head of International Cyber Risks. Williams will assume the role immediately, having previously held the position of Focus Group Leader, RoW, Cyber Risks. Beazley highlighted that since joining the firm in 2019, Williams has exhibited outstanding leadership and deep expertise, playing a key role ... Read the full article
VIG Re reports 9.2% growth in GWP for FY’24
7th April 2025
The reinsurance arm of Vienna Insurance Group, VIG Re, has reported preliminary, unaudited full-year 2024 gross written premiums (GWP) growth of 9.2% to €983.3 million, driven by its third-party reinsurance and VIG business segments. The reinsurer has delivered solid financial results despite above-average catastrophe losses, including the European floods in VIG ... Read the full article
UnderwriteMe names Andrew Doran as CEO
7th April 2025
UnderwriteMe, the Insurtech company of Pacific Life Re, has appointed Andrew Doran as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Doran, who has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry, joins UnderwriteMe from parent Pacific Life Re, where he was the global Chief Underwriting Officer. While at ... Read the full article
MGT Insurance expands leadership team with AI and business development experts
7th April 2025
MGT Insurance, an AI-driven neo-insurer, has announced the appointments of Paul Bessire as AI & Data Principal Engineer and Jason Johnson as Head of Business Development. Bessire, previously the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Data Officer at Coterie Insurance, is recognised in data science, AI, and insurance technology. His expertise in statistical ... Read the full article
CopperPoint names Kellen Booher President & COO
7th April 2025
Kellen Booher has joined CopperPoint Insurance Company’s executive team as President & Chief Operating Officer, effective March 31. As President & COO of CopperPoint, a provider of workers' compensation and commercial insurance solutions, Booher will be reporting to CEO Marc Schmittlein as part of a planned leadership succession. Booher is set to ... Read the full article
The Hanover names Richard W. Lavey as COO
4th April 2025
Massachusetts-based insurer The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. has appointed Richard W. Lavey to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). In the newly expanded role, Lavey will further develop the inusrer's business strategy to drive integration and collaboration between the business and technology organisations. Additionally, he will enhance agent ... Read the full article
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