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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.

HDI Global UK & Ireland appoints Marcus Breese as new Head of Cyber Underwriting

31st March 2025

HDI Global UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Marcus Breese as Head of Cyber Underwriting, effective April 1st, 2025. In his new role, Breese will report to Antonia Osborne, Director of Underwriting, Corporate, HDI Global UK and Ireland. Breese joins HDI Global from Arch, where he served as Head of ... Read the full article

Conduit Re CEO Trevor Carvey to retire

31st March 2025

Trevor Carvey, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of Bermuda-domiciled property and casualty reinsurance group and the ultimate parent company of Conduit Re, Conduit Holdings, has notified the Board of his decision to step down from the roles and retire on April 11th, 2025. Conduit has confirmed that Carvey's retirement is ... Read the full article

Noelene Palmer to succeed Nigel Fitzgerald as Steadfast COO

31st March 2025

Australian insurance broking and distribution group Steadfast has promoted Noelene Palmer to Chief Operating Officer (COO), as current COO Nigel Fitzgerald announces that he will step down on July 1st, 2025, to pursue a personal business venture. Fitzgerald will remain in a senior advisory role until September 30th, 2025, to ensure ... Read the full article

Everest promotes Jeanmarie Giordano to North America CUO

28th March 2025

Global reinsurance and insurance firm Everest has announced the promotion of Jeanmarie Giordano to the role of North America Chief Underwriting Officer. With nearly three decades of industry experience, Giordano brings extensive expertise to her new position. She joined Everest in September 2024 as Chief Underwriting Officer for Financial Lines & Specialty. Prior ... Read the full article

Phoenix Specialty welcomes experienced construction underwriter

28th March 2025

Phoenix Specialty (Phoenix), a construction-focused MGA, has strengthened its team with the addition of a new construction underwriter, reinforcing its commitment to growth following a year of significant expansion. Timothy Christmas joins Phoenix from RSA Insurance, where he served as a Senior Construction Underwriter. His career also includes roles at Zurich and ... Read the full article

EPIC appoints James Enelow as Executive Managing Principal, Client Engagement

28th March 2025

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a provider of insurance and risk management services, has announced the appointment of James Enelow as Executive Managing Principal, Client Engagement. In this role, Enelow will lead a coordinated approach to client engagement, aligning EPIC’s top talent and solutions with clients facing complex challenges. His leadership ... Read the full article

Tokio Marine Kiln appoints James Wilson as Head of Special Risks

28th March 2025

Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), a global specialty insurer, has appointed James Wilson as Head of Special Risks, starting in the autumn. In his new role, Wilson will report to Vivek Syal, Chief Underwriting Officer for TMK, and is tasked with expanding the firm's portfolio to establish lead market positions across all ... Read the full article

Strategic hires to power Arbol’s growth in AI, insurance and other sectors

28th March 2025

Global climate risk solutions platform Arbol has expanded its leadership team with strategic hires to drive growth across artificial intelligence (AI), insurance, agriculture, and energy storage. Arnav Tripathy, who has joined Arbol as its new Head of AI, will lead the company’s automation and machine learning initiatives across its insurance offerings. Tripathy ... Read the full article

Venerable appoints Alvites VP, Head of Audit and Ellis as VP, Compliance

28th March 2025

Venerable, owner and manager of legacy variable annuity business, has announced the appointment of George Alvites and Angie Ellis as Vice President, Head of Audit and Vice President, Compliance, respectively. The firm also announced the promotion of Susan Clark and Alexandra Findleton to Vice President roles. Alvites brings to his new role ... Read the full article

Allianz Trade appoints Wongi Kim to succeed Andy Ryoo as Country Head, South Korea

28th March 2025

Insurer Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific has appointed Wongi Kim as the Country Manager for South Korea, effective April 1st, 2025, succeeding Andy Ryoo. Ryoo, a seasoned trade credit professional retires from the role after a career spanning over 22 years with the company. Kim joined Allianz Trade in 2015 as Business ... Read the full article

Ryan Specialty appoints former Aon exec Steve Keogh as COO

27th March 2025

Ryan Specialty has appointed former Aon executive Steve Keogh as the Chief Operating Officer, effective May 1st, 2025. Keogh is an industry veteran who started his career at Aon Global Risk Consulting as a Financial Analyst in 1988, subsequently spending over 28 years with the global broker. His tenure at Aon included ... Read the full article

Allianz makes executive changes to Commercial arm

27th March 2025

Allianz UK has appointed Adam Lloyd as Chief Underwriting Officer and Claire Buck as Chief Technical Officer, a newly created role, in its Commercial arm covering Mid Corp, Fleet, and Digital/SME, effective April 14. According to Allianz, both Lloyd and Buck are internal appointments, reflecting its commitment to leveraging in-house talent ... Read the full article

Mangrove appoints Cotton as COO and announces new P&C leadership hires

27th March 2025

Mangrove Property Insurance Company, a newly formed Florida insurer, has announced the appointment of Tim Cotton as Chief Operating Officer. Cotton, a seasoned leader in the property insurance industry, has 30 years of experience, including 28 years specialising in the Florida property market. Cotton has had an extensive career, which includes a ... Read the full article

Ascot Group appoints Edel Chatterton as Chief Financial Officer, UK

27th March 2025

Bermuda-based global specialty insurer Ascot Group has announced the appointment of Edel Chatterton as Chief Financial Officer, Ascot U.K. and Ascot Underwriting Limited (AUL). In this role, Chatterton will oversee Ascot U.K.'s finance organisation and capital strategy, including financial planning and analysis, tax, and treasury functions. She brings 20 years of industry ... Read the full article

ASIC names Stefanie Milch as Head of Claims

27th March 2025

AM Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC), a provider of specialised insurance products, has appointed Stefanie Milch as its new Head of Claims. The firm stated that this appointment underscores its commitment to providing innovative risk solutions supported by a client-focused claims operation. In the new role, she will oversee AM Specialty’s claims operations, ... Read the full article