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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.
Ben Wathen promoted to Chief Claims Officer for Gallagher Re
13th January 2025
Reinsurance broker Gallagher Re has announced Ben Wathen has been promoted to lead its Global Claims Advocacy team as Chief Claims Officer. Wathen brings to his new role over two decades of claims expertise, a client-focused approach, and a diverse background spanning underwriting, claims, and broking. The executive has been part of ... Read the full article
Lloyd’s appoints Alexander Baugh as new Council member
13th January 2025
Lloyd’s, a marketplace for insurance and reinsurance, has announced the appointment of Alexander Baugh as an independent nominated member of Lloyd’s Council, Chair of Lloyd’s Risk Committee, and a member of Lloyd’s Audit Committee. Neil Maidment, the current Chair of Lloyd’s Risk Committee, will step down from Lloyd’s Council at the ... Read the full article
BHSI appoints SCOR’s Bertrand Le Gall as Head of Casualty, France
13th January 2025
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), a commercial property, casualty, and specialty insurer, has announced the appointment of Bertrand Le Gall as Head of Casualty in France. Le Gall brings two decades of industry experience to his new role. He joins BHSI after 17 years at SCOR, where he most recently served ... Read the full article
Oaktree names Cyril Martin MD and Head of EMEA Insurance Solutions
13th January 2025
Cyril Martin has joined global investment manager Oaktree as Managing Director and Head of EMEA Insurance Solutions, a London-based role. In his new position, Martin will be crucial in expanding and managing Oaktree’s insurance client network across the EMEA region, while simultaneously spearheading the development and implementation of insurance analytics globally, ... Read the full article
Augment Risk appoints Swiss Re’s Jose Martinez as Associate Partner – Retrospective
13th January 2025
Augment Risk, a global risk capital and reinsurance solutions broker, has announced the appointment of Jose Martinez as Associate Partner – Retrospective. Martinez brings around two decades of re/insurance experience, with expertise in business administration, reinsurance claims, and accounting. He joins Augment Risk from Swiss Re, where he worked for five years, ... Read the full article
Arch Insurance (EU) promotes Duncan Smith to CEO
13th January 2025
Arch Insurance (EU) dac (AIEU) has promoted Duncan Smith to Chief Executive Officer, tasking him with leading the executive management team and driving the firm's growth plans across continental Europe. According to Arch, Smith’s appointment follows the decision by Søren Scheuer to step down as CEO of AIEU. Scheuer will reportedly ... Read the full article
David Kim to lead Miller’s new Korea branch
13th January 2025
Independent specialist re/insurance broker Miller has further expanded into Asia with the launch of Miller Korea, led by David Kim as Head of Korea. Miller explained that the launch of its Korea branch marks another significant step in its expansion across Asia, including its acquisition of Japanese broker Lead Insurance Services ... Read the full article
Markel appoints Jack Taylor as Executive of Distribution Strategies and Business Development for Asia Pacific
13th January 2025
Markel, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has announced the appointment of Jack Taylor as Executive, Distribution Strategies and Business Development, Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, Taylor will oversee broker engagement across the region. This newly created role aligns with Markel's strategic focus on enhancing its broker relationships in Asia Pacific ... Read the full article
Centre for Disaster Protection appoints Emily White as Chief Finance and Operations Officer
13th January 2025
The Centre for Disaster Protection (the Centre), an organisation dedicated to helping countries and humanitarian agencies better prepare for and respond to natural disasters, has appointed Emily White as its Chief Finance and Operations Officer. This newly created role aims to position the Centre for its next phase of growth, enhancing ... Read the full article
RIMS names Kristen Peed as President for 2025
13th January 2025
The Risk Management Society (RIMS) has announced the appointment of Kristen Peed as its President for the 2025 term. Peed has been an active member of RIMS throughout her career, joining its global Board of Directors in 2018. She has served on the Executive Committee as Secretary, Treasurer, and, most recently, ... Read the full article
The Hartford appoints Morris Tooker as Company President
10th January 2025
Property and casualty (P&C) insurer The Hartford has announced the appointment of Morris Tooker as Company President, effective February 1, 2025. In this new role, Tooker will oversee Personal Lines in addition to his current responsibilities, which include Small Commercial, Middle & Large Commercial, Global Specialty, Enterprise Sales & Distribution, and ... Read the full article
AXA XL appoints Katherine Gerber as Head of Energy Transition in the Americas
10th January 2025
AXA XL, the property and casualty (P&C) and specialty risk division of global insurer AXA, has announced the appointment of Katherine Gerber as Head of Energy Transition in the Americas. In this role, Gerber will leverage AXA XL’s expertise and global reach to help clients navigate the challenges of energy transition ... Read the full article
Xceedance appoints Brandon Nuttall as Chief Digital & AI Officer
10th January 2025
Xceedance, a global provider of technology and digital solutions, has announced the appointment of Brandon Nuttall as Chief Digital & AI Officer. In his new role, Nuttall will collaborate with clients to leverage Generative AI in designing, building, and delivering insurance products that better resonate with end users. He will focus ... Read the full article
Mosaic appoints Karen Reilly and David Barr to lead environmental liability sector
10th January 2025
Specialty insurer Mosaic Insurance has announced the appointments of Karen Reilly as Head of US, Environmental Liability, and David Barr as Head of International, Environmental Liability. Reilly and Barr will focus on developing innovative products to address emerging environmental risks while helping clients navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Their goals ... Read the full article
Pen Underwriting names Robert Dobson as Marine Claims Manager
10th January 2025
Pen Underwriting, a provider of tailored insurance solutions, has announced the appointment of Robert Dobson as Marine Claims Manager. He will oversee the diverse range of specialisations within Pen’s rapidly growing marine division. The company’s expanding team of technical underwriting and risk management experts covers areas such as ports and terminals, ... Read the full article
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