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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.
Walter Voigts-von Foster becomes CEO of Munich Re Africa
2nd February 2026
Walter Voigts-von Foster has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Munich Re Africa, a role he will hold alongside his responsibilities as Head of Non‑Life. “It’s a privilege to lead such a fantastic team, and I’m excited about what we will continue to achieve together as we deliver on our ... Read the full article
Aon appoints Alexander Krasavin as Regional Managing Director, APAC
2nd February 2026
Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Aon has announced the appointment of Alexander Krasavin as Regional Managing Director covering Asia Pacific. In his new role, Krasavin will drive the integration of human capital solutions for Aon’s large multinational clients across the APAC region, while continuing to support clients in his role ... Read the full article
Peak Re names Philip Hough as CUO
2nd February 2026
Hong Kong-based global reinsurer Peak Re has appointed Philip Hough as its new Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), effective April 2nd, 2026. Hough will be based in Hong Kong and report directly to Franz-Josef Hahn, Chief Executive Officer of the reinsurer. In his new role, Hough will lead Peak Re’s P&C underwriting strategy ... Read the full article
MNK Group appoints Daniel Ferguson as Group Treasury Director
2nd February 2026
MNK Group, the independent global group of insurance companies, has announced the appointment of Daniel Ferguson to the newly created role of Group Treasury Director. In this role, Ferguson will establish a dedicated treasury function, with the aim of enhancing financial acumen, strengthening market resilience, and enabling continued growth. He will ... Read the full article
Tysers appoints Marlena Truszczynska as Head of Shipping Claims
30th January 2026
Tysers, an independent Lloyd’s insurance broker, part of the Australian AUB Group, has appointed Marlena Truszczynska as Head of Shipping Claims, Marine & Aviation. This appointment aligns with Tysers’ long-term commitment to deliver exceptional claims service to clients. Truszczynska has extensive expertise, with over 11 years of experience. Her leadership, creativity, and ... Read the full article
Tom Potter named HDI’s Chief Underwriting Officer – Long Tail
30th January 2026
HDI Global UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Tom Potter to the role of Chief Underwriting Officer – Long Tail, effective 1 February 2026. In his new role, Potter will oversee HDI’s UK and Ireland long-tail underwriting strategy across Liability, Life Sciences, Motor Fleet, and Cyber, further enhancing the ... Read the full article
Latham & Watkins welcomes Frank Monaco as New York M&A and Private Equity Partner
30th January 2026
Latham & Watkins LLP, a law firm advising clients on complex business and regulatory matters, has announced that Frank Monaco has joined its New York office as a partner in the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Practice. Monaco concentrates his practice on reinsurance matters, with a particular emphasis on ... Read the full article
SiriusPoint names Sakakeeny as CUO, North America P&C Insurance
29th January 2026
SiriusPoint, a specialty insurer and reinsurer, has appointed John Sakakeeny as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) of North America P&C Insurance, effective February 2nd, 2026. In his new role, Sakakeeny will provide strategic leadership to the underwriting and program management teams across SiriusPoint’s North America Insurance business, drive profitable growth, and strengthen ... Read the full article
Kevin Flack joins Dale Underwriting Partners as Head of Portfolio Solutions
29th January 2026
Dale Underwriting Partners, the trading name for Dale Managing Agency Limited’s Lloyd’s Syndicate 1729, has announced the appointment of Kevin Flack to the newly created role of Head of Portfolio Solutions. In this role, Flack will be based in London and will work closely with Dale’s leadership team to drive portfolio ... Read the full article
QBE Re appoints Lian Phua as Head of Credit Reinsurance
29th January 2026
QBE Re, the reinsurance arm of global insurance group QBE, has announced the appointment of Lian Phua as Head of Credit Reinsurance. Based in New York, Phua will report to Salvatore Sama, Executive Director for North America at QBE Re, and work closely with Shane Lawlor, Executive Director and Head of ... Read the full article
Howden names José Ignacio Lathrop as Executive Chair, LatAm
29th January 2026
Howden, a global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has appointed José Ignacio Lathrop as Executive Chair, Howden, Latin America (LatAm). In his new role, Lathrop will use his deep market expertise to guide and support Howden’s business in LatAm, working closely with Sonia Caamaño, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), International Growth Markets, ... Read the full article
Athene appoints Scott Campion as Head of New Markets
29th January 2026
Athene Holding Ltd., a life and retirement reinsurance company majority owned by investor and private equity specialist Apollo Global Management Inc., has appointed Scott Campion as Head of New Markets. In his new role, Campion will focus on expanding Athene’s capabilities into new and adjacent areas. In a recent LinkedIn post, Campion ... Read the full article
Epsom appointed Allspring’s Head of Insurance for its International client group
29th January 2026
Allspring Global Investments, a global asset management company, has announced the appointment of Andrew Epsom as head of Insurance – International, a London-based role. In this newly created position, Epsom will lead Allspring's international (ex-US) insurance strategy, aiming to expand the company's presence in global insurance markets. The executive will also be ... Read the full article
AXA XL appoints Jason Billingslea as Head of Energy, E&S
28th January 2026
AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, has announced the appointment of Jason C. Billingslea as Head of Energy, E&S, based in Dallas, Texas. Billingslea, who brings a wealth of experience in E&S Energy, will lead the development and growth of the energy sector team. In this new role, ... Read the full article
KCC adds industry veteran Deanne Nixon as SVP
28th January 2026
Karen Clark & Company (KCC), a provider of catastrophe risk modelling solutions, has appointed industry veteran Deanne Nixon as a Senior Vice President (SVP) in its senior leadership team, based in Jacksonville, Florida. In her new role, Nixon will be working directly with insurers and reinsurers to ensure KCC’s advanced modeling ... Read the full article
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