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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.
Markel names David Pressman Senior Underwriter, Marine Cargo
21st November 2024
Markel, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has announced the appointment of David Pressman as Senior Underwriter, Marine Cargo, effective immediately. In his new role, Pressman will contribute to the strategic growth of Markel's Marine Cargo portfolio in London. His responsibilities will include managing both new and renewal business, building strong ... Read the full article
Lynn O’Leary named Intact’s US President for Specialty
21st November 2024
RSA Luxembourg S.A. (RSAL) has announced that Lynn O’Leary, following a successful two-year stint as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Luxembourg, will return to the US to oversee Intact’s Specialty Lines business as President, US, in the first quarter of 2025. Nadia Cote will succeed O’Leary as CEO of Europe, pending regulatory ... Read the full article
Aon appoints Magnus Roe as Global Chief Data and Analytics Officer
21st November 2024
Global professional services firm Aon has appointed Magnus Roe as its Global Chief Data and Analytics officer, supporting the firm’s strategy to enhance commercial solutions through advanced analytical capabilities. Based in Singapore, Aon’s global analytics hub, Roe will lead Aon's global data and analytics team to innovate and leverage the firm’s ... Read the full article
Kristy Furrer elected Chairwoman of Assurex Global Board of Directors
21st November 2024
Assurex Global, a privately held commercial insurance, risk management, and employee benefits brokerage group, has announced the election of Kristy Furrer as Chairwoman of its Board of Directors. Furrer, who is Senior Vice President at Woodruff Sawyer, was elected during the 2024 Annual Shareholders' Meeting held on October 31 in Washington, ... Read the full article
CFC names Janine Fenwick as APAC Transaction Liability Practice Leader
21st November 2024
CFC, an insurance provider specialising in cyber risk, has expanded its rapidly growing transaction liability team by appointing Janine Fenwick as Transaction Liability Practice Leader, Asia Pacific (APAC). Based in Melbourne, Fenwick will provide strategic leadership to the onshore transaction liability team, established following the acquisition of Solution Underwriting in ... Read the full article
Delphi hires Jeffrey Lebovitz as Executive VP and CFO
20th November 2024
Insurance holding company Delphi has announced the appointment of Jeffrey Lebovitz as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In his new role, Lebovits will leverage his over 20 years of experience with major investment firms and global investment banks to oversee the financial operations of Delphi and be responsible for ... Read the full article
MS Transverse appoints Tanya Korobeinikova as SVP Ceded Reinsurance
20th November 2024
Specialty insurer MS Transverse Insurance Group has announced the appointment of Tanya Korobeinikova as Senior Vice President (SVP), Ceded Reinsurance. Korobeinikova brings more than 20 years of industry experience, specialising in underwriting, portfolio management, retro purchasing, global strategy, ILS, and analytics. She joins MS Transverse Insurance Group from NormanMax Insurance Solutions, where ... Read the full article
DWF to recruit Hall & Wilcox’s London market team
20th November 2024
DWF, a provider of combined legal and business services, has announced an agreement to recruit the London market team from Australian law firm Hall & Wilcox, with the move set to take effect by May 2025 at the latest. The team, led by Matt Curll and Rachael Arnold, is one of ... Read the full article
Achim Bosch named CEO of Deutsche Rück’s Supervisory Board
20th November 2024
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Rückversicherung AG (Deutsche Rück) has announced the appointment of Achim Bosch as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 July 2025. Bosch will succeed Frank Schaar, who has served as CEO since February 2018 and is set to retire at the end of June 2025. Prof. ... Read the full article
BMS Group appoints Ryan Phillips as Director & African Practice Leader
20th November 2024
BMS Group, the independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, has announced the appointment of Ryan Phillips as Director & African Practice Leader, effective March, 2025. Based in London, Phillips will report to Paul Galvin, Director, and his role will cover the entire African continent. He will collaborate with the broader BMS ... Read the full article
Ebix Europe welcomes technology expert Jeff Ward as Sales Director
20th November 2024
London market technology specialists Ebix Europe has announced the appointment of industry veteran Jeff Ward as its new Sales Director, effective immediately. In his new role, Ward will focus on Ebix Europe’s three flagship products – PlacingHub, ExposureHub and Ebix Exchange –, ensuring the company leads the way in the market’s ... Read the full article
Distinguished Programs hires new VP, National Agency Sales for Fine Art & Collectibles program
20th November 2024
Distinguished Programs, the national insurance program manager, has appointed Darryl Proniuk as Vice President, National Agency Sales for the firm's Fine Art and Collectibles program. In the role, Proniuk will be expected to cultivate relationships with key brokers and consumers, ultimately driving the growth of Distinguished's Fine Art and Collectibles program ... Read the full article
Chaucer’s Nicola Stacey elected President of CII
20th November 2024
Nicola Stacey, Chief Underwriting Officer at Chaucer, has been elected President of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). The CII is the leading professional membership organisation for the insurance sector, representing over 120,000 members in the UK and internationally. Stacey, who is currently the Deputy President of the CII, will succeed Ian Callaghan ... Read the full article
Thomas Coyne named Head of Insurance at VOOM
20th November 2024
VOOM Insurance, a company specialising in InsurTech and developing usage-based insurance solutions for the evolving mobility landscape, has appointed Thomas Coyne as Head of Insurance. With more than 30 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance sector, Coyne brings extensive expertise in product management, pricing, underwriting, and general management, ... Read the full article
InsuranceDekho bolsters its leadership team with senior appointments
19th November 2024
India-domiciled insurtech InsuranceDekho has bolstered its senior leadership team with the appointments of Navneet Bhatt as Chief Business Officer, Vivek Aggarwal as Head of Finance (Vice President), and the promotion of Aman Batra to Chief Strategy Officer. These appointments align with the insurtech's growth strategy after a recent hiring expansion, reinforcing ... Read the full article
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