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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.
DWF strengthens insurance claims management & adjusting team with senior hires
5th July 2024
DWF, a provider of combined legal and business services, has enhanced its global Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) division by appointing Darren Goldman as Head of North America and Antonio Herrera Sancho as Claims Director in Spain. Goldman said: "I am excited to lead the talented CMA team as the regional ... Read the full article
Helios names AEGIS’ Chambers as Independent Non-Exec Director
4th July 2024
Lloyd’s focused investment vehicle Helios Underwriting has appointed John Chambers, former AEGIS executive, to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director. He brings considerable experience across all aspects of running a regulated insurer, from business planning through underwriting management to risk management, as well as financial and regulatory reporting. Prior to his ... Read the full article
Howden Re appoints Shireen Gammoh as MD, Legacy & Structured Reinsurance
4th July 2024
Howden Re, the reinsurance broking arm of Howden Group Holdings, has announced the appointment of Shireen Gammoh as Managing Director (MD) within the Legacy and Structured Reinsurance team. Gammoh will join Howden Re on July 17th and will be based in Bermuda. Seth Ruff, Managing Director and Head of Legacy & Structured ... Read the full article
Clive Magnus named Active Underwriter of CNA Hardy Syndicate 382
4th July 2024
CNA Hardy, a provider of specialist insurance solutions for commercial businesses, has announced the appointment of Clive Magnus as Active Underwriter for the firm’s Lloyd’s Syndicate 382. Magnus will succeed Carl Day, who has resigned after serving as Active Underwriter of CNA Hardy Syndicate 382 for nine years. Jalil Rehman, Chief Executive ... Read the full article
Michèle Horner appointed Country Manager for France & Monaco, Beazley
4th July 2024
Specialist insurer, Beazley, has appointed industry veteran Michèle Horner as Country Manager for France and Monaco, where she will be based in Paris, effective immediately. In the role, Horner will be expected to focus on developing Beazley's business in France, while also retaining her current role within the Distribution Team as ... Read the full article
Lucas Prahl named President of Berkley Human Services
4th July 2024
W. R. Berkley Corporation, a property and casualty re/insurer, has announced the appointment of Lucas Prahl as President of Berkley Human Services, a Berkley company. Prahl succeeds Roger Nulton, who has been named Chairman of the business after serving as President for nearly a decade. Nulton will continue to support Prahl ... Read the full article
Selective Insurance appoints Kate Sampson to Board of Directors
4th July 2024
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. has appointed Kate Sampson to its Board of Directors, effective July 1st, 2024, taking the number of members on the Board to 13, before expected retirements. Sampson is an industry veteran with over 25 years of experience in financial, operational, and management roles. She began her career ... Read the full article
Charles Taylor announces acquisition of M3 Aviation Services
4th July 2024
Charles Taylor, a provider of international adjustment services and technology solutions for the global insurance market, has announced the acquisition of M3 Aviation Services, effective June 27, 2024. Renowned for its expertise in handling aviation claims across various aircraft types, categories, and market sectors, Charles Taylor serves a wide range of ... Read the full article
Kairos appoints David Chew as Director of Satellite Solutions
4th July 2024
Kairos Risk Solutions, a Singapore-based boutique insurance solutions consultancy, has recently announced the appointment of David Chew as Director, Satellite Solutions. In his new role, Chew will collaborate closely with Andre Siregar, CTO, Casmond Lim, COO, and Board Member Ng Teck Wee on upcoming projects. Additionally, he will serve as Kairos’ ... Read the full article
Everest Insurance expands European presence with key leadership appointments
3rd July 2024
Everest Insurance has announced the appointments of François-Xavier d'Huart as Head of France and Europe Strategic Projects and Anne Charon as Head of Client Engagement, Europe for Everest Insurance International, in a move that expands the firm's European footprint. Véronique Brionne, Head of Continental Europe at Everest, expressed enthusiasm for the ... Read the full article
Dickinson named Non-Exec Director of Hiscox Insurance Company (Bermuda)
3rd July 2024
Specialist global insurer, Hiscox, has announced the appointment of Curtis L. Dickinson as a Non Executive Director for its subsidiary Hiscox Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited (HIB) board, subject to regulatory approval. Dickinson, who has over 25 years of experience in investment and commercial banking across the USA, UK and Bermuda, will ... Read the full article
Sompo appoints Christoph Müller as Country Manager for Insurance in Switzerland
3rd July 2024
Sompo, a global provider of commercial and consumer property, casualty, and specialty re/insurance, has announced the appointment of Christoph Müller as Country Manager, Insurance for Switzerland. In his new role, Müller will report directly to Ralph Brand, President of Continental Europe Insurance at Sompo. Brand expressed enthusiasm for Müller’s appointment, stating, “Christoph ... Read the full article
WTW announces new leadership to support ongoing growth in Australia and New Zealand
3rd July 2024
WTW, an advisory, broking, and solutions firm, has named Aon's James Baum as the Head of Australia and New Zealand and the Head of Corporate Risk & Broking (CRB) for these regions, starting on July 15. Simon Weaver will continue his duties as WTW Head of Asia Pacific and Head of ... Read the full article
Miller makes trio of hires for Solicitors PI team
3rd July 2024
Independent specialist re/insurance broker Miller has made three new hires in its Solicitors’ Professional Indemnity (PI) team, namely Calum MacLean, Chris Jones and Tom Davies. All will report to Zarina Lawley, Head of Legal Services. Calum MacLean joins as a Risk Manager, bringing over 20 years of experience in the legal and ... Read the full article
Aon strengthens analytics leadership with key appointments
3rd July 2024
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Aon has announced the appointments of Luis Acevedo as Head of Analytics for Commercial Risk in Latin America and Peter Cheesman as Head of Analytics for Risk Capital in Asia Pacific (APAC), in addition to his current role. Paul Shedden, Global Head of Advanced Risk Analytics ... Read the full article





