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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.

Chubb’s Westchester forms three new business practices and announces new leaders

30th January 2025

Global insurer Chubb recently announced the formation of three new business practices (Property, Casualty, and Financial Lines) within its Excess and Surplus Lines Division Westchester. This move aims to strengthen Westchester's service to its Digital and Middle Market, Brokerage, and Programs businesses. The company also announced the appointment of three new leaders ... Read the full article

DAC Beachcroft appoints Maria Cetta as Aviation Partner

30th January 2025

DAC Beachcroft, an international law firm, has announced the appointment of Maria Cetta as a partner in its aviation practice. Maria joins DAC Beachcroft from Clyde & Co, where she was a partner in its aviation liability practice for nearly 20 years. She became part of Clyde & Co following its ... Read the full article

Devonshire Underwriting appoints Robin Muir as Head of Contingent Risks

29th January 2025

Devonshire Underwriting, a managing general agent (MGA) specialising in underwriting transactional risk solutions, has announced the appointment of Robin Muir as Head of Contingent Risks. In his new role, Muir will focus on enhancing the company’s Contingent Risk Insurance product and ensuring seamless collaboration with clients to meet their evolving needs. Muir ... Read the full article

Evolin Broking launches new construction division, appoints Steve Downing as Head

29th January 2025

Evolin Broking Limited, an independent London market wholesale insurance broker, has announced the launch of its new construction division. Steve Downing has been appointed as Head of Construction, effective immediately. Based in London, he will report directly to Managing Director Chris Baulf. In his new role, Downing will lead the development of ... Read the full article

Stonybrook appoints Paul Kneuer to its Board of Directors

29th January 2025

Stonybrook Capital & Risk Management has appointed Paul Kneuer to its board of directors. Kneuer, an industry veteran with over four decades of experience joined Stonybrook in 2020 as a Managing Director. Throughout his career, he has served as an underwriter, broker, actuary, and corporate director. Joe Scheerer, Chief Executive Officer of ... Read the full article

Carbon Underwriting expands into international healthcare with appointment of Martin Leeks

29th January 2025

Carbon Underwriting Limited, an independent managing general underwriter and Lloyd’s syndicate, has announced its entry into the international healthcare sector with the appointment of Martin Leeks as Head of International Medical Malpractice. Leeks brings over 35 years of experience in underwriting within the global Casualty and Medical Malpractice market, including his ... Read the full article

QBE NA appoints Lauren Finnis as SVP of Distribution

29th January 2025

QBE North America, part of the global insurer, has announced the appointment of Lauren Finnis as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Distribution. Based in Chicago, Finnis will collaborate globally across the distribution function to advance QBE’s customer strategy, while working with teams across North America to strengthen distribution channels, support growth, ... Read the full article

AXA XL appoints Tim Whisler as Head of Wholesale Solutions in the Americas

29th January 2025

AXA XL, the property and casualty (P&C) and specialty risk division of global insurer AXA, has appointed Tim Whisler as Head of Wholesale Solutions in the Americas. In his new role, Whisler will report to Lucy Pilko, CEO of Americas, and oversee the company’s strategy for the Programs and Excess & ... Read the full article

Muhamed Majeed named Chief Actuary at Oceanview Re

28th January 2025

Oceanview Reinsurance Ltd., a subsidiary of Oceanview Holdings Ltd., has announced the appointment of Muhamed Majeed, F.S.A., F.C.I.A., as its Chief Actuary, effective 20 January 2025. In this role, Majeed will lead Oceanview Re’s actuarial operations, encompassing product development, pricing strategy, and risk management. With more than 15 years of experience in ... Read the full article

Gallagher Specialty welcomes WTW’s Bradley as Head of North America Construction

28th January 2025

Gallagher Specialty has announced the appointment of Garbiella Bradley as Head of North America Construction specialising in casualty risks. In her new role, based in the UK within the Specialty Construction division, Bradley will be responsible for expanding the construction team and building on the products and services the firm offers ... Read the full article

MGT Insurance expands with new surplus lines company

28th January 2025

MGT Insurance, an AI-powered commercial neo-insurer, has announced the launch of MGT Specialty, a surplus lines (E&S) company designed to broaden the insurer’s market presence and offer increased flexibility to the 35 million small businesses across the US. MGT Specialty aims to serve new and underserved markets by offering tailored solutions ... Read the full article

Sebastian Lotz joins Beazley as Aviation Underwriter, DACH

28th January 2025

Specialty insurer Beazley has announced the appointment of Sebastian Lotz to the newly-created role of Aviation Underwriter, DACH, with immediate effect. Based in Munich, Lotz will spearhead the development of Beazley's aviation offerings in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria (DACH region), reporting to Dirk Froese, Head of Aviation. Lotz brings a wealth of ... Read the full article

AIG expands Jon Hancock’s responsibilities amid business restructure

28th January 2025

AIG has announced an expanded global leadership role for Jon Hancock as the company reorganises its business into three distinct segments: North America Commercial Insurance, International Commercial Insurance, and Global Personal Insurance. According to the firm, Hancock will continue to lead the International Commercial Insurance business and will assume additional responsibility ... Read the full article

MSIG USA names Siobhan O’Brien head of cyber insurance

28th January 2025

MSIG USA, an insurance subsidiary under MSIG Holdings, has announced the appointment of Siobhan O'Brien as head of cyber insurance. With over two decades of experience in cyber insurance and professional liability, O'Brien will lead the expansion of the company's cyber insurance portfolio, developing innovative solutions to address the evolving cyber ... Read the full article

Sompo promotes Jasmine Chan to SVP Ceded Reinsurance APAC

28th January 2025

Sompo, a global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty (P&C) re/insurance, has appointed Jasmine Chan as Senior Vice President, Ceded Reinsurance, Asia Pacific (APAC). In this role, Chan will coordinate with Commercial and Consumer underwriting leads across APAC, while also overseeing market and broker management in collaboration with the ... Read the full article