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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
Hiscox appoints Lynne Biggar and June Yee Felix to its Board
28th January 2025
Specialist insurer Hiscox has appointed Lynne Biggar and June Yee Felix as Independent Non-Executive Directors on its Board. As part of its Board succession planning, Lynn Pike and Anne MacDonald will not seek re-election at the 2025 AGM and will step down following the conclusion of their nine-year terms. Colin Keogh, Hiscox ... Read the full article
Gabrielle Folliard joins AXIS as Head of Claims for Global Markets
28th January 2025
Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer AXIS Capital has announced the appointment of Gabrielle Folliard from Canopius as Head of Claims, Global Markets. Folliard's new role includes leading the claims team for the company's Global Markets division, overseeing all related operations. She will also drive claims process improvements, ensuring they align with broader AXIS ... Read the full article
Chubb names Stapleton CUO & Neu EVP, Financial Lines, Overseas General Insurance
27th January 2025
Global property and casualty insurer Chubb has announced two key leadership appointments within its Overseas General Insurance (COG) business, Tim Stapleton as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) and Jason Neu as Executive Vice President (EVP), Financial Lines. As CUO of COG, a newly created role, Stapleton will be responsible for advancing the ... Read the full article
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