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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.
Lumos Insurance adds Kenny as MD & SVP, Global Retirement and Protection
9th June 2026
Lumos Insurance, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hoplon Capital, a financial services holding company, has appointed Tom Kenny as Managing Director (MD) and Senior Vice President (SVP) of Global Retirement and Protection to establish its global reinsurance operations. In his new role, Kenny will also support Lumos’ senior-market and retirement business ... Read the full article
United Insurance Brokers strengthens binder division with appointment of Kevin Webb
9th June 2026
United Insurance Brokers (UIB), an international independent insurance and reinsurance broker, has appointed Kevin Webb as Divisional Director – Binders, reinforcing the company’s focus on expanding its transportation and US binder capabilities. Webb joins UIB with over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, particularly across North American markets and ... Read the full article
Arch Insurance International names Kendra Felisky as Chair of the Boards of AIUK & AMAL
9th June 2026
Arch Insurance International has named Kendra Felisky as Chair of the Boards of Arch Insurance (UK) Limited (AIUK) and Arch Managing Agency Limited (AMAL), following the retirement of Patrick Storey from the role. Felisky is a highly experienced Independent Non-Executive Director and insurance professional who has served on the Boards of ... Read the full article
Vitesse appoints Richard Reggel as Chief Commercial Officer for Europe
9th June 2026
Vitesse, the financial infrastructure connecting the global insurance ecosystem, has announced the appointment of Richard Reggel as Chief Commercial Officer for Europe. In his new role, Reggel will lead commercial operations across the UK, Europe and other international markets, strengthening relationships with existing customers and expanding the company’s reach. He joins Vitesse ... Read the full article
Peter Stubbings joins Miller Bermuda as Chairman to drive reinsurance and retrocession growth
9th June 2026
Independent specialist (re)insurance broker Miller has appointed Peter Stubbings as Chairman of Miller Bermuda, where he will support the continued growth of the firm's reinsurance and retrocession offering in the Bermuda market as it further strengthens its presence on the island. Drawing on his long-standing relationships with reinsurance clients, Miller said ... Read the full article
Crystal Lu joins RGA as SVP, Investor Relations
9th June 2026
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA), a global life and health reinsurer, has appointed Crystal Lu as Senior Vice President (SVP), Investor Relations, effective June 8th, 2026. In her new role, Lu will report to Axel André, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of RGA, and lead investor relations strategy. Additionally, ... Read the full article
CCRIF names Saundra Bailey as Chair of its Board of Directors
9th June 2026
CCRIF SPC, a regional risk pooling organisation that provides parametric insurance to Caribbean and Central American governments, has announced the appointment of Saundra Bailey as Chair of its Board of Directors, effective 1st June 2026. Bailey succeeds Timothy N. J. Antoine after nearly eight years as Chair, during which he oversaw ... Read the full article
Mez Patel named Head of Global Sales for Aon Credit Solutions
9th June 2026
Aon, a global insurance and reinsurance broker and risk advisor, has announced the appointment of Mez Patel as Head of Global Sales for Aon Credit Solutions. In his new role, Patel will help global multinational clients address complex risk challenges. He will be responsible for designing innovative, structured solutions across trade credit, ... Read the full article
Hannover Re US names Elena Strunk as Vice President, Medical Director
8th June 2026
Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America (Hannover Re US) has announced the appointment of Dr. Elena Strunk as Vice President, Medical Director. In her new role, Dr. Strunk will help advance Hannover Re’s underwriting and digital transformation initiatives, lead efforts to modernise medical assessment practices to reflect evolving medical knowledge, and ... Read the full article
Chalkias appointed as Everest’s Australia Country Head & CFO
8th June 2026
Bermuda-based global reinsurance group Everest has appointed Peter Chalkias as Australia Country Head and Chief Financial Officer. Chalkias brings a wealth of insurance industry experience to his new position. His professional background includes deep expertise in financial risk, risk management, accounting, financial planning, and business process improvement. He initially joined Everest Australia ... Read the full article
Geneva Association appoints Lard Friese as Chair following 2026 spring board meeting
8th June 2026
The Geneva Association, a global insurance industry organisation that brings together senior leaders from major insurers and reinsurers to support research and discussion on risk and resilience, has confirmed a change in its chairmanship following its spring 2026 board meeting held on the 3rd of June. Lard Friese, CEO and Chairman ... Read the full article
Chloé Meurisse joins Gallagher Re’s FAC team as Divisional Director
8th June 2026
Global reinsurance broking and advisory firm Gallagher Re has announced the appointment of Chloé Meurisse as Divisional Director, FAC. In her new position, Meurisse will leverage her 28 years of experience in facultative reinsurance to strengthen and grow Gallagher Re’s European FAC business. The executive is joining the company with a deep ... Read the full article
Niyam Group adds Probitas 1492’s CEO Bathia as Non-Executive Director
8th June 2026
Niyam Group, an Indian-focused reinsurance platform, has appointed Ash Bathia to its Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director. Bathia is an industry veteran with nearly 50 years of experience, having started his career as a Casualty Underwriter at Eagle Star in 1979 and consequently spent 18 years with the firm. He ... Read the full article
Arrowhead Intermediaries adds SCOR’s Benjamin Auray as Chief Commercial Officer
8th June 2026
Arrowhead Intermediaries has appointed Benjamin Auray as Chief Commercial Officer to advance its commercial capabilities in the specialty insurance marketplace. In his new role, Auray will lead Arrowhead’s commercial strategy, with a focus on driving organic growth by strengthening broker relationships and expanding into new markets. Auray has over three decades of ... Read the full article
Chubb names Gurudutt Joglekar as Deputy Country President, Malaysia
8th June 2026
Global property and casualty insurer Chubb has announced the appointment of Gurudutt Joglekar as Deputy Country President of Chubb Insurance Malaysia Berhad. In his new role, Joglekar will work closely with Jon Longmore, Country President, to help advance Chubb’s strategic agenda in Malaysia. He will oversee the Agency, Digital Enterprise, Auto Claims, ... Read the full article
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