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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.
Anuj Tyagi named as new CEO and Managing Director of HDFC ERGO
27th June 2024
HDFC ERGO General Insurance has recently announced that Anuj Tyagi will be the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 1, 2024. Tyagi will be succeeding Ritesh Kumar, who served as the company’s Managing Director and CEO for 16 years. In a recent LinkedIn post, the firm stated, “We ... Read the full article
Zurich’s D’Urso to join RSA Risk Managed Property team
26th June 2024
Global insurance provider RSA Insurance has appointed Caroline D’Urso as Senior Underwriter in its Risk Managed Property team, part of its UK Specialty Lines business. The executive, who has over a decade of industry experience, will be based in London, starting her role on August 27. D’Urso will be responsible for underwriting ... Read the full article
Consilium launches new cargo offering, Cooper appointed Senior Partner
26th June 2024
Consilium, the global speciality re/insurance broking business of the Aventum Group, has launched its new Lloyd’s-backed Cargo Stock Throughput offering, and has appointed Jack Cooper as Senior Partner. With a broad Cargo appetite, covering general, niche and complex Stock Throughput risks, Consilium aims to use its approach that combines global Speciality ... Read the full article
CEA names Tom Welsh as its new CEO
26th June 2024
The Governing Board of the California Earthquake Authority (CEA), California’s largest provider of residential earthquake insurance, has appointed Tom Welsh, currently the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. The CEA is governed by a five-member Governing Board comprised of voting members Governor Gavin ... Read the full article
UIB Asia to enhance service offerings with four new executives
26th June 2024
United Insurance Brokers (UIB) Group has expanded its presence in Asia with the addition of four new professionals: Richard Oh, Saw Tong Nee, Rita Au and Tam Hui Von. This strategic move underscores the commitment of UIB Asia Reinsurance Brokers Pte Ltd to excellence and its ambition to deliver unparalleled service ... Read the full article
American Coastal announces five-year extension of MGA agreement with AmRisc
26th June 2024
American Coastal Insurance Corporation, the insurance holding company of American Coastal Insurance Company (AmCoastal) has announced that AmCoastal has entered into a five-year extension of its exclusive Managing Agency Contract (MGA Agreement) with AmRisc, LLC effective June 1, 2024, and expiring January 1, 2029, subject to regulatory approval. From what we ... Read the full article
QBE promotes Højmark and Seul to Europe product managers for Cyber and ML/FI
26th June 2024
International insurer QBE has announced the appointment of Simon Højmark as Europe product manager for Cyber and Dr Patrick Seul as Europe product manager for Management Liability and Financial Institutions. Højmark has been with QBE for 13 years, having joined the company as finance controller before becoming assistant underwriter and then ... Read the full article
Oneglobal Broking appoints Andrew Ko as Executive Director, Hong Kong
26th June 2024
Oneglobal Broking, an independent Lloyd's broker backed by JC Flowers, has appointed Andrew Ko as the Executive Director for Hong Kong, effective 18th June 2024. Ko is a key appointment according to Oneglobal as the company continues to expand its presence across Asia. In his new role, Ko will oversee the ... Read the full article
Former Fortitude Re CEO Bracken named Zurich NA CFO
25th June 2024
Zurich North America has hired insurance executive James Bracken as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Peter Hirs, who is set to return to Zurich Insurance Group in Switzerland as Group Head of Mergers & Acquisitions. As Zurich North America CFO, Bracken will be tasked with overseeing Actuarial, Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), ... Read the full article
Hamilton Global Specialty appoints Niamh O’Brien as new Chief Actuary
25th June 2024
Hamilton Global Specialty, an underwriting platform of Hamilton Insurance Group, has recently announced the appointment of Niamh O’Brien as Chief Actuary. In her new role, O’Brien will report directly to Wilfred Chin, who was recently promoted to Group Chief Actuary at Hamilton Group. Alex Baker, Group Chief Risk Officer at Hamilton Insurance ... Read the full article
James Robinson Joins Bermuda Board of CatX
25th June 2024
CatX, the digital marketplace that connects re/insurers and brokers with alternative capital, has appointed James Robinson to its Bermuda Board of Directors, who brings over two decades of experience in insurance, reinsurance, finance, and technology. A key figure across the industry, Robinson is known for being the founder of insurance software ... Read the full article
Allan Murley joins Sompo as UK Head of Distribution, Insurance
25th June 2024
Sompo, a global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty re/insurance, has appointed Allan Murley as Head of Distribution, Insurance for the United Kingdom (UK). Based in London, Murley will be responsible for overseeing the coordination, development and delivery of Sompo’s UK distribution activities across the London Market and regionally. He ... Read the full article
Ascot names Michael Sevi as Group General Counsel
25th June 2024
Ascot Group Limited, the Bermuda-domiciled global specialty insurer, has appointed Michael Sevi as Ascot Group General Counsel, reporting to Group Chief Executive Officer and President, Jonathan Zaffino. Simultaneously, the insurer has also promoted John Gill to the role of U.S. General Counsel, with immediate effect. Sevi’s remit at the firm will be ... Read the full article
Shaun Russ appointed Head of Crisis Management, London Market at Tokio Marine HCC
25th June 2024
Tokio Marine HCC (TMHCC) – Specialty Group, a division of the Tokio Marine HCC group, has announced the appointment of Shaun Russ as Head of Crisis Management for the London Market. This announcement coincides with Mark Hutton's promotion to Head of Crisis Management, International, in May 2024. Russ brings over 15 years ... Read the full article
Direct Line Group appoints Maz Bown as new Group Chief Risk Officer
25th June 2024
UK-based insurer Direct Line Group (DLG) has recently announced the appointment of Maz Bown to the position of Chief Risk Officer. Her appointment will take effect at the end of 2024, further strengthening DLG’s new management team. In her new role, Bown will oversee the management and control of key risks across ... Read the full article
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