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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.
FinTech Karson appoints Martin Kauer as Executive Partner
1st March 2023
Karson Management Limited, an innovative FinTech platform that provides capital-efficient solutions for financing & collateral, investing & asset management as well as risk transformation, has announced the appointment of Martin Kauer as Executive Partner. “I am excited to join Karson at this juncture of its development and to drive the transformation ... Read the full article
Kathy Dnistrian named UFG Senior Reinsurance Underwriter
28th February 2023
UFG Insurance, a P&C insurer based in the US, has announced the appointment of Kathy Dnistrian as Senior Reinsurance Underwriter within the firm’s assumed reinsurance segment. In her new role, she will take the lead on many existing and new treaty relationships across the US. Dnistrian, has a wide variety of reinsurance experience, ... Read the full article
Acrisure hires Mathias Pahl from WTW to lead new DACH operation
28th February 2023
Global insurance broker Acrisure has launched a new subsidiary covering the German, Austrian, and Swiss markets, which will be led by Mathias Pahl, who joins from WTW. Pahl will serve as President of the new subsidiary, Acrisure Deutschland GmbH and Head of DACH with immediate effect. He will be tasked with ... Read the full article
Clyde & Co announces new MGA team
28th February 2023
Global law firm Clyde & Co has announced the appointment of a new team focused on providing services to the MGA market in the UK and a renewed commitment to the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA). Rob Crossingham (Professional Indemnity)will lead the team. Henry Kirkup (Casualty) and Viran Ram (Property and ... Read the full article
Bogardus named Chief Executive of Everest Reinsurance in Singapore
27th February 2023
Kevin Bogardus has been promoted to Chief Executive of Everest Reinsurance Company, Singapore branch, succeeding Nitin Talwalkar, who is departing the company. In his expanded role, Bogardus will oversee operations for the reinsurance division of global underwriter Everest Re Group, across all of Asia Pacific from the regional Singapore office. He will ... Read the full article
AIG’s Board elects two new independent Directors
27th February 2023
American International Group (AIG), a leading global insurance organisation, has announced that its Board of Directors has elected Diana Murphy and Vanessa Wittman as independent Directors of the company. Both appointments are effective March 16, 2023. An experienced veteran within the industry, Murphy has served as a Managing Director at private equity ... Read the full article
Seb Simmonds named MD of Pen Underwriting Public Sector division
27th February 2023
British Managing General Agent (MGA), Pen Underwriting has announced the appointment of Seb Simmonds as Managing Director of its Public Sector division, which includes the specialist business Risk Management Partners (RMP). With effect on 1 March and subject to regulatory approval, Simmonds will take on the strategic and operational leadership of ... Read the full article
David Robinson named CEO at Optio
27th February 2023
Specialty managing general agency Optio Group has announced the appointment of David Robinson as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Robinson was initially appointed by Optio in March 2022 as Managing Director and since then has worked to optimise operations across the group’s underwriting, claims and data support functions. He has also ... Read the full article
Haylock joins Fathom as Head of Catastrophe Modeling
27th February 2023
Flood and climate risk intelligence provider Fathom has announced that Malcolm Haylock will be joining the firm as Head of Catastrophe Modeling on March 1, 2023. Haylock will be based in Zurich, Switzerland, working closely with Fathom's global team, which is headquartered in Bristol, UK. Together, they will develop and deliver risk ... Read the full article
Alesco DA triple hire to drive expansion of Canadian business
24th February 2023
Alesco Delegated Authority (Alesco DA), a specialist binding authority broker, has launched a dedicated Canadian delegated authorities unit with a triple hire of market specialists. The broker hired Tom Bassett and Alan Daly as Executive Directors and Will Howard-Smith as Associate Director to drive the expansion of Alesco DA’s Canadian business, ... Read the full article
Howden CAP appoints Lee Hitge as Executive Director
24th February 2023
Banking and insurance lawyer Lee Hitge has been appointed Executive Director of Howden CAP, a London-based role. Part of Howden Broking, the division provides a blend of insurance and investment solutions to help manage complex risks and optimise capital for clients in the private equity, banking and asset management sectors. Hitge will ... Read the full article
Weston M. Hicks elected to White Mountains Board
24th February 2023
The Board of Directors of White Mountains, a Bermuda-domiciled financial services holding company, has elected Weston M. Hicks as a director of the company. Previously Hicks served as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Alleghany Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. Prior to joining Alleghany, Hicks served at The Chubb ... Read the full article
Markel Intl. appoints Hutchins as Senior Underwriter within W&I team
24th February 2023
Markel International, a subsidiary of Markel Corporation, has appointed Paul Hutchins as a senior underwriter for its warranty and indemnity (W&I) underwriting team, reporting to Bryan Dressler, Head of W&I at Markel International. Markel noted that Hutchins brings considerable experience in underwriting performance, workflow optimisation, and local law specialisms towards the ... Read the full article
AXA XL hires Casey Santangelo to lead Fine Art & Specie, Americas
24th February 2023
AXA XL has announced that it has made a series of regional and zonal leader appointments for its Fine Art & Specie (FAS) business. The firm has appointed Casey Santangelo as Head of Fine Art & Specie, Americas. Santangelo joins AXA XL with more than 15 years of experience within underwriting Fine ... Read the full article
Chubb announces leadership appointments for global climate business unit
23rd February 2023
P&C insurer Chubb has revealed the name of its new global climate business unit launched in January 2023: Chubb Climate+. It has also announced the appointment of three executives who have joined the business unit's leadership team. The new unit will provide a full spectrum of insurance products and services ... Read the full article
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