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News on insurance and reinsurance industry hiring, appointments and people move news and announcements. Covering key hires and people moves across the global reinsurance, commercial and specialty insurance markets.
Patricia Kocsondy to lead Beazley’s Global Cyber Digital Risks team
18th December 2023
Specialty insurer Beazley has appointed Patricia Kocsondy as Head of Global Cyber Digital Risks, effective January 1, 2024. In her new role she will be responsible for setting the global product and distribution strategy for all of Beazley’s cyber business sub $250million, and ensure products and services are tailored to the ... Read the full article
Markel appoints Lisa Mitchell as Head of Claims, Australia
18th December 2023
Markel Group Inc.'s insurance subsidiary, Markel, has appointed Lisa Mitchell as Head of Claims, Australia, based in Melbourne, reporting to Managing Director, Rory Morison. Rory Morison, Managing Director, Australia at Markel, commented on the appointment, "We are very pleased to welcome Lisa to the team. The appointment of an industry leader ... Read the full article
BevCap names Jeff Meyer as Exec VP of Healthcare Captives Division
18th December 2023
Alternative risk program manager BevCap Management has announced the appointment of Jeff Meyer as Executive Vice President of its Healthcare Captives Division. Meyer brings over two decades in the self-funded carrier and MGU space, experience he will leverage to grow BevCap's benefits captive programs for self-funded plans. He also brings deep knowledge ... Read the full article
Miller strengthens reinsurance team with addition of Chris Board
18th December 2023
Miller, the specialist re/insurance broker, has appointed Chris Board to its reinsurance team. Initially based in Bermuda, the plan is for Board to join the firm's London office next year. Board will report to Charlie Simpson, Head of Bermuda. His appointment is part of the company’s strategically mapped reinsurance plan that ... Read the full article
Westfield Specialty enters property D&F with team led by Lancashire’s Wood and Inigo’s Prior
18th December 2023
Westfield Specialty, a US property & casualty insurer, has formed a team to lead its entry into international property direct and facultative (D&F) insurance, which includes the hire of Richard Wood from Lancashire and Chris Prior from Inigo. Joining the company in July 2024, Wood will lead the new International Property ... Read the full article
James River Group names William Bowman as President & CEO, Specialty Admitted
18th December 2023
James River Group Holdings, Ltd. has named William “Bill” Bowman as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Specialty Admitted Insurance, reporting to Frank D’Orazio, CEO of the Company. Bowman joined the Company in 2019 as Senior Vice President, Program Management. He led the program and fronting business within the Specialty ... Read the full article
Zurich appoints Drazen Jaksic as CEO, Benelux
15th December 2023
Global insurer Zurich has appointed Drazen Jaksic to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Benelux. Based in Brussels, Jaksic will report to Sierra Signorelli, CEO Commercial Insurance, effective immediately. Signorelli commented on the appointment, “I am delighted that Drazen is taking on the CEO role for our Benelux region. He ... Read the full article
DUAL North America’s NBIS undergoes leadership transition
15th December 2023
Bill Tepe, President of NationsBuilders Insurance Services, Inc. (NBIS), a DUAL subsidiary since 2009, has announced his retirement effective January 12th, 2024. Tepe, who contributed 14 years of service to NBIS, expressed pride in the shared triumphs and growth during his tenure, extending gratitude to the exceptional team and partners. D.J. Postles, ... Read the full article
Zurich appoints Swiss Re’s Claudia Cordioli as Group CFO
15th December 2023
Global insurer Zurich Insurance Group has appointed Claudia Cordioli as the Group's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Executive Committee, effective from March 1st, 2024, subject to regulatory approval. Cordioli will take over from George Quinn who has served as Group CFO for the last decade and has decided ... Read the full article
W. R. Berkley appoints J. Daniel Asahl as President of Continental Western Group
15th December 2023
Insurance holding company W. R. Berkley Corporation has appointed J. Daniel Asahl as the President of Continental Western Group (CWG), a Berkley insurance subsidiary, effective immediately. Asahl succeeds Melodee Saunders, who was named Interim President of CWG in early 2023. She served as President of Midwest Employers Casualty from 2001 to 2013 ... Read the full article
Mercury General appoints Victor Joseph as President and COO
15th December 2023
Mercury General Corporation has appointed Victor Joseph as the President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 1st, 2024, reporting to Gabriel Tirador, Mercury's Chief Executive Officer. Tirador, added, "This announcement exemplifies Mercury's continued progress in building our leadership structure and vision for the future of the Company. "Victor has been a ... Read the full article
Casper Specialty UK adds Nick Kirk as a Senior FI Underwriter
15th December 2023
Casper Specialty UK Limited, the specialist casualty-focused MGA, has hired Nick Kirk from Munich Re Syndicate, as its Senior FI Underwriter. Launched in early 2023, Casper is looking to continue its first-year expansion and deliver on its significant long-term growth aspirations. Casper operates as an independent sister entity of Miller, the independent ... Read the full article
Consilium delegated risk solutions expands team amid accelerated growth
14th December 2023
Consilium, the global specialty (re)insurance broking arm of the Aventum Group, has announced key appointments to its Delegated Risk Solutions division. The trio of strategic hires includes Maria Rogers, joining as a Partner from Ed Broking, bringing extensive expertise in binding authority broking and coverholder account management. David Cox, formerly with Guy ... Read the full article
Markel launches new Specialty practice
14th December 2023
Markel, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has launched a Specialty practice within its International Wholesale arm, which will be led by Tom Hillier as Divisional Managing Director. This appointment is supported by the addition of a new International Casualty team within Specialty, and the appointment of Graeme Ivory as Director ... Read the full article
Assurex Global promotes Teric Steines to EVP, Strategic Innovation and Brand
14th December 2023
Assurex Global, the privately held brokerage firm, has promoted Teric Steines to Executive Vice President (EVP), Strategic Innovation and Brand, where he will harness emerging tech trends and insightful data analytics to advance strategic innovation and enhance the brand’s relevance and resonance within the industry. This promotion aligns with the company’s focus ... Read the full article