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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.
Heimann to develop European MGA practice for Augment Risk
2nd December 2025
Augment Risk, a risk capital and reinsurance solutions broker, has appointed Magnus Heimann as Partner for MGA, effective immediately. He will develop the firm's European MGA presence, partnering with coverholders, capacity providers, and reinsurers to deliver capital-aligned program solutions that strengthen long-term enterprise value for MGA clients. This appointment aims to strengthen ... Read the full article
Ben Quah appointed CEO of Asian financial hub Labuan IBFC Inc.
2nd December 2025
Labuan IBFC Inc., an Asian financial hub known for its insurance, reinsurance, Islamic finance, and digital business solutions, has announced the appointment of Ben Quah as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Quah brings over two decades of experience in fintech, digital marketing, and regional business development, with a strong record ... Read the full article
Howden adds Rebecca Poon as Chief Client Officer for Hong Kong
1st December 2025
Howden, an insurance and risk advisory group, has appointed Rebecca Poon as its Chief Client Officer for Hong Kong. Most recently, Poon served as a Managing Director at insurance broker Marsh, where she led Marsh (HK) Ltd's Corporate Division, which services the insurance programmes for major corporate accounts, many of whom ... Read the full article
Bridget Tatham elected President of FOIL for 2026
1st December 2025
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL), an organisation representing 8,000 lawyers and paralegals across 61 corporate firms, has elected Bridget Tatham, Partner at Browne Jacobson, as President for 2026. Tatham is set to replace Howard Dean, Partner at Keoghs, who served as President for the 2025 period following his appointment in ... Read the full article
Berlanga joins I–RE as Broker Relationship Executive
1st December 2025
I–RE, a specialist in captive specialist insurance and reinsurance, has announced the appointment of David Berlanga as Broker Relationship Executive. In his new role, Berlanga will be responsible for building and strengthening relationships with current brokers and partners. He will be instrumental in promoting I-RE’s RE-PAID captive product, offering support to brokers ... Read the full article
Miller appoints Paul Lineham as Head of Data
1st December 2025
Miller, the independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, has announced the appointment of Paul Lineham as Head of Data. In his new role, Lineham will focus on enhancing the technological solutions Miller brings to its clients, while helping to implement greater efficiencies and data-driven decision-making to support the firm’s growth. He brings ... Read the full article
Lockton Re names Anthony DiLorenzo as US Casualty Broking Leader
1st December 2025
Lockton Re, the reinsurance business of independent insurance broker Lockton, has appointed Anthony DiLorenzo as US Casualty Broking Leader, based in Philadelphia. DiLorenzo most recently spent over 12 years at broker Aon, serving as Senior Managing Director of its Reinsurance Solutions and, before that, as a Senior Analyst in Rating Agency ... Read the full article
Ace Insurance Brokers adds Mercer India’s Laddha as President
1st December 2025
Ace Insurance Brokers, an Indian composite insurance broker, delivering comprehensive life and general insurance solutions to individuals, corporates, and institutions, has appointed Arvind Laddha as President. Earlier this year, Blackstone acquired a majority stake in the broker. The intermediary has a presence in over 15 cities nationally and places insurance premiums ... Read the full article
NFP names Gillingham Head of Commercial Risk, Mahoney Head of Programs
28th November 2025
NFP, an Aon company and prominent provider of property and casualty (P&C) brokerage and benefits consulting, announced updates to its leadership team. Tom Gillingham has been appointed President, Commercial Risk, expanding his responsibilities across the organisation’s commercial P&C, programs and wholesale operations. In addition, John Mahoney has been named Head of ... Read the full article
Pen Underwriting reshapes marine practice, announces several leadership appointments
28th November 2025
Pen Underwriting, a multi-class multi-territory managing general agent (MGA), has announced a number of leadership appointments within its specialist Marine practice and announced structural changes aimed at accelerating strategic growth and future expansion. All roles will be effective 1 January 2026 and report into Seb Simmonds, who currently serves as Managing ... Read the full article
AXA XL names Sylvain Eyraud as Country Manager, Italy
28th November 2025
AXA XL, the property and casualty (P&C) and specialty risk division of AXA, has announced the appointment of Sylvain Eyraud as Country Manager, Italy, effective January 1st 2025. Eyraud will succeed Saverio Longo, who is leaving AXA XL after six years with the company to pursue opportunities outside of the AXA ... Read the full article
MEDGULF appoints Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
28th November 2025
The Mediterranean and Gulf Cooperative Insurance and Reinsurance Company (MEDGULF) has announced the appointment of Yaser Yousef Naghi as Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Rakan Abdullah Abunayyan as Vice Chairman. Both appointments have been approved by the Extraordinary General Assembly, subject to obtaining no-objection approval from the Insurance Authority. These ... Read the full article
Arch Insurance International appoints Beth Jenkins as Senior Casualty Underwriter
27th November 2025
Arch Insurance International, part of Arch Capital Group and a provider of specialty insurance solutions across multiple lines, has announced the appointment of Beth Jenkins as a Senior Casualty Underwriter. In her new role, Jenkins will support the expansion of Arch’s casualty portfolio, focusing on developing its UK risk managed retail ... Read the full article
Chris Mackinnon leaves Lloyd’s to build out Munich Re Specialty’s Australia presence
27th November 2025
Munich Re Specialty, part of the insurance operations of global reinsurer Munich Re, has announced the joining of Lloyd's veteran Chris Mackinnon to expand its presence in Australia. The appointment is subject to all regulatory approvals. As part of his responsibilities, Mackinnon will establish and build out a local market presence ... Read the full article
Tokio Marine Kiln adds Beresford as an underwriter for its Life Sciences team
27th November 2025
Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), an international specialist insurer and part of the Tokio Marine Group, has appointed Adele Beresford as an underwriter within its Life Sciences team, effective immediately. This appointment strengthens TMK's ability to provide tailored solutions that address the specific needs of Life Sciences companies, from start-ups bringing innovations ... Read the full article
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