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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.
Apollo promotes Jackson to Head of Marine, Energy & Transportation, Mason to retire
24th November 2025
Martin Jackson will succeed Simon Mason as Head of Marine, Energy & Transportation at Apollo, the specialist Lloyd’s re/insurance group, effective 1st January 2026, following Mason's retirement. Mason, who has been with Apollo since 2013, will remain available to support the business during the upcoming reinsurance renewals, continuing to provide advice ... Read the full article
Howden names Alaric Lee as Chief Commercial Officer, Asia
24th November 2025
Howden has appointed Alaric Lee as Chief Commercial Officer, Asia, effective 1 December 2025. Lee brings more than 15 years of leadership experience at Marsh, having progressed through a series of increasingly senior roles across London, Hong Kong and Asia. He began his career in 2010 as a Client Executive in Marsh ... Read the full article
Skyward Specialty promotes John Burkhart to President, US P&C
24th November 2025
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, a property and casualty (P&C) specialist insurer, has promoted John Burkhart to President, US Property & Casualty, Skyward Specialty Insurance. This promotion aligns with the firm's broader strategy for talent and operational leadership, supporting the growth and strategic development of its US-based business. In this expanded role, Burkhart ... Read the full article
Gallagher Re Chairman Paddy Jago to retire in 2026
21st November 2025
Patrick (Paddy) Jago, Chairman of global reinsurance brokerage Gallagher Re, is set to retire at the end of 2026, concluding a 50-year career in the industry. During his time as Global Chairman, Jago served on the executive committee, working closely with the CEO to drive the firm’s strategic direction. He also led ... Read the full article
Gallagher Re appoints Parrus Kunvarji as Executive Director, Customised Solutions, APAC
21st November 2025
Global reinsurance brokerage Gallagher Re has announced the appointment of Parrus Kunvarji as Executive Director, Customised Solutions – APAC. In his new role, Kunvarji will be responsible for Gallagher Re’s customised portfolio in APAC, focusing on driving growth and expansion in this space. He joins Gallagher Re from Pacific International Insurance (AU/NZ), ... Read the full article
Arch Insurance appoints Sean Brady as SVP Program Management, Consumer Division
21st November 2025
Arch Insurance, a division of Bermuda-based re/insurer Arch Capital Group, has announced the appointment of Sean Brady as Senior Vice President (SVP), Program Management for the Consumer Division. Arch’s Consumer Division includes the Travel, Accident & Health, and Warranty & Lenders Solutions lines of business. In his new role, Brady will report ... Read the full article
Elias Habayeb to succeed Mark Kociancic as Everest Group CFO
21st November 2025
Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer, Everest Group, has appointed Elias Habayeb as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective on or around May 1st, 2026. He succeeds Mark Kociancic, who has decided to retire from the company after five years of service following the first quarter reporting cycle. ... Read the full article
AXA XL adds Hayes and Otto as Client Relationship Leaders
21st November 2025
AXA XL, the property and casualty division of AXA Group, has appointed Jessemine Hayes and Brian Otto as Client Relationship Leaders, based in Dallas and Kansas City, respectively. In their new roles, the pair will lead client engagement efforts, partnering closely with underwriting, risk consulting, and service teams. Hayes has over two ... Read the full article
Meister joins Kalepa as Chief Revenue Officer
20th November 2025
Kalepa, a company specialising in AI-powered underwriting solutions, has announced the appointment of David Meister as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In his new role, Meister will oversee all global revenue functions, driving go-to-market strategy, partnerships, and commercial growth across carriers, MGAs and brokers. The executive brings over two decades of experience, having ... Read the full article
United Risk presents full leadership team with new executive appointments
20th November 2025
Jamie Sahara, Chairman of United Risk, presented the company’s full leadership team, including several newly appointed executives, during its quarterly stakeholder meetings held at its 50 Rockefeller Plaza headquarters. Hayden Smith has been promoted to CEO of United Risk worldwide; Andrew Lucas has been appointed General Counsel; Gregg Holtmeier has ... Read the full article
Everest names Jason Keen to lead Global Wholesale and Specialty Insurance
20th November 2025
Everest, a provider of reinsurance and insurance solutions, has announced the appointment of Jason Keen as the new leader of its Global Wholesale and Specialty Insurance division. The company, known for its broad underwriting capabilities and international presence, continues to refine its structure as it positions itself for sustained growth across ... Read the full article
Markel introduces new global Construction & Engineering practice
20th November 2025
Markel Insurance, the insurance arm of Markel Group Inc., has introduced a new Construction & Engineering practice within its international division. This launch begins with the introduction of Construction All Risks (CAR) and Erection All Risks (EAR) solutions for clients around the world, aimed at supporting a wide range of project ... Read the full article
RT Specialty hires Amber Carver as President
20th November 2025
RT Specialty, the wholesale brokerage division of Ryan Specialty, an international specialty insurer, has appointed Amber Carver as President, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Carver has over 25 years of experience in insurance broking and underwriting. Most recently, she served as Vice President and Associate Managing Director of insurance brokerage firm ... Read the full article
PIC names Dom Veney Interim CEO as Tracy Blackwell retires
20th November 2025
Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension schemes, has appointed Dom Veney, its Chief Financial Officer, as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective 31 December 2025. The Board of Directors began a formal search for a permanent CEO in February 2025, following Tracy Blackwell's announcement of her intention ... Read the full article
SiriusPoint names Maria Tarhanidis as Chief Investment Officer
20th November 2025
SiriusPoint Ltd., a speciality re/insurer, has announced that Maria Tarhanidis will assume the position of Chief Investment Officer on December 2, 2025. Tarhanidis, who will be based in New York, is set to join the senior leadership team and will report to Chief Financial Officer Jim McKinney. Her responsibilities will include managing ... Read the full article
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