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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.
Fidelis names Swiss Re’s Olivia Brindle as Head of Sustainability
19th April 2022
Specialty insurer and reinsurer Fidelis has appointed Olivia Brindle as its new Head of Sustainability, joining from Swiss Re where she was an Investor Relations Senior Manager. In her previous role, she interacted with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external, on topics of financial and strategic importance, which ... Read the full article
Gallagher Re names new Executive Director, France Benelux Life & Health
14th April 2022
Reinsurance broker Gallagher Re has appointed Arnaud Mézière as Executive Director, France Benelux Life & Health. Mézière joins Gallagher Re from Reinsurance Group of America, where he worked in the French region as a Business Development specialist. Prior to that position, he worked as NEEM Strategy Analyst at BNP Paribas Cardif, and ... Read the full article
Lockton launches Insights & Innovation Lab
14th April 2022
Global re/insurance broker Lockton has launched a new Insights & Innovation Lab for People Solutions, where a new team of experts will focus on helping its clients make improvements to their businesses. With healthcare and benefits complexity continuing to increase, Lockton says employers are searching for innovative solutions that help them ... Read the full article
Core Specialty names President of newly formed Equine Division
14th April 2022
Core Specialty Insurance Holdings has announced the appointment of Kevin Eagen who joins the company as President of its newly formed Equine Division. Equine Division represents Core Specialty's 11th Specialty Business Unit. In a press release, it states that Equine Division offers a variety of products, including equine mortality, loss of use, ... Read the full article
Duck Creek names Jess Keeney as Chief Product Officer
13th April 2022
P&C insurance software provider, Duck Creek Technologies has announced that Jess Keeney has been appointed to its leadership team as Chief Product Officer. Within her role, Keeney will lead Duck Creek’s product vision to drive value for customers, partners and system integrators. Keeney joins Duck Creek with 15 years of experience delivering ... Read the full article
Ermotti re-elected as Chairman as Swiss Re shareholders approve all AGM proposals
13th April 2022
At Swiss Re's 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM), held this morning, the reinsurer's shareholders approved all proposals put forward by the Board of Directors, including the re-election of Sergio Ermotti as Chairman of the Board. Alongside the re-election of Ermotti, Swiss Re shareholders approved the re-election of all other proposed members ... Read the full article
Allstate promotes Terrance Williams to President as Civgin retires
13th April 2022
US primary insurer Allstate has announced that Terrance Williams will be promoted to President, Protection Products and Services, effective May 1. Williams’ promotion comes after Vice Chair and CEO, Protection Products and Services, Don Civgin, has announced his decision to retire after a distinguished 13-year career at Allstate. Civgin joined Allstate as ... Read the full article
Oceanview Re appoints Dragan as President and Chief Business Development Officer
13th April 2022
Bermudian firm Oceanview Reinsurance has appointed Stelian Dragan as President and Chief Business Development Officer, effective as of April 1 2022. Dragan is based in Hamilton, Bermuda and within his new role he will be responsible for directing the business development activities of Oceanview Re. He brings over 18 years of experience ... Read the full article
Arch Insurance Intl. names new Senior Warranty & Specialty Affinity Underwriter
13th April 2022
Arch Insurance International has appointed Richard Smith as Senior Warranty & Specialty Affinity Underwriter, where he will support the continued growth of the Warranty & Specialty Affinity portfolio. Smith will work alongside a team who are recognised as an established lead market in providing insurance and reinsurance solutions across a broad ... Read the full article
Distinguished Programs gets majority investment from Aquiline
12th April 2022
Independent program manager Distinguished Programs has entered into a definitive agreement for private investment firm Aquiline Capital Partners (Aquiline) to acquire a majority stake in the company and has announced senior leadership changes. Aquiline is based in New York and London with $7.5 billion in assets under management, and has not ... Read the full article
AIG names Tom Bolt as Chief Risk Officer, Driscoll becomes CUO GI
12th April 2022
American International Group (AIG) has appointed Tom Bolt as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Risk Officer, succeeding Sabra Purtill, who was recently named EVP and Chief Investment Officer for AIG’s Life & Retirement business. Bolt will report to Peter Zaffino, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, and has joined the ... Read the full article
MNK Re Group names Vanida Pillay as Chief Executive, SA
12th April 2022
MNK Re Group has appointed Vanida Pillay as the new Chief Executive of its South Africa branch, where she brings over 30 years of experience, including claims, marketing, and also extensive underwriting expertise. Pillay will lead MNK Re’s South Africa branch, bringing with her a deep understanding of the African market ... Read the full article
Conduit hires Moretti as Head of Investor Relations & Marketing
12th April 2022
Property and casualty reinsurance group Conduit Holdings, owner of Conduit Re, has announced the appointment of Antonio Moretti as Head of Investor Relations & Marketing, with immediate effect. Moretti brings more than 20 years of experience from working within the reinsurance industry, which he gained from serving at major company’s such ... Read the full article
AIG names Sabra Purtill EVP & Chief Investment Officer for Life & Retirement
12th April 2022
Global insurer and reinsurer, American International Group (AIG) has appointed Sabra Purtill to Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer for its Life & Retirement business, effective immediately. Within her new role, Purtill will report to Executive Vice President, Chief Executive Officer of Life & Retirement, Kevin Hogan. In addition to her ... Read the full article
Swiss Re promotes Claudia Cordioli to Group Finance Director
12th April 2022
Reinsurance giant Swiss Re has appointed Claudia Cordioli as the new Group Finance Director, reporting to Group CFO John Dacey. In her new role, Cordioli will oversee the Group Reporting, Group Tax, Accounting & Reporting and Finance Corporate Functions as well as the implementation of the IFRS framework across Finance. Cordioli holds ... Read the full article
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