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Alex Gregory joins IQUW London Reinsurance team as Senior Underwriter

19th November 2025

Specialty insurer and reinsurer IQUW has announced the appointment of Alex Gregory as IQUW Senior Underwriter, Specialty Reinsurance in London. The executive, who has joined IQUW from Munich Re Specialty, brings a deep understanding of the reinsurance landscape with a proven record across Terrorism and Political Violence specialty lines. In his new ... Read the full article

James Addington-Smith joins Marsh UK as CEO

19th November 2025

Marsh, an insurance broker and risk advisor within the Marsh McLennan business, has appointed James Addington-Smith as CEO of Marsh UK. Subject to regulatory approval, Addington-Smith will assume the role in early 2026. He will be based in London and report to Flavio Piccolomini, CEO of Marsh McLennan International. Addington-Smith succeeds Chris ... Read the full article

HRP Syndicate 2689 at Lloyd’s announces key leadership appointments

19th November 2025

HRP Syndicate 2689 at Lloyd’s, a specialist insurance syndicate known for providing underwriting solutions across diverse sectors, has named Giancarlo D’Alessandro as its new Active Underwriter. Additionally, Leah Rose has been appointed as syndicate CEO, taking responsibility for the overall management and strategic oversight of the business. Both appointments are subject ... Read the full article

Aon names Jason Disborough as Chief Commercial Officer, Pacific

19th November 2025

Insurance and reinsurance broking firm Aon has appointed Jason Disborough as Chief Commercial Officer, Pacific, effective January 1st, 2026, based in Brisbane. In his new role, Disborough will lead Aon’s regional commercial strategy and execution, overseeing client engagement to deliver innovative, client-centric solutions. Once he takes on the new role, he will ... Read the full article

Colleen Kanniah appointed CEO of Afro Asian Re

19th November 2025

Colleen Kanniah has been appointed CEO of Afro Asian Re RSA (Pty) Ltd., a subsidiary of the Afro Asian Group, based in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa. Afro Asian Re RSA (Pty) Ltd. is the sixth addition to the Afro Asian Group's growing network of subsidiaries across the African continent, and ... Read the full article

Lockton Re welcomes Scaife to its International Casualty Fac Practice

18th November 2025

Lockton Re, the reinsurance business of independent insurance broker Lockton, has announced that Claire Scaife has joined its International Casualty Facultative Practice in London As Casualty Facultative Broker Scaife will be working alongside Rachel Cohn, who oversees the practice, and Emma Hart, as this team continues to win business and expand ... Read the full article

Jenner to lead Howden’s new Global Financial Sponsors division

18th November 2025

Emily Jenner has joined Howden as Managing Director (MD) of its new Global Financial Sponsors (GFS) division, a specialist practice for large private equity and alternative investment clients. As MD, Jenner will run a dedicated team focused on supporting financial sponsors throughout the entire deal lifecycle. This support will span from initial ... Read the full article

LMA appoints six new members to its Next Gen Legal Committee

18th November 2025

The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) has announced the appointment of six new members to its Next Gen Legal Committee. The committee brings together legal leaders to foster collaboration across the market. Members will contribute to essential projects and address key legal issues currently impacting the industry. The new appointments are:

• Angela Gormley,

Hannover Re names Yan Sun as Head of Life & Health, Greater China

18th November 2025

As part of its ongoing growth strategy in Asia, Hannover Re has appointed Yan Sun as Head of Life & Health, Greater China. Based in Hong Kong, Sun will oversee the firm’s Life & Health operations across Greater China, a pivotal market in Hannover Re’s regional expansion plans. The firm commented, "With ... Read the full article

Rob Malone promoted to US Head of Cyber at AXA XL

18th November 2025

Rob Malone has served as Head of Large Accounts and Portfolio Management since January 2025, but effective immediately, takes on the role of US Head of Cyber at AXA XL, the property and casualty division of global insurer AXA Group. In his new role, Malone will lead AXA XL's strategic growth ... Read the full article

Gary Haase joins Everest as CEO of Legacy Operations

18th November 2025

Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer, Everest Group, has appointed Gary Haase as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Legacy Operations, effective December 1st, 2025. Haase reports to Jim Williamson, Everest’s President and CEO, and will join the re/insurer's executive leadership team. In the new role, Haase will lead the ... Read the full article

MGA Augmented names Luke Overall as Head of Underwriting

18th November 2025

Augmented, a tech-powered managing general agent (MGA) launched in July 2025, has announced the appointment of Luke Overall as Head of Underwriting. In his new role, Overall will lead the underwriting team, working closely with brokers and carriers to build data-led portfolios that match capacity to risk. He will also leverage ... Read the full article

Douglas Turk named President, Specialty Lines at Relation Insurance Services

18th November 2025

Relation Insurance Services, a full-service insurance brokerage, announced that Douglas Turk has joined the company as President, Specialty Lines, overseeing the growth and development of Relation’s specialty business. Turk brings more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, including leadership roles at top brokerages and consulting firms. He is ... Read the full article

Lockton strengthens Switzerland presence with new offices in Zurich and Geneva

18th November 2025

Global insurance broker Lockton has announced the establishment of new offices in Zurich and Geneva, strengthening its presence in Switzerland, with Stephan Bachmann appointed CEO of Lockton Switzerland GmbH. The expansion follows years of successful collaboration with Swiss-based multinational corporations and is a deliberate investment to bring high-touch, specialist service closer ... Read the full article

Send appoints Daniel Pass as Chief Technology Officer

17th November 2025

Send Technology Solutions Ltd (Send), an insurtech firm, has announced the appointment of Daniel Pass as Chief Technology Officer. In his new role, Pass will lead Send’s technology vision, oversee the development of its next-generation platform, and drive the technological strategy to enable scalability and sustained business growth. He joins Send from ... Read the full article