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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.
TMHCCI grows Birmingham team and announces new Manchester office
28th November 2023
Tokio Marine HCC International (TMHCCI) has announced it is pursuing further growth in the UK regional Professional Risks market with the appointment of three new underwriters and the opening of a new office in Manchester. Joining TMHCCI’s Birmingham branch is Jazz Parkash as Development Underwriter. Prior to this appointment, she had ... Read the full article
Costero Brokers names Marsh SVP Olley as Cyber Divisional Director
28th November 2023
Costero Brokers, a privately held London-based brokerage, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Olley as Cyber Divisional Director, effective November 27, 2023. In his new role, Olley will focus on the growth of Costero's cyber offering, working with brokers and clients to place business in the London Market. He joins the company ... Read the full article
Pete Allchorne takes over Nicola Critchley as FOIL President
28th November 2023
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL), has announced the election of Pete Allchorne, Partner at international law firm DAC Beachcroft, as President, taking over the position from Nicola Critchley, Partner at DWF Law. Prior to this, Allchorne chaired FOIL’s motor sector focus team, and has worked with insurance clients for more ... Read the full article
Falvey Insurance Group appoints Tom Nasso as Chief Underwriting Officer
28th November 2023
Maritime risks insurer, Falvey Insurance Group has appointed Tom Nasso to its executive team as its new Chief Underwriting Officer. Nasso had accepted the position in May but was on gardening leave until his start date with Falvey this week. Mike Falvey, President & Chief Executive Officer of Falvey Insurance Group, commented ... Read the full article
Alliant names Martin Khalaf as Senior VP, Americas division
27th November 2023
Alliant Insurance Services has hired Martin Khalaf as Senior Vice President within its Alliant Americas division. According to Alliant, Khalaf will leverage his expertise in property and casualty insurance, risk management and safety to provide comprehensive solutions to clients. "Khalaf is highly regarded for his ability to help businesses optimize operations and ... Read the full article
Chubb survey reveals lack of flood preparedness among U.S. mid-market companies
27th November 2023
Property and casualty insurer Chubb has disclosed findings from a recent survey, indicating that U.S. mid-market companies, with a majority falling within the $10 million to $1 billion range, are significantly unaware and unprepared for the risks posed by flooding. The survey underscores a concerning trend, with a staggering 85% of ... Read the full article
Brokerslink welcomes Ardonagh Specialty CEO Erotocritou to its Board
27th November 2023
Brokerslink, a broking business with a global broking network, has appointed Antony Erotocritou as a new Board Director representing Ardonagh Specialty. Ardonagh Specialty is the largest independent specialty broker in the London market with offices around the world. Jose Manuel Fonseca, President and Chief Executive Officer of Brokerslink, commented on the appointment: ... Read the full article
L&G bolsters Retail Protection team
27th November 2023
London headquartered Legal & General (L&G) has named James Shattock as the Managing Director for UK Protection, while Pippa Keefe has succeeded him as Commercial Director. These appointments follow the current Managing Director of UK Protection, Steve Griffiths’ retirement after a 17-year career at the company. Griffiths successfully led the Retail Protection and ... Read the full article
SCOR Investment Partners announces key leadership appointments to drive growth
27th November 2023
In a strategic move to propel its third-party asset management activity, SCOR Investment Partners, the asset management arm of the SCOR Group, has made significant leadership appointments. Louis Bourrousse, formerly Head of Business Development and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, is now appointed as the Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Fabrice Rossary, who ... Read the full article
Everest Insurance makes appointments to Asia leadership team
24th November 2023
Everest Insurance International, a division of Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer, Everest Group, Ltd., has added Tomi Latva-Kiskola and Swee Keong Mah to its Asia leadership team. Latva-Kiskola has been appointed as the Head of Insurance, Asia, effective February 5, 2024. He will report to Scott Leney, Head of Asia Pacific, Everest ... Read the full article
Phoenix Group appoints Lloyd’s CIO Eleanor Bucks as Board member
24th November 2023
The Phoenix Group Holdings plc, a major UK life and retirement, risk transfer and savings company, has appointed Eleanor Bucks as an independent Non-Executive Director. The appointment is effective starting 1st December 2023. Alastair Barbour, Chair of Phoenix Group, commented on the appointment, "We are delighted that Eleanor has agreed to join ... Read the full article
Tim Coles named CEO for European brokerage operations at Bridge Specialty Group
24th November 2023
Bridge Specialty Group, the Wholesale Brokerage segment of Brown & Brown, Inc. has appointed Tim Coles as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the European brokerage operations of Bridge Specialty Group. His new role is effective as of January 1, 2024. Coles most recently served as CEO of Xenia Broking Group, part of ... Read the full article
Harneys strengthens Bermuda law offering with new hire
23rd November 2023
Harneys, a global offshore law firm with a specialism in re/insurance law, has hired Bermudian Litigation, Insolvency and Restructuring Partner Henry Tucker and appointed him as the firm’s Bermuda Office Managing Partner, effective November 21. Tucker advises creditors groups, boards, shareholders, liquidators, trustees and beneficiaries of Bermuda structures in relation to ... Read the full article
CarbonPool appoints Mathilda Strom as Chief Commercial Officer
23rd November 2023
CarbonPool, a Swiss-based insurance start-up, has announced the appointment of Mathilda Strom as Chief Commercial Officer. An experienced entrepreneur, Strom brings to her new role nearly two decades experience in building category-defining businesses worldwide. Strom co-founded BIMA, a microinsurance and digital health player in emerging markets, she helped to redefine how low- ... Read the full article
Westland appoints Don Thompson as Chief Operating Officer
23rd November 2023
Insurance broker Westland has announced the appointment of Don Thompson as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 1, 2024. Thompson is an industry veteran with over three decades of experience in the insurance industry. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading Westland’s national operations, helping the ... Read the full article