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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.
wefox appoints veteran Paul Onnen as CTO
20th November 2023
Insurtech wefox has announced the appointment of Paul Onnen as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately, taking over the role from Sergi Banos who was promoted to Chief Platform Officer (CPO). In his new role, Onnen will lead the wefox platform business strategy, overseeing its implementation, development and operations. The company highlighted ... Read the full article
Allianz Trade names Peter Evola Commercial Director, UK & Ireland
20th November 2023
Peter Evola has been appointed Commercial Director for Allianz Trade in the UK & Ireland, effective December 1, 2023, and subject to regulatory process. In his new role, based in London, Evola will lead the team to drive profitable growth and offer a valuable contribution as a member of the UK ... Read the full article
Nicholas T. Moraites joins Great American Insurance Group
17th November 2023
Property and casualty insurer, Great American Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of Nicholas T. Moraites as Divisional Assistant Vice President of Claims. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Moraites joins the insurer’s Fidelity/Crime Division from Travelers, a large commercial and personal property and casualty insurer, where he most recently served as Senior ... Read the full article
Kafesie heads VIG’s new “CO³” department aimed to strengthen collaboration
17th November 2023
Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) creates a new department, “CO³” - communication, collaboration & cooperation -, to strengthen collaboration within its Group companies. According to the announcement, the focus of this department is on boosting cross-border know-how sharing as well as on intensifying cooperation between VIG companies located in the same country, ... Read the full article
Howden Tiger names Martin Ford as Executive Director
17th November 2023
Howden Tiger, the reinsurance broking arm of the global insurance group Howden, announced the appointment of Martin Ford as Executive Director. Based in London, Ford will be reporting directly to Managing Director Paul Esterbrook. Ford brings with him a wealth of expertise, having spent the last 26 years at Gallagher Re, formerly ... Read the full article
Jessalynn Suda joins RT Binding Authority’s leadership team
17th November 2023
RT Specialty, the wholesale distribution division of Ryan Specialty, has appointed Jessalynn Suda to RT Binding Authority’s leadership team, where she will focus on product development, profitability studies, and quality assurance. RT Binding Authority is Ryan Specialty’s binding authority specialty that provides local knowledge and expertise with national authority and nationwide resources. Suda ... Read the full article
Oneglobal Broking names Joey Lim Head of P&C in Singapore
17th November 2023
Oneglobal Broking has appointed Joey Lim as the Head of Property and Casualty in Singapore, effective from the 17th of November. With knowledge amassed from more than two decades in the insurance sector, Oneglobal noted that Lim's appointment reinforces its continued drive to bring together experts to ensure solid expansion and ... Read the full article
Sedgwick appoints Neil Gibson CEO UK
17th November 2023
Sedgwick, a global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, has named Neil Gibson its CEO in the UK. According to Sedgwick, Gibson holds more than 18 years of insurance industry leadership experience and decades of operational claims management and colleague development expertise. He most recently served as COO of ... Read the full article
Pacific Life names Neeley as VP & Head of Institutional Retirement Solutions Group
16th November 2023
US life insurer Pacific Life has appointed Karen Neeley as Vice President and Head of the Institutional Retirement Solutions Group, where she will report to Executive Vice President and Head of Institutional Business Brian Woolfolk. Pacific Life has confirmed that Neeley’s team will have a particular focus on defined contribution lifetime ... Read the full article
AIG appoints Roshan Navagamuwa as its new EVP & CIO
16th November 2023
Global insurer, American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has appointed CVS Health's Roshan Navagamuwa as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective January 1st, 2024. Navagamuwa will report to Peter Zaffino, AIG Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He will also be a part of AIG’s Executive Leadership Team. Navagamuwa's ... Read the full article
UIB announces passing of Co-founder & President Dr. Mounir Kabban
16th November 2023
International re/insurance broker United Insurance Brokers Limited (UIB) pays tribute to its Co-founder and President, Dr. Mounir Kabban, as they announce the news of his passing on November 13th, 2023. “Mounir was not just a leader within our organisation; he was a source of inspiration, guidance, and unwavering support for all ... Read the full article
Howden names Jean Bayon de La Tour as International Head of Cyber
16th November 2023
In a strategic move to bolster its position in the face of escalating cyber threats, Howden, the global insurance group, has appointed Jean Bayon de La Tour as the International Head of Cyber, effective immediately. This appointment marks a significant milestone in Howden's initiative to attract top-tier broking talent, aligning with ... Read the full article
Simon Schnorr named Chaucer Head of Marine & Energy
16th November 2023
Global specialty re/insurance group Chaucer has announced the appointment of Simon Schnorr as Head of Marine & Energy. He will be assuming responsibility from Kelan Hunt in a revised organisational structure where Hunt will place greater emphasis on his role as Active Underwriter of Syndicate 1084. Schnorr brings to his new role ... Read the full article
Assurant names Meier CFO and Luthi COO
16th November 2023
Effective immediately, Keith Meier is to take over as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and be replaced by Francesca Luthi as Chief Operating Officer (COO), as the firm realigns its executive team to support its global growth strategy. Meier takes on oversight of Assurant’s global finance and technology organizations, and will continue ... Read the full article
Berkshire (BHSI) promotes Courtney Turnage Walker
16th November 2023
Property and Casualty insurer Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has promoted Courtney Turnage Walker to the newly created role of U.S. Head of Contract Surety. Walker previously served as the Senior Vice President of Surety Underwriting. Geoff Delisio, Head of Surety, BHSI, commented on the appointment, "BHSI’s surety book has grown steadily ... Read the full article