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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.
Laurence Upton to lead Marine and Aviation at Tysers
20th October 2025
Tysers, an independent Lloyd’s insurance broker and part of the Australian AUB Group, has appointed Laurence Upton as Director of its Marine and Aviation Division. In his new role, Upton will drive the development of Tysers’ London market Facultative Solutions within the Reinsurance Division, strengthening the client offering. Upton has over two ... Read the full article
Brown & Brown names COO Steve Hearn as President of Retail segment
20th October 2025
Steve Hearn has been named as President of the Retail segment at insurance brokerage firm Brown & Brown, Inc. , a new role he will hold while continuing his responsibilities as the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). His appointment is a strategic decision to ensure business continuity and accelerate growth ... Read the full article
AXA XL appoints Martin Kriegler Global Head of Multinational Solutions Services
20th October 2025
AXA XL, the property, casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, has announced the appointment of Martin Kriegler as Global Head of Multinational Solutions Services. Kriegler brings to his new role over a decade of industry experience. Prior to his new role, he served as AXA XL’s Head of Multinational Solutions ... Read the full article
Liberty Mutual Re names Andreas Blosche as Head of Northern Europe
20th October 2025
Liberty Mutual Reinsurance (LM Re), the reinsurance arm of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of Andreas Blosche as Head of Northern Europe. Blosche succeeds Hans Van Oort, who has retired after six years with the company. Blosche assumes full responsibility for the region after serving two years as Deputy ... Read the full article
Howden US appoints Ron Borys as Head of Financial Lines Group
20th October 2025
Insurance broker Howden US has appointed Ron Borys as Head of its Financial Lines Group, based in New York. The broker explained that this appointment reinforces its commitment as the new US retail business continues to attract "market-leading" talent. Borys will build the practice and create tailored solutions for clients across Financial ... Read the full article
de Swart nominated to become a.s.r CEO and Chair of Executive Board
20th October 2025
Ingrid de Swart has been nominated to succeed Jos Baeten as CEO and Chair of the Executive Board (EB) of ASR Nederland N.V. (a.s.r.) following the end of his term at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 20 May 2026. Joop Wijn, Chair of the SB of a.s.r., stated : "The ... Read the full article
Preferred Re appoints Tyler King as EVP
17th October 2025
Preferred Reinsurance Intermediaries, a boutique reinsurance intermediary and subsidiary of Balavant Insurance Group, has appointed Tyler King as Executive Vice President (EVP). The appointment aligns with Preferred Re's strategy to build a leadership team with the expertise, relationships, and vision to drive growth and strengthen its position in the expanding program ... Read the full article
AXA announces a number of leadership changes ahead of next strategic cycle
17th October 2025
French insurer AXA, has announced a number of changes within its leadership team in preparation for its next strategic cycle. The changes, effective December 1st, 2025, are designed to support continued growth and accelerate operational transformation, according to Thomas Buberl, CEO of AXA Group, who stated: “AXA is well on track to ... Read the full article
MNK International appoints James Gorsuch as Associate Director of UK & International Real Estate
17th October 2025
MNK International, part of the MNK Group and an independent Lloyd’s broker, has expanded its real estate services with the appointment of James Gorsuch as Associate Director of UK and International Real Estate. Gorsuch has over 10 years of experience in real estate insurance, having worked at both global and independent ... Read the full article
Lockton Re hires Aon’s David Bell as Head of Aviation
17th October 2025
Lockton Re, the reinsurance arm of the privately held independent insurance broker, has appointed David Bell as Head of Aviation, based in London. In his new role, Bell, who has experience in global aviation treaties and excess of loss programmes, including both satellite business and major North American placements, will work ... Read the full article
Sleeman appointed Head of Investor Relations for The Fidelis Partnership
17th October 2025
The Fidelis Partnership (TFP), a privately-owned managing general underwriter (MGU), has announced the appointment of Andrew Sleeman as Head of Investor Relations. Sleeman, who will also join TFP’s Group Executive Committee, will be responsible for supporting relationships with existing and new capital partners. These strategic partnerships continue to support TFP’s growth momentum, ... Read the full article
Gabrielle Griffith appointed Atrium’s Head of Motor
16th October 2025
Atrium, an insurance group operating within Lloyd’s market, has announced the promotion of Gabrielle Griffith to the newly created role of Head of Motor. In her new position, Griffith is set to expand Atrium’s book of North American motor business, with a focus on several key areas, including Auto Physical Damage, ... Read the full article
Aon names Byron Beebe as CEO of Human Capital
16th October 2025
Aon, a global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has appointed Byron Beebe as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Human Capital, effective immediately, reporting to Andy Marcell, CEO of Global Solutions. In the role, he will lead Aon’s integrated health, Wealth and Talent solutions. Additionally, Beebe will join the Aon Executive Committee to drive ... Read the full article
Markel International names Joe Wong as Professional Financial Risks & Cyber Underwriter
16th October 2025
Markel International has announced the appointment of Weng Joe Wong as Professional Financial Risks & Cyber Underwriter. In his new role, Wong will help drive Markel’s Asia underwriting strategy, enhance risk selection, and strengthen client engagement. Based in the company’s Singapore office, he will report to Olga Wong, Professional Financial Risks & ... Read the full article
Clark to lead Howden US’ Private Risk Solutions with Krupowicz as Head of Operations
16th October 2025
Insurance broker Howden US has appointed Joe Clark as President and Dale Krupowicz as Head of Operations for its Private Risk Solutions business. The broker stated that these appointments reinforce its commitment to building a modern, client-centric model for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The pair will lead the development of Howden’s US ... Read the full article
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