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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.
Neptune Flood crosses $200m of premium in force
27th October 2023
Neptune Flood, a provider of flood insurance across the United States, has crossed $200 million of premium in force, bringing the company to over 5% of the National Flood Insurance Program's size, securing its role as the primary alternative to the NFIP. "Growing in scale highlighted the need for sage ... Read the full article
Aon names Mona Barnes as Chief Claims Officer, Global Broking Centre & UK
27th October 2023
Insurance and reinsurance broking group, Aon, has appointed Mona Barnes as Chief Claims Officer, Global Broking Centre (GBC) & UK, reporting to James Baum and Neil Harrison. The appointment is effective from 30th October 2023. In her new role, Barnes' remit will include overseeing teams of claims professionals dedicated to the London ... Read the full article
Angela Alaniz named Chief Digital Officer, Commercial Solutions at CRC Group
27th October 2023
CRC Group, a prominent wholesale specialty insurance distributor in North America, has announced the appointment of Angela Alaniz as Chief Digital Officer for their Commercial Solutions division. This move reinforces CRC Group's steadfast dedication to data-driven solutions and its commitment to staying at the forefront of digital innovation in the insurance ... Read the full article
Berkshire (BHSI) appoints Sami Jaghbir as Underwriting Manager, Queensland
26th October 2023
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has appointed Sami Jaghbir as Underwriting Manager of Queensland, effective immediately. In his new role, Jaghbir will be based out of Brisbane. Mark Lingafelter, President of Australasia, BHSI, commented on the appointment: "Sami joined BHSI in 2015 to help establish our Brisbane office. "He was pivotal in building ... Read the full article
Lockton Re appoints Mark Wilkinson as International Head of Analytics
26th October 2023
Lockton’s reinsurance business, Lockton Re, has appointed Mark Wilkinson as the International Head of Analytics, based in London. Wilkinson has over 25 years of insurance and reinsurance expertise. He most recently served as the Head of UK Actuarial at re/insurance broker Aon. Prior to that, Wilkinson was Head of Actuarial at Aon Global ... Read the full article
Pro Global appoints two new Senior Claims Technicians
26th October 2023
Pro Global has appointed Lutty Choudhury and Tanya Cross as Senior Claims Technicians within its specialist Claims team. According to Pro, in their new roles, Choudhury and Cross will be responsible for managing high-value and technically complex asbestos disease and other respiratory claims. They will also act as referral points, providing technical ... Read the full article
Sompo Intl. makes two hires for its UK Commercial P&C Insurance business
25th October 2023
Sompo International, a global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty re/insurance, has made two appointments for its UK Commercial P&C Insurance business unit. Jon Pope has been named Head of Middle Market Insurance, London region, and Toby Harris becomes Head of Technology, Middle Market Insurance. Both ... Read the full article
Justin Jordan joins Topsail Re as Director of Corporate Finance
25th October 2023
Cayman islands-based reinsurer Topsail Re has announced the appointment of Justin Jordan as Director of Corporate Finance. Jordan joins the reinsurer following over two years at Heritage Life Insurance Company, where he most recently served as Assistant Director of Accounting. During his tenure at Heritage, he focused on financial reporting and ... Read the full article
Arch expands European footprint with two cyber appointments in France
25th October 2023
Arch Insurance has appointed Sergio Pierro as Senior Cyber Underwriter and Roxanne Deslandes as Cyber Underwriter, effective immediately. According to the firm, Pierro and Deslandes will join Arch Insurance (EU) dac, which provides specialist property and casualty insurance solutions within the European Union. Based in Paris, Pierro’s responsibilities are to establish Arch's ... Read the full article
Dale Underwriting names Prebensen Chair of the Group Board
25th October 2023
Dale Underwriting Partners, the trading name for Dale Managing Agency Limited’s Lloyd’s Syndicate 1729, announced the appointment of Preben Prebensen as independent non-executive Chair of the Group Board. According to the announcement, this appointment will be effective upon completion of Dale’s transaction with CVC and subject to the customary regulatory approvals. Dale ... Read the full article
Marsh to launch global cyber practice to enhance risk management
25th October 2023
Marsh, a global insurance broker and risk advisor, has announced the establishment of a comprehensive Marsh Specialty global cyber practice. This initiative integrates Marsh's extensive cyber capabilities, spanning insurance, risk intelligence, incident management, and cybersecurity on a global scale. The new practice, set to formally commence operations on January 1, 2024, will ... Read the full article
Howden CAP appoints new Executive Director, Balance Sheet Advisory & Structuring
25th October 2023
Global insurance brokerage Howden has appointed Alan McNamara as Executive Director, Balance Sheet Advisory & Structuring for Howden CAP, its capital, advisory and placement business. McNamara will join Howden after the completion of contractual obligations to his present employer at the end of 2023. He will be based in Dublin and will ... Read the full article
Risk Strategies names Drew Carnase as new COO
25th October 2023
Specialty insurance brokerage, Risk Strategies, has appointed Drew Carnase as Chief Operating Officer (COO), Commercial Lines. Carnase brings nearly three decades of insurance industry experience managing commercial lines operations across the country, having joined Risk Strategies two years ago. In his new role, he will focus on scaling and optimising Risk Strategies ... Read the full article
Hamilton adds two industry veterans to its Board
24th October 2023
Bermuda-based Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd., has announced that both Dr. Henna A. Karna and John J. Gauthier have been appointed to the firm's Board of Directors, effective October 24, 2023. A highly experienced veteran, Karna boasts more than 25 years of experience in leading innovation across digital/data in high-tech, consumer packaged ... Read the full article
Chubb promotes McGregor to Head of Property in APAC & Japan
24th October 2023
Global property and casualty insurer Chubb has promoted Ben McGregor to Head of Property, Asia Pacific (APAC) and Japan for its general insurance business, effective 1 December 2023. McGregor will be based in Singapore and report directly to Paul McNamee, Regional President of APAC. He has a matrix reporting line to Aaron ... Read the full article