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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.
Specialty MGA UK appoints Dermot Dick as Senior Underwriter for Energy
14th September 2023
Specialty MGA UK, a recently formed managing general agent, has announced the appointment of Dermot Dick as Senior Underwriter for Energy. Dick brings more than 40 years of experience in the sector with expertise in writing risks for the marine, power, energy and renewables sectors. He brings with him a global network ... Read the full article
Dirk De Nil named Global Head of Zurich Resilience Solutions
14th September 2023
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) has announced that Dirk De Nil, the current CEO of Zurich Benelux and Nordics, will transition to the role of Global Head of Zurich Resilience Solutions, effective October 1, 2023, marking a significant leadership change within the organisation. He will take the reins from Hanno Mijer, who ... Read the full article
Aon appoints Jeff Plein COO of Asia-Pacific region
13th September 2023
Aon has announced the appointment of Jeff Plein as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Asia-Pacific region. According to Aon, Plein will be based in Singapore, joining its Asia-Pacific Executive Committee and the Aon Business Services Global Leadership Team. He will jointly report to Mindy Simon, Global Chief Operating Officer, and ... Read the full article
Miller names Gérald Castanier to develop European leasing practice
13th September 2023
Miller, a leading specialist (re)insurance broker, has announced the appointment of Gérald Castanier to spearhead the establishment of a new European leasing practice. This strategic move aims to fortify Miller's presence in the insurance sector while providing essential protection to banks, corporates, and funds acting as lessors against rental non-payment. Gérald Castanier, ... Read the full article
Mosaic expands Canadian presence with expert underwriting team across five key specialties
13th September 2023
Mosaic Insurance continues its rapid growth in the Canadian specialty insurance market, solidifying its presence by assembling a team of seasoned underwriting specialists across five crucial product lines. Since establishing its Toronto office in July of last year, the global firm has extended its reach coast to coast, offering innovative solutions ... Read the full article
Westfield Specialty names Joseph England as CUO, international division
13th September 2023
In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its presence in the international specialty market, Westfield Specialty has announced the appointment of Joseph England as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) for its international division. England brings with him over three decades of invaluable experience in specialty underwriting and management. Reporting directly to Graham ... Read the full article
AXIS appoints Wu Head of Distribution – Specialty Markets, North America
13th September 2023
AXIS Capital Holdings has announced that Edmond Wu has joined as Head of Distribution – Specialty Markets, North America. According to AXIS, Wu holds extensive specialist knowledge and experience which includes executive positions with both brokers and carriers. He most recently served as Head of Global Specialty Sales and Distribution at The ... Read the full article
Assurex Global appoints Jamie Gregory as SVP, P&C Carrier Strategies
13th September 2023
Commercial insurance, risk management and employee benefits brokerage group, Assurex Global, has announced the appointment of Jamie Gregory as Senior Vice President, P&C Carrier Strategies. Gregory’s remit includes leading the company’s P&C carrier development and engagement strategy. He will also explore new carrier relationships alongside the property/casualty team at Assurex Global, and contribute ... Read the full article
AgriSompo appoints Mondale Smith as SVP and International Operations Deputy
13th September 2023
Property and casualty re/insurer Sompo International has announced the appointment of Mondale Smith as AgriSompo’s Senior Vice President and International Operations Deputy. AgriSompo is the company’s multinational crop insurance platform. Smith will report to Marji Guyler-Alaniz, President of AgriSompo International. In this newly created role, Smith’s remit will include oversight of AgriSompo’s day-to-day ... Read the full article
RT Specialty names Jim Mitchell as President, national workers’ comp practice
13th September 2023
Ryan Specialty’s wholesale distribution specialty, RT Specialty, has announced the promotion of Jim Mitchell to President of its national workers’ compensation practice. The appointment is effective immediately. Mitchell has been with RT Specialty since 2020, joining with the acquisition of All Risks, Ltd. He has experience in leadership in designing proprietary workers’ ... Read the full article
AXA XL names Odette Novoa Underwriting Manager, Fine Arts & Specie
13th September 2023
AXA XL has appointed Odette Novoa as Underwriting Manager, Fine Arts & Specie for the US Central Region. For the new role, Novoa is charged with managing all aspects of the underwriting operations within the central region. This includes portfolio profitability, account pricing, portfolio rate change, renewal retention, marketing, new business production, ... Read the full article
Lockton Re launches global mortgage and structured credit segment
13th September 2023
Global reinsurance broker Lockton Re has announced the launch of its Global Mortgage and Structured Credit segment, which will be co-led by Sean Hannah and Joe Koebele. Nick Durant, CEO, North America, Lockton Re, commented on the new segment, “We are excited to introduce our Mortgage and Credit offering to the ... Read the full article
MS Transverse names Chris Cebula as Senior Vice President of Reinsurance
12th September 2023
MS Transverse, a leading figure in the reinsurance industry, appointed Chris Cebula as Senior Vice President of Reinsurance. With a distinguished career spanning numerous accomplishments within the reinsurance sector, Cebula brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team at a pivotal moment in the market. In his new role, Cebula ... Read the full article
Trium Cyber names Joseph Dumas as Head of Risk and Analytics
12th September 2023
Trium Cyber, the renowned cyber insurance specialist affiliated with Lloyd's of London, has announced the appointment of Joseph Dumas as the Head of Risk and Analytics for its US-based services company. This significant addition to the team was confirmed by CEO Josh Ladeau, who expressed the company's commitment to providing top-tier ... Read the full article
Fergus Morrison promoted to Partner at Aeolus Capital Management
12th September 2023
Aeolus Capital Management, a leading player in the reinsurance industry, has announced the promotion of Fergus Morrison to the esteemed position of Partner, effective immediately, pending Bermuda immigration approval. Morrison, who has been an integral part of the Aeolus team since 2018, currently serves as the Portfolio Manager in charge of ... Read the full article
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