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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.
Ignite Specialty Risk expands Executive Team and UK Underwriting function
28th October 2025
Ignite Specialty Risk, a provider of litigation risk insurance, has made four key appointments to its Executive Team and UK Underwriting function, supporting its growth and ongoing development across the UK, Europe, and US markets. Angus Eames joins Ignite from ClientEarth, where he served as Counsel in Disputes for three years. ... Read the full article
Canopius names Lisa Leftwich US Regional Head of Strategy and Transformation
28th October 2025
Canopius Group, a global specialty and P&C re/insurer, has announced the appointment of Lisa Leftwich as US Regional Head of Strategy and Transformation. In her new role, Leftwich will leverage her over 20 years of experience in corporate strategy, communications, and sustainability, to lead strategic initiatives across Canopius’ US operations, focusing ... Read the full article
Corebridge Financial appoints Tomohiro Yao to Board of Directors
28th October 2025
Corebridge Financial, Inc. (NYSE: CRBG), a provider of insurance and retirement solutions, has announced that its Board of Directors has elected Tomohiro Yao as a director, effective immediately. With Yao’s appointment, the Board expands from 13 to 14 members. The election of Yao is made in accordance with the Stockholder’s Agreement ... Read the full article
ICW Group names Lynn Moretti as Chief Claims Officer
28th October 2025
ICW Group Insurance Companies, a group of property and casualty insurers, has appointed Lynn Moretti as Chief Claims Officer, which sees her relocate from London to the company's headquarters in San Diego, California. In her new role, she leads the company's claims strategy to drive innovation, efficiency, and a linear customer ... Read the full article
Malcolm Barnes to lead IGI’s Specialty Treaty business
27th October 2025
International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (IGI) has appointed Malcolm Barnes as the Head of Specialty Treaty, based in its London office. In his new role, Barnes is responsible for building and managing the IGI’s specialty treaty reinsurance business, adding further depth and breadth as well as a dedicated London presence to ... Read the full article
GIC Re names Hitesh Joshi as interim Chairman and Managing Director
27th October 2025
General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re), the Indian public sector reinsurer, has appointed Hitesh Ramesh Chandra Joshi as interim Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD), effective October 1st, 2025. The appointment was approved by the Ministry of Finance as specified in a letter dated October 24th, 2025. Joshi is currently the Executive Director (ED) ... Read the full article
Andrew Aldwinckle joins Liberty Mutual Re as International Casualty CUO
27th October 2025
Liberty Mutual Reinsurance (LM Re), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has appointed Andrew Aldwinckle as International Casualty Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), effective 1 February 2026. In the new role, Aldwinckle will be based in London and oversee LM Re’s international casualty portfolio, which underwrites from offices in the UK, Europe, ... Read the full article
MS Amlin names Pinder Head of US Casualty, Kimber Head of International Casualty & Cyber
24th October 2025
Lloyd’s global insurer and reinsurer MS Amlin has confirmed several senior appointments in its Casualty Reinsurance team, including that of Rhian Pinder as Head of US Casualty, and Jonathan Kimber has been appointed Head of International Casualty & Cyber. These appointments, according to the re/insurer, aim to give the firm's brokers ... Read the full article
James Mitchell joins IQUW Bermuda as CUO
24th October 2025
Specialty insurer and reinsurer IQUW Bermuda has announced the appointment of James Mitchell as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) with immediate effect. In his new role, as CUO, Bermuda, Mitchell will be responsible for leading all reinsurance underwriting. He will also play a pivotal role in developing IQUW Bermuda’s underwriting culture of technical ... Read the full article
Cowbell appoints Klipphahn & Hewerdine to strengthen mid-market and claims operations
24th October 2025
Cowbell, a cyber and specialty insurance provider focused on small and medium-sized enterprises, has announced the appointments of Jessica Klipphahn as Head of North America Mid-Market and Stephanie Hewerdine as Director of Claims. In her new role, Klipphahn will lead Cowbell’s continued expansion in the mid-market segment, reporting to Simon Hughes, ... Read the full article
Aon Reinsurance Solutions appoints Secker and De Bosini to EMEA leadership roles
24th October 2025
Aon, a global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has announced the appointments of Andrew Secker as EMEA Chief Client Officer (CCO) for Reinsurance Solutions and Daniele De Bosini as EMEA Chief Broking Officer (CBO) for Reinsurance Solutions. Both Secker and De Bosini will report to Tomas Novotny, EMEA CEO and Chairman ... Read the full article
Mike Dalby succeeds Kelly Ogley as CEO of Howden CLC
24th October 2025
Global insurance intermediary group Howden has announced the appointment of Mike Dalby as CEO, Howden Consumer & Local Commercial (CLC), succeeding Kelly Ogley. Dalby takes up this role alongside his existing leadership of Howden’s Consumer Life and Health division. As CEO of Howden CLC, the executive will be responsible for leading the ... Read the full article
ACORD Solutions Group appoints Dave Matcham as Global Ambassador for Digital Markets
24th October 2025
ACORD Solutions Group, a provider of advanced digital solutions for the global insurance industry, has appointed Dave Matcham as its Global Ambassador for Digital Markets. In this advisory role, Matcham will focus on promoting the advantages of standardised data exchange and strengthening connectivity across major international insurance hubs. Recently retired from his ... Read the full article
Allianz UK announces executive leadership changes
24th October 2025
Allianz UK has announced a number of executive leadership changes, including the appointment of Ulf Lange as Managing Director of Personal Lines, subject to regulatory approval. The executive, who has held the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since 2023, will take up the position on 1 December. Colm Holmes, Allianz UK ... Read the full article
HDI expands presence in British Columbia with Rutherford’s appointment
23rd October 2025
HDI Global Canada (HDI) has announced the appointment of Ian Rutherford as Head of Pacific Region, Executive Property Underwriter, based in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC). In his new role, Rutherford will lead regional growth initiatives and broker engagement, working alongside HDI’s established local underwriting team in Vancouver. This structure highlights HDI's commitment ... Read the full article
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