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People moves
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.
Howden names Robert Green Executive Director, Property
7th August 2023
Global insurance group Howden has appointed Robert Green as Executive Director, Property, effective immediately. According to Howden, the appointment reflects the firm's continued investment in expertise for its Property division, particularly for the benefit of its UK and European clients with large and complex property risks. Green holds over two decades of ... Read the full article
INSHUR names James Rawstron as Director of Underwriting to drive European expansion
7th August 2023
Leading on-demand insurance platform, INSHUR, has announced the appointment of James Rawstron as its new Director of Underwriting, marking a strategic move to solidify its position as an embedded insurance specialist within the rapidly expanding on-demand economy. Rawstron, an industry veteran with a robust background, is set to spearhead the company's ... Read the full article
Rokstone launches new A&H portfolio, appoints Delande to lead
7th August 2023
Specialty re/insurance MGA, Rokstone, part of the Aventum Group, has launched a new A&H portfolio and has appointed Darren Delande as Head of A&H. Incorporating Accident, Health and Travel, Rokstone's new A&H division is supported by a panel of A rated carriers and contains a broad appetite internationally across both Commercial ... Read the full article
King to retire from Safety National Re as Exec VP of Treaty Reinsurance
7th August 2023
Safety National Re has announced that Bob King will retire as Executive Vice President of Treaty Reinsurance on August 18, 2023, after 35 years in the reinsurance industry. Kim Barnett is to take over King’s role, she will also remain as Chief Underwriting Officer of Treaty Reinsurance. After serving in various senior ... Read the full article
Concert names Edward Renner as VP, Senior Corporate Counsel
7th August 2023
Concert Group Holdings (Concert), a leading specialty carrier in the insurance industry, has announced the appointment of Edward Renner to the newly established role of Vice President, Senior Corporate Counsel. Renner officially joined the company on August 1, 2023. In this pivotal position, he will report directly to Chief Legal Officer ... Read the full article
Sompo International names Röskau CEO of SI Insurance (Europe), SA (SIIE)
4th August 2023
Sompo International, a global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty re/insurance, has appointed Dr. Cornelia Röskau as CEO of their European legal entity SI Insurance (Europe), SA (SIIE). Based in Luxembourg, Dr. Röskau is to take over Thomas Brazil as he relocates to Switzerland to take on a new ... Read the full article
Sigma7 names Owen Belman as CEO to drive global expansion
4th August 2023
Global risk information and services company, Sigma7, has announced the appointment of Owen Belman as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Belman, a seasoned leader with extensive experience in international insurance, risk consulting, and banking, joins Sigma7 after an illustrious 12-year tenure as the head of Aon's operations in Asia. In his new ... Read the full article
PIC promotes Magudia to become Co-Chief Origination Officer
4th August 2023
Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension funds, has announced that Mitul Magudia has been promoted to Deputy Chief Origination Officer, from Head of Business Development, and will join PIC’s Executive Committee as Co-Chief Origination Officer from January 1, 2024. Magudia will fully take over ... Read the full article
Jeff Fitzgerald appointed Managing Director of SRS Benefit Partners
4th August 2023
Strategic Risk Solutions (SRS), an independent provider of insurance, has announced that Jeff Fitzgerald has rejoined the firm as Managing Director of SRS Benefit Partners. Fitzgerald is joining the company’s new division - which supports the establishment and growth of group and individual Employee Benefit programs - from Innovative Captive Strategies, ... Read the full article
Jeff Walker named Head of treaty reinsurance, broker & MGA distribution at HSB Canada
4th August 2023
HSB Canada, part of Munich Re, has announced the appointment of Jeff Walker as the Head of Treaty Reinsurance for its Broker and MGA distribution divisions. Walker, who currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Distribution Officer, will report to John Mulvihill, the President and Chief Executive Officer of ... Read the full article
BMS appoints Chris Brook as group Chief Operating Officer
4th August 2023
Independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, BMS Group, has announced the appointment of Chris Brook as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Brook has been slated to join in 2024, following the completion of his contractual obligations. He will report to Nick Cook, Chief Executive Officer of BMS Group. Brook is a market veteran ... Read the full article
Eric Michel to lead Distinguished’s Inland Marine program
4th August 2023
Insurance program manager, Distinguished Programs, has announced the addition of an Inland Marine program, to be led by Eric Michel. The program, part of the company’s expansion plans, will provide coverage for various Inland Marine exposures, including Motor Truck Cargo, Contractor's Equipment, Builder's Risk, and more. Jason Rotman, president of Distinguished Programs, ... Read the full article
AXA XL names Underwriting Manager, Design Professional Insurance in Canada
4th August 2023
AXA XL, the property & casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, has announced the appointment of Kirsten Andersen as Underwriting Manager for its Design Professional insurance business in Canada. Andersen joined AXA XL in 2018 after building a successful practice as a lawyer at a prestigious insurance defence litigation law ... Read the full article
Tokio Marine HCC names Jürgen Bertling Senior Underwriter for Financial Lines
4th August 2023
Tokio Marine HCC, a member of the Tokio Marine Group, appointed Jürgen Bertling as the new Senior Underwriter for Financial Lines. Bertling will be based in Munich, Germany. He has previous experience as a Referral Underwriter - Financial Lines for D&O and PI, the company said. "We wish him success in his new ... Read the full article
Aon launches Marine Client Advisory Board, Fogarty to lead global marine reinsurance
3rd August 2023
Aon has announced the appointment of James Fogarty as global head of marine for its Reinsurance Solutions business, as it launches advisory board. In this new role, based in New York, Fogarty will be responsible for the re/insurer’s global network of marine reinsurance colleagues and clients. He will further integrate Aon’s ... Read the full article