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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.
QBE promotes Queralt Vila to Head of Distribution for Europe
13th July 2026
International insurer and reinsurer, QBE Insurance Group Limited, has promoted Queralt Vila to Head of Distribution for Europe, effective August 1st, 2026, to lead the business and drive regional growth. In her new role, Vila will report to Andrew Besant, Chief Customer Officer, QBE, and join both the Market Management Exec ... Read the full article
Aon names Komissarov as Strategy and Technology Group Head of Life Consulting for NA
13th July 2026
Aon, a global professional services firm, has announced the appointment of Nick Komissarov as Head of Life Consulting for North America in its Strategy and Technology Group, effective immediately. In his new position, based in California, Komissarov will lead the firm’s consulting capabilities, focusing on help clients address key opportunities across ... Read the full article
Julie Dubuisson to lead expansion of Lloyd’s Europe as Country Manager Benelux
13th July 2026
Julie Dubuisson has been appointed as the Country Manager for the Benelux region at Lloyd’s Europe, effective July 15th, 2026. In her new role, Dubuisson is responsible for representing and developing the Lloyd’s market across Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. She is based in Luxembourg, and will work closely with brokers, insurers, ... Read the full article
Lockton appoints Fiona Terry to lead Canadian Global Solutions team
10th July 2026
Lockton, a privately held independent insurance brokerage, has announced the appointment of Fiona Terry as Managing Director and National Practice Leader for its Canadian Global Solutions team. The appointment forms part of the company's strategy to expand its specialist risk management capabilities for Canadian businesses with international operations. Terry will play a ... Read the full article
Arch Insurance NA launches new US-based transactional liability team
10th July 2026
Arch Insurance North America, part of Arch Capital Group Ltd., has expanded its Transactional Risk Insurance Product capabilities through the launch of a new U.S.-based transactional liability team. The business will initially focus on offering Representations & Warranties and Tax coverage products. William Carson will lead the team, serving as Senior Vice ... Read the full article
Chris Moore returns to OdysseyRe as VP, Senior Property Underwriter
10th July 2026
Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe), the property and casualty reinsurance arm of Odyssey Group Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, has appointed Chris Moore as Vice President (VP), Senior Property Underwriter. Moore returns to the reinsurer after spending the last two years as a Senior Director of Reinsurance for ... Read the full article
Howden Re appoints Thomas Fitzgerald as Head of Global Client Relations & Vice Chair
10th July 2026
Reinsurance broker Howden Re has appointed Thomas Fitzgerald as Head of Global Client Relations and Vice Chair. In his new role, Fitzgerald will lead global client and reinsurer relations, focusing on client engagement and market innovation. He will work to deepen relationships, enhance placement strategies, and strengthen collaboration to improve outcomes ... Read the full article
Sompo appoints Martyn Benson as UK Chief Operating Officer
10th July 2026
Sompo, a provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions, has appointed Martyn Benson as Chief Operating Officer for its UK business as the company continues to develop its platform and build on the opportunities arising from the integration of Sompo and Aspen. Benson brings extensive experience in financial services consulting, operational improvement ... Read the full article
Sarah Ruble named SVP, Commercial Strategies at DUAL North America
10th July 2026
DUAL North America, a provider of specialised insurance solutions, has announced the appointment of Sarah Ruble as Senior Vice President, Commercial Strategies, a newly created role. Operating at the intersection of strategy, distribution and underwriting, Ruble will serve as a senior commercial business partner. Working alongside DUAL’s leadership team, the executive will ... Read the full article
Arrow establishes Marine Insurance Practice led by Wayne Krause
10th July 2026
Arrow Risk Management (Arrow), a specialist MGA underwriting platform, has established its Marine Insurance Practice, which will be led by Wayne Krause as Underwriting Practice Leader. The new practice will focus on Marine Cargo and Logistics related risks, with a broader marine offering including Stock Throughput, Project Cargo & Delay in ... Read the full article
Lockton names Alberto Ferriolo as Regional Growth Leader, Marine & Transportation, Asia
10th July 2026
Lockton, an independent insurance broker, has appointed Alberto Ferriolo as Regional Growth Leader, Marine & Transportation for Asia, based in Singapore. In his new role, Ferriolo will lead the portfolio and revenue growth regionally, work closely with the broker's country leaders to develop cross-border opportunities, and enhance cargo and commodity trade ... Read the full article
Ankur Sharma named Principal Officer of Echo Re’s India branch
10th July 2026
Zurich-based reinsurer Echo Re has announced the appointment of experienced insurance executive Ankur Sharma as the Principal Officer of its India branch at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). Sharma, a highly respected figure in the Indian insurance industry, joins Echo Re after nearly ten years at Swiss Re, where ... Read the full article
Guy Carpenter names Sugrue Head of International Business Intelligence
9th July 2026
Guy Carpenter, the reinsurance broking arm of Marsh, has announced the appointment of Dennis Sugrue as Head of International Business Intelligence. In this role, Sugrue will lead the development of the industry risk insights that drive the broker's thought leadership and client solutions. He will also be working closely with the company’s ... Read the full article
Arch Re promotes William Soares and Jon Schriber
9th July 2026
Arch Reinsurance Group, part of Bermuda-based Arch Capital Group Ltd., has appointed William Soares as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Arch Reinsurance Ltd. in Bermuda, and Jon Schriber as CEO of Arch Reinsurance Company in the U.S., effective immediately. Both Soares and Schriber will report to Jerome Halgan, who was Read the full article
QBE expands US Inland Marine team with several hires
9th July 2026
Global insurer QBE has strengthened its US Inland Marine team with several new hires, including adding Brian Hanuschak to the leadership team as Vice President of Underwriting, based in Boston. In January 2025, QBE entered the US Inland Marine market with three key appointments and the launch of its US Inland ... Read the full article
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