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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.
Westfield Specialty International appoints Robert Copp as Head of US Marine Treaty
26th November 2025
Westfield Specialty International, a specialty insurance provider, has announced the appointment of Robert Copp as Head of US Marine Treaty. In his new role, Copp will focus on US ocean marine, inland marine and offshore energy reinsurance for North American and global insurers as Westfield expands its Marine Treaty offering to ... Read the full article
Robert Gagliardi named CEO of SRS Titanium
26th November 2025
Strategic Risk Solutions (SRS), an independent insurance company manager, has appointed Robert Gagliardi as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SRS Titanium, a specialised initiative delivering captive insurance solutions for Fortune 500 and other global organisations. Gagliardi is based in Burlington, Vermont, and is a veteran in the global captive industry with ... Read the full article
MSIG USA names Ryan Kratz as Head of Cyber, North America
26th November 2025
MSIG USA, a provider of specialty commercial insurance, has appointed Ryan Kratz as Head of Cyber, North America, reporting to Siobhan O'Brien, the firm's Global Head of Cyber. This addition follows MSIG USA's continued expansion of its cyber capabilities across the US market. In his new role, Kratz will be based in ... Read the full article
Nadia Zacheo joins SRS Altitude as Senior Actuary and Property Underwriter
25th November 2025
SRS Altitude, a Managing General Underwriter (MGU) specialising in Alternative Risk Transfer solutions and part of the Strategic Risk Solutions (SRS) group, has appointed Nadia Zacheo as Senior Actuary and Property Underwriter, effective early January 2026. Zacheo, who has almost two decades of experience in actuarial science, analytics, and property underwriting, ... Read the full article
Liberty Specialty Markets announces senior appointments as part of DAP restructure
25th November 2025
Liberty Specialty Markets, a global insurer and reinsurer, has announced several leadership changes as it progresses with the reorganisation of its Delegated Authority Platforms (DAP) division. The updated structure is intended to strengthen operational focus and support long-term growth. Emma Grimshaw has been appointed Head of DAP Binders. Having joined Liberty ... Read the full article
Michel White joins Prismic Life Re as CEO, Bermuda
25th November 2025
Michael White has joined Prismic Life Reinsurance, a Bermuda-based life and annuity reinsurer and Prismic subsidiary, as CEO, Bermuda. The executive is joining the company from InEvo Re, a life & annuity reinsurer specialising in asset-intensive reinsurance and risk management solutions for global insurers, where he served as Chief Executive Officer ... Read the full article
QBE Re expands into structured reinsurance with Robert Turner hire
25th November 2025
QBE Re, the reinsurance arm of QBE Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of Robert Turner as Global Head of Structured Reinsurance. The hire is part of the company’s strategy to expand into structured reinsurance. In his new role, Turner will drive broker and cedant engagement, ensuring QBE Re can meet their ... Read the full article
Rokstone adds Lucy Barker-Hahlo to its newly launched Cyber unit
25th November 2025
Rokstone, an international specialty re/insurance managing general agent (MGA), has announced the appointment of Lucy Barker-Hahlo as Deputy Head of Cyber within its newly launched Cyber division. This follows Rokstone’s announcement last week of the launch of its dedicated Cyber division and the appointment of Debbie Hobbs to lead the ... Read the full article
W. R. Berkley appoints Hale Johnston President of Berkley Net
25th November 2025
W. R. Berkley Corporation, a commercial lines property and casualty insurance provider, has recently announced that Hale Johnston has been appointed president of Berkley Net, one of its subsidiary companies, effective immediately. Johnston succeeds Brian Douglas, who has led Berkley Net since 2018 after joining the company in 2006, and who ... Read the full article
Oliver Delvos named Head of Cyber and Tech E&O, Europe at Liberty Specialty Markets
25th November 2025
Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), a division of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has appointed Oliver Delvos as head of cyber and tech E&O for Europe, effective 1 December 2025. Based in Germany, Delvos will report to Pierre-Edouard Fraigneau, president and chief underwriting officer for Europe at LSM, and collaborate with the global ... Read the full article
1B-i appoints Dr. John Morley as CEO, establishes operational entity
25th November 2025
1B-i Holdings Limited, a specialist insurance group focusing on digital assets, technology, and transition economy, has appointed Dr. John Morley as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The company has also confirmed the establishment of its management services entity and has commenced discussions with relevant regulatory authorities to receive full underwriting authorisation. The ... Read the full article
Apollo promotes Jackson to Head of Marine, Energy & Transportation, Mason to retire
24th November 2025
Martin Jackson will succeed Simon Mason as Head of Marine, Energy & Transportation at Apollo, the specialist Lloyd’s re/insurance group, effective 1st January 2026, following Mason's retirement. Mason, who has been with Apollo since 2013, will remain available to support the business during the upcoming reinsurance renewals, continuing to provide advice ... Read the full article
Howden names Alaric Lee as Chief Commercial Officer, Asia
24th November 2025
Howden has appointed Alaric Lee as Chief Commercial Officer, Asia, effective 1 December 2025. Lee brings more than 15 years of leadership experience at Marsh, having progressed through a series of increasingly senior roles across London, Hong Kong and Asia. He began his career in 2010 as a Client Executive in Marsh ... Read the full article
Skyward Specialty promotes John Burkhart to President, US P&C
24th November 2025
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, a property and casualty (P&C) specialist insurer, has promoted John Burkhart to President, US Property & Casualty, Skyward Specialty Insurance. This promotion aligns with the firm's broader strategy for talent and operational leadership, supporting the growth and strategic development of its US-based business. In this expanded role, Burkhart ... Read the full article
Gallagher Re Chairman Paddy Jago to retire in 2026
21st November 2025
Patrick (Paddy) Jago, Chairman of global reinsurance brokerage Gallagher Re, is set to retire at the end of 2026, concluding a 50-year career in the industry. During his time as Global Chairman, Jago served on the executive committee, working closely with the CEO to drive the firm’s strategic direction. He also led ... Read the full article
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