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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.
Markel Insurance names Alain Paris as Product Line Leader for Primary Casualty
21st August 2025
Markel Insurance, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has appointed Alain Paris as Vice President, Product Line Leader - Primary Casualty, effective immediately. In this new role, Paris will be responsible for leading the primary casualty product line across Canada, working closely with technical and field underwriting teams. The firm notes ... Read the full article
AXA XL adds Eric Judd as Executive Underwriter in New York
21st August 2025
AXA XL, the property and casualty (P&C) and specialty risk division of global insurer AXA, has appointed Eric Judd as an Executive Underwriter, based in New York, as the firm continues to build its energy underwriting team in the Americas. Judd brings over three decades of experience in the insurance and ... Read the full article
Ian Davis to lead the Vermont Captive Insurance Association as President
21st August 2025
The Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA), a global captive insurance trade association, has announced the appointment of Ian Davis as its new President. A highly respected leader, Davis brings to his new role over a decade of industry experience in the captive insurance sector. With a diverse background spanning both public and ... Read the full article
Aon names Tony DeMarco as Reinsurance MD
20th August 2025
Aon, a global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has hired Tony DeMarco from Gallagher Re as Managing Director within its Reinsurance Solutions division, based in New York. In his new role, DeMarco will support the design and execution of casualty placements, drawing on his analytical foundation and international experience. He has over ... Read the full article
W. R. Berkley introduces Berkley Edge, a new specialty insurance provider
20th August 2025
W. R. Berkley Corporation, a commercial lines property and casualty insurance provider, has announced the creation of Berkley Edge, a business dedicated to delivering professional liability and casualty insurance solutions for small to mid-sized companies. Berkley Edge will concentrate on accounts that are considered difficult to place or distressed, offering its ... Read the full article
Optio Group names Carrie-Ann Hallett as Head of Insurer Partnerships
20th August 2025
Optio Group, a specialty managing general agent (MGA) providing underwriting and distribution solutions across multiple lines of business, has announced the appointment of Carrie-Ann Hallett as Head of Insurer Partnerships, effective immediately, based in London and reporting to Chief Underwriting Officer, Gary Head. Hallett joins Optio from Deloitte, where she was ... Read the full article
Canopius names Jinnan Tang as Casualty Treaty Underwriter
20th August 2025
Global specialty re/insurer Canopius Group has appointed Jinnan Tang as a Casualty Treaty Underwriter, effective August 11th, 2025, based in Singapore. Tang joins the Asia Pacific (APAC) regional team, reporting to Andrew Parker and Micia Yong in their respective leadership roles. He has over 12 years of experience across underwriting, pricing, ... Read the full article
CNA makes key leadership changes aimed to enhance underwriting capabilities
19th August 2025
Chicago-domiciled insurer CNA Financial Corporation has announced several leadership changes to enhance its underwriting capabilities, including the appointment of David Haas as President of Global Specialty. In his new role, Haas will oversee Financial Lines, Healthcare, Affinity and Warranty. A seasoned executive at CNA, Haas is known for his strong leadership ... Read the full article
MGA Pivix launches brokerage division led by Michael Gramm
19th August 2025
Pivix Specialty Insurance Services, an excess and surplus (E&S) focused MGA, has announced the launch of a brokerage division led by Michael Gramm. Pivix, founded in September 2024 by industry veteran Mike Miller, entered the market with a contract binding program targeting small commercial property and general liability risks. All products ... Read the full article
T. Rowe Price strengthens insurance business with three new hires
19th August 2025
T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm, has announced three senior appointments to support the continued expansion of its insurance business. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the firm provides a broad range of investment solutions across equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities for clients worldwide — from individuals and advisors to ... Read the full article
Howden names Chris Hughes as CEO of New Zealand
19th August 2025
Howden, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has appointed Chris Hughes as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of New Zealand (NZ), effective November, after fulfilling his contractual obligations to his current employer. Meanwhile, Nigel Wallace transitions to the role of Chair of the Howden broking business in New Zealand, as expansion ... Read the full article
Swiss Re appoints Robin Spencer as COO for L&H Reinsurance
19th August 2025
Global reinsurer Swiss Re has appointed Robin Spencer as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its Life & Health Reinsurance (L&H Re) business unit, effective 1st September 2025. Based in London, Spencer will oversee Swiss Re's global L&H Re operations, focusing on strengthening service delivery, enhancing operational efficiency, and aligning his team’s ... Read the full article
Hippo appoints Charles Sebaski as Head of Investor Relations
19th August 2025
Home insurance firm Hippo has announced the appointment of Charles Sebaski as Head of Investor Relations. In his new role, Sebaski will report to Guy Zeltser, Chief Financial Officer, and focus on broadening investor and analyst awareness of the strategy outlined at Hippo's June Investor Day, emphasising the company’s priorities of ... Read the full article
MSIG USA names Hank Kinne Regional Distribution Leader for Mountain and South Central States
19th August 2025
MSIG USA, a specialty commercial insurance provider, has appointed Hank Kinne to lead distribution efforts across the Mountain and South Central states, reporting directly to Joseph Fitzpatrick, MSIG USA’s Head of Distribution. Kinne brings over 30 years of experience in the insurance sector, covering underwriting, account management, and senior leadership roles. He ... Read the full article
Law firm Smith Gambrell adds reinsurance partner Simon Kilgour
19th August 2025
Global law firm Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP, has appointed UK-qualified dispute resolution partner, Simon Kilgour, to its London team. Opened in 2017, the firm’s London and Southampton offices house a robust global transportation practice comprising experienced practitioners in the UK working collaboratively with lawyers situated across several of US offices. This ... Read the full article
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