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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.
Kieran Wilson joins ASR as Senior Energy Underwriter
9th July 2026
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the developing-markets-focused re/insurance group, has announced the appointment of Kieran Wilson as Senior Energy Underwriter. In his new position, based in London, Wilson will focus on expanding and underwriting ASR’s energy portfolio, collaborating closely with brokers to develop the group’s oil, gas, and broader energy operations throughout ... Read the full article
Linda Langenberg appointed Head of Section Property Treaty Global Clients and Lloyd’s at Munich Re
9th July 2026
Munich Re, one of the world's leading reinsurance, primary insurance and risk solutions providers, has appointed Linda Langenberg as Head of Section Property Treaty Global Clients and Lloyd’s. She has taken up the new position after more than 16 years with Munich Re. During her career with the company, she has ... Read the full article
Teneo names Barry Gale as Senior MD, Financial Advisory
9th July 2026
Global advisory firm Teneo has appointed Barry Gale as Senior Managing Director (MD) for its Financial Advisory business. He will be based in London, and focus on restructuring and transactions in the insurance sector. Since 2021, Gale has served as the Global Head of Aon Reinsurance’s Legacy practice, specialising in mergers ... Read the full article
SeyRe Global promotes Vanida Pillay to CEO
8th July 2026
Seychelles Reinsurance Global Limited (SeyRe Global), a Barbados-domiciled, Class 2 re/insurer has promoted Vanida Pillay to become its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Pillay has over three decades of industry experience across underwriting, business development, claims management, reinsurance broking, and construction and engineering insurance. She also has strong client and industry relationships, ... Read the full article
Aon reveals new leadership structure for Reinsurance in UK and Ireland
8th July 2026
Large, global insurance and reinsurance broking group Aon has expanded Tom Murray's role to Head of Reinsurance for the UK and Ireland, and appointed new leaders within the team to support the efficient delivery of solutions and services to clients. Murray takes on responsibility for the overall strategy, performance, and growth ... Read the full article
Desai succeeds Sawyer as MD – PFR & Cyber at Markel Insurance
8th July 2026
Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc., has announced the appointment of Bhavik Desai as Managing Director – PFR & Cyber within its London Market business. Desai takes over the role from David Sawyer, who remains with the business until his planned retirement at the end of 2026. In his ... Read the full article
Liberty Mutual names Gareth Rees as Global Lines Leader for Global Transaction Solutions
8th July 2026
Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, a global insurer providing commercial and personal insurance products and services, has appointed Gareth Rees as Global Lines Leader for its Global Transaction Solutions (GTS) business, effective from 1 July 2026. Rees will be based in London and will report to Thomas Leahy, Global Product Leader – ... Read the full article
AI12 strengthens Specialty insurance platform with Langley appointment
8th July 2026
AI12 Limited, a specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, has announced the appointment of Alfie Langley as Head of Cyber, a move that expands the company’s cyber capability as it continues to build depth across its specialty insurance platform. In his new role, Langley will be responsible for building and developing AI12's ... Read the full article
Gallagher strengthens Switzerland team with two new leadership appointments
8th July 2026
International insurance broker Gallagher has announced the appointment of two new executives to be based in Switzerland: Gosia Kuczewska and Samuel Trost. Kuczewska will be joining the firm as Head of Distribution and Client Management, bringing over 17 years of insurance experience gained across broking, underwriting, and ... Read the full article
HDI Global strengthens US Credit and Political Risk operations with Amy Shinkman appointment
8th July 2026
Corporate and specialty insurer HDI Global (HDI), a provider of commercial insurance and risk management solutions for businesses worldwide, has appointed Amy Shinkman as Credit and Political Risk Lead for its US operations. In the newly created role, Shinkman will be based in Washington, DC, where she will oversee the continued ... Read the full article
PartnerRe announces three new leadership appointments
8th July 2026
PartnerRe, a Bermuda-based global reinsurer, has announced the appointments of Erik Rüttener as Interim Head of Retro and International, Olivia Bishop as Global Cat, CUO and Head of North America, and Carlo Casty as Head of Cat Modeling. Rüttener brings a wealth of industry experience to his new position, having joined ... Read the full article
MS Re hires Lisa Butera as CUO for NA and expands Lucas Castagnino’s leadership role
7th July 2026
Switzerland-based reinsurer MS Reinsurance has hired Lisa Butera from Swiss Re to serve as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) for North America (NA), and has also expanded Lucas Castagnino's role to CUO for Latin America and Caribbean. Butera brings more than three decades of leadership experience across insurance and reinsurance markets to ... Read the full article
Correa promoted to President & CEO of Munich Re Canada (Life)
7th July 2026
Global reinsurer Munich Re has announced the appointment of Michael Correa as President and CEO of its Canada (Life) business, effective September 1, 2026. The executive is succeeding Bernard Naumann, who has been appointed to lead Munich Re’s Life & Health business in Europe and Latin America beginning January 1, 2027. In ... Read the full article
EPIC names Donatelli as National Surety Practice Development Leader
7th July 2026
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants (EPIC), a US insurance brokerage and consulting firm, has announced the appointment of Monica Donatelli as National Surety Practice Development Leader. In her new position, Donatelli will leverage her over 16 years of experience in construction and commercial surety to develop practice strategy, client service delivery ... Read the full article
Markel appoints Grant Smith as Director of Marine Transportation
7th July 2026
Markel Insurance, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has announced the appointment of Grant Smith as Director of Marine Transportation at Markel International. In his new role, Smith will lead the development of the Marine Transportation business, bringing together Markel International's Hull & Hull War, MECO, Marine & Energy Liabilities, ... Read the full article
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