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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.
Davies names Mike Heard President of Operations for North America amid strategic growth initiatives
22nd July 2025
Davies, a professional services and technology provider for the insurance and regulated markets, has appointed Mike Heard as President of Operations for its North American business. Heard will report to Dhara Patel, CEO of Davies North America, and will be responsible for overseeing the company’s operations in the region. He joined Davies ... Read the full article
QBE appoints Anna Connolly as European Property Product Manager
22nd July 2025
Commercial insurer QBE has announced the appointment of Anna Connolly as European Property Product Manager. Based in London, Connolly will join QBE’s European Operations (EO) team on 1st October 2025, reporting to Naintara Agarwal, EO Director of Underwriting and Portfolio Management. Connolly joined QBE in 2009 as a Geographical Risk Analyst before ... Read the full article
Differentiated asset management firm 1823 Partners launches led by Anant Bhalla
21st July 2025
1823 Partners (US) LLC, a differentiated asset management firm focused on insurance-first investment strategies, has launched with a multi-billion-dollar asset mandate from JAB Insurance. Co-founded by Anant Bhalla, Joachim Creus, and Frank Engelen, the firm will be led by Bhalla as CEO. It is headquartered in Miami, with an office in ... Read the full article
Dr. Maxim Baer appointed Managing Director of Tysers Belgium
21st July 2025
Tysers, an independent Lloyd’s broker and member of the Australian AUB Group, has appointed Dr. Maxim Baer as Managing Director (MD) of Tysers Belgium, based in Brussels. The appointment aligns with AUB’s ambitious European expansion plans, leveraging Tysers’ Lloyd’s market access and strong specialty capabilities. In his new role, Dr. Baer will ... Read the full article
Palmer & Grainger to lead Willis’ newly launched Residential Real Estate team
21st July 2025
Willis, a WTW business, is expanding the capabilities of its Real Estate division with the launch of a dedicated Residential Real Estate Team. Led by Naomi Palmer, Divisional Director, Real Estate Practice and Shaun Grainger, Residential Development Director, Real Estate Practice, the newly formed team will cover residential niches including Build-to-Rent ... Read the full article
Alcor Group launches Atlanta office led by Sophie DeCouto
21st July 2025
Alcor Group, a property insurance underwriter backed by Beat Capital Partners, a subsidiary of Ambac Financial Group, has announced the launch of an Atlanta office, led by Sophie DeCouto, as part of its expansion into the U.S. excess and surplus (E&S) market. Alcor, which also has offices in London and Bermuda, ... Read the full article
Canopius announces Marine & Energy Treaty team changes
21st July 2025
Canopius Group, a specialty and P&C re/insurer, has announced the promotion of Ben Pinnington to Head of Marine & Energy Treaty, effective 7 July 2025, additionally, Imogen Wright will join the business as Underwriter – Marine & Energy Treaty on 13 October 2025. Pinnington began his insurance career in 2018 as ... Read the full article
James River adds Langenburg as CIO, promotes Zaharris to Chief Claims Officer
21st July 2025
James River Group Holdings, a Bermuda-domiciled insurance holding company, has appointed Valdean Langenburg as its new Group Chief Information Officer (CIO), while Justin Zaharris has been promoted to Group Chief Claims Officer. The pair will report to Frank D’Orazio, Chief Executive Officer, James River. Langenburg succeeds Thomas Peach, who retired on July ... Read the full article
Peter Hugger joins Stonefort as Member of the Board & Executive Advisor
21st July 2025
Stonefort Group, a reinsurance specialist headquartered in Luxembourg, has announced the appointment of Dr Peter F. Hugger as Member of the Board of Directors & Executive Advisor. Hugger brings to his new role over three decades of leadership experience in the global reinsurance sector, having held C-level roles in Malaysia, Singapore ... Read the full article
Willis names Lockner as Strategic Client Advisor, North American AAIS team
18th July 2025
Willis, a WTW business, has appointed Cecelia Lockner as Senior Director, Strategic Client Advisor within the North American Alternative Asset Insurance Solutions (AAIS) division. The appointment aligns with Willis’ strategy to provide insurance solutions grounded in deep industry expertise with a focus on client outcomes. Lockner brings over 15 years of experience ... Read the full article
LSN Ré Walbaum names Heroui Director of P&C Reinsurance
18th July 2025
French reinsurance broker, LSN Ré Walbaum, has announced the appointment of Lynda Heroui as Director of P&C Reinsurance, who will be reporting to Benoît Butel, the company’s President. LSN Ré Walbaum, a subsidiary of the LSN Assurances group, offers comprehensive and innovative reinsurance solutions, providing services in both non-life and personal ... Read the full article
Mosaic Insurance adds three senior industry leaders to Advisory Board
18th July 2025
Mosaic Insurance, a specialty insurer focused on complex and emerging risks, has strengthened its Advisory Board with the addition of senior industry leaders Peter Breitstone, George Hanna, and Tom Kim for strategic growth. The trio will focus on market engagement, innovation, strategy, and thought leadership throughout the firm. This follows the appointment ... Read the full article
WTW’s Fannin named Head of Corporate Actuarial & CRO for Hannover Re UK Life Branch
18th July 2025
Nicola Fannin has been appointed General Manager, Head of Corporate Actuarial and Chief Risk Officer for Hannover Re UK Life Branch. Fannin is succeeding Rael Davis, who was appointed Chief Financial Officer for the Hannover Re UK Life Branch on 1 November 2024. The executive brings over 21 years of industry experience ... Read the full article
Samsung Re appoints Sie Liang Lau as Head of Cyber and Casualty
18th July 2025
Samsung Reinsurance (Samsung Re), a subsidiary of Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance (SFMI), has appointed Sie Liang Lau as Head of Cyber and Casualty, effective June 23rd, 2025. Based in Singapore, Lau will lead the development of Samsung Re’s Cyber and Casualty portfolios across Asia Pacific and the Middle East & ... Read the full article
Aon announces three executive leader appointments within EMEA commercial risk team
18th July 2025
Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Aon has appointed three senior leaders within its Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Commercial Risk team, as the firm looks to drive growth across the region as part of its 3x3 Plan. The broker has appointed Paul Young as Specialty Leader for EMEA ... Read the full article
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