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Novi Underwriters expands management liability offering with Vantage-backed coverage
27th January 2026
Novi Underwriters has welcomed Jason Binette, James Cinque, and Cody Ruggirello to lead its newly launched management liability offering. Novi Underwriters is a full-service managing general underwriter administered by Lockton Affinity, focused on transforming complex challenges into competitive advantages for insurance agencies and carriers. It builds strong relationships with carrier partners to ... Read the full article
Howard Hughes’ $2.1bn Vantage acquisition mirrors Buffett’s insurance blueprint: Ackman
18th December 2025
Bill Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, says Howard Hughes’ $2.1 billion acquisition of specialty insurer and reinsurer Vantage Group echoes Warren Buffett’s early moves at Berkshire Hathaway, as the company he backs looks to build a diversified holding company. As reported earlier today, Howard Hughes’ takeover ... Read the full article
Vantage to be acquired by Howard Hughes Holdings in ~$2.1bn transaction
18th December 2025
Holding company Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. has agreed to acquire 100% of specialty insurer and reinsurer, Vantage Group Holdings Ltd., for approximately $2.1 billion in an all-cash transaction, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Founded in 2020, Vantage has established itself as a global insurer and reinsurer, offering a diversified portfolio of ... Read the full article
Vantage hires Steve Robb from Somerset Re as Group CFO
17th December 2025
Global re/insurer Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. has named experienced finance executive Steve Robb as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), reporting to Greg Hendrick, the company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Robb assumes the new role effective immediately, and will join Vantage's leadership team, serving as a strategic advisor to Hendrick ... Read the full article
Vantage makes promotions across Reinsurance division & Partnership Capital platform
4th November 2025
Vantage Group Holdings Ltd., a specialty insurer and reinsurer, has announced a series of strategic leadership promotions across its Reinsurance division and Partnership Capital platform. These promotions underscore Vantage's deep talent pool and the sustained growth of its private, collateralized Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) operations. They also highlight Vantage’s considerable internal strength, especially ... Read the full article
Vantage promotes Krista Robinson to Chief Risk Officer
2nd October 2025
Vantage Group Holdings Ltd., a specialty insurer and reinsurer, has announced the promotion of Krista Robinson to Chief Risk Officer. Robinson succeeds Peter Skerlj, who is retiring after more than 25 years in the industry, including nearly three years as Vantage’s Chief Risk Officer. She will join the group’s leadership team and ... Read the full article
Vantage secures A- rating from S&P
16th September 2025
The core operating re/insurance entities of specialty carrier Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. have secured a financial strength rating of 'A-' from S&P Global Ratings, with a stable outlook. The ratings agency has assigned its 'A-' long-term issuer credit and financial strength ratings to Vantage Risk Ltd. (VRL), Vantage Risk Specialty Insurance ... Read the full article
Vantage appoints James Gunson as Chief Claims Officer of insurance
10th June 2025
Specialty insurer and reinsurer, Vantage Group Holdings Ltd., has appointed James (Jim) Gunson as Chief Claims Officer of insurance operations. In his new role, Gunson will report to Alex Blanco, Chief Executive Officer of Insurance. He will lead Vantage's claims organisation with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and exceptional service. His additional ... Read the full article
Vantage adds Steve Fales as SVP, Investor Relations in Partnership Capital Platform
13th May 2025
Specialty insurer and reinsurer, Vantage Group Holdings Ltd., has appointed Steve Fales as Senior Vice President (SVP), Investor Relations, effective immediately. In the role, he reports to Chris McKeown, Chief Executive, Reinsurance, insurance-linked securities (ILS), and Innovation, and is responsible for enhancing Vantage's partnership capital business. Fales will leverage the group's specialty ... Read the full article
Vantage appoints Livingstone as SVP for Credit, Mortgage, & Structured Re/Insurance
30th April 2025
Vantage Group Holdings, a specialty insurer and reinsurer, has announced the appointment of Paul Livingstone as Senior Vice President for Credit, Mortgage, and Structured Re/Insurance. In his new role, Livingstone will lead the expansion of Vantage’s credit risk re/insurance business, focusing on identifying opportunities to diversify its portfolio. He will report to ... Read the full article
Vantage appoints Natalie Yuen as West Region Distribution Leader
15th April 2025
Vantage Group Holdings Ltd., a provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions, has announced the appointment of Natalie Yuen as Vice President, West Region Distribution Leader. In her new role, Yuen will lead the implementation of Vantage’s U.S. distribution strategy across the West region, with a focus on driving profitable growth and ... Read the full article
Vantage promotes Krzmarzick & Burtle to key US Excess Casualty roles
11th March 2025
Vantage Group Holdings Ltd., a provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions, has announced the promotions of Thomas (TJ) Krzmarzick to Head of U.S. Excess Casualty and Thomas Burtle to Chief Underwriting Officer, Casualty. These promotions reflect Vantage's commitment to sustained, profitable growth within its U.S. Excess Casualty portfolio and its focus ... Read the full article
Vantage expands distribution team with key appointments
21st January 2025
Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. (Vantage), a provider of insurance solutions, has appointed Chelsea B. Law as the Northeast Region Distribution Leader, effective immediately. Based in New York, Law will report directly to Leanne Berry, Chief Distribution Officer. Law will be a key member of Vantage's Insurance Distribution team, responsible for driving ... Read the full article
Lila Granda promoted to Head of Political Risk and Credit at Vantage
17th September 2024
Vantage Group Holdings Ltd., a provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions, has announced the promotion of Lila Granda to Head of Political Risk and Credit (PRC). Effective immediately, Granda will join the group's Insurance leadership team and report directly to Alex Blanco, Chief Executive of Insurance. In her new role, Granda will ... Read the full article
Vantage expands Insurance Leadership Team with key appointments
25th July 2024
Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. (Vantage), an insurance and reinsurance company, has strengthened its Insurance Leadership Team with two key appointments. Kelly Bellitti has been appointed Chief Pricing and Portfolio Actuary, while David Valzania has taken on the role of Chief Underwriting Officer. These appointments are effective immediately, with both Bellitti and Valzania ... Read the full article
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