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Deuayne Crawford
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named New York-based Deuayne Crawford to head its cyber operations for the Northeast in New York. He replaces Maura Wiese, who joined Lockton Cos. LLC in May. Previously, Mr. Crawford was vice president, underwriting manager at Ironshore Insurance, a unit of Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Jeff Lang
Venbrook Group LLC named Jeff Lang executive vice president, retail services. Previously, Mr. Lang was executive vice president and property/casualty practice leader at USI Insurance Services LLC.
Sarah Conway
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Sarah Conway head of its ecosystem resilience practice and director in the disaster risk finance and parametrics unit in its climate and resilience hub. Previously, Ms. Conway ran her own consultancy specializing in climate and conservation finance.
Sean OConnell
NAME: Sean OConnell NEW JOB TITLE: Boston-based head of excess & surplus primary casualty, Munich Re Specialty Insurance Co. PREVIOUS POSITION: Boston-based vice president, Westchester, a Chubb Ltd. company INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: There is no shortage of opportunities for our industry, either from a career standpoint for young professionals entering the workforce where we need […]
Vikram Sidhu
NAME: Vikram Sidhu NEW JOB TITLE: New York-based partner, Mayer Brown LLP PREVIOUS POSITION: New York-based partner and office managing partner, Clyde & Co. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: For such a mature industry, the insurance industry continues to evolve, grow and develop impressively to meet the needs of individuals, businesses and other insureds, including to address emerging […]
Joe Higgins
NAME: Joe Higgins NEW JOB TITLE: Newark, New Jersey-based underwriting director, IAT Insurance Group PREVIOUS POSITION: Morristown, New Jersey-based account executive officer, Travelers Cos. Inc. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: In management liability, there is still the evolving risk around cyberattacks and data breaches. COVID-19 still has an effect in the marketplace regarding EPL and D&O due to […]
John M. Leonard
NAME: John M. Leonard NEW JOB TITLE: New York-based shareholder, Anderson Kill P.C. PREVIOUS POSITION: New York-based associate, Anderson Kill P.C. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: There will always be a need for insurance recovery attorneys. Policyholders deserve to receive the benefit of the policies that they purchase from insurance companies. They pay insurance companies good money for […]
Steve Bryant
NAME: Steve Bryant NEW JOB TITLE: Lubbock, Texas-based managing director, higher education risk management leader, Risk Strategies Co. PREVIOUS POSITION: Lubbock, Texas-based managing director for the Office of Risk Management, Texas Tech University System INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: The outlook is great, and opportunities for creativity in structuring risk transfer or retention plans are intriguing. GOALS FOR […]
Jennifer Livingstone
NAME: Jennifer Livingstone NEW JOB TITLE: New York-based, head of strategic agency management, Coalition Inc. PREVIOUS POSITION: New York-based, chief marketing officer and senior vice president, responsible for global distribution and marketing, CNA Financial Corp. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: I see tremendous opportunity for growth in our industry. Technology has transformed us all into an on-demand economy, […]
Robert Benvenuto
NAME: Robert Benvenuto NEW JOB TITLE: Chief sales officer, Hub International Midwest-West region PREVIOUS POSITION: President, USI Insurance Services Inc. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: Continuous change and disruption. When you look at the risk and insurance industry through the eyes of clients, most reading this will agree that there are lots of opportunities to improve how products, […]
Marguerite Dixen
Adroit General Agency named Marguerite Dixen CEO of the new MGA that provides workers compensation services to employers with high-severity exposures. Previously, Ms. Dixen was president of Third Coast Insurance Co. She was named among Business Insurances Women to Watch in 2016.
Shareen Minor
London-based claims services and insurance management company Charles Taylor Ltd. named Atlanta-based Shareen Minor chief commercial officer for its U.S. business. Previously, Ms. Minor was senior vice president, casualty at Engle Martin & Associates.
Juliann O’Meara
Coffey Modica OMeara LLP named White Plains, New York-based Juliann OMeara managing partner. Previously, Ms. OMeara was a partner at Tyson & Mendes LLP.
Michael Garrison
Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. named Michael Garrison head of wholesale for its Navigators Insurance Co. unit. Mr. Garrison replaces Tim Ryan, who left the company in August to join Morristown, New Jersey-based ProSight Specialty Insurance Group Inc. as president. Previously, Mr. Garrison was head of global construction at Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings Ltd.
Claude Wade
NAME: Claude Wade NEW JOB TITLE: New York-based executive vice president, chief digital officer and global head of operations, American International Group Inc. PREVIOUS POSITION: New York-based executive vice president, chief digital officer and global head of operations, American International Group Inc. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: I believe the insurance industry will soon be at an inflection […]
William Wood
Price Forbes & Partners Ltd. named William Wood senior vice president of the firms new captive management unit in Bermuda. Previously, Mr. Wood was director of captives and commercial insurers at Artex Risk Solutions Inc.
Adam Bixby
Aon PLC named New York-based Adam Bixby managing director, proactive security leader, for cyber solutions North America. Previously, Mr. Bixby was co-practice leader of Aons cybersecurity testing team.
Coy Rudd
IAT Insurance Group Inc. named Newark, New Jersey-based Coy Rudd executive vice president, excess and surplus business. Previously, Mr. Rudd was senior vice president of excess casualty mid-market.
Chris Kirby
Optio Group Ltd., a specialty MGA, named U.S. East Coast-based Chris Kirby global head of political violence and terrorism. Previously, Mr. Kirby was head of political violence and terrorism.
Carrie Brodzinski
The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. named Hartford, Connecticut-based Carrie Brodzinski chief underwriting officer within its global specialty business unit. Previously, Ms. Brodzinski was head of global underwriting management at Axa XL, a division of Axa SA.
Paul Needle
Munich Reinsurance America Inc. named Princeton, New Jersey-based Paul Needle senior vice president, cyber treaty underwriter. Previously, Mr. Needle was financial institution cyber product lead at CNA Insurance.
Neil Metzheiser
Lockton Cos. LLC named Atlanta-based Neil Metzheiser president. Previously, Mr. Metzheiser was executive vice president.
Chris Caponigro
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. named New York-based Chris Caponigro global head of its insurance-linked securities division, effective July 22. Previously, Mr. Caponigro was head of business development at Mount Logan Re Ltd., a capital markets unit of Everest Re Group Ltd.
Marcus Henthorn
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. named Chicago-based Marcus Henthorn managing director of sales, public sector and K-12 education practice. Previously, Mr. Henthorn was an area senior vice president.
Stephanie M. Cox
NAME: Stephanie M. Cox NEW JOB TITLE: Columbus, Georgia-based senior vice president, commercial property/casualty practice leader for Oakbridge Insurance PREVIOUS POSITION: Columbus, Georgia-based senior vice president, commercial property/casualty practice leader for Oakbridge Insurance INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: Overall, there continues to be a growing need for property/casualty products and services. Despite the pandemic and natural disasters, our […]
Jessica Lyons
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians named San Bernardino, California-based Jessica Lyons director of risk management. Previously, Ms. Lyons was director of insurance at Treasure Island & Circus Hotel & Casino. She was named Public Risk Manager of the Year in 2020 when she was risk manager for Henderson, Nevada.
Emily Merola
Assurex Global Corp. named Pittsburgh-based Emily Merola senior vice president, property/casualty. Previously, Ms. Merola was a branch executive at Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Ryan Stradling
PCF Insurance Services LLC named Lehi, Utah-based Ryan Stradling vice president of finance, shared services. Previously, Mr. Stradling was interim chief financial officer for CareXM.
Gordon Steward
Dual Group, the specialist underwriting arm of Howden Group Holdings Ltd., named London-based Gordon Steward managing director, forestry. Previously, Mr. Steward managed the forestry business at White Oak Underwriting Agency.
Daisy Lopez
Mosaic Insurance Holdings Ltd. named New York-based Daisy Lopez vice president, production specialist, cyber. Previously, Ms. Lopez was product manager, large lawyers and accountants professional liability portfolios at Crum & Forster Insurance Co.