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Vanessa Maxwell
NAME: Vanessa Maxwell NEW JOB TITLE: London-based global head of financial lines, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE PREVIOUS POSITION: London-based country manager, U.K., Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Inc. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: We are in a dynamic market at the moment, transitioning quickly with significant investment for new start-ups. Underwriters need to maintain discipline to stabilize […]
David DeSilva
NAME: David DeSilva NEW JOB TITLE: Alexandria, Virginia-based head of construction, Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. PREVIOUS POSITION: Alexandria, Virginia-based regional vice president, Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: The construction industry is rapidly evolving. The current outlook remains strong. Architect and engineering firms tend to be an indicator of the near-term view. Currently, […]
Mark Tainton
NAME: Mark Tainton NEW JOB TITLE: Chicago-based global head of decision analytics, Ventiv Technology PREVIOUS POSITION: Chicago-based global head of data & analytics, Calamos Investments INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: The insurance industry continues to face several headwinds, with the most notable coming from COVID-19. Despite the widespread rollout of the vaccine, it continues to reverberate worldwide. There […]
Paul B. Evans
NAME: Paul B. Evans NEW JOB TITLE: New York-based executive vice president – entertainment, Risk Strategies Co. PREVIOUS POSITION: New York-based senior vice president – entertainment, Marsh LLC INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: Following the two worst years on record for entertainment insurance losses, the outlook is positive. Clients are returning to normal and the market continues to […]
Daniel Dias
NAME: Daniel Dias NEW JOB TITLE: San Clemente, California-based risk adviser, Cavignac PREVIOUS POSITION: Irvine, California-based managing director, Travelers Cos. Inc. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: The insurance industry is continuing to evolve, and clients are becoming more selective when selecting company partners. Brokers offering a complete service offering risk control, claim management and human resources expertise […]
John Jakovcic
MedRisk LLC named Atlanta-based John Jakovcic to the newly created position of senior vice president of technology. Previously, Mr. Jakovcic was vice president of information technology, premier life, absence and disability solutions at Aflac Inc.
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.
Sandy Perdiguerra
At-Bay Inc., a Mountain View, California-based management general underwriter, named Sandy Perdiguerra West Coast regional manager. Previously, Ms. Perdiguerra was vice president, regional manager at Hiscox Ltd.
Susan Chmieleski
Lexington Insurance Co., the surplus lines unit of American International Group Inc., named Hartford, Connecticut-based Susan Chmieleski to the new role of head of professional lines. Previously, Ms. Chmieleski was head of health care at the insurer.
Frédéric Matte
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Montreal-based Frédéric Matte director, North America property/casualty practice. Previously, Mr. Matte was senior manager for investments and appointed actuary at Promutuel Assurance.
Rupert Mackenzie
Marsh LLC named Houston-based Rupert Mackenzie leader of its Americas energy and power practice, effective April 1. He succeeds Amy Barnes, who was named to the newly created position of head of sustainability and climate change strategy. Previously, Mr. Mackenzie was deputy CEO, energy and power, of Marsh JLT Specialty in London.
David Henry
NAME: David Henry NEW JOB TITLE: Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based chair of general liability and third-party insurance defense, Kelley Kronenberg P.A. PREVIOUS POSITION: Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based chair of general liability and third-party insurance defense, Kelley Kronenberg P.A. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: I believe we are going to see an increase in claims that had regressed due to COVID-19. […]
Kim Jordan
Zurich North America named Dallas-based Kim Jordan vice president, South region. Previously, Ms. Jordan was middle-market underwriting manager, South region.
Ken Remson
NAME: Ken Remson NEW JOB TITLE: Los Angeles-based partner, global insurance services, Goldberg Segalla LLP PREVIOUS POSITION: Los Angeles-based partner, global insurance services, Goldberg Segalla LLP INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: I think that really depends on the insurance industrys ability to adapt to changes and challenges it is facing. GOALS FOR NEW POSITION: I am excited about […]
Heather Wilkinson
EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants named Los Angeles-based Heather Wilkinson to lead its cyber risk management practice in the West. Previously, Ms. Wilkinson was a vice president at Willis Towers Watson PLC. In 2018, she was a Business Insurance Break Out Award winner.
Matthew Marolda
Acrisure LLC named Boston-based Matthew Marolda chief innovation officer. Previously, Mr. Marolda was executive vice president, portfolio and data science at Tulco LLC.
Nina Burnett
AF Group named Lansing, Michigan-based Nina Burnett director of investigative services. Previously, Ms. Burnett was director of health care investigations for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Elizabeth Bart
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Chicago-based Elizabeth Bart director, North America property/casualty practice. Previously, Ms. Bart was a consulting actuary at Milliman Inc.
Christy Kaufman
Zillow Group Inc. named Madison, Wisconsin-based Christy Kaufman vice president of risk management. Previously, she was head of strategy, governance and compliance at the venture capital arm of American Family Insurance Co. Ms. Kaufman, a board member of the New York-based Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc., was one of the 2017 Business Insurance Women to Watch.
Alexandra Littlejohn
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Walnut Creek, California-based Alexandra Littlejohn to lead best practices and expand insurance market relationships for its specialty division. Previously, Ms. Littlejohn was a managing director and corporate risk and broking-West Coast leader for Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Jeffrey Wank
NAME: Jeffrey Wank NEW JOB TITLE: Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based chair of first-party property insurance defense, Kelley, Kronenberg, Gilmartin, Fichtel and Wander PA PREVIOUS POSITION: Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based chair of first-party property insurance defense, Kelley, Kronenberg, Gilmartin, Fichtel and Wander PA INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: Stable for now, but we need to continue legislative reforms to curb litigation […]
Leigh Anne Sherman
Chubb Ltd. named New York-based Leigh Anne Sherman division president of ESIS Inc., replacing Keith Higdon, who is no longer with the insurer. Previously, Ms. Sherman was executive vice president leading private/not-for-profit management liability business in Chubbs North American financial lines.
Sherry Gonzalez
Hylant named Sherry Gonzalez president, Chicago, and strategic global risk services leader. Previously, Ms. Gonzalez was chief business officer INM and strategic business officer, Latin America at Axa Insurance Co.
Sonia Kundi
Zurich North America named Sonia Kundi chief risk officer, Canada. Previously, Ms. Kundi was a senior enterprise risk management leader at Aviva Group.
Dan Fortin
QBE North America named Dan Fortin president, financial lines. Previously, Mr. Fortin was a senior vice president at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Inc.
Jennifer Westmoreland
American Global LLC named Atlanta-based Jennifer Westmoreland president of American Global of Georgia. Previously, Ms. Westmoreland was construction business execution lead at Zurich North America.
Robert Larocca
NAME: Robert Larocca NEW JOB TITLE: Woodbury, New York-based executive vice president, chief strategic relations officer, SterlingRisk Insurance PREVIOUS POSITION: Woodbury, New York-based executive vice president, chief strategic relations officer, SterlingRisk Insurance INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: Were consistently seeing rates harden in most if not all product lines, industries and regions. Its one of the most challenging […]
Baoling Wang
Crawford & Co. named Los Angeles-based Baoling Wang vice president, managing director and international executive general adjuster. Previously, Ms. Wang was executive general adjuster at McLarens.
Tonya B. Washington
NAME: Tonya B. Washington NEW JOB TITLE: Alpharetta, Georgia-based regional vice president, Southeast E&S property, Arch Insurance PREVIOUS POSITION: Alpharetta, Georgia-based regional vice president, Southeast E&S property, Arch Insurance INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: An increased focus on data, analytics and mining talent. Our industry is constantly changing as we contend with unprecedented catastrophe losses and volatile economic […]
Javier San Basilio
Mapfre Re named London-based Javier San Basilio chief underwriting officer, effective Jan. 1, 2021, replacing Miguel Ángel Rosa, recently appointed CEO of Verti Germany. Previously, Mr. San Basilio was European regional director of Mapfre Re, based in London.