Mosaic Insurance Holdings Ltd. named Jim Finnamore senior vice president, global head of environmental liability. Previously, Mr. Finnamore was head of environmental impairment liability for Scor SE.
KPMG LLP named New York-based Joe Vaccaro partner, financial services banking and insurance tax practice, effective Oct. 10. Previously, Mr. Vaccaro was senior vice president and global tax director at MetLife.
Mosaic Insurance Holdings Ltd. named William Campbell a vice president and underwriter. Previously, Mr. Campbell was an environmental liability underwriter at Scor SE.
Mosaic Insurance Holdings Ltd. named David Barr a senior vice president and senior underwriter. Previously, Mr. Barr was an environmental liability underwriter at Scor SE.
Aon PLC named Milan, Italy-based Morena DellAglio global technology sales leader, strategy and technology group. Previously, Ms. DellAglio was technology sales leader for the EMEA ICT business within Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Ametros Financial Corp. named Jayson Gallant vice president of strategic partnerships. Previously, Mr. Gallant was senior strategic account executive.
AssuredPartners Inc. named Alush Garzon senior vice president, manufacturing vertical leader. Previously, Mr. Garzon was a vice president at Marsh McLennan Agency.
USQRisk, a managing general agent, named Lael Chappell chief marketing and business development officer of Desq, a specialty accelerator platform. Previously, Mr. Chappell was director of insurance distribution for Attune Insurance, now Coalition Inc. He was a Business Insurance Break Out Award winner in 2019.
NFP Corp. named Toronto-based David Bowcott to lead NFPs North America construction and infrastructure group, a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Bowcott was chief commercial officer, global construction and infrastructure group at Aon PLC.
NFP Corp. named Chicago-based Adrian Pellen to lead NFPs North America construction and infrastructure group, a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Pellen was a managing director in the construction practice across the U.S. and Canada at Marsh LLC.
Ryan Specialty named Tom Curran chief wholesale distribution officer, underwriting managers. Previously, Mr. Curran was chief marketing officer for WKFC Underwriting Managers and its subsidiaries, CorRisk Solutions and AgRisk Underwriters.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named New York-based Andy Barberis head of health care and casualty claims for the U.S. He will also oversee global surety claims. Previously, Mr. Barberis was senior vice president, U.S. claims.
Ryan Specialty named James Shaffer chief retail distribution officer, underwriting managers. Previously, Mr. Shaffer was executive vice president, sales and marketing for SUITELIFE Underwriting Managers.
Falcon Risk Holdings LLC, a managing general agent, named Bryan Harmsen chief operating officer. Previously, Mr. Harmsen was head of data operations and process improvement at Munich Reinsurance Co.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named New York-based Rob Romeo head of claims, North America, a new position. Previously, Mr. Romeo was senior vice president, U.S. health care and casualty claims.
International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. named London-based Christopher Jarvis chief underwriting officer of the IGI Group. Previously, Mr. Jarvis was joint active underwriter, Syndicate 4444 and 1861 at Canopius Managing Agency.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named Toronto-based Paul Emerson head of third-party claims, Canada. Previously, Mr. Emerson was vice president, liability claims.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named Toronto-based Amanda Sorsak head of first-party claims, Canada. Previously, Ms. Sorsak was vice president, property, energy and marine claims.
Falcon Risk Holdings LLC, a managing general agent, named Danielle Cirillo head of private company management liability. Previously, Ms. Cirillo was a regional leader for private company and nonprofit management liability at Chubb Ltd.
Fortitude Re named Port Washington, New York-based Alon Neches CEO, succeeding James Bracken, who is stepping down to pursue other opportunities. Previously, Mr. Neches was a partner and managing director for Carlyle Insurance Solutions.
Powers Insurance & Risk Management named Chris Sullivan commercial practice leader. Previously, Mr. Sullivan was a risk management adviser in Powers emerging risks division.
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America Inc. named its next president and CEO Charles Symington as interim executive vice president, effective Oct. 1. Mr. Symington last week was named to succeed Bob Rusbuldt as president and CEO of the IIABA, effective Sept. 1, 2023. Mr. Rusbuldt is due to retire on Aug. 31, 2023. Mr. Symington has served as senior vice president for external, industry and government affairs since 2016.
Relation Insurance Services Inc. named Chicago-based Aaron Van Osdol senior vice president, mergers and acquisitions. Previously, Mr. Van Osdol was a director at William Blair & Co.
Strategic Risk Solutions Inc. named Brad Meindersma president of SRS Managers (Canada) Ltd. Previously, Mr. Meindersma was a senior vice president at Marsh Captive Solutions.
Aon PLC named Minneapolis-based Brenna Mann chief strategy officer, U.S. construction and infrastructure. Previously, Ms. Mann was chief legal officer and corporate secretary at Adolfson & Peterson Construction Group.
NAME: John J. Marren NEW JOB TITLE: Gaithersburg, Maryland-based senior director, global risk & insurance management, Novavax Inc. PREVIOUS POSITION: King of Prussia, Pennsylvania-based senior director, global risk & insurance management, CSL Ltd. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: The industry is showing signs of stabilizing after several tumultuous years. Discipline and maturity in the insurance market seem evident. […]
Aon PLC named Pete Shea senior vice president, U.S. construction and infrastructure. Previously, Mr. Shea was an executive at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Canopius Group Ltd. named Adhiraj Maitra group head of sustainability. Previously, Mr. Maitra was global head of ESG and climate change at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Carl Warren & Co. LLC named Fair Oaks, California-based Suzie Spencer vice president, business development. Previously, Ms. Spencer was director of client services.
Aon PLC named New York-based Cormac OConnor construction casualty practice leader, U.S. construction and infrastructure. Previously, Mr. OConnor was U.S. construction team leader in the casualty practice at Marsh.
American Global named Charlotte, North Carolina-based George Luther vice president insurance. Previously, Mr. Luther led the Southeast territory at Zurich North America.
Main Street America Insurance Group named Dave Randle vice president sales strategy and distribution management, a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Randle was Southeast region president.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Cheshire, Connecticut-based Catherine Thurston vice president. Previously, Ms. Thurston was vice president/property casualty at USI Insurance Services Inc.
The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation in Montpelier named Jim DeVoe-Talluto to succeed Christine Brown as assistant director of captive insurance. Ms. Brown was named to succeed Sandy Bigglestone as director of captive insurance in July. Previously, Mr. DeVoe-Talluto was examiner-in-charge.
CAC Specialty named Chicago-based Ben Gerber vice president, tax insurance practice. Previously, Mr. Gerber was vice president of transaction solutions at Aon PLC.
Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. named John Q. Doyle president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2023, succeeding Daniel S. Glaser, who is retiring at the end of this year. Previously, Mr. Doyle was group president and chief operating officer.
CAC Specialty named New York-based Duncan Cummings senior vice president of business development. Previously, Mr. Cummings was a vice president at NFP Corp.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Chicago-based Michelle Cui director, actuarial property/casualty in its insurance consulting and technology business. Previously, Ms. Cui was vice president and actuarial director at Zurich North America.
Price Forbes & Partners Ltd. named Luis Felipe Ganoza commercial director of its newly formed Lima, Peru, unit. Previously, Mr. Ganoza was an executive at Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC.
Price Forbes & Partners Ltd. named Jose Antonio Osterling chairman of Price Forbes Peru. Previously, Mr. Osterling was an executive at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Aon PLC named London-based Luise OGorman global head of ESG transaction advisory services in its mergers and acquisitions and transaction solutions practice, a newly created role. Previously, Ms. O’Gorman was an independent consultant and has advised central governments and private-sector companies in the United Kingdom and European Union, particularly in the energy and financial services industries.
Alera Group Inc. named New York-based Mervin McCormack senior vice president, director of property/casualty market relationships. Previously, Mr. McCormack was executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Foa & Son Corp., an Alera company.
Aurenity, a recently launched excess and surplus MGA, named New York-based Mark Fuderanan executive vice president, primary general liability market. Previously, Mr. Fuderanan led general liability business at Sompo International Holdings Ltd.
Markel Corp. named Sarah Maxwell managing director, commercial excess wholesale, for its specialty division. Previously, she was senior director, commercial excess casualty wholesale.
Wholesale broker Breckenridge Insurance named Peggy Day vice president of operations of BreckTech, a newly formed managing general underwriter that will primarily offer coverage to U.S. energy risks. Previously, Ms. Day was chief of staff and vice president of finance and operations at GoRisk Specialty.
McGriff Insurance Services Inc. named Charlotte, North Carolina-based Paul Zederbaum practice leader of its newly formed Private Equity Risk Advisors. Previously, Mr. Zederbaum was director of client services in Charlotte at Lockton Cos. LLC.
Wholesale broker Breckenridge Insurance named Anthony Carroll leader and senior vice president of BreckTech, a newly formed managing general underwriter that will primarily offer coverage to U.S. energy risks. Previously, Mr. Carroll was a senior consultant for TÜV SÜD Global Risk Consultants.
Ryan Specialty Holdings Inc. named Waleed K. Husain as its first chief risk officer. Mr. Husain, who is based in Chicago, most recently served as senior vice president of risk management at Wintrust Financial.
The Liberty Co. Insurance Brokers Inc. named Marshall Heron senior vice president, national real estate practice leader. Denver-based Mr. Heron was most recently vice president, strategic lead, commercial real estate, for Lockton.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty named John Gambale regional head of distribution, North America, large corporate. Previously, he was president of American International Group Inc.’s northeast zone.
Boost Insurance named Emy Donavan chief underwriting officer. Previously, she was a venture partner at Fin Capital.
Aon PLC named Jeremy Goodman U.K. president of its reinsurance solutions unit. He will retain his position as head of global broking for the unit and relocate to London from Singapore. He replaces Nick Frankland, who is chairman of Aons strategy and technology group.
Munich Re named Grant Andrew vice president of customer success at its Munich Re Automation Solutions unit. Previously, Chicago-based Mr. Andrew was vice president, strategy and innovation, at Pinnacle Revolution LLC.
Acrisure Re, a unit of Acrisure LLC named Alex Orloff managing director of its corporate advisory and solutions division in North America. Previously, New York-based Mr. Orloff was director of capital markets analytics at BMS.
Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA, named Mark Benz head of group captives primary casualty Americas. Previously, he was head of captive solutions at American International Group Inc.
Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA, named Joseph Davina underwriting manager, primary casualty Americas-group captives. Previously, he was vice president, captive solutions, at American International Group Inc.
Brown & Brown Inc. named Brian Dermond> managing director, multinational leader, of the Daytona Beach, Florida-based brokerage. Previously, he was at American International Group Inc.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Scott Brackenbury senior vice president, regional director of surety, where he will oversee surety operations for the New York and New Jersey region. Previously, Harrington Park, New Jersey-based Mr. Brackenbury was at Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. promoted Matt Walsh to managing director, Alliant Construction. He assumes the role from Michael Cusack, who was recently promoted to lead Alliant Specialty.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. promoted Robert DiBiase to national director, Alliant Construction. Previously, he led Alliant’s New York construction team.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Peter Kranz, former captive practice leader at Brown & Brown Inc., as senior vice president at Alliant Specialty. Based in Burlington, Vermont, Mr. Kranz will lead Alliant’s risk finance and strategic consulting practice.
Frankenmuth Surety, a division of Yarmouth, Maine-based Frankenmuth Insurance, named Erik Steenken vice president of field operations.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Julia Chu as head of underwriting planning, performance and portfolio management in the insurer’s global risk solutions division. Previously, she was chief risk officer at Markel Corp.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Thomas Leahy global product leader, financial lines, in its global risk solutions division. Previously, he was president, professional liability, for GRS North America Specialty.
Gallagher Re, the reinsurance business of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., named Steve Bowen to the newly created position of chief science officer within its global analytics and advisory unit. Previously, he was a managing director at Aon PLC.
Accelerant Ltd., a Bermuda-based insurer, named Peter Horst chief technology officer, a new position. Previously, he was vice president of engineering for business analytics platform Qlik International AB.
Everest Reinsurance Co., Everest Re Group Ltd.s reinsurance division, named Catherine Rudow to the newly created position of global head of cyber reinsurance. Previously, Ms. Rudow was vice president for Nationwide E&S.
Ryan Specialty Group LLC named Greg Crouse president of RT Transportation Practice Brokerage. Previously, Mr. Crouse was CEO of Crouse and Associates, which Ryan Specialty acquired in December.
Ryan Specialty Group LLC named Doug Hathaway co-president of Ryan Specialtys proprietary transportation underwriting facilities. He was also named president of RT Transportation Practice Binding Authority. Previously, Mr. Hathaway was president of RT Specialty National Transportation Practice and chief underwriting officer of Interstate Insurance Management.
Ryan Specialty Group LLC named Pam Quilici co-president of Ryan Specialtys proprietary transportation underwriting facilities. Previously, Ms. Quilici was chief operating officer of Crouse and Associates, which Ryan Specialty acquired in December.
NFP Corp. named Calgary, Alberta, Canada-based Robert Scherer senior vice president, complex risk solutions group. Previously, Mr. Scherer was national energy practice leader in Canada for Aon PLC.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Dallas-based Christian Ryan industry specialties leader for corporate risk and broking North America, effective Sept. 6. He succeeds Tom Coughlin, who is retiring. Previously, Mr. Ryan was Dallas office head and south-central zone risk segment leader at Marsh LLC.
Markel Corp. named Summit, New Jersey-based Tod Costikyan chief underwriting officer, global reinsurance, effective at the end of 2022. Jed Rhoads, president and chief underwriting officer of its global reinsurance division, will retire at the end of the year. Previously, Mr. Costikyan was a managing director.
Canopius Group Ltd. named Atlanta-based Daniel Oldham head of commercial transportation. Previously, Mr. Oldham was auto underwriter for Canopius USA.
Markel Corp. named Belle Mead, New Jersey-based Don Bahr president, global reinsurance, effective at the end of 2022. Jed Rhoads, president and chief underwriting officer of its global reinsurance division, will retire at the end of the year. Previously, Mr. Bahr was a managing director.
Align Risk Solutions LLC, an independent captive manager, named Gilbert, Arizona-based Derek Taylor managing director. Previously, Mr. Taylor was a vice president at Artex Risk Solutions Inc., a subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Gallagher Re, the reinsurance business of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., named Stamford, Connecticut-based Andrew Robertson executive vice president in North America. Previously, Mr. Robertson was vice president-client markets at Swiss Re.
SiriusPoint Ltd. named London-based Scott Egan CEO, effective Sept. 21. Previously, Mr. Egan was CEO of Royal Sun Alliance U.K. & International.
NAME: Gary L. Gassman NEW JOB TITLE: Chicago-based co-vice chair, global insurance, Cozen OConnor P.C. PREVIOUS POSITION: Chicago-based co-chair, professional liability practice, global insurance, Cozen OConnor P.C. (retained position) INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: I believe the insurance industry will experience growth going forward. We entered 2022 in a hard market, but the market has changed this year […]
Zurich North America named Pittsburgh-based Erin Terpack head of technology and manufacturing, U.S. middle market, a position previously held by Jon Zabikow, who has left the company. According to his LinkedIn profile, Mr. Zabikow joined Associated Agencies Inc. in Chicago. Previously, Ms. Terpack was a regional underwriting executive at Sompo International.
Goldberg Segalla LLP named Chicago-based Bruce M. Engel partner, global insurance services group. Previously, Mr. Engel was a partner at Freeborn & Peters LLP in Chicago.
Zurich North America named Charlotte, North Carolina-based Katie Daly head of real estate, retail, hospitality and wholesale, U.S. middle market, succeeding Gerald Chiddick, who was named regional executive for the Midwest region in June. Previously, Ms. Daly was product director for general liability and umbrella at Hanover Insurance Group.
PartnerRe named Abina Kealy chief financial officer. Ms. Kealy succeeds Nick Burnet, who is leaving PartnerRe to pursue other opportunities. Previously, Ms. Kealy was chief accounting officer.
Arcadian Risk Capital Ltd. named Chen Foley chief claims officer. Previously, Mr. Foley was head of Bermuda claims at Liberty Specialty Markets Agency Ltd.
Lockton Cos. Inc. named John Rayis senior strategic adviser, transaction liability group. Previously, Mr. Rayis was a tax partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.
BMS Group named Nick Gillett CEO of BMS International, a newly created role expected to start in January. Previously, Mr. Gillett was chief broking officer of Aon PLCs Global Broking Center in London.
Risk Strategies Inc. named Altamont, New York-based Steve Trimarchi senior vice president, growth leader, New England region. Previously, Mr. Trimarchi was assistant vice president of property/casualty insurance at Jaeger & Flynn Associates Inc.
Tokio Marine HCC named St. Paul, Minnesota-based Megann Kellom chief operating officer, public risk group. Previously, Ms. Kellom was president of the public entities group at Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions.
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. named London-based Dan Draper group chief underwriting officer. Previously, Mr. Draper was group head of underwriting.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Omaha, Nebraska-based Gary Wagner a first vice president, Alliant Power. Previously, Mr. Wagner was a vice president at Aon Risk Services.
R&Q Insurance Holdings Ltd. named Hillary Jarvis chief claims officer for North America. Previously, Ms. Jarvis was managing director, claims compliance and strategy at Markel Corp.
H.W. Kaufman Group named Jessalyn Suda vice president of its Atain Insurance Cos. unit. Ms. Suda will continue to lead Atains underwriting organization.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Edward Stewart a senior vice president, Alliant Power. Previously, Mr. Stewart was a vice president at Marsh.
H.W. Kaufman Group named Chris Zoidis president and CEO of its Atain Insurance Cos. unit. Mr. Zoidis will continue to serve as Kaufman executive vice president.
TigerRisk Partners LLC named New York-based Mitchell Rosenberg partner and managing director of TigerRisk Capital Markets & Advisory, its investment banking division. Previously, Mr. Rosenberg was managing director at Aon Securities.
NAME: Madhu Tadikonda NEW JOB TITLE: New York-based CEO, Corvus Insurance Holdings Ltd. PREVIOUS POSITION: New York-based president, Corvus Insurance Holdings Ltd. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: The next few years will be make-or-break for insurtechs overall. The MGAs that have been able to show superior underwriting and risk-taking performance will separate from the pack. Historically, there are […]
The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers Inc. named Denver-based Keith Binkley executive vice president, national property and casualty practice leader, a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Binkley was a partner and senior vice president at Lockton Cos. LLC.
Everest Insurance, the insurance division of Everest Re Group Ltd., named Danielle Stewart to the newly created role of vice president and national head of wholesale distribution. Previously, Ms. Stewart was director of business strategy at Liberty Mutual Insurance Group.
Accretive Insurance Solutions, a specialty wholesale and program administration company and AssuredPartners Inc. unit, named Fred Browning chief underwriting officer, a new position. Previously, Mr. Browning was chief underwriting officer at AmeriTrust Insurance Group Inc.
SageSure Insurance Managers LLC named Jackson, Wyoming-based John Lummis executive vice president of capital and risk management, a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Lummis was CEO of Bermuda-based AQR Re.
McGriff Insurance Services Inc. named Raleigh, North Carolina-based Jason Dockery senior vice president and operations leader for its real estate and hospitality practice, a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Dockery was executive vice president, real estate and hospitality leader at Sompo International Holdings Ltd.
Everest Insurance, the insurance division of Everest Re Group Ltd., named Casey Hartley senior vice president and head of U.S. wholesale casualty. Ms. Hartley replaces Michael Finnegan, who has left the company. Previously, Ms. Hartley was wholesale casualty chief underwriting officer.
PCF Insurance Services LLC named Kenton Walker vice president of legal. Previously, Mr. Walker was director and associate general counsel at Adobe Inc.
BMS Group named Miami-based Germán Torres-Ortíz managing director and head of Caribbean facultative business for BMS Re Latin America and Caribbean (LAC), effective Aug. 29. Previously, Mr. Torres-Ortíz was senior vice president at Carpenter Marsh Fac Re Latin America.
Aon PLC named New York-based Sherman Power global head of innovation for ReSolutions. Mr. Power will retain his role as head of ReSolutions U.S.
NAME: Serena Bruni Lee NEW JOB TITLE: Chicago-based general counsel, chief risk officer, Canopius US Insurance PREVIOUS POSITION: Chicago-based vice president, senior counsel, litigation and corporate, Ambridge Partners LLC INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: While 2020 started with much uncertainty for the industry in light of COVID-19, the insurance industry bounced back in 2021 and I think we […]
Aon PLC named Chicago-based Dustin Loeffler U.S. head of legacy for ReSolutions. Mr. Loeffler will continue to drive legacy deal execution in the U.S.
Aon PLC named London-based Barry Gale global head of legacy for ReSolutions. Previously, Mr. Gale was head of legacy for London Capital Advisory.
Aon PLC named Steve Wallace head of business development for ReSolutions. Mr. Wallace will continue to lead business development for Capital Advisory.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Kevin Smith president of Global Risk Solutions, North America. He succeeds Tracy Ryan, who left the position in June. Previously, Mr. Smith was president and chief operating officer of CNA Financial Corp.s specialty business.
Magnolia Grove Insurance Services LLC named Alpharetta, Georgia-based Richard Edwards chief underwriting officer. Previously, Mr. Edwards was senior underwriter, environmental, at Dual North America.
Markel Corp. named New York-based Chris Belvedere senior director, retail business development. Previously, Mr. Belvedere was vice president, regional underwriting executive, New York metro region, global risk solutions at Sompo International.
Magnolia Grove Insurance Services LLC named Charlotte, North Carolina-based Kevin Fussell vice president. Previously, Mr. Fussell was senior environmental underwriter at Dual Commercial LLC.
The Hilb Group named Williston Park, New York-based Darren Cohen senior vice president, carrier relations and insurance strategy, a new position. Previously, Mr. Cohen was managing director.
Synergy Comp Insurance Co. named Chris Blough president. Lew Kachulis, Synergys former president, will continue as CEO. Previously, Mr. Blough was CEO at Mennonite Mutual Insurance Co.
CAC Specialty named Mount Pleasant, South Carolina-based Tom Power senior vice president and leader of CACs financial institutions group, a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Power was head of American International Group Inc.s financial lines team in the Southeast.
Erie Insurance named Lance Hyde vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion, effective Aug. 22. Previously, Mr. Hyde was director of global inclusion and diversity at Pittsburgh-based Koppers International.
Gilsbar LLC named Chicago-based Steve Lang business development director. Previously, Mr. Lang was vice president, practice group leader at Pearl Insurance.
Construction Risk Partners, a subsidiary of BRP Group Inc., named St. Louis-based Mark Gloriod partner. Previously, Mr. Gloriod led Aon PLCs Central region broking team and was an account executive for the broker with large construction clients and projects in casualty and builders risk.
NAME: Tandeka T. Nomvete NEW JOB TITLE: Atlanta-based program director, Spencer Educational Foundation PREVIOUS POSITION: Atlanta-based college recruiting director, Questpro Consultants INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: Im very hopeful for the future of this industry and want to see it become a more diverse and inclusive space to work in. I believe that we will one day get […]
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.
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.
Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. named London-based Stephen Moss group head of financial lines, effective Sept. 1. He succeeds Timothy Powell, who decided to pursue opportunities outside of Zurich. Previously, Mr. Moss was head of specialties, United Kingdom.
Combined Insurance, a Chubb Ltd. company, named Markham, Ontario-based Michael Milos vice president of distribution expansion, Canadian branch. Previously, Mr. Milos was chief revenue officer at Spring Venture Group.
Concert Group Holdings Inc. named Carol Frey senior vice president, business development. Previously, Ms. Frey was vice president, business development and marketing at Great American Insurance Group.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named St. Paul, Minnesota-based Hannah Baker underwriter. Previously, Ms. Baker was a senior account underwriter at Travelers Cos. Inc.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named Los Angeles-based Marisa Vero senior cyber and technology, errors and omissions underwriter. Previously, Ms. Vero was a senior management liability underwriter at Zurich North America.
Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. named Andreas Schmitt group cyber underwriting manager, effective Sept. 1. He replaces Oliver Delvos, who will become head of international at Corvus Insurance Holdings Inc. this summer. Previously, Mr. Schmitt was head of cyber, Asia, at Munich Re.
Brown & Brown Inc. named San Francisco-based Hamzeh Gol-Zaroudi a senior catastrophe modeling analyst. Previously, Mr. Gol-Zaroudi was a research engineer at Verisk Analytics Inc.
Brown & Brown Inc. named Sacramento, California-based Matthew Siciliani executive vice president, health care growth officer. Previously, Mr. Siciliani was senior vice president of underwriting and business development at Premier Insurance Management Services Inc.
Brown & Brown Inc. named Minneapolis-based Scott Kaminski research actuary. Previously, Mr. Kaminski was an actuary at Travelers Cos. Inc.
Ryan Specialty Group Holdings Inc. named Eric Quinn senior vice president in its Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers unit. Mr. Quinn replaces Brian Lillis, who was named chief operating officer. Previously, Mr. Quinn was vice president of program development.
Brown & Brown Inc. named Lansing, Michigan-based Thomas Scott research actuary. Previously, Mr. Scott was an actuary at AF Group Inc.
Ryan Specialty Group Holdings Inc. named Brian Lillis chief operating officer with Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers. Mr. Lillis replaces Miles Wuller, who has not been COO for a year as he has been president and CEO of the Underwriting Managers group. Previously, Mr. Lillis was senior vice president.
Brown & Brown Inc. named Minneapolis-based Caleb Blodgett research actuary. Previously, Mr. Blodgett was manager, actuarial and analytics with Travelers Cos. Inc.
Ryan Specialty Group Holdings Inc. named Chris Taggart senior vice president, organizational development, Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers, a new position. Previously, Mr. Taggart was vice president, human resources.
SiriusPoint Ltd. named London-based Phil Wooldridge head of London U.S. casualty, effective Sept. 5. Previously, Mr. Wooldridge was chief underwriting officer, reinsurance at MS Amlin Syndicate.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Stamford, Connecticut-based Crystal Ottaviano chief risk officer, global risk solutions, commercial and specialty insurance and reinsurance, effective Sept. 1. Previously, Ms. Ottaviano was group chief risk officer at Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd.
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. named Jessica Snyder president, U.S. insurance, a new position. Previously, Ms. Snyder was president and CEO at West Des Moines, Iowa-based GuideOne Insurance Co.
CNA Hardy named London-based Raphael Borrel director of risks. Previously, Mr. Borrel was chief risk officer of XL Catlin Services Co. at Axa XL.
Concert Group Holdings Inc. named Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida-based Doug Kovach senior vice president, underwriting and program management. Previously, Mr. Kovach was a senior treaty underwriter at American Family Insurance Co.
Cowbell Inc. named New York-based Julia Cederroth senior director of reinsurance. Previously, Ms. Cederroth was vice president and cyber treaty broker at Gallagher Re, the reinsurance unit of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Choice Financial Group named Michael J. Andersen president and chief operating officer, a newly created role. Previously, Mr. Andersen was president of AssuredPartners Inc.’s lawyers practice and wholesale operations in New Jersey.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named London-based Chantal Rodriguez reinsurance chief underwriting officer, global risk solutions, effective Sept. 1. Previously, Ms. Rodriguez was head of enterprise risk management for Liberty Specialty Markets.
CAC Specialty named Denver-based Scott Smith a vice president, private equity practice. Previously, Mr. Smith was a vice president at USI Insurance Services LLC.
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.
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 […]
McGriff Insurance Services Inc. named Doug Hodo chief strategic growth officer, a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Hodo headed a new division focused on large businesses at Acrisure LLC.
The Spencer Educational Foundation named Atlanta-based Tandeka Nomvete program director, effective July 18. Previously, Ms. Nomvete was director of college recruiting at Questpro Consultants.
Mutual Insurance Co. of Arizona named Edward G. Marley president and CEO, effective Sept. 1. Mr. Marley will succeed James Carland, who will continue as executive chairman of the board of trustees. Previously, Mr. Marley was chief financial officer.
The Spencer Educational Foundation named Hartford, Connecticut-based Ken Goldstein university partnerships director, effective Aug. 15. Previously, Mr. Goldstein was a clinical instructor of risk management and insurance in the University of Hartfords Barney School of Business.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Houston-based Blake Koen managing director, global client advocate, North American natural resources business. Previously, Mr. Koen was a senior vice president in the North American energy team at Lockton Cos. LLC.
Crum & Forster named Morristown, New Jersey-based Nick Cook to the newly created position of chief risk officer. Previously, Mr. Cook was chief risk officer for the surplus & specialty division.
Corvus Insurance Holdings Ltd. named New York-based Madhu Tadikona CEO, succeeding Phil Edmundson, who will become executive chair and chair of the board of the Boston-based cyber managing general underwriter. Previously, Mr. Tadikona was president.
The American Bar Association Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section named Gary Gassman chair. Mr. Gassman is co-vice chair of Cozen O’Connor’s global insurance department.
Victor Insurance Holdings Inc., a Marsh LLC unit and managing general underwriter, named Morristown, New Jersey-based John Tarpey head of its U.S. reinsurance operations. Previously, Mr. Tarpey was a vice president at Everest Reinsurance Co.
GCube Insurance Ltd., a division of Tokio Marine HCC, named Sarah Bratton underwriter leading its Houston office. Previously, Ms. Bratton was an excess and surplus lines casualty underwriter at Ascot Group.
Aon PLC named London-based James Platt to the newly created role of chief digital officer. Previously, Mr. Platt was chief operating officer.
Aon PLC named Omaha, Nebraska-based Mindy Simon chief operating officer, effective in October. She will replace James Platt, who moved to the newly created role of chief digital officer. Previously, Ms. Simon was chief information officer at Conagra Brands Inc.
Coalition Inc., a managing general agent specializing in cyber risk, named Greenwich, Connecticut-based Jim Young chief financial officer, a newly created role. Previously, Mr. Young was CFO at Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc.
Cozen OConnor P.C. named Chicago-based Kimberly Petrina member, global insurance. Previously, Ms. Petrina was head of North American casualty claims at Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.
Boies Schiller Flexner LLP named Los Angeles-based Benjamin J. Kim partner. Previously, Mr. Kim was partner, chair of national OSHA practice at Nixon Peabody LLP.
Munich Re Specialty Insurance Co. named Vero Beach, Florida-based Jaymee Parker vice president and head of inland marine. Previously, Ms. Parker was an inland marine regional manager.
Coalition Inc., a managing general agent specializing in cyber risk, named New York-based John Littzi general counsel, a newly created role. Previously, Mr. Littzi was deputy general counsel at W.R. Berkley Corp.
Hudson Insurance Group named New York-based Emily Lowe senior vice president and cyber practice leader for its HudsonPro unit, a newly created role. Previously, Ms. Lowe was senior vice president and New England regional leader for corporate risk and cyber at Willis Towers Watson PLC. Ms. Lowe was a Business Insurance Break Out Award winner in 2020.
McGriff Insurance Services Inc. named Seth Buchwald vice president and producer, executive risk advisors transactional risk team. Previously, Mr. Buchwald was a senior associate in the federal and international tax group at Alston & Bird LLP.
Thomas Miller TT Club Insurance named London-based EeLain Ong chief financial officer. Previously, Ms. Ong was CFO, global finance director at Deutsche Post DHL.
CapSpecialty Inc. named Adam Sills president and CEO. He will succeed Jack Sennott, who is stepping down from his roles as CEO, president and chair, effective Aug. 31. Previously, Mr. Sills was head of specialty underwriting.
Aon PLC named London-based Becky Allison chief operating officer, strategy and technology group, reinsurance. Previously, Ms. Allison was COO, EMEA insurance consulting and technology at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Ryan Specialty Group Inc. named Chicago-based Michael Blackshear head of diversity, equity and inclusion, a newly created position. Mr. Blackshear will continue to be chief compliance and privacy officer.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named Los Angeles-based Greg Johnson lead underwriter for war, terrorism and political violence, U.S. West region. Previously, Mr. Johnson was senior underwriter, kidnap and ransom at Hiscox Ltd.
CopperPoint Insurance Cos. named John Carey chief underwriting officer, effective Aug. 29. Previously, Mr. Carey was chief underwriting officer in Zurich Insurance Co.’s Singapore office.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Philadelphia-based Nate Zangerle chief underwriting officer for global surety. Previously, Mr. Zangerle was global surety chief operating officer, global risks.
BRP Group Inc. named Tampa-based Kelly Nash president, middle market client experience and go-to-market strategy. Previously, Ms. Nash was regional president of BKS Partners.
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 […]
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named New York-based Brandon Fick North America chief underwriting officer. Previously, Mr. Fick was chief underwriting officer for Zurich North America.
NFP Corp. named Calgary, Alberta, Canada-based Javier Pardo senior vice president, complex risk solutions group, Canada. Previously, Mr. Pardo was director, Insurance at Parkland Fuel Corp.
BRP Group Inc. named Tampa-based Ryan Shinkle president, middle market business development. Previously, Mr. Shinkle was managing director, middle market business strategy.
BRP Group Inc. named Jeff Hughes regional president, Baldwin Krystyn Sherman Partners LLC, succeeding Kelly Nash, who was named president, middle market client experience and go-to-market strategy. Previously, Mr. Hughes was managing director of employee benefits, BKS Partners.
Counterpart named New York-based Claudette Kellner insurance product lead. Previously, Ms. Kellner was a vice president at W.R. Berkley Co.
Counterpart named Chicago-based Eric Marler head of claims. Previously, Mr. Marler was assistant vice president of management liability claims at Hanover Insurance Group.
Beazley PLC named Chicago-based Robert Sadlier central regional leader. Previously, Mr. Sadlier was E&S property underwriting officer with Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. unit Ironshore Inc.
Marsh LLC named Liz Walker analytics solutions leader, U.S. and Canada. Previously, she was head of product, North America analytics solutions. Ms. Walker was one of the 2018 Business Insurance Women to Watch.
NFP Corp. named Woodstock, Ontario, Canada-based Pamela Derksen deputy chief compliance officer, Canada. Previously, Ms. Derksen was vice president, brokering and insurance relationships, personal and commercial at Cowan Insurance Group.
Hiscox Ltd. named Jen Metzger general counsel in the U.S. Ms. Metzger will continue to lead the product innovation and development team, and the corporate legal team.
Carpe Data named William Magowan chief revenue officer, succeeding Jim Andrews, who has been named chief customer officer, a new role. Previously, Mr. Magowan was director of sales at Duck Creek Technologies Inc.
Fusion Specialty Insurance Pty. Ltd. named Richard Liu partner, Fusion Americas. Previously, Mr. Liu was vice president, M&A at Axa XL, a division of Axa SA.
Myers Brier & Kelly LLP named Philadelphia-based Stephen C. Baker senior partner. Previously, Mr. Baker was partner and national insurance practice leader at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP.
Gallagher Re, the reinsurance business of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., named Dallas-based Kelli Morash executive vice president in North America. Previously, Ms. Morash was vice president of underwriting at Asurion.
Crum & Forster named New York-based Drew M. Kovalsky vice president, underwriter, credit division. Previously, Mr. Kovalsky was vice president and credit analyst with Assured Guaranty.
Axa XL named Chris Lee to lead its excess and surplus lines property insurance business. Kyle Burnett, who previously headed E&S property for the commercial lines unit of Axa SA, joined Swiss Re Ltd. in April. Previously, Mr. Lee was a vice president in the division.
First Chicago Insurance Co. named Mark Bissonette vice president, commercial lines underwriting. Previously, Mr. Bissonette was underwriting director at IAT Insurance Group.
Axa XL Insurance, the property/casualty insurance business of Frances Axa SA, named Boston-based Matthew Waters to the new role of head of U.S. middle market. Previously, Mr. Waters was executive vice president, general manager for Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.’s middle market business.
Acrisure Re named New York-based Chuck Furlong a senior vice president. Previously, Mr. Furlong was head of U.S. casualty reinsurance at Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC.
Applied Underwriters Inc. named Jerid Schmickle CEO of Applied Entertainment & Sports, a new division headquartered in Los Angeles with a New York satellite office. Previously, Mr. Schmickle was president of Reel Media Insurance Services LLC.
Applied Underwriters Inc. named Tim Troester chief operating officer of Applied Entertainment & Sports, a new division headquartered in Los Angeles with a New York satellite office. Previously, Mr. Troester was executive vice president of Reel Media Insurance Services LLC.
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 […]
Resilience Cyber Insurance Solutions named Tom Egglestone international claims leader, U.K. and Europe. Previously, Mr. Egglestone was cyber and intellectual property claims manager at Tokio Marine Kiln.
Resilience Cyber Insurance Solutions named Jack Jenner international head of distribution and strategy. Previously, Mr. Jenner was group chief operating officer at Orient Insurance in Dubai.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Philadelphia-based Bill Stedman president of people solutions. Previously, Mr. Stedman was national private equity practice leader with Trion/MMA.
American International Group Inc. named New York-based Charlie Fry executive vice president, reinsurance purchasing and risk capital optimization, effective July 31. Previously, Mr. Fry was CEO at Acacia Holdings Ltd. Before that, he was global head of reinsurance strategy and head of global portfolio management for general insurance at AIG.
Resilience Cyber Insurance Solutions named Tom Ryan lead underwriter, U.K. Previously, Mr. Ryan was major account segment leader, cyber and technology at Chubb U.K.
Resilience Cyber Insurance Solutions named Simon West cyber advisory lead. Previously, Mr. West was a cyber risk adviser at Axis Capital.
Resilience Cyber Insurance Solutions named Rehan Hussain head of underwriting, Europe, U.K. and Lloyds of London. Previously, Mr. Hussain was head of cyber U.K. and Nordics at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE, based in London.
Littler Mendelson P.C. named New York-based William J. Anthony shareholder. Previously, Mr. Anthony was a partner at Blank Rome LLP.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Chris Mulvey managing director and head of client management, natural resources, corporate risk and broking North America, a newly created role. Previously, Mr. Mulvey was enterprise client leader for the natural resources sector in Aon PLCs Houston office.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Bill Helander head of natural resources, North America, in its corporate risk and broking business, a newly created role. Previously, Mr. Helander was specialty leader for the natural resources sector at Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc.
Markel Corp. named New York-based Tim Pasik managing director, commercial casualty product lines leader for Markel Specialty’s insurance operations. Previously, Mr. Pasik was managing director, commercial excess casualty, wholesale.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named William Hoke senior director and producer, natural resources, CRB North America, a newly created role. Previously, Mr. Hoke was a producer in natural resources at USI Insurance Services LLC.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Matt Gelotti managing director and growth leader, natural resources, corporate risk and broking North America, a newly created role. Previously, Mr. Gelotti was a business development leader in Aon PLCs Houston office.
Verisk Analytics Inc. named Elizabeth Mann executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Sept. 15, 2022. Previously, Ms. Mann was chief financial officer for the ratings and mobility divisions at S&P Global.
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, […]
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Clayton Corbett senior director and global client advocate for the natural resources business, corporate risk and broking North America, a newly created role. Previously, Mr. Corbett was senior vice president and client executive with Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc.’s specialty practice.
Insurtech company FutureProof named Joseph Strickland head of underwriting. Previously, Mr. Strickland was senior vice president for wholesale property at Lexington Specialty Insurance Agency, a unit of American International Group Inc.
Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA, named Chicago-based Greg Chambers underwriting manager for the central zone. Previously, Mr. Chambers was senior underwriter.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named New York-based Elizabeth Geary president, insurance solutions, in its global risk solutions division. Previously, Ms. Geary was president, global portfolio management, and chief underwriting officer, North America, for TransRe.
Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA, named Chicago-based Vern Suckerman U.S. head of complex accounts, a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Suckerman was underwriting manager for the central zone.
Vermont Department of Financial Regulation named Christine Brown to succeed Sandy Bigglestone as director of captive insurance. Previously, Ms. Brown was assistant director. Ms. Bigglestone was last month named to succeed David Provost as deputy commissioner of the captive insurance division. Mr. Provost is retiring at the end of August.
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. named Richmond, Virginia-based Ashly Turner to lead U.S. energy insurance at Hamilton Select Insurance Inc., formed earlier this year. Previously, Ms. Turner held a senior underwriting role for energy casualty risks at Zurich North America.
Prodigy Care Services LLC named Kevin Lanphier chief sales officer. Previously, Mr. Lanphier was senior vice president of sales for Equian.
Swiss Re named Paul Latarche chief commercial officer, reinsurance, effective in September. Previously, Mr. Latarche led the international sales team at Verisk Analytics Inc.
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. named Richmond, Virginia-based Steve Blackwell to lead U.S. life sciences insurance at Hamilton Select Insurance Inc., formed earlier this year. Previously, Mr. Blackwell was a senior underwriter with Berkley Life Sciences.
Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA, named New York-based Adam Jaffer underwriting manager for the west zone. Previously, Mr. Jaffer was vice president, underwriting lead at insurtech Corvus Insurance Holdings Inc.
Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA, named Los Angeles-based Rachel Rossini product manager for cyber and technology E&O, a newly created role. Previously, Mr. Rossini was cyber underwriting manager for Axa XLs west zone and is a 2022 Business Insurance Break Out Award winner.
Hub International Ltd. named Andy Prill president of the newly created Mountain Northwest region. Previously, Mr. Prill was president and CEO of Hub Northwest.
Prodigy Care Services LLC named Paul Norkett chief operating officer. Previously, Mr. Norkett was chief operating officer of Adva-Net.
Law firm Squire Patton Boggs said insurance defense attorney Elizabeth Ahlstrand has joined the law firm as a partner in its New York office. Previously, she was a partner at Gfeller Laurie LLP.
Third-party administrator Gallagher Bassett Services Inc. named New York-based Greg Perruzzi senior vice president construction vertical leader. Previously, he was vice president — enterprise risk management at SphereNY.
Insurtech Hourly.io named Omaha, Nebraska-based Jerico Vinsonhaler head of underwriting. Previously, she was managing director, digital strategy and engagement at Markel Corp.
Hylant Group Inc. named Leane Rafalko as a senior captive consultant based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Previously, she was chief captive analyst at the North Carolina Department of Insurance.
Workers comp insurtech Kinetic Inc. named Mooresville, North Carolina-based Troy Fenderson regional vice president of insurance distribution with responsibility for leading business development and broker distribution in the eastern United States. Previously, he was CEO at Workers CompSolutions.
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 […]
Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA, named Toronto-based Alonso Tello senior underwriter for structured risk solutions for the Americas. Previously, Mr. Tello was head of captives and alternative risk transfer, Canada.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE, a unit of Allianz SE, named London-based Guy Money global head of multinational business. Previously, he was global head of product. He succeeds Nigel Leppitt, who has been retained as global head of business transformation in the multinational business.
Bermuda-based Mosaic Insurance Holdings Ltd. named Ian Fraser president of Mosaic Insurance Services Canada Inc. Previously, he was head of cyber/technology and professional lines for Sovereign Insurance in Toronto.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE, a unit of Allianz SE, named Bermuda-based Brian McNamara global head of captive solutions. Previously, he was head of global captive fronting.
Sentry Insurance named Heather Schenker, formerly vice president of underwriting at Nationwide Insurance, to the newly created position of head of specialty. Ms. Schenker is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.
NFP Corp. named Seth Michaelson vice president, energy and marine. Most recently, he was managing director at Catto & Catto, a division of Hub International Ltd.
Lloyds Europe named Bertrand Heugues chief underwriting officer, effective July 14. Previously, Mr. Heugues was global head of pricing and underwriting at Ageas in Brussels.
United Fire Group Inc. named Kevin Leidwinger president and CEO, effective Aug. 22. He will succeed Randy Ramlo, who is retiring. Previously, Mr. Leidwinger was president and chief operating officer of CNA Commercial in Chicago.
Great American Insurance Group named Michael B. Mulvey to succeed Phil Lally as divisional president, FCIA trade credit and political risk. Mr. Lally is retiring July 15. Previously, Mr. Mulvey was divisional senior vice president of FCIA.
Axa XL Reinsurance, a division of Axa SA, named Bermuda-based Peter Kiernan head of U.S. property, Bermuda reinsurance, effective July 1, 2022. He succeeds Simon Penney, who is relocating to London to take up a new global role as head of underwriting analytics. Previously, Mr. Kiernan was head of North American reinsurance for Allianz Risk Transfer, Bermuda, part of Germanys Allianz SE.
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP named New York-based Sarah L. Rugnetta vice chair, leading compliance advisory services, data privacy and cybersecurity practice. Previously, Ms. Rugnetta was partner.
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 […]
MS Amlin Underwriting Ltd. named London-based Grant Baxter to the newly created role of head of reinsurance & deputy chief underwriting officer. He will take up his new role toward the end of 2022. Previously, Mr. Baxter was head of portfolio management in Libertys global risk solutions division.
Squire Patton Boggs (U.S.) LLP named New York-based Elizabeth Ahlstrand partner. Previously, Ms. Ahlstrand was partner at Gfeller Laurie LLP.
The Gray Insurance Co. named Metairie, Louisiana-based Paul Boudreaux president, replacing Michael T. Gray, who will transition from director and president and will remain with the company as chairman of the board. Previously, Mr. Boudreaux was chief operating officer.
AssuredPartners Inc. named Sally Borland national select commercial leader. Previously, Ms. Borland was regional vice president of commercial lines in the Great Lakes.
Verisk Analytics Inc. named Tim Rayner president, specialty business solutions. Previously, Mr. Rayner was chief experience officer.
Everest Insurance, the insurance division of Everest Re Group Ltd., named New York-based Patrick Hagerty vice president, division underwriting officer for U.S. property. Mr. Hagerty assumes some responsibilities from Erik Nikodem, president of global property, who will retire in mid-July. Previously, Mr. Hagerty was vice president in the corporate underwriting department.
Verisk Analytics Inc. named Tim Rayner president, specialty business solutions. Previously, Mr. Rayner was chief experience officer.
Everest Insurance, the insurance division of Everest Re Group Ltd., named New York-based Patrick Hagerty vice president, division underwriting officer for U.S. property. Mr. Hagerty assumes some responsibilities from Erik Nikodem, president of global property, who will retire in mid-July. Previously, Mr. Hagerty was vice president in the corporate underwriting department.
Marsh LLC named Boston-based Stephen Horstkamp U.S. chemical practice leader, succeeding Mary Russell, who is retiring from the company. Previously, Mr. Horstkamp was a vice president.
Everest Insurance, the insurance division of Everest Re Group Ltd., named Boston-based Chris Curtin senior vice president and head of U.S. property. Mr. Curtin assumes some responsibilities from Erik Nikodem, president of global property, who will retire in mid-July. Previously, Mr. Curtin was head of wholesale property.
Everest Insurance, the insurance division of Everest Re Group Ltd., named London-based Maria Grace chief underwriting officer of global property. Ms. Grace assumes some responsibilities from Erik Nikodem, president of global property, who will retire in mid-July. Previously, Ms. Grace was head of international property.
Marsh LLC named Boston-based Stephen Horstkamp U.S. chemical practice leader, succeeding Mary Russell, who is retiring from the company. Previously, Mr. Horstkamp was a vice president.
Everest Insurance, the insurance division of Everest Re Group Ltd., named Boston-based Chris Curtin senior vice president and head of U.S. property. Mr. Curtin assumes some responsibilities from Erik Nikodem, president of global property, who will retire in mid-July. Previously, Mr. Curtin was head of wholesale property.
Everest Insurance, the insurance division of Everest Re Group Ltd., named London-based Maria Grace chief underwriting officer of global property. Ms. Grace assumes some responsibilities from Erik Nikodem, president of global property, who will retire in mid-July. Previously, Ms. Grace was head of international property.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Atlanta-based Taffy Jo Mayers to lead its commercial lines pricing and underwriting propositions. Previously, Ms. Mayers was head of commercial property/casualty and specialty insurance and underwriting transformation for EY North America.
Tokio Marine Highland named Norman Heinrich CEO. He succeeds Pat Blandford, who stepped down after serving as CEO since 2018. Previously, Mr. Heinrich was chief underwriting officer.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Cologne, Germany-based Frank Schepers to head its insurance consulting and technology business. Mr. Schepers will replace Alice Underwood, who is retiring this year. Previously, Mr. Schepers was a managing director.
Specialty insurer and reinsurer Convex Group Ltd. named co-founder Paul Brand group CEO, effective Friday. Previously, Mr. Brand was deputy CEO.
Hiscox Ltd. named White Plains, New York-based Steve Prymas chief underwriting officer in the U.S. Previously, Mr. Prymas was chief insurance officer at Embroker.
Gallagher Re, the reinsurance business of broker Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., named London-based Antoine Bavandi to the newly created role of global head of public sector, parametric and climate resilience solutions. Previously, Mr. Bavandi was a senior climate and disaster risk finance specialist at The World Bank.
CoreLogic Inc. named Patrick Dodd president and CEO. Previously, Mr. Dodd was interim CEO.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Beth Latchana director of compliance services. Previously, Ms. Latchana was a shareholder at Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap P.C.
Goldberg Segalla LLP named New York-based Kelly S. Johnson partner, global insurance services group. Previously, Ms. Johnson was with Greenberg Traurig LLP in Atlanta.
Everest Reinsurance Co., the reinsurance division of Everest Re Group Ltd., named Joe Stuhl senior vice president of global distribution, a newly created role. Previously, Mr. Stuhl was an executive vice president and broker executive at Munich Re US.
The IMA Group named Medina, Ohio-based Rob Snow senior vice president for sales and marketing. Previously, Mr. Snow was senior vice president of sales at Paradigm.
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 […]
CAC Specialty named West Linn, Oregon-based Mark Holt senior vice president of risk management in its newly formed senior living practice. Previously, Mr. Holt was senior vice president of risk management at Alliance Insurance Group.
CAC Specialty named Salem, Oregon-based David Thurber senior vice president in its newly formed senior living practice. Previously, Mr. Thurber was general counsel at Alliance Insurance Group.
CAC Specialty named Tualatin, Oregon-based Shannon Holt senior vice president of workers compensation in its newly formed senior living practice. Previously, Ms. Holt was managing partner, workers comp at Alliance Insurance Group.
Canopius Group Ltd. named Chicago-based Serena Lee general counsel and chief risk officer at Canopius USA, a newly created position. Previously, Ms. Lee was vice president, senior counsel – corporate and litigation with Ambridge Partners LLC.
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. named Thomas A. Bradley CEO, replacing Kevin J. Rehnberg, who had been on leave for health reasons since March. Mr. Bradley, who has been chairman of Bermuda-based Argo since 2020, was named interim CEO when Mr. Rehnberg went on leave.
CAC Specialty named Eugene, Oregon-based Yvonne Wiltse senior account executive in its newly formed senior living practice. Previously, Ms. Wiltse was customer service representative at Alliance Insurance Group.
NAME: Anthony Codding Jr. NEW JOB TITLE: Boston-based regional head of strategy & portfolio steering for financial lines, North America, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty PREVIOUS POSITION: Boston-based global head cyber & tech, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: In the financial lines segment, I expect to see a continued increase in the level of […]
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Elizabeth Carabas global client advocate within its technology, media and telecommunications practice. Previously, Ms. Carabas was managing principal and Portland, Oregon, office leader for EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Jennifer Wheeler global client advocate. Previously, Ms. Wheeler was a managing principal with Integro Insurance Brokers Ltd. in San Francisco.
Everest Reinsurance, Everest Re Group Ltd.s reinsurance division, named Brent Hoffman senior vice president, head of claims and chief operations officer, effective at the end of July. Previously, Mr. Hoffman was Axa XLs chief claims officer.
Lockton Re, the reinsurance business of broker Lockton Cos. LLC, named Boston-based Kathy McCann senior broker, a newly created position. Previously, Ms. McCann was a managing director and branch manager for the Boston office of Guy Carpenter LLC. Ms. McCann was among the 2011 Business Insurance Women to Watch.
Woodruff Sawyer & Co. named Roger Topp chief growth officer. Previously, Mr. Topp led the business development division.
McGriff Insurance Services Inc. named Huntsville, Alabama-based Bud Curtis vice president and alternative risk business development manager. Previously, Mr. Curtis was a captive and alternative risk consultant.
Aon PLC named Milan-based Pietro Toffanello head of Italy, reinsurance solutions, effective in the second half of 2022. Mr. Toffanello joined Aon in May 2022 as chairman of the board of Aon reinsurance Italy.
Safety National Casualty Corp. named Duane Hercules CEO, succeeding former chairman and CEO Mark Wilhelm, who has been named executive chairman of the company. Previously, Mr. Hercules was president.
Safety National Casualty Corp. named Mark Wilhelm executive chairman. Previously, Mr. Wilhelm was chairman and CEO.
Omaha National Group Inc. named Omaha, Nebraska-based Bryan Connolly chief operating officer. Previously, Mr. Connolly was chief financial officer.
Safety National Casualty Corp. named Cyndee Morton chief operating officer and chief innovation officer. Previously, Ms. Morton was executive vice president operations and chief innovation officer.
Safety National Casualty Corp. named John Csik president, directing all insurance and reinsurance operations. Previously, Mr. Csik was chief operating officer and chief financial officer.
Safety National Casualty Corp. named Nick Kriegel senior vice president of operations and general counsel. Previously, Mr. Kriegel was senior vice president and general counsel.
Safety National Casualty Corp. named Seth Smith executive vice president and chief underwriting officer insurance underwriting. Previously, Mr. Smith was executive vice president underwriting.
Safety National Casualty Corp. named Gus Aivaliotis chief underwriting officer. Previously, Mr. Aivaliotis was executive vice president and chief underwriting officer.
Safety National Casualty Corp. named Tom Grove chief client officer. Previously, Mr. Grove was executive vice president and chief business development officer.
Safety National Casualty Corp. named Steve Divine chief financial officer. Previously, Mr. Divine was senior vice president and chief accounting officer.
CAC Specialty named Los Angeles-based Gabe Levitt executive vice president with its private equity team. Previously, Mr. Levitt was executive vice president at Marsh LLC in New York.
Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. named Pat Hagemann chief of staff to the group president and chief operating officer, a newly created position, effective July 1. Previously, Ms. Hagemann was chief administration officer of Marsh LLC.
AmTrust Financial Services Inc. named Boston-based Jeff Duncan executive vice president, commercial lines. Mr. Duncan succeeds Bruce Sanderson, who is now executive vice president, North American field operations for AmTrust. Previously, Mr. Duncan was chief underwriting officer of the major accounts health care practice at Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. named John Jones to newly created position of chief marketing and communications officer, effective July 1. Previously, Mr. Jones was chief marketing officer for Marsh.
NFP Corp. named John Stewart senior vice president, surety leader, in Canada. Previously, Mr. Stewart was a senior underwriter at Allianz Trade in North America.
Lockton Cos. Inc. named Boston-based Machua Millett chief innovation officer and alternative investment practice leader in its financial services group. Previously, Mr. Millett was chief innovation officer, FINPRO U.S. at Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc.
Chubb Ltd. named Chicago-based Lauren Gillette executive vice president, head of North American accident and health, replacing Suresh Krishnan, who was named chief operating officer of the insurers third-party administrator, ESIS Inc. She was most recently chief operating officer of Chubbs North America accident and health division. As Lauren Gorte, Ms. Gillette was a Business Insurance 2022 Break Out Award winner.
RiskRelease, an insurtech focused on coverage of multifamily real estate units, named Dallas-based Jason Mezyk CEO. Previously, Mr. Mezyk was vice president of risk and insurance at Revantage Corporate Services, a Blackstone Inc. unit.
Corvus Insurance named Boston-based Paul Gaspar chief data officer. Previously, Mr. Gaspar was senior vice president of analytics, insights and planning at Wells Fargo.
Chubb Ltd. named New York-based Suresh Krishnan chief operating officer of the insurers third-party administrator, ESIS Inc. Previously, Mr. Krishnan was head of North America accident & health.
Aon PLC named Howard Byrne managing director of Aon Insurance Managers (Cayman) Ltd. and Aon Risk Services (Cayman) Ltd., effective July 1. He replaces Melissa Thomas, who is leaving the firm. Previously, Mr. Byrne was director and chief commercial officer of Aon Cayman.
Partner Re named London-based Sima Ruparelia chief actuarial and risk officer, effective June 27. Previously, Ms. Ruparelia was the chief actuary and portfolio manager for the U.K., Europe, global specialty and Talbot, the Europe legal entity for American International Group Inc. She was among the Business Insurance 2018 Women to Watch EMEA.
The Liberty Co. Insurance Brokers named John Laurie chief partnership officer. Previously, Mr. Laurie was an executive vice president, agency partnerships.
Ascot Group Ltd. named New York-based Elizabeth Johnson to the newly created role of chief operating officer, North America insurance. Previously, Ms. Johnson was chief underwriting officer, North America.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named New York-based James Martuscelli head of the real estate and hospitality industry practice for corporate risk and broking, North America. Previously, Mr. Martuscelli was chief industry vertical officer-real estate and hospitality at Sompo International Holdings Ltd.
SCOR named Catherine Fassi regional CEO of EMEA and Canada for property/casualty, succeeding Stuart McMurdo, effective July 1. Mr. McMurdo was named CEO of reinsurance. Previously, Ms. Fassi was property/casualty chief financial officer.
IMA Financial Group Inc. named Denver-based Lauren Karagozian Colorado market president, effective June 1. She replaces Sandy Harvath, who will remain in a leadership role with the company. Previously, Ms. Karagozian was senior vice president and managing director of contractual risk.
MSL Captive Solutions named Julie Frink underwriting lead. Previously, Ms. Frink was an underwriting officer, medical stop loss at Liberty Mutual.
Zurich North America named Gerald Chiddick regional executive, Midwest, effective June 16. Previously, Mr. Chiddick was U.S. middle market head of real estate, retail and hospitality.
Axa XL, the property/casualty insurance business of Frances Axa SA, named Morristown, New Jersey-based John C. Birkhofer vice president, senior underwriter for professional liability, a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Birkhofer was assistant vice president, errors and omissions underwriting product manager and lead underwriter at Hallmark Financial Services Inc. in Jersey City, New Jersey.
The Liberty Co. Insurance Brokers named San Francisco-based Brigham Platt vice president, commercial producer. Previously, Mr. Platt was an insurance producer at Andreini & Co.
SCOR named Stuart McMurdo CEO of reinsurance, succeeding Michel Blanc, who will retire in January 2023. Previously, Mr. McMurdo was regional CEO for EMEA.
Axa XL, the property/casualty insurance business of Frances Axa SA, named Bloomfield, New Jersey-based Melissa Sowa senior vice president, underwriting manager for miscellaneous professional liability, a newly created position. Previously, Ms. Sowa managed several property and casualty programs at Axis Capital Holdings Inc.
Axa XL, the property/casualty insurance business of Frances Axa SA, named Exton, Pennsylvania-based Michelle Anderson errors and omissions senior underwriter and program manager, a newly created position. Previously, Ms. Anderson was a program manager for U.S. commercial programs at Argo Group International Holdings Ltd.
NAME: Jessica Ballard NEW JOB TITLE: Phoenix-based director of claims, Roamly Insurance Group LLC PREVIOUS POSITION: Phoenix-based director of claims, Root Insurance INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: Our industry is ever evolving. Who would have thought when I started in insurance I would be at an organization that provides traditional insurance but also supports peer-to-peer rentals and is […]
NAME: Zaheer Hooda NEW JOB TITLE: Atlanta-based head of North America, Cytora PREVIOUS POSITION: Atlanta-based senior vice president, head of data and digital enablement, Hiscox US INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: Over the past couple of years, the COVID pandemic has accelerated several trends that were already in motion. First, customer expectations have evolved to demand better experiences […]
Willis Towers Watson PLC named London-based Simon Lusher client relationship director for large and complex risks. Previously, Mr. Lusher was a partner at JLT Specialty.
Third Coast Underwriters, a division of AF Group, named Bob Cadwell senior business development specialist in Florida. Previously, Mr. Cadwell was regional director of Great Lakes, Accident Fund, also a division of AF Group.
CAC Specialty named Alex Whipple senior vice president of the firm’s new senior living practice. Previously, Mr. Whipple was a vice president at Alliance Insurance Group.
CAC Specialty named Carl Swan executive vice president of the firm’s new senior living practice. Previously, Mr. Swan was a senior vice president at Alliance Insurance Group.
U.K.-based insurtech Cytora named Zaheer Hooda head of North America. Previously, Mr. Hooda was a senior vice president at Hiscox USA.
Marsh LLC named Denver-based Andrew Fiscella SPAC co-leader within Marsh Specialtys U.S. financial and professional liability practice. He succeeds Machua Millett, who has left the company. Previously, Mr. Fiscella was a senior vice president within Marshs FINPRO practice.
The Liberty Co. Insurance Brokers named Gordon Fraser vice president, producer. Previously, Mr. Fraser was a producer, property/casualty at Brown & Brown Inc.
Marsh LLC named New York-based John Umbach SPAC co-leader within Marsh Specialtys U.S. financial and professional liability practice. He succeeds Machua Millett, who has left the company. Previously, Mr. Umbach was a senior vice president within Marshs FINPRO practice.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Timothy M. Sweeney CEO, succeeding David H. Long, who will retire as CEO at the end of 2022. Mr. Long will become executive chairman of the companys board of directors. Previously, Mr. Sweeney was president.
The Liberty Co. Insurance Brokers named Los Angeles-based Kevin Honaker senior vice president, producer. Previously, Mr. Honaker was a vice president at Brown & Brown Inc.
Holmes Murphy & Associates LLC named Des Moines-based Quinton Leith chief strategic investment officer. Previously, Mr. Leith was vice president at Flexpoint Ford, a private equity investment firm.
Prodigy Care Services named Maryann Manning senior vice president of national accounts. Previously, Ms. Manning was vice president, national accounts for Paradigm.
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. named New York-based Linda Ventresca head of digital. Previously, Ms. Ventresca was chief strategy officer.
Chubb Ltd. named Jim Shevlin division president of ESIS Inc., its third-party administrator, succeeding Leigh Anne Sherman, who was named specialty officer for North America middle market. Previously, Mr. Shevlin was regional executive officer of Chubbs Southeast region in Alpharetta, Georgia.
American International Group Inc. named Bermuda-based Jesse DeCouto chief underwriting officer of reinsurance unit Validus Re. The chief underwriting officer role was previously handled by Chris Schaper, CEO of Validus and head of AIGs reinsurance business. Mr. DeCouto will continue to lead the reinsurers specialty and financial lines teams.
Chubb Ltd. named Chad Yarlagadda to succeed Jim Shevlin as regional executive officer of Chubbs Southeast region in Alpharetta, Georgia. Previously, Mr. Yarlagadda was Atlanta branch manager for the Southeast region.
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. named Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey-based Vincent C. Tizzio to the additional role of CEO of specialty insurance and reinsurance. Mr. Tizzio will continue as CEO of Axis Insurance.
The Liberty Co. Insurance Brokers named Carter Herrin vice president, producer. Previously, Mr. Herrin was a risk management consultant at Brown & Brown Inc.
Chubb Ltd. named New York-based Leigh Anne Sherman specialty officer for North America middle market, succeeding Joseph Clabby, who will retire in July. Previously, Ms. Sherman was division president of ESIS Inc., its third-party administrator. Ms. Sherman was named one of the Business Insurance Women to Watch in 2017.
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. named London-based Ann Haugh CEO of the reinsurance unit, replacing Steve Arora, who will leave the company Dec. 31. Previously, Ms. Haugh was president of Axis global property division.
Risk Strategies Co. named Palm Beach Gardens, Florida-based Rob Nesselt Atlantic regional growth leader for property/casualty. Previously, Mr. Nesselt was senior vice president, Palm Beaches at Marsh McLennan Agency LLC.
The Liberty Co. Insurance Brokers named Ontario, California-based Kirk Aguilera managing partner, Inland Empire office. Previously, Mr. Aguilera was executive vice president, property/casualty practice leader at Brown & Brown Inc.
Prodigy Care Services named Stan Smith senior vice president of specialty programs. Previously, Mr. Smith was senior vice president with Adva-Net.
NAME: Michael Maio NEW JOB TITLE: Atlanta-based senior vice president, head of HUC, Hiscox Inc. PREVIOUS POSITION: Atlanta-based vice president, HUC business operations, Hiscox Inc. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: Before the pandemic, the insurance industry could be slow to adapt to the changing world. The last two years spurred a transformation from digital as a lip service […]
Attender Underwriting Managers, doing business as Trichome, a managing general agency, named Jeffrey C. Conway CEO and president of Trichome. He replaces Rocco Petrilli, who served in a role as interim president before accepting the role of CEO and president of National Cannabis Risk Prevention Services. Previously, Mr. Conway was CEO.
Hylant Group Inc. named Charlotte-based Julia Schroeck senior account manager of the broker’s new captive business in North Carolina. Previously, Ms. Schroeck was account manager at Strategic Risk Solutions Inc.
The National Cannabis Risk Prevention Services named Rocco Petrilli CEO and president. Previously, Mr. Petrilli was president of the risk management consulting firm and chairman of the National Cannabis Risk Management Association, which NCRMA recently acquired.
The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation named Sandy Bigglestone to succeed David Provost as deputy commissioner of the captive insurance division in Montpelier. Mr. Provost is retiring at the end of the summer. Ms. Bigglestone has served as director of captive insurance since 2010. She was among the Business Insurance Women to Watch in 2018.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Philadelphia-based Stephen J. Feick deputy director of life sciences. Previously, Mr. Feick was a senior vice president at Aon PLC.
Roamly Insurance Group LLC named Phoenix-based Jessica Ballard director of claims. Previously, Ms. Ballard was claims director for Root Inc.
Hudson Insurance Group, a specialty insurance unit of Odyssey Group Holdings Inc., named New York-based David A. Garrison senior vice president and head of its new general partners liability unit. Previously, Mr. Garrison was senior vice president in Great American Insurance Groups executive liability division.
NFP Corp. named Toronto-based Emily Horsman head of national broking in Canada. Previously, Ms. Horsman was vice president, alternative distribution, at Markel Canada.
Risk Placement Services named Taos, New Mexico-based Jeffrey Marks transportation program manager. Previously, Mr. Marks was assistant vice president of commercial underwriting at Striker Insurance Services.
RSC Insurance Brokerage Inc., which does business as Risk Strategies Co., named New York-based Paul Evans an executive vice president in its national entertainment practice. Previously, Mr. Evans was a senior vice president in Marsh LLCs hospitality, media & entertainment industry practice.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named New York-based Jason C. Bertoldi to head its North American contingent risk business. Previously, Mr. Bertoldi was a member of the litigation investing team at D.E. Shaw & Co.
Ventiv Technology named Mark Tainton to lead its advanced analytics product division. Previously, Mr. Tainton was head of data analytics at Calamos Investments.
The Workers Compensation Institute named Andrew Sabolic executive director. Julie Fetherman, who was previously associate executive director and remains on the advisory board of WCI, joined claims software company Gain Life Inc. last year. Previously, Mr. Sabolic was assistant director of the Florida Division of Workers Compensation.
Ascot Group Ltd. named New York-based Brian Chiolan to the newly created position of executive vice president, management and professional liability. Previously, Mr. Chiolan was an executive vice president at Arch Insurance Group Inc.
Cavignac named Daniel Dias risk adviser, construction specialty. Previously, Mr. Dias was a managing director at Travelers Cos. Inc.
Verisk Analytics Inc. named New York-based Maroun Mourad to succeed Rich Della Rocca as president, claims solutions, upon his retirement, effective July 1. Previously, Mr. Mourad was president, life and growth markets division in underwriting.
NAME: Nicole L. Mangino NEW JOB TITLE: Cleveland-based practice leader, design, Oswald Cos. PREVIOUS POSITION: Exton, Pennsylvania-based head of underwriting, Axa XL, a division of Axa SA INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: Over the last two years, one of the most prevalent struggles for the insurance industry is that companies have become very internally focused and have reprioritized […]
NAME: Peter C. Parent NEW JOB TITLE: Portland, Maine-based chief underwriting officer, MSL Captive Solutions PREVIOUS POSITION: Portland, Maine-based executive vice president, TMS Re Inc. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: With the growth of the stop loss market, captives have become a hot topic. For larger employers, single-parent captive programs provide the ability to enhance their self-funded plans. […]
NAME: Rachel Priester NEW JOB TITLE: Morris Plains, New Jersey-based U.S. head of claims, Global Aerospace Inc. PREVIOUS POSITION: Glastonbury, Connecticut-based AVP and managing counsel, CNA Corp. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: With all the innovation under way, this is an exciting time for the aviation industry. The emergence of new technologies in aviation (i.e., greater use of […]
NAME: Nola Cartmill NEW JOB TITLE: Waukee, Iowa-based chief diversity officer, Holmes Murphy & Associates LLC PREVIOUS POSITION: Des Moines, Iowa-based partner/attorney, Belin McCormick P.C. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: As it pertains to diversity, equity and inclusion, efforts will continue to be imperative for businesses that wish to compete in the everchanging markets. Employees will simply demand […]
NAME: Chuck Shay NEW JOB TITLE: San Francisco-based West region corporate risk and broking leader, Willis Towers Watson PLC PREVIOUS POSITION: San Francisco-based FINEX Midwest/West leader, Willis Towers Watson PLC INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: NULL GOALS FOR NEW POSITION: In my new role, my goals are to accelerate the growth of the risk and broking business in […]
NAME: Jennifer Johnston NEW JOB TITLE: Rock Hill, New York-based vice president, E&S underwriting, Irwin Siegel Agency PREVIOUS POSITION: Conshohocken, Pennsylvania-based senior underwriter, NSM Insurance Group INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: This is an exciting time to be in the insurance industry and the outlook is bright. We embrace the complexity of what the industry has become. I […]
NAME: Stephanie Lynch NEW JOB TITLE: Morristown, New Jersey-based head of reinsurance at At-Bay PREVIOUS POSITION: Morristown, New Jersey-based vice president of treaty reinsurance at Safety National Re INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: Businesses increasingly rely on technology to function, so the vulnerabilities of technology are creating increasing risk for businesses. As threat actors and malware evolve, the […]
Navigators, a brand of Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., named Boston-based Patrick Mulready head of wholesale property. Previously, Mr. Mulready was vice president of wholesale property at Everest Insurance Co.
Aon PLC named Pablo Muñoz strategic growth leader of global facultative reinsurance and chairman of Aons Reinsurance Solutions in Latin America. Previously, Mr. Muñoz was CEO of Latin America in Reinsurance Solutions.
Holmes Murphy & Associates LLC named Des Moines, Iowa-based Espnola Cartmill chief diversity officer. Previously, Ms. Cartmill was a partner at Belin McCormick P.C.
Hylant Group Inc. named New York-based Will Walker senior vice president, executive risk practice leader. Previously, Mr. Walker was managing director, transactional risk.
Aon PLC named Paula Ferreira CEO of Latin America in the firms Reinsurance Solutions. Previously, Ms. Ferreira was Reinsurance Solutions growth leader and president for Latin America.
American International Group Inc. named Tom Bolt executive vice president and chief risk officer. Mr. Bolt replaces Sabra Purtill, who was recently named executive vice president and chief investment officer for AIGs life & retirement business. Previously, he was chief underwriting officer, general insurance.
Hylant Group Inc. named Chicago-based Kip Irle senior vice president of transactional risk. Previously, Mr. Irle was senior vice president, M&A and transaction solutions.
Swiss Re Ltd. named Zurich-based Claudia Cordioli to the newly created position of group finance director, effective May 1. Previously, Ms. Cordioli was chief financial officer, reinsurance. She was named one of the 2019 Business Insurance Women to Watch.
American International Group Inc. named Kean Driscoll chief underwriting officer, general insurance. Previously, Mr. Driscoll was global chief underwriting officer, property/agriculture, as well as global head of reinsurance strategy, general insurance.
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Breckenridge Insurance named Las Vegas-based Cricket Thomas executive vice president. Previously, Ms. Thomas was a senior vice president.
Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA, named Washington-based Gabriel Okolski senior underwriter in its political risk, credit and bond business, Americas. Previously, Mr. Okolski was senior vice president, credit, and financial analyst at Marsh LLC.
CAC Specialty named Stephanie Snyder Frenier senior vice president, business development leader of professional and cyber. Previously, Ms. Snyder Frenier was vice president and general manager of insurance at BitSight.
Breckenridge Insurance named Tim Anders executive vice president. Previously, Mr. Anders was a senior vice president.
H.W. Kaufman Group named Farmington Hills, Michigan-based Jodie Kaufman Davis executive vice president of the company, chief strategy officer of its insurer, Atain Insurance Cos., and president of its Burns & Wilcox Canada unit. Previously, Ms. Kaufman Davis was senior vice president of H.W. Kaufman Group and managing director of its Burns & Wilcox Canada unit. She was among the Business Insurance Women to Watch in 2019.
Palisade Insurance Partners LLC named New York-based John McNally president of the new MGU focused on legal risks. Previously, Mr. McNally led NFP Corp.s merger and acquisition risk group focused on transaction insurance.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Scottsdale, Arizona-based Jennifer Franze senior vice president, Mountain West. Previously, Ms. Franze was senior vice president, commercial health and risk at Aon PLC.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named London-based Ed Day head of international property. Previously, Mr. Day was EMEA strategic broking director at Aon PLC.
Haynes and Boone LLP named Washington, D.C.-based Cristen Rose partner. Previously, Ms. Rose was a member of the insurance recovery and regulatory law & litigation practices at Paley Rothman.
Marsh LLC named New York-based Craig Schioppo to the newly created role of global head of transactional risk, Marsh Specialty. Mr. Schioppo will continue as transactional risk practice leader for U.S. and Canada.
NAME: Sabrina Hart NEW JOB TITLE: Atlanta-based president, excess and surplus lines, Munich Re Specialty Insurance Co. PREVIOUS POSITION: Chicago-based executive vice president, Midwest region, Zurich North America INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: The insurance industry is poised for growth especially the E&S market as wholesalers and surplus lines insurers, in addition to managing challenging risks, […]
Beazley PLC named Munich-based Christian Taube head of cyber services international. Previously, Mr. Taube was chief information security officer at Contentserv.
MedRisk LLC named Sri Sridharan chief client officer. Previously, Mr. Sridharan was Marshs analytics solutions leader for North America.
The Hilb Group named Indianapolis-based Ryan Hartzler Midwest platform leader. Previously, Mr. Hartzler was managing director of Patriot Insurance, Hilb Group of Indiana.
MedRisk LLC named Daad McGovern to the newly created position of senior vice president of international operations. Previously, Ms. McGovern was vice president of global services at Crawford & Co.
MedRisk LLC named Jamie Davis-Motsinger chief sales and marketing officer. Previously, Ms. Davis-Motsinger was chief client officer.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named London-based Vanessa Maxwell global head of financial lines, effective in June. She will succeed Shanil Williams, who in January was named to the Allianz SE units board of management as chief underwriting officer corporate. Previously, Ms. Maxwell headed Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Inc.s executive and professional lines in the United Kingdom and was named country manager for the U.K. last year. She was named one of the Business Insurance Women to Watch in 2019.
TigerRisk Partners LLC named Boston-based Will Cheney partner. Previously, Mr. Cheney was senior broker and co-leader of the property practice at Lockton Re.
Mt. Logan Re Ltd., Everest Re Group Ltd.s third-party capital unit, named Clint Graham chief underwriting officer. Previously, Mr. Graham was head of property underwriting and analytics.
Lockton Cos. LLC named New York-based Michelle Faylo U.S. cyber and technology leader. She replaces Anthony Dagostino, who left Lockton last year. Previously, Ms. Faylo was North America head of cyber, financial lines at American International Group Inc.
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. named Dublin-based Fintan Mullarkey CEO of Axis Specialty Europe SE. Previously, Mr. Mullarkey was head of finance.
Beazley PLC named New York-based Richard Montminy global head of property risks. Previously, Mr. Montminy was group head of property.
Newfront Insurance Inc. named San Francisco-based Rich Weingart senior vice president and property/casualty producer. Previously, Mr. Weingart was a vice president at Hub International.
Beazley PLC named London-based Paul Bantick global head of cyber risks. Previously, Mr. Bantick was global head of cyber and tech.
Beazley PLC named Boston-based Bethany Greenwood global head of specialty risks. Previously, Ms. Greenwood was interim group chief underwriting officer for longtail business.
Beazley PLC named London-based Tim Turner global head of MAP risks. Previously, Mr. Turner was interim chief underwriting officer for shorttail business.
Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. named New York-based Mikhail Vanyo general counsel of Marsh. He succeeds Katherine Brennan, who was named senior vice president and general counsel of Marsh McLennan earlier this month. Previously, Mr. Vanyo was chief counsel for global placement and specialty.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC named London-based Julian Enoizi to the new role of global head of public sector, effective April 11. Previously, Mr. Enoizi was CEO of Pool Re.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Peter Arkley to the newly created position of president of its retail property/casualty business. Previously, Mr. Arkley was head of specialty business.
MedMal Direct Insurance Co. named Atlanta-based Bryan Carter chief operating officer and director. Previously, Mr. Carter was COO and senior vice president.
Falcon Risk Holdings LLC named Martin Schnabel head of claims. Previously, Mr. Schnabel was chief claims officer, excess and surplus lines at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.
Zurich North America named Schaumburg, Illinois-based Paul Lavelle to succeed Paul Horgan as head of U.S. national accounts. Mr. Horgan will stay on through the next year as senior adviser before retiring. Previously, Mr. Lavelle was chief claims officer.
Falcon Risk Holdings LLC named David Lynders head of management liability. Previously, Mr. Lynders was head of financial institutions, financial lines, North America at American International Group Inc.
Riskonnect Inc. named Austin, Texas-based Fritz Hesse chief technology officer. Previously, Mr. Hesse was chief technology officer at Bazaarvoice.
Zurich North America named Schaumburg, Illinois-based Keith Daly chief claims officer, succeeding Paul Lavelle, who has been named to succeed Paul Horgan as head of U.S. national accounts. Previously, Mr. Daly was personal lines president at Farmers Insurance Group Inc., a Zurich unit.
Falcon Risk Holdings LLC named John Merchant head of cyber & technology errors & omissions. Previously, Mr. Merchant was managing director cyber & technology practice, North America, for Optio Insurance Services, a unit of London-based Optio Group Ltd.
Claims and litigation consulting company Imperium Consulting Group LLC, a subsidiary of broker Alliant Insurance Services Inc., named New York-based Frank Russo manager director. Previously, Mr. Russo was a principal and founder at Procor Solutions & Consulting LLC.
Deloitte LLP named Karl Hersch leader of the U.S. insurance sector within its financial services industry practice. He succeeds Gary Shaw, who will continue to focus on large and strategic accounts for Deloitte. Previously, Mr. Hersch was the U.S. insurance consulting practice leader.
NAME: Heather H. Burnham NEW JOB TITLE: Los Angeles-based senior vice president, marketing and business development of global third-party administration, Charles Taylor PREVIOUS POSITION: Orange County, California-based vice president, marketing, CorVel Corp. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: For workers compensation, the adoption of technologies such as automated claims solutions that help increase savings are going to accelerate, especially […]
Aon PLC named London-based Colin Forrest to the newly created role of global CEO of the insurance consulting team in its reinsurance solutions unit. Previously, Mr. Forrest was EMEA regional leader of the insurance consulting and technology practice at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Brittany Thune Lindberg vice president, mergers and acquisitions. Previously, Ms. Lindberg was vice president for the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers in Washington, D.C., for eight years before joining Elgethun Capital Management Inc. as chief of staff and head of client engagement in 2021.
Concert Group Holdings Inc. named Sam LaDuca chief actuary. Previously, Mr. LaDuca was executive vice president, product, underwriting and actuarial at Merchants Insurance Group.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Denver-based Ted Brown to the newly created position of president of property/casualty for the brokerages Mountain West region. Previously, Mr. Brown was an executive vice president.
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance named Daniel Clements assistant director, captive insurance. Previously, Mr. Clements was director for regulatory, audit and internal controls for AIG/FortitudeRE.
Choice Financial Group named Shawn McArdle chief financial officer. Previously, Mr. McArdle was a regional CFO at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Cowbell Cyber Inc. named Irving, Texas-based Joshua Chan chief technology officer. Previously, Mr. Chan was vice president of engineering at Zimperium Inc.
Shipowners Claims Bureau Inc., managers of the American P&I Club, named Dorothea Ioannou CEO, the first woman in that role in the 167-year history of the marine mutuals. She replaces Joe Hughes, who will step down on Aug. 1 following 27 years in the position. Previously, Ms. Ioannou was deputy chief operating officer.
Tokio Marine HCC International named Barcelona-based Laura Román transactional risk insurance underwriting manager for international. Previously, Ms. Roman was a senior underwriter.
Ames & Gough named New York-based Uri Gutfreund senior vice president, focusing on law firms. Previously, Mr. Gutfreund was law firm leader, New York region at Risk Strategies Co. Inc.
Tokio Marine HCC International named Barcelona-based Adrià Vázquez to lead the international transactional risk insurance operation. Previously, Mr. Vázquez led the Asia Pacific team from Singapore.
Tokio Marine HCC International named Sydney-based Tom Burke transactional risk insurance manager for Asia-Pacific. Previously, Mr. Burke was a senior underwriter.
Aon PLC named Chicago-based Mike Merlo claims leader for U.S. and Bermuda, a new position. Previously, Mr. Merlo was a managing director, legal and claims practice.
FTI Consulting Inc. named New York-based Rudy Dimmling senior managing director, global insurance services. Previously, Mr. Dimmling was chief strategy officer at Cardinal Innovations Healthcare.
TigerRisk Partners LLC named Minneapolis-based Bill Tuttle partner and senior reinsurance broker. Previously, Mr. Tuttle was a managing director at Aon PLC.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named Boston-based David Bresnahan global chief operating officer. Previously, Mr. Bresnahan was an executive vice president.
Ategrity Specialty Holdings LLC named David Rosenzweig chief financial officer. Previously, Mr. Rosenzweig was a consultant with the company.
McGill and Partners named Dominic Mignon deputy chief financial officer and CFO of McGill and Partners Ltd. Previously, Mr. Mignon was CFO of human capital at Aon PLC.
Tokio Marine HCC International named New York-based Shane de Burca to head TRI North America. Previously, Mr. de Burca was lead underwriter for transactional risk insurance in North America.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named Boston-based Sanjay Godhwani president, North America region. Previously, Mr. Godhwani was an executive vice president.
Tokio Marine HCC International named A.J. Kritzman transactional risk insurance underwriting manager for North America. Previously, Mr. Kritzman was a senior underwriter.
The New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal named Uniondale, New York-based Michael T. Murdock senior vice president of claims. Previously, Mr. Murdock was senior practice director at The Nolan Co.
Pool Re, U.K. terrorism backstop, named Tom Clementi CEO, effective April 4. Mr. Clementi replaces Julian Enoizi, who stepped down after eight years at the helm. Previously, Mr. Clementi was a strategic adviser to Lane Clark & Peacock LLP.
NAU Country Insurance Co. named Zimmerman, Minnesota-based Michael Deal chief operating officer. Previously, Mr. Deal was chief marketing technology officer.
Zurich North America named Schaumburg, Illinois-based Tobias Cushing head of construction casualty for U.S. national accounts. Previously, Mr. Cushing was head of construction for middle and large commercial at Hartford Financial Services Group Inc.
Shipowners Claims Bureau Inc., managers of the American P&I Club, named Dan Tadros chief operating officer. He replaces Vince Solarino, who is stepping down after decades in the position. Previously, Mr. Tadros was chief legal and compliance officer.
M&T Insurance Agency Inc., a subsidiary of M&T Bank, named New York-based Jen Lapera vice president and casualty leader, real estate and construction practice. Previously, Ms. Lapera was a senior vice president at Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc.
BMS Group Ltd. named London-based Eliot Powell group chief commercial officer. Previously, Mr. Powell was global chief transformation officer at Howden Broking.
Swiss Re announces that Beijing-based Ivan Gonzalez has been appointed CEO reinsurance China and China country president, effective July 1. Previously, Mr. Gonzalez was regional CEO for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions in North America.
Swiss Re named New York-based Katie McGrath to succeed Ivan Gonzalez as regional CEO for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions in North America. Previously, Ms. McGrath led the firms accident and health portfolio in North America.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Griffin Sole government services industry leader. Previously, Mr. Sole was senior vice president, risk management.
Digital health startup FIGUR8 Inc. named Nashville-based Jennifer Ryon executive vice president of commercial operations. Previously, Ms. Ryon was chief operating officer at Prime Health Services Inc.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named London-based Chris Gingell global head of affinity. Previously, Mr. Gingell was head of strategy.
BMS Group Ltd. named Bermuda-based James Ferris director of capital and risk advisory, effective April 2022. Previously, Mr. Ferris was lead partner of PwC Bermudas advisory team.
United Educators Insurance named Sarah Braughler to succeed Constance Neary as vice president for risk management, effective June 1. Previously, Ms. Braughler was associate vice president for risk management.
Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions named West Dundee, Illinois-based Dennis Schlaffer to lead its financial services business unit in the U.S. He succeeds Craig Collins, who has been in the role since 2005. Previously, Mr. Schlaffer was chief underwriting officer for the management liability business unit.
BMS Group Ltd. named London-based Chris Harding director of capital and risk advisory, effective April 2022. Previously, Mr. Harding was head of corporate finance and treasury at Athora UK Services.
Brown & Brown Inc. named Detroit-based Craig Birch vice president, aviation. Previously, Mr. Birch was a senior underwriter and branch manager (Chicago), property and special risks, aerospace at American International Group Inc.
HDI Global Insurance Co. named Chicago-based Will Trumbull to the new position of head of sales and distribution. Previously, Mr. Trumbull was senior marketing manager at Zurich North America.
Tower MSA Partners LLC named Nashville-based Dorothy Holland vice president of business development. Previously, Ms. Holland was business development executive for Ametros, a professional administrator of post-settlement medical funds.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Atlanta-based Nick Evancho vice president and senior account executive for complex risk, aviation, Southeast region. Previously, Mr. Evancho was product line manager for complex risk at American International Group Inc.
McGriff Insurance Services Inc., a unit of Truist Insurance Holdings Inc., named Kyle Samuel chief operating officer. Previously, Mr. Samuel was president of M&T Insurance Agency, the Buffalo, New York-based insurance agency division of M&T Bank Corp.
Risk Management Solutions Inc. named Julie Serakos senior vice president, head of model product management. Previously, Ms. Serakos led the catastrophic analytics team at BMS Re.
Axa XL, a unit of Frances Axa SA, named Atlanta-based Adrian Jackson product line leader, primary casualty, Americas, a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Jackson was senior vice president, head of Southeast region, global risk management.
Axa XL, a unit of Frances Axa SA, named New York-based Joe Bonica head of East zone, U.S. risk management, a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Bonica was head of Northeast region, U.S. risk management.
Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. named Katherine J. Brennan senior vice president and general counsel. She succeeds Peter J. Beshar, executive vice president and general counsel since 2004. This week, the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Mr. Beshar as general counsel of the U.S. Department of the Air Force. Previously, Ms. Brennan was general counsel at Marsh LLC.
Axa XL, a unit of Frances Axa SA, named San Francisco-based Theresa Schlageter head of U.S. risk management for primary casualty, Americas, a newly created position. Ms. Schlageter will also assume broader oversight of Axa XLs U.S. risk management business. Previously, Ms. Schlageter was senior vice president, underwriting manager.
Axa XL, a unit of Frances Axa SA, named Chicago-based Jason Mandik head of central zone, U.S. risk management, a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Mandik was head of North Central region, global risk management.
Axa XL, a unit of Frances Axa SA, named Los Angeles-based Charles Lee head of West zone, U.S. risk management and multinational casualty, a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Lee was head of Southwest region, global risk management.
Woodruff Sawyer & Co. named San Diego-based Lenin Lopez vice president, corporate securities attorney, management liability. Previously, Mr. Lopez was lead U.S. corporate counsel at Takeda.
PCF Insurance Services LLC named Jenni Lee Crocker senior vice president, operations. Previously, Ms. Crocker was managing director and corporate leader for Virginia, Maryland and D.C. at Marsh.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named New York-based Tresa Stephens head of cyber, tech and media in North America, effective April 1. She succeeds Thomas Kang, who left AGCS in January. Previously, Ms. Stephens was regional product leader, Northeast region, for financial lines.
Risk Placement Services Inc. named Austin, Texas-based Zach Burdine to the additional role of vice president national casualty. Mr. Burdine will continue as area president, where he manages the binding/MGA production team in Texas.
Risk Placement Services Inc. named New York-based Mike Mulvey executive vice president and construction practice leader. Previously, Mr. Mulvey led the RPS New York Metro office.
Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. named London-based Keith Mather head of financial lines, international. Previously, Mr. Mather was U.K. head of financial lines for Generali.
Haynes and Boone LLP named Washington-based Robert Shulman partner, insurance recovery group. Previously, Mr. Shulman was a principal at Paley Rothman.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Radnor, Pennsylvania-based Doug Wheeler contract surety leader for North America in its risk and broking business. Previously, Mr. Wheeler was regional managing director for the construction services group at Aon PLC.
Aon PLC named Tony DeFelice head of its renamed U.S. construction and infrastructure practice, formerly known as its construction services group. Mr. DeFelice succeeds Jim Gloriod, who has been appointed to the new role of enterprise growth leader for North America. Previously, Mr. DeFelice was managing director of the national casualty practice group within Aons U.S. commercial risk solutions division.
NFP Corp. named New York-based David Clarke senior vice president in its complex risk practice. Previously, Mr. Clarke was executive vice president, liability advocate at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Lockton Cos. LLC named London-based Carl Shephard senior broker, aviation. Previously, Mr. Shephard was a consultant to Starr Cos.s aviation and aerospace teams.
Aon PLC named Jim Gloriod to the new role of enterprise growth leader for North America. Previously, Mr. Gloriod was CEO of Aon Construction Services Group U.S.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Atlanta-based Chris Latta vice president and account executive, Southeast region aviation practice. Previously, Mr. Latta was assistant vice president, Northeast U.S. at Starr Aviation.
Charles Taylor named Heather Burnham senior vice president of marketing and business development. Previously, Ms. Burnham was vice president, marketing at CorVel Corp.
Applied Underwriters Inc. named Chicago-based Kim Noble vice president, financial lines. Previously, Ms. Noble was senior vice president at Thompson Flanagan & Co. LLC in Chicago.
Applied Underwriters Inc. named Chicago-based Keith Dau vice president, financial lines. Previously, Mr. Dau was senior managing director for Navigators Insurance.
Axa XL named Denver-based Keilan King West Zone manager, design professional insurance. Previously, Ms. King was an underwriter.
MedMal Direct Insurance Co. named Atlanta-based Marc D. Hammett president and CEO, succeeding Melodee S. Dixon, who left the company. Previously, Mr. Hammett was chief financial officer and treasurer.
Axa XL named Jeff Statham Central Zone manager, design professional insurance. Previously, Mr. Statham was an underwriting manager.
Axa XL named Coatesville, Pennsylvania-based Bob McLucas East Zone manager, design professional insurance. Previously, Mr. McLucas was an assistant vice president.
Lockton Cos. LLC named New York-based Alex Connelly senior vice president, transaction liability. Previously, Mr. Connelly was M&A and international partnerships counsel with A&E Networks.
Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. named Ohio-based Marwan Shiblaq president of its workforce absence division. He assumes the role from Darryl Hammann, who recently retired after a 28-year career with the company. Previously, Mr. Shiblaq was managing director overseeing the companys client services teams for disability, leave of absence and job accommodation programs.
Lockton Cos. LLC named New York-based Annie Heiss senior vice president, transaction liability. Previously, Ms. Heiss was a senior corporate associate at law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.
McGriff Insurance Services Inc. named Denver-based Donna Matthews senior vice president and marketing account executive, real estate and hospitality. Previously, Ms. Matthews was head of property, Mountain West at Lockton Cos. LLC.
Arch Insurance International, part of Arch Capital Group Ltd., named London-based Krista Bonneau chief reinsurance and exposure officer. Previously, Ms. Bonneau was senior vice president of ceded reinsurance.
PCF Insurance Services LLC named Felix Morgan chief operating officer. Mr. Morgan will continue as chief financial officer of the Lehi, Utah-based brokerage.
The Insurance Office of America named Robert Motley president of the East Coast division. Previously, Mr. Motley was regional president, South Carolina/Northeast.
NFP Corp. named Houston-based Vilma Vanegas senior vice president, leading the firms new energy group within its specialty business. Previously, Ms. Vanegas was a senior vice president at Marsh Wortham, part of Marsh LLC.
The Insurance Office of America named John Tenuto president of the West Coast division. Previously, Mr. Tenuto was regional president, West.
Lloyds of London named Des Potter special adviser to Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Burkhard Keese. Previously, Mr. Potter was at Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC as both managing director of GC Securities and CEO of investment advisory firm MMC Securities Ltd.
Cowbell Cyber Inc. named Chatham, New Jersey-based Kara Owens chief insurance officer. Previously, Ms. Owens was global executive underwriting officer for cyber and environmental, social and governance at Markel Corp.
IAT Insurance Group Inc. named Orlando, Florida-based Heidi Bendick senior vice president of claims operations. Previously, Ms. Bendick was vice president of claims operations at CNA Corp.
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey named Lori Gorman deputy commissioner of the captive insurance company division. Previously, Ms. Gorman was assistant chief financial analyst with the departments financial analysis section of the company service group.
CFC Underwriting Ltd. named London-based Philippa Berry cyber product leader. Previously, Ms. Berry was senior underwriter, corporate cyber.
Lockton Re, the reinsurance business of Lockton Cos. LLC, named Chicago-based Craig Wadman North American casualty facultative leader. Previously, Mr. Wadman was regional executive, Central region at General Reinsurance Corp.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Chicago-based William Fawcett regional head of legal, North America, succeeding Julie Garrison, who left AGCS in September 2021. Previously, Mr. Fawcett was general counsel at Haverford Holdings Ltd. in Bermuda.
Euler Hermes Group SAS named Riccardo Rosa CEO of Euler Hermes World Agency, the companys multinational solutions team. Previously, Mr. Rosa was global chief commercial officer of Euler Hermes World Agency.
Zurich North America named Philadelphia-based Ernie Salas to the newly created role of senior broker relationship leader. Previously, Mr. Salas was senior vice president with Chubb Commercial Insurance.
Munich Re Specialty Insurance Co. named Atlanta-based Sabrina Hart president of its excess and surplus lines business. Previously, Ms. Hart was executive vice president for Zurich Insurance Groups Midwest zone in Chicago. In 2013, Ms. Hart was named one of the Business Insurance Women to Watch.
2020 Inspiration Award Dame Inga Beale, Non-Executive Board Director, Crawford & Company Read the announcement Women to Watch 2020 Read the announcement Virna Alexander Rhodes, Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. Johnte’ Archer, J. Archer Insurance Group Preeti Asthana, Aon PLC Martha Bane, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Danette Beck, USI Insurance Services LLC Ashleigh Cashman, International […]
2021 WINNERS Read the announcement here. Parametrix Solutions Inc., Cloud Downtime Insurance Rathbone Group LLC, E-Notary Service Origami Risk LLC, ERM Crowdsourcing Assessment FM Global, FM Global Equipment Predisposed Liberty Mutual Insurance, Liberty Mutual ErgoValuator MakuSafe Corp., MakuSafe Wearable & MakuSmart Risk Analytics Platform Marsh LLC, Marsh Risk Resilience Diagnostic eDriving LLC, Mentor by eDriving Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, Parametric Hail Sedgwick Claims […]
Clara Analytics Inc. named Columbia, South Carolina-based Gabe Cossio vice president of sales. Previously, Mr. Cossio was national sales director at Duck Creek Technologies Inc.
Aon PLC named Chicago-based Michael Gruetzmacher head of alternative risk transfer and innovation, strategic solutions and innovation practice, commercial risk solutions, North America. Previously, Mr. Gruetzmacher was managing director, data & analytics and the collateral advisory services team.
Aon PLC named Pleasanton, California-based Ward Ching head of strategic solutions and innovation, commercial risk solutions, North America. Previously, Mr. Ching was managing director, Western Region for Aon captive & insurance management.
Woodruff Sawyer & Co. named San Francisco-based John Neuhalfen to the newly created role of commercial lines, director of operations. Previously, Mr. Neuhalfen was regional vice president, sales and distribution, small commercial for Chubb Ltd.
Aon PLC named Chicago-based Bleu Bettencourt managing director, alternative risk transfer and innovation, strategic solutions and innovation practice, commercial risk solutions, North America. Previously, Mr. Bettencourt was chief brokering officer, AGCN U.S. foreign casualty.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named Atlanta-based Michaela Kendall to the newly created role of strategic partnerships manager, design professional insurance business. Previously, Ms. Kendall was an underwriting manager.
2020 Inspiration Award Dame Inga Beale, Non-Executive Board Director, Crawford & Company Read the announcement Women to Watch 2020 Read the announcement Virna Alexander Rhodes, Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. Johnte’ Archer, J. Archer Insurance Group Preeti Asthana, Aon PLC Martha Bane, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Danette Beck, USI Insurance Services LLC Ashleigh Cashman, International […]
2020 WINNERS BY REGION Read the 2020 winner profiles on BusinessInsurance.com. Read the announcement on BusinessInsurance.com. NORTHEAST Will Debarros – Marsh & McLennan Agency, a unit of Marsh LLC Bledion Dizdari – Alliant Insurance Services Inc. Brad Eldridge – Falvey Insurance Group Christa Faustman – BMS Insurance Services Inc. Prabal Lakhanpal – Spring Consulting Group […]
2019 Icon Award Christine LaSala, senior independant director, Beazley Ltd. Read the article 2019 Inspiration Award Jane Tutoki, board member of Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. Read the announcement Women to Watch 2019 Read the announcement View honoree profiles Nicole Abdallah, JND Healthcare Management Inc. Michelle Bennett, Cable One Inc. Nicole Bennett, Crum & Forster Holdings […]
2019 Inspiration Award Jane Tutoki, board member of Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. Read the announcement Women to Watch 2019 Read the announcement Nicole Abdallah, JND Healthcare Management Inc. Michelle Bennett, Cable One Inc. Nicole Bennett, Crum & Forster Holdings Corp. Melissa Cerny, Arthur J. Gallagher Co. Chris Chang Dumortier, Alliant Insurance Services Inc. Olga […]
2019 WINNERS Read the announcement here. Read the winner profiles here. Aon PLC, Cyber Quotient Evaluation (CyQu) Tool Aon PLC, Intellectual Property Liability Insurance ChronWell Inc., Recovry Central Crawford & Co., Escape of Water DHL International GmbH/Origami Risk LLC, DHL Wall Board Gallagher Bassett Services Inc., GBGO mygbclaim Insurwave Ltd., Insurwave Marsh USA Inc., FINTECH Protect Selective Insurance Group Inc., Selective Drive Zurich North America, Post […]
2019 WINNERS BY REGION: Read the announcement on BusinessInsurance.com. Read the 2019 winner profiles on BusinessInsurance.com. NORTHEAST Bryan Berkman, Marsh LLC Patrick Bousfield, Capsicum Reinsurance Brokers LLP Adam Budesheim, McCarter & English LLP Lael Chappell, Attune Insurance Services LLC Michelle Chia, Zurich North America Peter Johnson, Spring Consulting Group LLC, a unit of Alera Group […]
Women to Watch 2018 Mahshameen Ahmad, Crum & Forster Holdings Corp., a unit of Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Meg Allwein, Assurex Global Corp. Allison Barrett, Willis Towers Watson PLC Kelley Bernal, SIU Managers, a unit of Alliant Insurance Services Inc. Nancy Bewlay, Axa XL, a division of Axa SA Sandra Bigglestone, Vermont Department of Financial […]
2017 Honorees – Americas, Asia and non-EMEA Pamela Anthony, Restore Rehabilitation, L.L.C. Lori Bailey, Zurich North America, a unit of Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. Meredith Bullock, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. Lisa Corless, AF Group Constance A. Endelicato, Wood Smith Henning & Berman L.L.P. Gayle Falvey, Hanover Insurance Group Inc. Erica Fichter, Broadspire Services Inc., […]
2020 Inspiration Award Dame Inga Beale, Non-Executive Board Director, Crawford & Company Read the announcement Women to Watch 2020 Read the announcement Virna Alexander Rhodes, Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. Johnte’ Archer, J. Archer Insurance Group Preeti Asthana, Aon PLC Martha Bane, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Danette Beck, USI Insurance Services LLC Ashleigh Cashman, International […]
Toronto-based cyber insurtech Boxx Insurance Inc. named Phil Baker president of Boxx Canada, a new position. Previously, Mr. Baker was board chairman and head of broker relations of Beazley Canada.
Miller Insurance Services LLP named London-based Michael Edwards head of Caribbean, property/casualty. Previously, Mr. Edwards was a senior broker at AmWins Global Risks.
Goldberg Segalla LLP named Buffalo, New York-based Kris E. Lawrence partner, civil litigation and trial group. Previously, Mr. Lawrence was partner with the Mura Law Group PLLC in Buffalo.
Parametrix Insurance Services LLC named San Francisco-based Rick Wong head of insurance. Previously, Mr. Wong was Northwest regional executive for Hiscox USA.
MIDWEST Chris Rafferty, Aon Risk Solutions Tyler LaMantia, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. David Derigiotis, Burns & Wilcox Ltd. Natalya Harvey, Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants Michael Hessling, Gallagher Bassett Services Inc. Chris Consolo, Marsh L.L.C. Jay Gates, RMH Franchise Holdings Inc. Sean M. Carney, Sidley Austin L.L.P. Courtney Davis, University of Chicago Prasad Gunturi, […]
The 2016 Women to Watch Honorees are: • Adeola Adele, Willis Towers Watson P.L.C. • Kathy Antonello, National Council on Compensation Insurance Inc. • Hui Yun Boo, Ironshore Inc. • Shelley Boyce, MedRisk Inc. • Nikki Brown, JLT Specialty Insurance Services Inc. • Lynsey Cross, ANV Group • Marguerite Dixen, Third Coast Underwriters, a division […]
New Paradigm Group LLC named Des Moines, Iowa-based Mark Groenheide senior vice president and director of specialty insurance programs. Previously, Mr. Groenheide was president at CGA Insurance Services.
Workers compensation insurer Pinnacol Assurance named John ODonnell president and CEO, effective Feb. 28, succeeding Phil Kalin, who is retiring March 31. Previously, Mr. ODonnell was executive vice president at Allstate.
Verisk Analytics Inc. named Lee M. Shavel to succeed Scott G. Stephenson, chairman, president and CEO, upon his retirement this year. Previously, Mr. Shavel was chief financial officer and group president. Mr. Shavels replacement as CFO will be named at a later date.
Verisk Analytics Inc. named Mark V. Anquillare president upon Scott G. Stephensons retirement this year. Previously, Mr. Anquillare was chief operating officer and group president.
Irwin Siegel Agency, a Ryan Specialty Group managing general underwriter, named Ridley Park, Pennsylvania-based Jennifer Johnston vice president of underwriting in ISAs newly formed E&S division. Previously, Ms. Johnston was senior program underwriter at NSM Insurance Group.
Business Insurance launched the Women to Watch awards program in 2006 to identify and recognize leading women in the commercial insurance, risk management, employee benefits and related fields such as consulting and law. Honorees are nominated by Business Insurance readers and selected by a panel of Business Insurance editors based on a set of criteria. Profiles of the 2016 honorees […]
The 2016 Honorees will be announced in late summer. Past honorees include: 2015 Honorees Northeast Region Russell Bank, Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA Inc. Joseph Charczenko, Construction Risk Partners Brian Courtney, The Safegard Group Inc. Jonathan Gilbert, Crystal & Company AnnaCarin Jansson, Integro USA Inc. Gregory Sibilio, Iron Cove Partners L.L.C. Aaron Simpson, Aon Risk […]
The 2016 Risk Manager of the Year® is Gus Fuldner, head of insurance at Uber Technologies Inc. in San Francisco. Mr. Fuldner joined Uber, which is best known for its ride-sharing services, in 2013. Over the past three years, he has constructed an innovative risk management program addressing the company’s often unique risks. The 2016 Risk Management Honor […]
The Innovation Award winners will be recognized during a luncheon at the annual Risk Management Summit on March 22 at the Westin Times Square in New York City. 2016 Innovation Award winners Allied World North America, a unit of Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings A.G. – Allied World // FrameWRX(SM) American International Group Inc. – Investment in K2 […]
The MEMIC Group named Portland, Maine-based Bill Newton director of financial reporting. Previously, Mr. Newton reported to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on behalf of publicly traded companies.
Beazley PLC named Philadelphia-based Russ Cohen head of U.S. cyber services. Previously, Mr. Cohen was vice president, cyber services at Chubb Ltd.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania-based Pat Dougherty global head, commercial bonds, succeeding Maria Duhart, now chief underwriting officer, specialty niche, Americas. Previously, Mr. Dougherty oversaw the field underwriting and marketing in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions for Nationwide Commercial Surety.
Gallagher Re, the reinsurance brokerage of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., named Isabelle LaPalme to head the new Gallagher Re office in Montreal as executive vice president. Previously, Ms. LaPalme was chief of broking operations and senior vice president at Aon PLC.
Zurich North America named Chicago-based Trey Martino regional vice president for the Midwest region for its U.S. middle-market unit. Previously, Mr. Martino was head of Asia-Pacific, Global Risk Solutions at Sompo International Holdings Ltd.
Beazley PLC named San Francisco-based Bala Larson head of client experience. Previously, Ms. Larson managed the Northwest Region.
The MEMIC Group named L.C. Cosey small business express production underwriter, Southeast Region. Previously, Mr. Cosey was senior field underwriter for middle-market businesses at Builders Insurance Group of East Providence, R.I.
AF Group named Walter Matthews vice president of AF Specialty. Previously, Mr. Matthews was a managing director.
Marsh named London-based Nick Faull head of climate and sustainability risk, effective April 1, 2022. Previously, Mr. Faull was head of strategic risk consulting for U.K. & Ireland.
Falvey Insurance Group named Greg Liewald senior vice president, wholesale brokerage operations. Previously, Mr. Liewald was a wholesale commercial broker at USG Insurance Services.
2021 WINNERS BY REGION Read the 2021 winner profiles on BusinessInsurance.com. Read the announcement on BusinessInsurance.com. NORTHEAST Charlotte Allen, Commonwealth Financial Network Neuris Chalas, Swiss Re Ltd. Olivia Derderian, Great American Insurance Co. Kevin Johnson, Munich Re America Inc. Marek Krowka, American International Group Inc. Kimberly Mann, Marsh LLC Raymond Mascia, Anderson Kill P.C. Lian Phua, Axa […]
McGriff named Charlotte, North Carolina-based Betsy Knowles senior vice president and marketing account executive, energy practice. Previously, Ms. Knowles was senior vice president, head of specialty, Greater China, at Lockton Cos. (Hong Kong) Ltd.
At-Bay Inc. named Adam Petrone head of insurance operations and strategy. Previously, Mr. Petrone was a senior vice president at Hiscox Inc.
Euler Hermes named Philadelphia-based Nicholas Verna regional head of surety and guarantee, Americas region. Previously, Mr. Verna was U.S. head of surety.
At-Bay Inc. named Stephanie Lynch head of reinsurance. Previously, Ms. Lynch was senior vice president at Safety National Re SPC.
CorVel Corp. named Atlanta-based Jeff Gurtcheff vice president of enterprise comp. Previously, Mr. Gurtcheff was vice president of national accounts and strategic insights.
Clyde & Co named Washington, D.C.-based Stacey Rufe partner in its global insurance practice. Previously, Ms. Rufe was a senior counsel.
NAME: Rachael Wallington NEW JOB TITLE: London-based head of specialty reinsurance, MS Amlin PREVIOUS POSITION: London-based lead underwriter, MS Amlin INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: Overall, I believe its positive. There have been and continue to be significant changes made in response to consecutive years of challenging results for the industry. It is important we maintain increased levels […]
AmTrust Financial Services Inc. named Chicago-based Erich Bublitz to lead the E&S division. Previously, Mr. Bublitz was senior vice president of operations at the Admiral Insurance Group.
AmTrust Financial Services Inc. named Southington, Connecticut-based Caseta Paul vice president, brokerage renewal team. Ms. Paul is retaining her role managing the brokerage renewal team.
AmTrust Financial Services Inc. named Chicago-based Shannon Piotrowski vice president, brokerage new business team. Previously, Ms. Piotrowski was director, underwriting, with responsibility for the central and southern new business team.
Travelers Cos. Inc. named Hartford, Connecticut-based Donato Monaco vice president and president of Northland Transportation. Previously, Mr. Monaco was vice president of business development, workforce health and productivity at Hartford Financial Services Inc.
Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner named Michael Wood chief deputy commissioner. Mr. Wood replaces Mark Dietzler, who accepted a position as an attorney. Previously, Mr. Wood was administrator for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in Oregon.
Bain Capital Insurance named Indianapolis-based Chuck Chamness senior adviser. Previously, Mr. Chamness was CEO of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Cos.
TigerRisk Partners LLC named London-based Joel Hodges partner and head of analytics, international. Previously, Mr. Hodges was head of portfolio management, global risk solutions at Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Alera Group named Chicago-based Tracy Reyes associate general counsel, M&A. Previously, Ms. Reyes was an associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
NAME: Patricia Onion NEW JOB TITLE: Jacksonville, Florida-based chief operations officer, One Call PREVIOUS POSITION: Overland Park, Kansas-based CEO, Berkley Medical Management INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: The outlook for our industry is good. As the world of work continues to change, we need to evolve with it, creating the most convenient, efficient, and cost-effective services possible for […]
NAME: Ted Eder NEW JOB TITLE: New York-based partner, Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP PREVIOUS POSITION: New York-based shareholder, Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney Ltd. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: The legal profession is heading into a virtual future. From our perspective, it appears that video depositions and court appearances are here to stay. For […]
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 […]
Church Mutual Insurance Co. SI in Merrill, Wisconsin, named Stephanie Lynn vice president, enterprise risk management. Previously, she was enterprise risk management senior director/actuary at the insurer.
Chubb Ltd. promoted London-based Emma Walker to head of aerospace for Chubb Global Markets. Previously, she was senior underwriter, aviation, EMEA.
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. named Kyle Freeman head of ILS structuring, property. Previously, Boston-based Mr. Freeman was head of North America programs pricing at Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA.
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. named Patrick Witteveen head of ILS business development. Zurich-based Mr. Witteveen, who previously was head of investor relations and business development at Securis Investment Partners LLP, will join Axis in February 2022.
Global Risk Solutions Inc. named Reubin Iqbal head of GRS International’s U.K. and international construction division. Previously, Mr. Iqbal was head of construction at Crawford & Co. in London.
Global Risk Solutions Inc. named Mark Smith technical director of GRS International in Dubai, with a focus on the company’s Middle East operations. Most recently, Mr. Smith worked at Whitelaw Advanta.
Axis Insurance, a unit of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., named San Francisco-based Chelsea McIntyre as a vice president on its excess and surplus lines property insurance team. Previously, she was an assistant vice president at Weschester, a unit of Chubb Ltd.
Axis Insurance, a unit of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., named Chicago-based Nicholas Crowder as a vice president on its excess and surplus lines property insurance team. Previously, he was an assistant vice president at AmRisc, a unit of Truist Insurance Holdings Inc.
Baldwin Risk Partners Group Inc. named Seth Cohen general counsel and corporate secretary, succeeding Christopher Stephens, who left the company. Previously, Mr. Cohen was deputy general counsel and chief information security officer.
NAME: Teodora Gouneva NEW JOB TITLE: San Francisco-based chief financial officer, Next Insurance PREVIOUS POSITION: San Francisco-based, vice president finance, homes and experiences, Airbnb Inc. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: Next Insurance is disrupting a legacy market and severely underserved audience: small businesses. There are 30 million small businesses in the U.S., and 40% have no insurance and […]
Liberty Co. Insurance Brokers Inc. named Woodland Hills, California-based Sonia Ahuja chief operating officer. Previously, Ms. Ahuja was chief operating officer at Venbrook Group LLC.
The Insurance Office of America named Danny Anderson president of the Florida division. Previously, Mr. Anderson was regional president, Florida.
Parameter Climate named London-based Ralph Renner partner and head of origination. Previously, Mr. Renner was senior vice president, head of origination, EMEA at Sompo International.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Chicago-based Andy Conti senior vice president, complex casualty. Previously, Mr. Conti was multinational growth and industry leader-U.S. at Marsh.
Relation Insurance Services Inc. named Kevin Rabinowitz chief broking officer. Previously, Mr. Rabinowitz was head of insurance partnerships and distribution at Hagerty Insurance Agency.
Woodruff Sawyer & Co. named Oakland, California-based Keeley Sidow cyber practice director. Previously, Ms. Sidow was West region leader, E&O and cyber broking at Aon PLC.
Zurich North America named New York-based Kate Bernay head of general and developing industries for its U.S. middle-market unit. Previously, Ms. Bernay was vice president, New York region underwriting manager for Chubb Ltd.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Los Angeles-based Tony Owen to lead construction, Southwest region, risk and broking business. Previously, Mr. Owen was head of construction brokerage for the West region at Aon PLC.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Denver-based Michael Connelly casualty broking leader, West. Previously, Mr. Connelly was market leader for Denver and Southern California.
Vermont Captive Insurance Association named Newport, Vermont-based Kevin Mead president, effective Feb. 22, replacing Richard Smith, who led the organization for 12 years. Previously, Mr. Mead was executive director of the International Pemphigus Pemphigoid Foundation.
Hiscox Ltd. named Los Angeles-based Alannah Paul vice president, cyber and technology product head in the U.S. Previously, Ms. Paul was technical underwriting lead for technology and cyber.
Brown & Riding Insurance Services Inc. named New York-based Jeffrey Jamison senior vice president and broker in its national casualty practice. Previously, Mr. Jamison was vice president at Amwins Brokerage of New York Inc.
Insurtech company LineSlip Solutions Inc. named Michelle Bennett director, strategic account management. Previously, Ms. Bennett was senior director, executive staff operations at Phoenix-based Cable One Inc. In 2019, she was named one of the Business Insurance Women to Watch.
International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. named London-based Stav Tsielepis chief risk officer of the IGI group. Previously, Mr. Tsielepis was chief risk officer at Arch Capital Groups subsidiary Arch Insurance International.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Chicago-based Matt Hannon casualty broking leader, Midwest. Previously, Mr. Hannon was casualty broking leader, West region.
Goldberg Segalla LLP named St. Louis-based James R. Hess partner, workers compensation. Previously, Mr. Hess was a senior litigation attorney for CNA Insurance.
Concert Group Holdings Inc. named Hartford, Connecticut-based Suzanne Fetter to the newly created position of vice president, claims. Previously, Ms. Fetter was a reinsurance and claims consultant at Aurigon Advisors.
Ryan Specialty Group LLC named Austin, Texas-based Chris Burns president of Technical Risk Underwriters, its managing general underwriter specializing in construction risks. Mr. Burns succeeds Katie Davies as president, but she will remain CEO of Technical Risk Underwriters. Mr. Burns will retain his role as chief underwriting officer.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University named Rebecca Folmar director of risk management and insurance programs, effective Feb. 1. Previously, Ms. Folmar was director of risk management at Southern Methodist University.
SiriusPoint Ltd. named Shams Patel chief pricing actuary. Previously, Mr. Patel was head of pricing and business planning in the U.K.
Pathpoint named Naples, Florida-based Ralph Blust CRO and president, a newly created role. Previously, Mr. Blust was CEO of National Flood Services.
FM Global named Sanjay Chawla to its executive leadership team. Previously, Mr. Chawla was chief investment officer.
Northeast Region Javier Gonzalez, Axis Insurance Services L.L.C. Scott Kannry, Aon Risk Solutions Chris Keith, The Graham Co. Brandon Mueller, Seubert & Associates Aaron Rosenfeld, GFI Insurance Brokerage Inc. Dennis Tierney, Marsh Inc. Michael Tomasulo, AH&T Insurance Inc. Harris Tsangaris, NFP Property & Casualty Services Inc. West Region Schuyler Briscoe, Alliant Insurance Services Inc. Jim […]
Northeast Region Jennifer Ackerman, The Safegard Group Inc. Michael J. Brodzinski, Willis North America Inc. John D. Crowley, Cook Maran & Associates Thomas Delark, Hub International Limited Brian Dunphy, Crystal & Company Geoffrey A. Goldwater, Odell Studner L.L.C. Adam Green, Integro USA Inc. Brian Gross, GFI Insurance Brokerage Inc. Marianne Halvorsen, Lockton Cos. L.L.C. Stephen […]
Northeast Region Russell Bank, Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA Inc. Joseph Charczenko, Construction Risk Partners Brian Courtney, The Safegard Group Inc. Jonathan Gilbert, Crystal & Company AnnaCarin Jansson, Integro USA Inc. Gregory Sibilio, Iron Cove Partners L.L.C. Aaron Simpson, Aon Risk Solutions Andrew Stergiou, Alliant Insurance Services Inc. Matthew Wiener, USI Insurance Services South Region […]
Read the 2021 winner profiles on BusinessInsurance.com. Read the announcement on BusinessInsurance.com. NORTHEAST Charlotte Allen, Commonwealth Financial Network Neuris Chalas, Swiss Re Ltd. Olivia Derderian, Great American Insurance Co. Kevin Johnson, Munich Re America Inc. Marek Krowka, American International Group Inc. Kimberly Mann, Marsh LLC Raymond Mascia, Anderson Kill P.C. Lian Phua, Axa XL, a unit […]
Read the 2020 winner profiles on BusinessInsurance.com. Read the announcement on BusinessInsurance.com. NORTHEAST Will Debarros – Marsh & McLennan Agency, a unit of Marsh LLC Bledion Dizdari – Alliant Insurance Services Inc. Brad Eldridge – Falvey Insurance Group Christa Faustman – BMS Insurance Services Inc. Prabal Lakhanpal – Spring Consulting Group LLC, a unit of […]
Read the announcement on BusinessInsurance.com. Read the 2019 winner profiles on BusinessInsurance.com. NORTHEAST Bryan Berkman, Marsh LLC Patrick Bousfield, Capsicum Reinsurance Brokers LLP Adam Budesheim, McCarter & English LLP Lael Chappell, Attune Insurance Services LLC Michelle Chia, Zurich North America Peter Johnson, Spring Consulting Group LLC, a unit of Alera Group Eliza Lopez, FM Global […]
MIDWEST Chris Rafferty, Aon Risk Solutions Tyler LaMantia, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. David Derigiotis, Burns & Wilcox Ltd. Natalya Harvey, Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants Michael Hessling, Gallagher Bassett Services Inc. Chris Consolo, Marsh L.L.C. Jay Gates, RMH Franchise Holdings Inc. Sean M. Carney, Sidley Austin L.L.P. Courtney Davis, University of Chicago Prasad Gunturi, […]
NORTHEAST Robert O’Connell, Odyssey Reinsurance Company Issy Bustamante, Willis Towers Watson P.L.C. Jessica Cullen, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Carrie DiCanio, Anderson Kill P.C. Christina Leo, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Chidubem Ude, Aon P.L.C. David Shluger, Zurich North America, a unit of Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. Anneloes Hesen, Marsh L.L.C. Laura Zoltan, Arch Insurance Co., […]
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Relation Insurance Services Inc. named Santa Maria, California-based Josh Bedgood vice president of operations. Previously, Mr. Bedgood was vice president of Relations national service organization.
Cowbell Cyber Inc. named Dan Palardy lead actuary. Previously, Mr. Palardy was senior pricing actuary, professional lines, at Axis Reinsurance, a unit of Axis Capital Insurance Holdings Ltd.
Cowbell Cyber Inc. named Theresa Le head of claims and risk engineering. Previously, Ms. Le was vice president, cyber claims expert, at Swiss Reinsurance Co. Ltd.
Corvus Insurance Holdings Ltd. named Frankfurt, Germany-based Oliver Delvos head of international, effective in summer 2022. Previously, Mr. Delvos led global cyber underwriting at Zurich Insurance Group Ltd.
Chubb Ltd. named New York-based Alex Faynberg division president, Chubb workplace benefits. Previously, Mr. Faynberg was senior vice president and chief actuary for Chubb’s North America accident and health business and combined insurance.
Relation Insurance Services Inc. named Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Cary Taylor sales leader, Central region. Previously, Mr. Taylor led the risk management division of Premier, a Relation company.
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 […]
Relation Insurance Services Inc. named Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Mark Kochner president, Central region. Previously, Mr. Kochner was chief operating officer of Premier, a Relation company.
Hylant Group Inc. named Lafayette, Indiana-based Alex Clark vice president, cyber. Previously, Mr. Clark was a risk adviser, cyber.
Global Aerospace named West Hartford, Connecticut-based Rachel Priester director of claims USA, effective Feb. 7. Previously, Ms. Priester was managing claim counsel at CNA Insurance.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named London-based Lou Smith to lead commercial lines data strategy and accelerate digital trading capability in the brokers insurance consulting and technology business, a newly created position. Previously, Ms. Smith was the first chief digital officer at Lloyds of London.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named New York-based Chris Murphy executive vice president and managing director. Previously, Mr. Murphy was chief underwriting officer of Travelers Cos. Inc.s surety business.
AssuredPartners Inc. named Sean Smith chairman and CEO of Accretive Insurance Solutions, the firms new specialty wholesale and program administration company. Previously, Mr. Smith was president at AssuredPartners and CEO at Keenan, an AssuredPartners agency.
AssuredPartners Inc. named Sean Smith chairman and CEO of Accretive Insurance Solutions, the firms new specialty wholesale and program administration company. Previously, Mr. Smith was president at AssuredPartners and CEO at Keenan, an AssuredPartners agency.
Goldberg Segalla LLP named New York-based Ayomikun Loye to the firms workers compensation group. Previously, Mr. Loye was with Hankin Sandman Palladino Weintrob and Bell in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The Arbella Insurance Group named Walpole, Massachusetts-based Jim Hyatt executive vice president and chief underwriting officer. Previously, Mr. Hyatt was vice president and national sales director for personal lines at The Hanover Insurance Group.
SterlingRisk Insurance Co. named Sean P. Flaherty vice president. Previously, Mr. Flaherty was managing adviser and regional construction team leader at AHT Insurance.
Falvey Insurance Group named New Jersey-based Fatih Ozdemir vice president. Previously, Mr. Ozdemir oversaw underwriting in marine liability at Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
The Hartford Financial Services Inc. named Charlotte, North Carolina-based Richard Vaughn to head global specialty distribution, a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Vaughn was vice president of distribution management, enterprise sales & distribution.
NFP Corp. named Atlanta-based Courtney Maugé senior vice president and cyber practice leader. Previously, Ms. Maugé was a broker at Marsh LLC.
NFP Corp. named Chicago-based Rick Cavaliere senior vice president, senior cyber broker. Previously, Mr. Cavaliere was an executive vice president at Fairly Group.
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Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Houston-based James Breaux vice president. Previously, Mr. Breaux was a risk management consultant at USI Insurance Services Inc.
Generali Global Corporate & Commercial named Alejandro Muñiz head of construction and green energy. Mr. Muñiz will retain his role as head of engineering underwriting Iberia & LatAm.
Wholesaler Jencap Group LLC named John LaCava chief operating officer, effective immediately. Mr. LaCava fills the position left open following Mark Mahers promotion to president last June. Previously, Mr. LaCava was president and CEO of its Jencap Program Administrators division.
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 […]
Lloyds of London named London-based Dawn Miller commercial director. She replaces Caroline Dunn, who left Lloyds last year. She will take up the position in the second quarter. Previously, Ms. Miller was regional executive officer for Chubb Ltd.s central region and country president for Switzerland.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named New York-based Scott Dalton to head up its energy property insurance business in the Americas. Mr. Dalton fills the position previously held by Greg Joyce, who left the company last year. Previously, Mr. Dalton was senior underwriter and joined Axa XL in 2006.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc. named Easley, South Carolina-based Tim Brewer vice president of commercial surety. Previously, Mr. Brewer was vice president of commercial surety at Swiss Re Group.
NFP Corp. named Kate Henry co-president of the brokerages Northeast region, replacing Bill Austin, who was named a managing director focused on South Florida. Previously, Ms. Henry was Northeast regional managing director for benefits.
Gallagher Re named San Francisco-based Liz Kim cyber reinsurance broker. Previously, Ms. Kim was group director of cyber underwriting at Hiscox Ltd.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc. named Frankfort, Illinois-based Dan Kearney to oversee its E&S general liability team. Previously, Mr. Kearney was vice president of underwriting at IAT Insurance Group Inc.
NFP Corp. named Mike Walsh co-president of the brokerages Northeast region, replacing Bill Austin, who was named a managing director focused on South Florida. Previously, Mr. Walsh was Northeast regional managing director for property/casualty.
Acrisure Re, the reinsurance division of broker Acrisure LLC, named New York-based Ming Li managing director and global head of catastrophe modeling, effective Jan. 18. Previously, Mr. Li was managing director at Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC.
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. named David Friston vice president, head of financial lines insurance at its Bermuda-based insurance and reinsurance operating subsidiary, Hamilton Re Ltd. Previously, Mr. Friston was senior vice president and financial lines manager at American International Group Inc.
Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. named Morristown, New Jersey-based Lorraine Seib head of U.S. excess casualty. Previously, Ms. Seib was chief underwriting officer at managing general underwriter Synchrono Group Inc., which does business as SynchronoSure.
Concord Specialty Risk named Houston-based Craig Willey vice president and underwriting counsel, tax insurance. Previously, Mr. Willey was vice president, tax and treasury for Skyward Specialty Insurance.
Zurich North America named Schaumburg, Illinois-based Alban Laloum chief customer officer for Zurich North America, a new position, effective Feb. 1. Previously, Mr. Laloum was head of customer, distribution, marketing and regional management for Zurich Canada.
Zurich North America named Schaumburg, Illinois-based Jason Meador to lead its Rural Community Insurance Services Crop Insurance business. He is succeeding Mike Day, who is retiring. Previously, Mr. Meador was head of captives.
Chubb Ltd. named Kevin Harkin to succeed Drew Spitzer as chief financial officer for North America Insurance, effective March 1. Previously, Mr. Harkin was senior vice president, North America financial operations.
AssuredPartners Inc. named Lake Mary, Florida-based Mark Hammond chief financial officer, effective March 2. Previously, Mr. Hammond was deputy CFO and global treasurer at Chubb Group.
Zurich North America named Schaumburg, Illinois-based Dawn Hiestand to replace Jason Meador as head of captives. Previously, Ms. Hiestand was head of operations for Zurich North Americas direct markets business serving auto dealers. She was a 2021 Women to Watch honoree.
Chubb Ltd. named Drew Spitzer treasurer, effective March 1, replacing Mark Hammond, who is leaving the company. Previously, Mr. Spitzer was CFO of Chubbs North American operations.
AssuredPartners Inc. named Lake Mary, Florida-based Mark Hammond chief financial officer, effective March 2. Previously, Mr. Hammond was deputy CFO and global treasurer at Chubb Group.
TigerRisk Partners LLC named Boston-based Joe Springer partner on its U.S. property/casualty team. Previously, Mr. Springer was managing director at Aons Reinsurance Solutions.
McGriff Insurance Services Inc., a subsidiary of Truist Insurance Holdings, named Minneapolis-based Kevin Lundin senior vice president and producer, energy. Previously, Mr. Lundin was a senior vice president at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
NFP Corp. named New York-based John Barrett senior vice president, U.S. complex risk, in its risk management and complex risk practice. Previously, Mr. Barrett was first vice president at Alliant Insurance Services Inc.
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, […]
Willis Towers Watson PLC named London-based Robert Gardner GB retail industry leader – renewable energy and power. Previously, Mr. Gardner was a senior vice president at Marsh.
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP named Minneapolis-based Julie Firestone partner, complex business and commercial litigation and insurance regulatory and compliance practices. Previously, Ms. Firestone was senior counsel at Norton Rose Fulbright.
CoreLogic Inc. named Pat Dodd interim president and CEO, succeeding Frank Martell, who will assume the position of non-executive chairman of the CoreLogic board. Previously, Mr. Dodd was chief operating and growth officer.
SiriusPoint Ltd. named New York-based Ari Chester head of U.S. and Canada reinsurance, succeeding Warren Trace, who has retired. Previously, Mr. Chester was chief operating officer, Americas reinsurance.
Chubb Ltd. named Julie Dillman to the new position of executive vice president, Chubb Group, and digital transformation officer. Previously, Ms. Dillman was senior vice president, Chubb Group, and global head of operations and technology.
Chubb Ltd. named Thomas Kropp to Julie Dillmans previous position of senior vice president, Chubb Group, and global head of operations and technology. Ms. Dillman was named executive vice president, Chubb Group, and digital transformation officer. Previously, Mr. Kropp was deputy global operations and technology officer.
Alera Group Inc. named Boston-based Peter Caine executive vice president, operations, effective Jan. 3. Previously, Mr. Caine was chief operating officer of Lockton Midwest.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Houston-based Harrison McCorkle vice president. Previously, Mr. McCorkle was property and casualty risk leader at USI Insurance Services Inc.
The Worldwide Broker Network named Shane Carter global operations manager. Previously, Mr. Carter was national operations leader, select commercial at USI Insurance Services Inc.
Vertafore named Denver-based Liz Nguyen chief technology officer, its first woman in the position. Previously, Ms. Nguyen was vice president of product development.
BMS Re named New York-based Erin Brady vice president, casualty facultative. Previously, Ms. Brady was assistant vice president, casualty global facultative at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
RSUI Group Inc. named Phillip McCrorie CEO, effective Jan. 1, succeeding David Leonard, who is retiring. Mr. McCrorie will become chairman of RSUIs board of directors in March. Previously, Mr. McCrorie was president.
BMS Re named Chicago-based Jeremy Gallico vice president, property facultative. Previously, Mr. Gallico was senior underwriter, direct property facultative at XL Catlin.
Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP named Kenneth E. Sharperson the firms first diversity, equity and inclusion director. Previously, Mr. Sharperson was co-chair of Weber Gallaghers DEI committee.
RSUI Group Inc. named Andrew Whittington president and chief underwriting officer. Previously, Mr. Whittington was executive vice president and property department manager.
RSUI Group Inc. named Lee Sjostrom chief operating officer. Mr. Sjostrom will retain his executive vice president and chief financial officer titles.
BMS Re named Chicago-based Brian Kohout vice president, casualty facultative. Previously, Mr. Kohout was executive specialty casualty underwriter at AmTrust E&S Insurance Services.
Banyan Risk Ltd. named Peter Horrobin co-founder and co-CEO. Previously, Mr. Horrobin was senior vice president at Ascot Bermuda.
Philadelphia Insurance Cos. named John Doyle executive vice president. Previously, Mr. Doyle was chief underwriting officer.
Philadelphia Insurance Cos. named John Doyle executive vice president. Previously, Mr. Doyle was chief underwriting officer.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Boston-based Ryan Powers to lead mid construction, Liberty Mutual Global Risk Solutions. Previously, Mr. Powers was vice president and division manager, Eastern U.S. mid construction.
Crawford & Co. named Toronto-based Greg Smith president, Canada, effective Jan. 1. Previously, Mr. Smith was chief operating officer and chief client officer.
The Insurance Federation of New York Inc. elected Howard Mills president. Mr. Mills is a senior adviser at McKinsey and Co.
W.R. Berkley Corp. named Andy Robinson president of its newly formed construction unit. Previously, Mr. Robinson was senior vice president of primary and excess construction at Starr Insurance Co.
Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA, named Summit, New Jersey-based Maria Duhart chief underwriting officer for its specialty niche business in the Americas. She replaces Alex Blanco, who joined Bermuda-based Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. as CEO of insurance in November. Previously, Ms. Duhart headed Axa XLs commercial bonds business.
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, […]
Markel Corp. named Glen Allen, Virginia-based Hollis Zyglocke regional president, mid-Atlantic, Markel Specialty. She replaces Steve Girard, who was named regional president, Southeast, Markel Specialty. Previously, Ms. Zyglocke was senior director, underwriting and production, casualty/excess and umbrella, mid-Atlantic.
The Insurance Federation of New York Inc. elected Jeffrey A. Silver vice president. Mr. Silver is executive vice president, general counsel at Applied Underwriters Inc.
The Insurance Federation of New York Inc. elected K.J. Singh vice president. Mr. Singh is president and chief operating officer at Maya Assurance Co.
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. named Vincent C. Tizzio senior adviser, insurance market strategy. He will become the CEO of Axis Insurance on June 1, 2022, and succeed Peter Wilson. Previously, Mr. Tizzio was executive vice president and head of global specialty at Hartford Financial Services Group Inc.
Canopius Group Ltd. named Neil Robertson group CEO. Previously, Mr. Robertson was deputy group CEO.
Acrisure Re named Michael Cross president of the North American division, effective Jan. 1. Mr. Cross succeeds Simon Hedley, who became CEO of Acrisure Re in July. Previously, Mr. Cross was head of the Burlington, North Carolina, office and North American chief operating officer.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Toronto-based Erin Magilton risk and broking Canada Region leader. Previously, Ms. Magilton was senior director, corporate insurance risk management at financial services company Royal Bank of Canada.
Acrisure Re named Michael Fitzgerald head of the Burlington, North Carolina, office. Previously, Mr. Fitzgerald was senior vice president.
Tokio Marine HCC named Michael Palotay group president. Mr. Palotay succeeds Ricard Robin, who is retiring and will remain in a consulting capacity until April 1. Previously, Mr. Palotay was chief underwriting officer, cyber and professional lines group.
The Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc. named Kristen Peed secretary, effective Jan. 1. Ms. Peed is director of corporate risk management at CBIZ Inc.
Pasich LLP named Jeffrey L. Schulman managing partner. Previously, Mr. Schulman was partner.
Pasich LLP named Christopher Pasich partner. Previously, Mr. Pasich was senior managing associate.
Amwins Group Inc. named Jeff McNatt president of its Amwins Brokerage unit. Previously, Mr. McNatt was executive vice president and leader of Amwins Brokerages Florida branches.
Mosaic Insurance Holdings Ltd. named London-based Tom Dilley senior vice president, head of financial institutions. Previously, Mr. Dilley led U.K. financial institutions at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co.
The Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc. named Patrick Sterling president, effective Jan. 1. Mr. Sterling is vice president of legendary people at Texas Roadhouse in Louisville, Kentucky. He succeeds Ellen R. Dunkin, senior vice president, general counsel and chief risk officer for Amalgamated Life Insurance Co. in White Plains, New York.
Pasich LLP named Nathan Davis partner. Previously, Mr. Davis was senior managing associate.
Relation Insurance Services Inc. named Stockton, California-based Michael Lorente sales leader, West region. Previously, Mr. Lorente was vice president for Pan American, a Relation company.
BMS Re named London-based Juan Carlos Gomez executive vice president of BMS Re Latin America & Caribbean, a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Gomez was deputy CEO of Carpenter Marsh FAC Latin America & Caribbean.
Global Risk Solutions Inc. named Kenneth Cook senior vice president of sales and client relations. Previously, Mr. Cook was senior vice president of customer success and sales at EagleView Technologies Inc.
Pasich LLP named Jacquelyn Mohr Heitman partner. Previously, Ms. Mohr Heitman was senior managing associate.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named New York-based Elisa Zurlini head of transactional liability claims. Previously, Ms. Zurlini was assistant vice president, financial institutions/M&A group at American International Group Inc.
Relation Insurance Services Inc. named Fresno, California-based Greg Merrill president, West region. Previously, Mr. Merrill was executive vice president and director of crop insurance services for Pan American, a Relation company.
The Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc. named Jennifer Santiago vice president, effective Jan. 1. Ms. Santiago is director, risk management and safety at Wakefern Food Corp.
The Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc. named Patrick Sterling president, effective Jan. 1. Mr. Sterling is vice president of legendary people at Texas Roadhouse in Louisville, Kentucky. He succeeds Ellen R. Dunkin, senior vice president, general counsel and chief risk officer for Amalgamated Life Insurance Co. in White Plains, New York.
The Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc. named David E. Arick treasurer, effective Jan. 1. Mr. Arick is assistant treasurer, global risk management at International Paper Co.
Amwins Group Inc. named Sam Baig president of its Amwins Brokerage unit. Previously, Mr. Baig was executive vice president and leader of Amwins Brokerages Georgia branches.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. named Denver-based Stefan Szulc executive director of its global energy practice. Previously, Mr. Szulc was senior vice president at NFP Corp.
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP named Chicago-based Todd M. Rowe partner, data privacy and cybersecurity. Previously, Mr. Rowe was a partner at Tressler LLP.
Chubb Ltd. named Toronto-based Paul Johnstone chief operating officer, Chubb Canada, effective Jan. 1. Previously, Mr. Johnstone was executive vice president, personal risk services, Chubb Canada.
Chubb Ltd. named Toronto-based Melanie Wilcox head of personal risk services, Chubb Canada, effective Jan. 1. She succeeds Paul Johnstone, who was named chief operating officer, Chubb Canada. Previously, Ms. Wilcox was senior vice president and assistant region manager, personal risk services, Chubb Canada.
Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. named Boston-based Andrew Rippert chief underwriting officer for Aspen Re, effective Jan. 1, succeeding Christian Dunleavy, who was named group chief underwriting officer. Previously, Mr. Rippert was executive vice president, head of mortgage.
Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. named Singapore-based Beatrice Morley head of international reinsurance, effective Jan. 1. Previously, Ms. Morley was global head of casualty.
Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. named Hamilton, Bermuda-based Christian Dunleavy to the newly created role of group chief underwriting officer, effective Jan. 1. Previously, Mr. Dunleavy was chief underwriting officer of Aspen Re, CEO of Aspen Bermuda Ltd. and chief underwriting officer of Aspen Bermuda Ltd.
Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. named Mark Pickering CEO of Aspen Bermuda Ltd., effective Jan. 1. Mr. Pickering will remain group chief capital management officer and treasurer.
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP named Providence, Rhode Island-based Todd Romano partner, workers compensation. Previously, Mr. Romano was an associate attorney at Bengtson & Jestings LLP.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Chicago-based Casey Petersen head of primary casualty broking for North America. Previously, Mr. Petersen was Midwest casualty broking leader. In 2015, Mr. Petersen was named one of the Business Insurance 40 Under 40 award winners. The program has since been renamed the Break Out Awards.
Sompo International Holdings Ltd. named Alpharetta, Georgia-based John Goodloe an executive vice president and head of E&S casualty for its U.S. insurance business. Previously, Mr. Goodloe was chief underwriting officer at Ategrity Specialty Insurance Co.
Aon PLC named New York-based Richard Pennay head of Aon Securities insurance-linked securities team, a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Pennay was Merion Square Capital LLC co-founder, managing partner and president.
Canopius Group Ltd. named Greg Alcazar chief financial officer, U.S. operations, effective Dec. 20. Previously, Mr. Alcazar was chief financial officer and senior vice president for elipsLife AG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Swiss Re Ltd.
American International Group Inc. named London-based Graham Fulcher international general insurance chief actuary, a newly created role, effective early 2022. Previously, Mr. Fulcher was chief actuary for overseas general insurance at Chubb Ltd.
The Vermont Department of Labor named Montpelier, Vermont-based Dirk Anderson director of the workers compensation and safety division, succeeding Steve Monahan, who will step down at the end of the year. Previously, Mr. Anderson was general counsel.
Zurich North America named Andy Peterson regional executive, East region, effective Jan. 1. Previously, Mr. Peterson was senior broker relationship leader.
Chubb Ltd. named New York-based Seth Gillston executive vice president, North America global casualty and multinational field operations. Mr. Gillston will continue as head of Chubb’s private equity practice.
Aon PLC named London-based Angela James to the newly created position of chief broking officer for commercial risk in the United Kingdom, effective in June 2022. Previously, Ms. James was global property/casualty hub leader for Willis Towers Watson PLCs centers in London, Bermuda, Singapore and Shanghai.
Ariel Re named Bermuda-based Apryle Oswald to the newly created role of chief analytics officer, effective Dec. 20. Previously, Ms. Oswald was portfolio manager at Nephila Capital.
Clara Analytics Inc. named Rick Rosenthal chief financial officer. Previously, Mr. Rosenthal was senior vice president, global head of finance at Flutterwave.
Arrow Risk Management Ltd. named Toby Gorman underwriting practice leader property binders. Previously, Mr. Gorman was unit head of the North American delegated binding authority business at Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.
Zurich North America named Mark Way to head the firms new office of sustainability underwriting. Previously, Mr. Way was acting global climate adaptation director and global climate risk and resilience director at The Nature Conservancy in Arlington, Virginia.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Shanil Williams chief underwriting officer corporate. Previously, Mr. Williams was global head of financial lines.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Austin, Texas-based Kim Cauthorn head of the intellectual property practice within its risk and broking segment. Previously, Ms. Cauthorn was chief operating officer at managing general agent PIUS Ltd.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Cary, North Carolina-based Eric Pince actuarial property/casualty director in its insurance consulting and technology business. Previously, Mr. Pince was a senior actuarial manager at Ernst & Young.
American International Group Inc. named Constance Hunter executive vice president, global head of strategy and environmental, social and corporate governance, effective early 2022. Previously, Ms. Hunter was chief economist at KPMG LLP.
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. named Richmond, Virginia-based Pam Gosslin head of medical professionals liability, a new position. Previously, Ms. Gosslin was division manager of allied health and health care divisions at James River Group Holdings Ltd.
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. named Richmond, Virginia-based Diane Wisner head of excess casualty insurance, a new position. Previously, Ms. Wisner was executive underwriter in the energy division at James River Group Holdings Ltd.
Anderson Kill P.C. named Bruce Strong shareholder, effective Jan. 1. Previously, Mr. Strong was an attorney in the firms New York office.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Houston-based David Wightman senior vice president. Previously, Mr. Wightman was senior vice president and West Region surety practice leader at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Ambac named Dan McGinnis chief operating officer, a new position. Previously, Mr. McGinnis was chief underwriting officer and chief operating officer at CapSpecialty.
Environmental Underwriting Solutions Inc. named Birmingham, Alabama-based Beth Linton president. Previously, Ms. Linton was vice president and broker.
Marsh named London-based Catherine Read chief operating officer, UK & Ireland, effective Jan. 4, 2022. Previously, Ms. Read was executive director and COO at Royal London Asset Management.
Newfront Insurance Inc. named Adam Johnson senior vice president and leader of its venture capital practice. Previously, Mr. Johnson was regional sales officer for the Bay area at Hub International Ltd.
Axis Insurance Co. named Alpharetta, Georgia-based Kenneth Hosp vice president, U.S. excess casualty team. Previously, Mr. Hosp was assistant vice president, global casualty facultative at Gen Re.
Chubb Ltd. named Ana Robic division president of its personal lines business in North America, succeeding Fran OBrien, who was named deputy chief risk officer. Previously, Ms. Robic was chief operating officer for North America personal risk services. She was named one of the 2016 Business Insurance Women to Watch.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Damon Hart executive vice president and chief legal officer, effective Jan. 1. He will succeed Jim Kelleher, who is retiring at years end. Previously, Mr. Hart was deputy chief legal officer.
Chubb Ltd. named Fran OBrien deputy chief risk officer. Previously, Ms. OBrien was division president of its personal lines business in North America.
W.R. Berkley Corp. named James Hastings CEO of W.R. Berkley Syndicate Management Ltd., effective Feb. 22, 2022. Mr. Hastings will succeed David Brosnan, who will remain on the board of directors of the managing agency. Previously, Mr. Hastings was a managing director, leading the international wholesale division for Markel Corp.
Burns & Wilcox Ltd. named Orlando, Florida-based Chris Siegel associate vice president, managing director. Previously, Mr. Siegel was managing director.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named Atlanta-based Angela Meyer head of life sciences for North America. John Parente, the Boston-based insurers former head of life sciences, left in November to join Aon PLC. Previously, Ms. Meyer was head of life sciences for the southeastern region of the U.S.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Doug Bixby a senior vice president focusing on coverage for health care, life sciences and fintech companies. Previously, Mr. Bixby was a vice president at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. named Washington-based Francis Bouchard managing director of climate on its Marsh McLennan Advantage team. Previously, Mr. Bouchard was group head of public affairs and sustainability for Zurich Insurance Group Ltd.
Marsh LLC named Paul Denny global head of its financial and professional lines division, effective Jan. 1. Previously, Mr. Denny was CEO of FINPRO U.K.
Career General Agency LLC, a subsidiary of GuideOne Insurance Co., named West Des Moines, Iowa-based Tim Lee vice president, wholesale. Previously, Mr. Lee was vice president, national sales at The McGowan Cos.
ProSight Global Inc. named Atlanta-based Hunter Morgan senior vice president of excess casualty. Previously, Mr. Morgan was senior director and wholesale construction practice leader at Markel Corp.
Marsh LLC named Stephanie Manson to lead Marshs U.K. management liability team, effective Jan. 1. Previously, Ms. Manson was chief client officer for management liability and head of directors and officers product for the brokerage.
Mosaic Insurance Holdings Ltd. named London-based Womba Muzeya vice president, senior underwriter, financial institutions. Previously, Ms. Muzeya was a primary lead underwriter at Axa XL, a division of Axa SA.
Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. named Chicago-based Justin Gress chief operating officer insurance. Previously, Mr. Gress was vice president strategic initiatives at Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA. Mr. Gress was a 2018 Business Insurance Break Out Awards winner.
Marsh LLC named Beth Thurston CEO of FINPRO U.K., effective Jan. 1. Previously, Ms. Thurston led Marshs U.K. management liability team.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Boston-based Rich Leavitt to its health care insurance practice. Previously, Mr. Leavitt was area principal and regional practice leader at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Marsh LLC named New York-based Michelle Sartain to lead its specialty business in the United States of Canada, effective Jan. 1, replacing Pat Donnelly, who was named president of Marsh U.S. and Canada. Previously, Ms. Sartain was head of its U.S. financial and professional lines division.
Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. named London-based Rob Houghton group chief operating officer, effective Jan. 3. He succeeds Mike Cain, who is leaving the Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer in early 2022. Previously, Mr. Houghton was CEO of MS Amlin AG Business Services.
Euler Hermes named Owings Mills, Maryland-based James Musters managing director of excess of loss for Euler Hermes Americas Region. Previously, Mr. Musters was regional manager XoL underwriting for world agency (the Americas).
ClearPath Mutual Insurance Co. named Louisville, Kentucky-based Jillian Taylor chief financial officer. Ms. Taylor replaces Kitty Baumgart as CFO. Previously, Ms. Taylor was CFO and vice president of finance at Lawyers Mutual of Kentucky.
CNA Financial Corp. named Scott Lindquist chief financial officer, effective Jan. 10. He succeeds Larry Haefner, the insurers chief actuary, who served as interim CFO after Al Miralles left to join technology company CDW Corp. in September. Previously, Mr. Lindquist was executive vice president and CFO at Farmers Group Inc.
White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd. named Liam P. Caffrey chief financial officer. He succeeds Reid T. Campbell, who will become president next year and will retire in 2024. Previously, Mr. Caffrey was CEO of the affinity business at Aon PLC.
H.W. Kaufman Group named Daniel J. Kaufman president of Burns & Wilcox Ltd. Previously, Mr. Kaufman was chief operating officer. Mr. Kaufman was preceded in this role by his father, H.W. Kaufman President and CEO Alan Jay Kaufman. He will continue to serve as H.W. Kaufman Groups executive vice president.
Bolttech Management Ltd., a Singapore-based insurtech, named London-based Romaney OMalley group chief financial officer, effective in February 2022. She replaces Craig Merdian, who is retiring. Previously, Ms. OMalley was CFO at American International Group Inc. UK. In 2017, she was named one of the Business Insurance Women to Watch.
NFP Corp. named Dallas-based Lori Robinett senior vice president, national casualty broker, risk management and complex risk practice. Previously, Ms. Robinett was a managing partner and client risk advocate at Iterisk.
Risk Strategies Co. named Terry Lyons national education practice leader. Mr. Lyons will remain head of the companys education industry student health practice.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named London-based Jody Yee global industry solution director for technology, media and telecom, effective Jan. 1. Previously, Mr. Yee was managing director and global practice group cyber leader, alternative risk transfer.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named New York-based Scott Pizzi head of property broking for North America, effective January 2022. He replaces Nancy Woode, who joined McGriff, a unit of Truist Insurance Holdings Inc., earlier this year. Previously, Mr. Pizzi was a managing director at Marsh.
McGriff named Crystal Sanderson national personal lines and small business practice leader. Previously, Ms. Sanderson was senior vice president and director, sales center.
QBE Insurance Group Ltd. named Toronto-based Ben Hunter director of its Canadian operations, effective January 2022, succeeding Jamie Thompson, who was appointed director of financial lines for QBEs European operations in May. Previously, Mr. Hunter was vice president, head of marine, energy, construction, and risk services at Liberty Mutual Canada.
MS Amlin AG named Zurich-based Jörg Bruniecki chief underwriting officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Previously, Mr. Bruniecki was head of global client and broker management at PartnerRe Ltd.
EigenRisk Inc. named Vero Beach, Florida-based Henry Allen chief commercial officer. Previously, Mr. Allen was CEO at insurtech Gobsmack Ltd.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Chicago-based Meghan OMalley first vice president, with cyber leadership responsibility for the brokers western region, a new position. Previously, Ms. OMalley was division director for cyber and technology solutions at Howden Specialty in London.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Anthony Monaghan Great Britain industry transportation leader for its risk and broking division. Previously, Mr. Monaghan led manufacturing and automotive industry at Marsh.
McGriff named Rachael Yelverton chief distribution officer for small business and personal lines. Previously, Ms. Yelverton led business development for small business and personal insurance.
Hylant Group Inc. named New York-based William Walker managing director, transactional risk. Previously, Mr. Walker was national practice leader at NFP Corp.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named London-based Jessica Kirby head of commercial management liability Insurance in the U.K. Previously, Ms. Kirby was senior underwriter, commercial D&O. She was honored among the Business Insurance Women to Watch EMEA this year.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named London-based Chris Warrior head of executive and professional lines in the U.K. Previously, Mr. Warrior was head of management liability for the U.K and Ireland.
Aon PLC named San Francisco-based Jillian Slyfield chief innovation officer, effective Dec. 1. She succeeds Tony Goland, who is retiring at the end of the year. Previously, Ms. Slyfield was digital economy practice leader. She was named one of the 2017 winners of Business Insurances Women to Watch.
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance named Nashville-based Jonathan Habart director of the captive insurance section. Mr. Habart, who has served as the sections acting director since Aug. 3, fills the position left vacant by the departure of previous captive insurance director Belinda Fortman. Previously, Mr. Habart was assistant director of the captive insurance section.
Colonial Surety named Richard Clarke chief insurance officer. Previously, Mr. Clarke was senior vice president at J. Smith Lanier & Co., a regional retail insurance brokerage headquartered in Georgia.
Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP named New York-based Thomas W. Park partner, litigation practice. Previously, Mr. Park was a partner at Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney Ltd.
Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP named New York-based Theodore M. Eder partner, litigation practice. Previously, Mr. Eder was a partner at Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney Ltd.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Mountain Brook, Alabama-based Amye Carle senior account executive. Previously, Ms. Carle was senior risk officer for PNC.
Hiscox Ltd. named Atlanta-based Jerry Cox chief financial officer, U.S. Previously, Mr. Cox was CFO, corporate functions at Hartford Financial Services Inc.
Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. named Martin South president and CEO of Marsh and vice chair of the parent company, succeeding John Doyle, who was named group president and CEO of Marsh McLennan. Previously, Mr. South was president of Marsh US and Canada.
AmRisc LLC named Birmingham, Alabama-based Molly Nickoles CEO of Waypoint Wholesale, the companys wholesale brand. Previously, Ms. Nickoles was chief underwriting officer for AmRiscs builders risk product.
Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. named Pat Donnelly president of Marsh US and Canada, succeeding Martin South, who was named president and CEO of Marsh. Previously, Mr. Donnelly was head of Marsh Specialty for Marsh US and Canada.
Accelerant named London-based Kenny Holms chief decision scientist. Previously, Mr. Holms was a senior vice president at Acrisure LLC.
Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. named Dean Kilsura CEO of reinsurance unit Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC and vice chair of the parent company. He succeeds Peter Hearn, who will continue as vice chair of Marsh McLennan. Mr. Kilsura will remain president of Guy Carpenter.
SiriusPoint Ltd. named Zurich-based Andreas Kull chief risk officer, effective March 1, 2022. Previously, Mr. Kull was chief risk officer at Bernina Re.
QBE North America named Denver-based David Watkins senior vice president, head of aviation. Previously, Mr. Watkins was regional head of general aviation at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE.
PCF Insurance Services LLC named New York-based Lori Marino vice president, regional growth leader. Previously, Ms. Marino was director at Cyber Special Ops LLC.
London-based insurtech Concirrus Ltd. named Brian MacInnes chief analytics officer. Previously, Mr. MacInnes was director, portfolio solutions, U.K., for Aon PLC.
Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna LLP named New York-based Cynthia M. Jordano partner, effective Jan. 1, 2022. Previously, Ms. Jordano was an associate.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Amsterdam-based Hugo Wegbrans global head of broking and broking strategy. He succeeds Joe Peiser, who left for Aon PLC. Previously, Mr. Wegbrans was leader, global strategies for Aons commercial risk solutions business.
Vaccine maker Novavax Inc. named John Marren senior director, global risk management. Previously, Mr. Marren headed risk management at biopharmaceutical company CSL Behring until May, before joining Line Slip Solutions Inc. as a consultant. In 2012, he was named Risk Manager of the Year.
Monarch E&S Insurance Services named Phoenix-based Devon Borisoff vice president, commercial lines leader, West Coast. Previously, Mr. Borisoff was vice president, carrier relations.
IMA Financial Group Inc. named Dallas-based Jordyn Arons Rosen national practice director, private equity and M&A. Previously, Ms. Arons Rosen was a senior account executive for Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Zurich North America named Schaumburg, Illinois-based Allen Kirsh to the new position of head of claims judicial and legislative affairs. Previously, Mr. Kirsh was head of claims staff legal.
Stere.io named Abbey Gallegos director of business development. Previously, Ms. Gallegos was executive vice president at cybersecurity and insurance startup Zeguro.
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.
PCF Insurance Services LLC named Holland, Michigan-based Charles Banyai vice president regional operations, East. Previously, Mr. Banyai was director, agency accounting operations for Acrisure LLC.
James River Group Holdings Ltd. named Mike Hoffmann group chief underwriting officer, a newly created role. Previously, Mr. Hoffmann was head of risk and ceded reinsurance at Everest Insurance, the primary insurance arm of Everest Re Group Ltd.
LUBA Workers Comp named Luke Blalock vice president, controller, a new position. Previously, Mr. Blalock was controller at Guaranty Income Life Insurance Co.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Chicago-based Patrick Healey senior vice president. Previously, Mr. Healey was senior vice president and Midwest real estate practice leader at Marsh.
Acrisure Re named London-based Ian Wicks executive vice president. Previously, Mr. Wicks was chairman of the non-marine reinsurance division at Ed Broking.
Ascot Group Ltd. named New York-based Will Chen U.S. chief financial officer. Previously, Mr. Chen was U.S. CFO at Argo.
MS Amlin Underwriting Ltd. named Peter McKenna president of its U.S. distribution business. Previously, Mr. McKenna was CEO of Ryan Specialty Group LLCs European operation.
Western Security Surplus Insurance Brokers named Wayne E. Bernstein senior vice president of professional lines. Previously, Mr. Bernstein was director of professional lines at Monarch E&S.
ICW Group Insurance Cos. named Rob deViere vice president, national workers compensation underwriting, a new position. Previously, Mr. deViere was vice president, East region, workers compensation underwriting.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named U.S.-based Carlos Beltran senior vice president, global property underwriting officer. Previously, Mr. Beltran was head of first-party lines for Asia in Singapore.
Burns & Wilcox Ltd. named Chicago-based Bryant Steele vice president, managing director. Previously, Mr. Steele was associate vice president, managing director. He was named among Business Insurances Break Out award winners in 2019.
Acrisure Re named Bermuda-based Simon Arnott senior vice president. Previously, Mr. Arnott was head of business development for the non-life division at Securis ILS Management.
Markel Corp. named Steve Girard regional president, Southeast for Markel Specialty. He replaces Nick Abraham, who left Markel. Previously, Mr. Girard was regional president, mid-Atlantic.
Burns & Wilcox Ltd. named Minneapolis-based Tom ODonnell managing director. Previously, Mr. ODonnell was associate managing director.
Burns & Wilcox Ltd. named Sacramento, California-based Wendy Mejia associate managing director. Previously, Ms. Mejia was sales manager.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Portland, Oregon-based Peter Johnson an executive vice president and managing director, a new role. Previously, Mr. Johnson was executive vice president and resident managing director at Aon PLC.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Portland, Oregon-based Amy Barlow senior vice president, agribusiness. Previously, Ms. Barlow was a senior vice president at Aon PLC.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Portland, Oregon-based Rob Doerfler senior vice president, forest products group. Previously, Mr. Doerfler was director of forestry at Aon PLC.
McGriff named Portland, Oregon-based Andy Lewis senior vice president. Previously, Mr. Lewis was a marine and logistics insurance broker at Alliant Insurance Services Inc. Mr. Lewis was a Business Insurance Break Out Award winner in 2017.
McGriff named New York-based Daniel Carille vice president and lead environmental marketer. Previously, Mr. Carille was a leader on the energy team.
Arrow Risk Management Ltd. named London-based Paul Cogger head of financial systems and reporting. Previously, Mr. Cogger was senior digital product manager for finance and outwards reinsurance at Arch Insurance.
Cyber insurtech Coalition Inc. named Dovid Tkatch head of insurance infrastructure and actuarial science, a new position. Previously, Mr. Tkatch was chief actuary and executive vice president at Berkshire Hathaway Guard Insurance Cos.
At-Bay Inc., a San Francisco-based managing general underwriter, named Tom McArdle national broker executive, a new position. Previously, Mr. McArdle was senior vice president at Argo Group.
Managing general agency Fusion Specialty Insurance Pty Ltd. named Houston-based Steven J. England executive vice president and partner for Fusion Specialty Americas Insurance Services LLC. Previously, Mr. England was a consultant and before that president and CEO of Global Special Risks LLC, part of Ryan Specialty.
AssuredPartners Inc. named Mike Randall executive vice president of vertical strategies, effective Dec. 1. Previously, Mr. Randall was an agency president.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Atlanta-based Adam Pancoast to lead the E&S primary casualty business of Ironshore, a Liberty Mutual company. Previously, Mr. Pancoast was regional vice president, senior underwriting manager.
One Call, a Jacksonville, Florida-based provider of workers compensation services, named Patty Onion chief operations officer. Previously, Ms. Onion was CEO of Berkley Medical Management Solutions.
Lockton Cos. Inc. named New York-based Natasha McLean to lead its national product recall and accidental contamination risk consulting practice. She replaces Caitlin McGrath, who left the company to join Swiss Re. Previously, Ms. McLean was a senior broker in the national product recall team at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. named Alex Blanco CEO of insurance. Previously, Mr. Blanco was chief underwriting officer-specialty, Americas at Axa XL, a division of Axa SA.
Builders Insurance Group Inc. named C. Brent Johnson vice president of the firms newly created reinsurance and specialty business. Previously, Mr. Johnson was a senior vice president at Accredited Surety & Casualty Company Inc.
Builders Insurance Group Inc. named Atlanta-based Antonio R. Barner chief operating officer and senior vice president. Previously, Mr. Barner was chief business development officer and chief strategy officer at Accredited Surety & Casualty Company Inc.
McGriff named Houston-based Tony Nicholas senior vice president and producer, energy and marine division. Previously, Mr. Nicholas was managing director at Marsh.
McGriff named Houston-based Tony Nicholas senior vice president and producer, energy and marine division. Previously, Mr. Nicholas was managing director at Marsh.
Lockton Cos. Inc. named New York-based Natasha McLean to lead its national product recall and accidental contamination risk consulting practice. She replaces Caitlin McGrath, who left the company to join Swiss Re. Previously, Ms. McLean was a senior broker in the national product recall team at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
One Call, a Jacksonville, Florida-based provider of workers compensation services, named Patty Onion chief operations officer. Previously, Ms. Onion was CEO of Berkley Medical Management Solutions.
Cipriani & Werner P.C. named Angela B. Taylor director of insurance client services and diversity, equity and inclusion. Previously, Ms. Taylor was a manager at Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
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.
Everest Re Group Ltd. named New York-based Connie Germano senior vice president, treaty casualty & surety in its reinsurance division. She succeeds Dennis Alba, who is retiring in 2022 after 40 years in the industry. Previously, Ms. Germano was president of specialty casualty at Everest Insurance Co.
Everest Re Group Ltd. named Warren, New Jersey-based Jill Beggs senior vice president and head of North America reinsurance, effective Nov. 15. Previously, Ms. Beggs was Munich Re Specialty Insurance excess and surplus lines president.
W.R. Berkley Corp. named Curtis E. Fletcher chairman of Admiral Insurance Group, its excess and surplus lines unit. Previously, Mr. Fletcher was president.
W.R. Berkley Corp. named Daniel Smyrl president of Mount Laurel, New Jersey-based Admiral Insurance Group, its excess and surplus lines unit. Mr. Smyrl succeeds Curtis E. Fletcher, who has been named chairman of Admiral. Previously, Mr. Smyrl was executive vice president of underwriting.
Coffey Modica OMeara LLP named White Plains, New York-based Juliann OMeara managing partner. Previously, Ms. OMeara was a partner at Tyson & Mendes LLP.
Swiss Re Ltd. unit Swiss Re Corporate Solutions named New York-based Chris Favorito head of executive risks, North America. He replaces Paul Rodriguez, who has been Northeast regional underwriting executive, financial lines, at American International Group Inc. since July. Previously, Mr. Favorito was a vice president in the teams management liability group.
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.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Chicago-based Neal Bhatnagar executive vice president, major accounts casualty, global risk solutions, a new position, effective Nov. 8. Previously, Mr. Bhatnagar was head of field operations at Chubb Global Casualty.
Zurich North America named Pittsburgh-based Linda Schultz head of life sciences for its U.S. middle-market business unit. Previously, Ms. Schultz was head of life sciences, U.S. product liability at Hartford Financial Services Group Inc.
American International Group Inc. named New York-based Elaine Rocha chief investment officer. Previously, Ms. Rocha was global chief operating officer.
American International Group Inc. named New York-based Mark Lyons global chief actuary and head of portfolio management, effective Jan. 1, 2022. Previously, Mr. Lyons was chief financial officer.
American International Group Inc. named New York-based Shane Fitzsimons chief financial officer. Previously, Mr. Fitzsimons was global head of shared services.
Aon PLC named New York-based Tim Aman executive managing director, leading the U.S. actuarial team in Aons Reinsurance Solutions. Previously, Mr. Aman was executive vice president of ceded reinsurance at Aspen Insurance Group.
NFP Corp. named Seattle-based Mary Woodman vice president, national claims practice. Previously, Ms. Woodman was vice president, casualty claims at Marsh JLT Specialty.
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Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named Chicago-based Tim Chung head of environmental for the Central region, succeeding Joseph Madigan, who was named East region head. Previously, Mr. Chung was an environmental underwriter.
FM Global named Luxembourg-based Christopher M. Dempsey senior vice president, EMEA division manager, succeeding Philip Johnson, who has been promoted to chief learning officer, a new global role based in London. Previously, Mr. Dempsey was operations senior vice president in Chicago.
FM Global named London-based Philip Johnson chief learning officer. Previously, Mr. Johnson was senior vice president, EMEA division manager.
Hub International Ltd. named Mary-Beth Hahn to head its new North American complex risk practice. Previously, Ms. Hahn was a risk management executive at Wells Fargo.
Lockton Cos. Inc. named Denver-based Julie Marcello chief operating officer of its Mountain West operations. Previously, Ms. Marcello was a market leader for Marsh LLC, where she oversaw the Chicago office and led five other Midwest offices. She was last week named one of the 2021 winners of Business Insurances annual Women to Watch awards program.
Tokio Marine Kiln, the London market unit of Tokio Marine Group, named David Slevin to head its aviation department in a newly created role he is expected to take in 2022. Previously, Mr. Slevin was product head aviation at Chubb Ltd.
One80 Intermediaries named Edward Lopes as chief operating officer, a new position at the Boston-based specialty broker. Most recently, he was regional executive for the east region at Zurich North America.
Ascot Group named New York-based Peter Trochev as senior vice president and head of financial institutions. Previously, he was lead of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. financial institutions and fidelity divisions.
Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. named Bermuda-based Christopher Coleman to succeed Kevin Chidwick as group chief financial officer, effective Oct. 19. Mr. Chidwick is retiring at years end. Previously, Mr. Coleman was CFO at Third Point Re.
Canopius Group Ltd. named London-based Kate Roy group COO, effective in early 2022. Previously, Ms. Roy was chief operating officer at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
FM Global named Thomas J. Mossbruger operations senior vice president, Cleveland manager. Previously, Mr. Mossbruger was client service manager of FM Globals Cleveland operations.
FM Global named Liza M. Pullen operations senior vice president, Chicago manager. Previously, Ms. Pullen was a regional manager for AFM, a business unit of FM Global.
FM Global named Bradley J. Parrish operations senior vice president, Boston manager. Previously, Mr. Parrish was client service manager.
FM Global named Austin T. Larkin operations senior vice president, Atlanta manager. Previously, Mr. Larkin was chief underwriter, Atlanta operations.
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.
Risk Strategies Inc. named Raleigh, North Carolina-based John Meder head of risk consulting and claims advocacy. Previously, Mr. Meder was executive vice president, head of risk advisory at USI Insurance Services Inc.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named John Hill senior vice president in San Diego. Previously, Mr. Hill was a commercial insurance broker at McGriff.
Arch Insurance International named London-based Tom Rivers chief risk officer. Previously, Mr. Rivers was chief risk officer for Axis Managing Agency.
McGriff Insurance Services Inc. named Birmingham, Alabama-based Lanette Norgan vice president and marketing account executive in its energy practice. Previously, Ms. Norgan was a vice president at Alliant Insurance Services Inc.
Mosaic Insurance Holdings Inc. named Virginia-based Jon Hutchens senior vice president, global head of tax, in its U.S.-based transactional liability insurance practice. Previously, Mr. Hutchens was a partner at law firm Dentons.
Fullerton Beck LLP named North Haven, Connecticut-based Eileen R. Becker managing partner of the firms Connecticut office. Previously, Ms. Becker owned the Law Office of Eileen R. Becker.
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.
Admiral Insurance Group, a W.R. Berkley company, named Woodbury, New Jersey-based Ryan Shroyer vice president, casualty, filling the position of Bob Mescher, who was named senior vice president, casualty. Previously, Mr. Shroyer was team lead, underwriting, casualty.
Admiral Insurance Group, a W.R. Berkley company, named Mt. Laurel, New Jersey-based Bob Mescher senior vice president, casualty. Previously, Mr. Mescher was vice president, casualty.
Canopius Group Ltd. named Richard Parker head of space, effective Oct. 1. Previously, Mr. Parker was divisional president of Assure Space LLC, an underwriting agency he founded in 2011.
Ed Broking Group Ltd. named Kristina Juul head of casualty, Bermuda, effective Nov. 1. Previously, Ms. Juul was senior vice president, Bermuda, at Marsh LLC.
Chubb Ltd. named Whitehouse Station, New Jersey-based Bill Hazelton executive vice president. Previously, Mr. Hazelton was head of its North America claims operation.
Chubb Ltd. named Jersey City, New Jersey-based Kevin Rampe head of its North America claims operation, succeeding Bill Hazelton, who is taking a new role focused on strategic initiatives. Previously, Mr. Rampe was global deputy general counsel.
Aon PLC named New York-based Anthony Dragone senior vice president in its transactions solutions practice. Previously, Mr. Dragone was a Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. mergers and acquisitions claims leader.
IMA Financial Group Inc. named Houston-based Allyn Roberts senior vice president energy and marine. Previously, Mr. Roberts was vice president at McGriff, Seibels & Williams.
IMA Financial Group Inc. named Houston-based Jason Homrighaus senior vice president energy and marine. Previously, Mr. Homrighaus was senior vice president, global energy at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
IMA Financial Group Inc. named Houston-based Katie McCord senior vice president and national marine practice leader. Previously, Ms. McCord was an underwriting officer at Liberty International Underwriters, the global specialty division of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group.
Euler Hermes named Calgary-based Todd Lines managing director of Euler Hermes Energy, North America. Previously, Mr. Lines was senior director of energy.
Beat Capital Partners Americas named Jon Beckham president. Previously, Mr. Beckham was North America CEO for DUAL Group.
McLarens named London-based Jennifer Barclay to the newly created position of global head of data and analytics strategy. Previously, Ms. Barclay was head of data management, global at Beazley PLC.
Digital Partners, a Munich Re company, named Courtney Hill president, North America. Previously, Ms. Hill was director of commercial lines product.
FTI Consulting Inc. named New York-based Jim Wrynn senior managing director, global insurance services practice. Previously, Mr. Wrynn was chief commercial officer and hearing officer at NAM.
Mosaic Insurance Holdings Ltd. named London-based Liam Jones senior vice president, head of business development. Previously, Mr. Jones was head of underwriting strategy for Liberty Specialty Markets.
Boston-based Corvus Insurance Holdings Ltd. named Vincent Weafer chief technology officer. Previously, he was senior vice president of cyber engineering at Capital One.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Harry Ballan senior transaction risk consultant. Previously, he was senior counsel at Davis Polk and Wardwell LLP in New York.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named Hilary Browne to the additional role of regional executive, U.K. and Europe. Dublin-based Ms. Brown will retain her position as head of casualty for Europe and country manager for Ireland.
TigerRisk Partners LLC named Rob Bredahl CEO of the reinsurance brokerage. Formerly president of TigerRisk, Mr. Bredahl succeeds Rod Fox, who was named executive chairman.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Akhil Chopra managing director-cyber growth leader. Previously, Chicago-based Mr. Chopra was managing director and head of cyber brokerage for NFP Corp.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Elissa Doroff managing director-cyber product leader. Previously, New York-based Ms. Doroff was managing director and cyber technical leader for NFP Corp.s management and professional lines business.
Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA, promoted San Francisco-based Michael Takigawa to head of commercial E&O for the Americas region. Previously, he was head of strategic planning and West regional leader for design professional.
Boxx Insurance Inc. named Miami-based Hilario Itriago Boxx USA president. Previously, Mr. Itriago led venture company Rokk3rs insurtech division.
TigerRisk Partners LLC named New York-based Tim Ronda a senior executive, effective Oct. 14. Previously, Mr. Ronda was global geographic leader of Reinsurance Solutions at Aon PLC.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. named Lincoln, Nebraska-based Jay Gates managing director of its restaurant practice group. Previously, Mr. Gates was a claims consultant. He was a 2017 Break Out Award winner, when he was director of risk management at RMH Franchise Holdings Inc., which does business as Applebees.
Stevens & Lee P.C. named Philadelphia-based Charles E. Leasure III shareholder, litigation. Previously, Mr. Leasure was a partner with Porter Wright Morris and Arthur LLP in Washington, D.C.
Mosaic Insurance Holdings Inc. named London-based Adam McGrath senior vice president, head of international war and terrorism, political violence. Previously, Mr. McGrath was senior underwriter, crisis management and special risks at Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA.
Greenhill Insurance Services LLC named Chris Dunlavy president. Previously, Mr. Dunlavy was an underwriter at Beazley PLC.
NFP Corp. named New York-based Moiré Morón vice president, property/casualty specialty division. Previously, Ms. Morón was assistant vice president, claims at QBE North America.
McGriff named Birmingham, Alabama-based Greg Glaser vice president and marketing account executive, energy practice. Previously, Mr. Glaser was a property placement specialist with Marsh in Atlanta.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Jonathan Mycyk senior vice president in its Pittsburgh office. Previously, Mr. Mycyk was a vice president at Aon PLC.
Amwins Global Risks named London-based John Andrews to lead the firms new underwriting portfolio management unit. Previously, Mr. Andrews was founder and principal partner at J A Andrews Consulting Ltd.
MS Amlin Underwriting Ltd. named David Mocklow chief financial officer and chief claims officer of a newly formed, U.S.-based sister company, MS Amlin Distribution Holdings Ltd. Previously, Mr. Mocklow was head of strategy and corporate development at Gramercy Risk Management.
Amwins Group Inc. named Mark Bernacki to the newly created position of chief underwriting officer. Mr. Bernacki will remain president of Amwins Special Risk Underwriters LLC.
Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA, named New York-based Jeremy Gittler head of cyber and technology for the Americas, replacing John A. Coletti, whom Swiss Re said will be joining it as head of global cyber. Previously, Mr. Gittler was practice leader and head of cyber claims, Americas.
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.
Ames & Gough named Washington, D.C.-based Tom Marchetti senior vice president. Previously, Mr. Marchetti was a vice president.
NFP Corp. named Austin, Texas-based Emily Bourdeau vice president, environmental. Previously, Ms. Bourdeau was a senior broker at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
SiriusPoint Ltd. named Chicago-based Patrick Charles head of Americas property/casualty insurance. Previously, Mr. Charles was Midwest Region vice president, construction at Zurich Insurance Group.
Capitol Special Risks named Alpharetta, Georgia-based Alison Green director of brokerage. Previously, Ms. Green was an assistant vice president at Risk Placement Services Inc.
Beazley PLC named New York-based Bob Quane chief underwriting officer, filling the position left vacant when Adrian Cox became CEO in April. Previously, Mr. Quane was chief underwriting officer of the insurance segment at Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.
SiriusPoint Ltd. named Bermuda-based Justin Brenden chief actuary. Previously, Mr. Brenden was executive vice president, chief reserving actuary at Third Point Re.
Arch Insurance International named London-based Silvia Martinez general counsel. Previously, Ms. Martinez was group general counsel and company secretary at Aspen Insurance Group. In 2019, she was among the Business Insurance Women to Watch winners.
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.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice named Allan L. McVey insurance commissioner, succeeding Jim Dodrill, who resigned. Previously, Mr. McVey was Cabinet secretary of the West Virginia Department of Administration.
Ariel Re named London-based Daniel Carr head of cyber, a new position, effective Oct. 1. Previously, Mr. Carr was chief innovation officer and cyber lead for Occam Underwriting Ltd.
Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. named Berkeley Heights, New Jersey-based Jason Lamonica head of U.S. construction. Previously, Mr. Lamonica was profit center head of subcontractor default insurance at Axa XL, a division of Axa SA.
Frankenmuth Insurance named Saginaw, Michigan-based Beth Wright vice president of claims. Previously, Ms. Wright was director of property/casualty claims.
Risk Strategies Co. named Jim Schmidt commercial lines leader, West Region. Previously, Mr. Schmidt was director of business development at Associated Agencies Inc.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Dallas-based Taylor Hargrave vice president. Previously, Mr. Hargrave was an adviser at Marsh McLennan Agency LLC.
Amwins Global Risks named London-based Gary Keenan head of construction and engineering, succeeding Steve Willsmer, who is retiring at the end of 2021. Previously, Mr. Keenan was a divisional director at Ed Broking LLP.
NFP Corp. named Toronto-based Lesley Munk senior vice president, associate general counsel, Canada. Previously, Ms. Munk was vice president, legal and general counsel at RSA Canada.
Acrisure Re named London-based Jonathan Zisaruk head of legacy. Previously, Mr. Zisaruk was head of M&A and executive vice president at Enstar Group Ltd.
Everest Insurance, the primary insurance arm of Everest Re Group Ltd., named London-based Andrew McBride senior vice president, global head of claims. Previously, Mr. McBride was executive vice president of claims for Chubb Ltd.s international business.
MS Amlin AG named Robert Wiest CEO, succeeding Christopher Beazley, who recently left. Previously, Mr. Wiest was chief operating officer of reinsurance at Swiss Re Ltd.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named Chicago-based Stephen Clark marine liabilities global practice leader. Mr. Clark remains North America hull and liabilities practice leader.
HDI Global Insurance Co. named Los Angeles-based David Sapia director of liability underwriting, a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Sapia was vice president, excess casualty underwriter for the West Region at Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.
One Call Care Management Inc. named Jay Krueger to the newly created role of president. Previously, Mr. Krueger was head of strategy and product development for UnitedHealth Groups Optum Workers’ Compensation and Auto No-Fault division.
Coffey Modica OMeara LLP named White Plains, New York-based Robert Modica partner. Previously, Mr. Modica was a partner at Tyson & Mendes LLP.
Coffey Modica OMeara LLP named White Plains, New York-based Michael Coffey partner. Previously, Mr. Coffey was a partner at Tyson & Mendes LLP.
Ryan Specialty Group Inc. named Miles Wuller CEO of its RSG Underwriting Managers unit, replacing Tom Clark, who is leaving the Chicago-based specialty intermediary at the end of the month. Mr. Wuller will retain his title as president of the underwriting management unit.
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.
Amwins Global Risks named London-based Colm Hensman chief operating officer. Previously, Mr. Hensman was head of business management at Beazley PLC.
Relation Insurance Services Inc. named Los Angeles-based John Galaviz chief financial officer, succeeding Chris McKechnie. Previously, Mr. Galaviz was CFO at Worldwide Facilities LLC.
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. named Kevin Marzec head of management liability, U.S. excess and surplus. Previously, Mr. Marzec was assistant vice president, U.S. wholesale directors and officers division for Ironshore Ltd. in Tampa.
Beazley PLC named London-based Raf Sanchez global head of cyber services, effective Oct. 1. Previously, Mr. Sanchez was international manager of Beazley breach response services.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named Indianapolis-based Ken Gumbiner senior vice president, accident and health sales. Previously, Mr. Gumbiner was senior vice president, head of A&H sales, North America, at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
AF Group named Lansing, Michigan-based Mike Hicks senior vice president of digital experience. Previously, Mr. Hicks was senior vice president and chief information officer for Emergent Holdings Inc.
Marsh named Italy-based Michele Pignotti global growth leader, credit specialties. Previously, Mr. Pignotti was the board member responsible for marketing, distribution and commercial underwriting at trade credit insurer Euler Hermes.
Acrisure LLC named Lowell Singer chief financial officer, replacing Matt Schweinzger, who stepped down earlier this year. Previously, Mr. Singer was head of investor relations at The Walt Disney Co.
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.
Marsh named London-based Sarah Dyer head of logistics for Marsh Specialtys U.K. marine and cargo practice. Previously, Ms. Dyer was U.K. head of marine for American International Group Inc.
Accuro Solutions named Sarasota, Florida-based B.J. Dougherty chief operating officer. Previously, Mr. Dougherty was senior vice president of bill review services at CareWorks, a division of Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc.
Vantage Risk Ltd. named Norwalk, Connecticut-based Dane Lopes chief commercial officer. Previously, Mr. Lopes was chief communications officer, head of group marketing and communications at Everest Reinsurance Co.
Optisure Risk Partners LLC named Manchester, New Hampshire-based Jennifer Paquin senior account manager, construction. Previously, Ms. Paquin was senior account manager at Clark Insurance.
Resilience Cyber Insurance Solutions named New York-based Kyle Bryant international chief underwriting officer. Previously, Mr. Bryant was senior vice president, head of cyber and technology at Chubb Overseas General Insurance.
Rising Edge, a directors and officers managing general agent, named London-based Owen Dacey head of claims. Previously, Mr. Dacey was claims manager and regional practice leader, management liability at Axa XL, a division of Axa SA.
Axis Insurance Co., the specialty insurance division of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., named San Francisco-based German Torres underwriter, U.S. renewables. Previously, Mr. Torres was an underwriter on the Axis property and energy team.
Axis Insurance Co., the specialty insurance division of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., named Kansas City-based Kamran Hameed cross-class underwriter, U.S. renewables. Previously, Mr. Hameed was a senior underwriter at Alta Risk LLC.
Axis Insurance Co., the specialty insurance division of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., named New York-based Becky Nace-Grover senior underwriter, U.S. renewables. Previously, Ms. Nace-Grover was president of niche underwriting at ProSight Specialty Insurance Co.
Cowbell Cyber Inc. named Pleasanton, California-based Chris Reese head of insurance, a new position. Previously, Ms. Reese was senior vice president and cyber & technology insurance practice lead at Lockton Cos. LLC.
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.
Global Aerospace named London-based Rachel Barrie group CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2022, to succeed retiring CEO Nick Brown. Previously, Ms. Barrie was group chief underwriting officer.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named Southington, Connecticut-based Jim Richert to lead its North America subcontractor default insurance business line. Previously, Mr. Richert managed the business line’s team of SDI risk engineers.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named West Chester, Pennsylvania-based Ray Allen to lead its North America construction professional business line. Previously, Mr. Allen was vice president, underwriting director.
Zurich North America named Carl Sutter head of distribution for its U.S. middle-market business unit, a new position. Previously, Mr. Sutter was senior vice president of partnership services for ESIS Inc., Chubb Ltd.s third-party administrator company.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC named London-based Quentin Perrot managing director of GC Securities. Previously, Mr. Perrot was senior vice president and head of the European ILS team at Willis Re Securities.
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. named Bermuda-based Kylie Tomas senior vice president, claims counsel and head of claims at Hamilton Re Ltd., effective in late September. Previously, Ms. Tomas was vice president, claims counsel, head of U.S. financial institutions claims at Sompo International in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Cross Insurance named Connecticut-based David Branning regional senior vice president. Previously, Mr. Branning was vice president and branch manager at Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Lexington Insurance Co. named Chicago-based Debra Goldberg head of the excess and surplus lines insurers health care business. Previously, Ms. Goldberg led the American International Group Inc. units miscellaneous medical facilities business.
Swiss Re named New York-based John Coletti head of global cyber, effective in early October, replacing head of cyber solutions Maya Bundt, who was named to a newly created role at the Swiss Re Institutes Cyber Centre of Competence. Previously, Mr. Coletti was chief underwriting officer, cyber at Axa XL, a division of Axa SA.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Chicago-based John Bremen to develop a corporate function known as innovation and acceleration. Previously, Mr. Bremen was a managing director.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Miami-based Joe Gunn chairman, corporate risk and broking, North America. Previously, Mr. Gunn was leader, Americas.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named New York-based Julie Gebauer head of health, wealth and career. Previously, Ms. Gebauer was head of human capital and benefits.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named London-based Adam Garrard head of risk and broking. Previously, Mr. Garrard was head of corporate risk and broking.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named London-based Marco Boschetti head of retirement health, wealth and career. Previously, Mr. Boschetti was head of human capital and benefits GB.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Singapore-based Scott Burnett chief commercial officer risk and broking. Previously, Mr. Burnett was head of Asia and head of corporate risk and broking, Asia.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Memphis, Tennessee-based Alexis Faber chief operating officer. Previously, Ms. Faber was COO, corporate risk and broking.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named London-based Alistair Swift head of global lines of business risk and broking and CEO of Willis Ltd. Previously, Mr. Swift was head of corporate, risk & broking GB.
James River Group Holdings Ltd. named Richmond, Virginia-based James Gunson senior vice president and chief claims officer. Previously, Mr. Gunson was senior vice president, complex casualty claims at CNA Financial Corp.
Truist Insurance Holding Inc. named Renee Keen CEO, McGriff Small Business and Personal. Previously, Ms. Keen was national personal lines and small business practice leader.
Truist Insurance Holding Inc. named Read Davis CEO, McGriff Specialty and Middle Market. Previously, Mr. Davis was president of McGriffs Georgia region.
Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. named London-based Caroline Dunn UK chief underwriting officer, effective in November, replacing Hayley Robinson, who was recently named chief group underwriting officer at Zurich Insurance Group. Previously, Ms. Dunn led the Lloyds of London Global Network, markets division.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Atlanta-based Neil Metzheiser president. Previously, Mr. Metzheiser was executive vice president.
MS Amlin Insurance ME named Frederic Fischer chief financial officer, replacing Reijer Groenveld, who will be leaving the unit to pursue other opportunities, although he will remain with the business until October. Previously, Mr. Fischer was CFO at Axa Corporate Solutions.
MS Amlin AG named Martin Albers interim CEO, replacing CEO Christopher Beazley, who has left to pursue outside opportunities. Mr. Albers will remain board chairman.
Mosaic Insurance Holdings Inc. named London-based David White underwriting director. Previously, Mr. White was chief underwriting officer at Hamilton Managing Agency Ltd., part of Hamilton Insurance Group.
Mosaic Insurance Holdings Inc. named London-based Tim Glover chief underwriting officer. Previously, Mr. Glover was chief executive at Hamilton Managing Agency Ltd., part of Hamilton Insurance Group.
American International Group Inc. named Zurich-based Ciara Brady chief underwriting officer, international casualty. She succeeds Patrick Mailloux, who has retired from the company. Previously, Ms. Brady was global head of liability at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE, a unit of Allianz SE.
Marsh LLC named Chicago-based Duncan Ashurst risk management leader, a newly created role. Previously, Mr. Ashurst was managing director of the risk solutions practice in Chicago at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
FM Global named Johnston, Rhode Island-based David M. Johnson senior vice president, chief client experience officer. Previously, Mr. Johnson was operations senior vice president, Atlanta, and succeeds George J. Plesce, who was named executive vice president, U.S., Latin America and sales.
FM Global named Johnston, Rhode Island-based Lyndon D. Broad senior vice president, chief underwriting officer. Previously, Mr. Broad was operations senior vice president, Boston, and succeeds Randall E. Hodge, who was promoted to executive vice president, staff insurance operations.
Strategic Risk Solutions Inc. named UK-based Kathryn Anderson director, European consulting practice. Previously, Ms. Anderson was a senior vice president, captive advisory practice for Marsh UK.
Berkley Construction Professional, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley company, named Dennis M. Baez senior vice president of underwriting. Previously, Mr. Baez was a senior vice president at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Newfront Insurance Inc. named Los Angeles-based Michelle Landver principal and commercial insurance broker. Previously, Ms. Landver was a broker and client executive for Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc.
Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. named Paolo Mantero chief strategy officer as of the start of next year. He succeeds Giovanni Giuliani, who will become CEO of Zurich Italy. Previously, Mr. Mantero was chief financial officer for commercial insurance.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Andrew Krasner chief financial officer, succeeding Mike Burwell, who is taking on a senior role in the medical and data analytics industry. Previously, Mr. Krasner was global treasurer and head of mergers and acquisitions at Willis before leaving to become CFO at AssuredPartners Inc. in February.
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.
Aon PLC named Madrid-based Alfonso Valera co-CEO, EMEA. Previously, Mr. Valera was CEO, Iberia, reinsurance solutions.
Aon PLC named Toronto-based Steve Bonifacio CEO, Caribbean, succeeding David Sloan, who announced he will retire as CEO and chairman of the region at the end of 2021. Previously, Mr. Bonifacio was a senior vice president.
Aon PLC named Toronto-based Matt Wolfe CEO, Canada, succeeding David Sloan, who announced he will retire as CEO and chairman of the region at the end of 2021. Previously, Mr. Wolfe was president, Canada at Aon Reinsurance Solutions.
Aon PLC named Prague-based Tomas Novotny co-CEO, EMEA. Previously, Mr. Novotny was CEO of Aon Reinsurance Solutions Central and Eastern Europe, Austria, Middle East and North Africa.
Chubb Ltd. named Whitehouse Station, New Jersey-based Richard Barnett executive vice president, head of North America construction surety. The announcement follows Matthew Lubins appointment as president of the surety division at Crum & Forster Holding Corp., effective Sept. 20. Previously, Mr. Barnett was surety director of engineering and construction.
Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. named Zurich-based Peter Kasahara group chief data officer, effective Oct. 1. Previously, Mr. Kasahara was managing partner for PwC Digital Intelligence.
Chubb Ltd. named Alpharetta, Georgia-based Bob Meyer executive vice president, North America property. Previously, Mr. Meyer was head of its Westchester wholesale and excess units property and inland marine practice.
Chubb Ltd. named Alpharetta, Georgia-based Matt Booker head of its Westchester wholesale and excess units property and inland marine practice, succeeding Bob Meyer, who has been appointed executive vice president, North America property. Previously, Mr. Booker was senior vice president, major accounts property in the U.S.
Crum & Forster named Matthew Lubin president of its surety division, effective Sept. 20. Previously, Mr. Lubin was executive vice president for construction surety at Chubb Ltd.
Aon PLC named Leonara Siccardi chief operating officer of reinsurance solutions in a newly created position. Previously, Ms. Siccardi was global head of operations and client services.
Aon PLC named Richard Posgate head of strategy in a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Posgate was co-CEO of EMEA.
Aon PLC named Nick Frankland chairman of Aons insurance consulting group in a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Frankland was U.K. CEO of reinsurance solutions.
Aon PLC named Tim Ronda global geographic leader of Aons reinsurance solutions unit in a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Ronda was president of reinsurance solutions U.S. business.
Aon PLC named Joe Monaghan global growth leader in a newly created position. Mr. Monaghan will continue as CEO of Aons public sector partnership business.
EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants named New York-based Peter Marshall managing principal, media services in its entertainment and sports practice. Previously, Mr. Marshall was managing director at Risk Strategies Co.
TigerRisk Partners LLC named London-based Tim Edwards EMEA catastrophe analytics lead, effective in October. Previously, Mr. Edwards was a senior manager, portfolio risk management team at Lloyds of London.
Swiss Re named Darren Coomer chief technology and operations officer for iptiQ. Previously, Mr. Coomer was with the S&A Group, a UK-based technology and business change transformation consultancy he founded in 2010.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Toronto-based Kate Mead to head its Canadian property/casualty broking team, replacing Stephanie Wong, who is leaving the company at the end of August. Previously, Ms. Mead was practice leader for the Midwest, Northeast U.S. and Canadian environmental business.
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.
Beecher Carlson Insurance Services LLC named Andre OReggio managing director, executive liability practice. Previously, Mr. OReggio was a senior vice president at Marsh.
Beazley PLC named New York-based Patricia Kocsondy head of U.S. cyber and technology, succeeding Kristen Dauphinais, who has left the company for personal reasons. Previously, Ms. Kocsondy was senior vice president, errors and omissions and cyber underwriting, for Chubb Ltd.s North American financial lines practice.
Supercede Technology Ltd. named London-based Aydin Betez chief product officer. Previously, Mr. Betez was chief technology officer of Willis Re.
Swiss Re Ltd. named Jason Richards country president and CEO U.K. & Ireland. Mr. Richards joined Swiss Re in 2006 as part of its GE Insurance Solutions acquisition.
Swiss Re Ltd. named Julie Stephenson global head of casualty. Previously, Ms. Stephenson was senior vice president and chief operating officer, middle market, in Chicago for CNA Corp. In 2017, she was named one of the Business Insurance Women to Watch.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named John Racunas senior vice president, Alliant real estate. Previously, Mr. Racunas was senior vice president at Orion Risk Management.
Pinnacle Actuarial Resources Inc. named Manchester, Connecticut-based Roberto Perez consulting actuary. Previously, Mr. Perez was assistant director and actuarial associate at Hartford Financial Services Group Inc.
Pinnacle Actuarial Resources Inc. named Nashville-based Daniel Linton senior consulting actuary. Previously, Mr. Linton was a partner and consulting actuary at Select Actuarial Services.
BMS Re named Atlanta-based Scott Christian executive vice president, catastrophe analytics. Previously, Mr. Christian was senior vice president, catastrophe team lead at Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC.
Stere.io named New York-based Rick Wiseley to the newly created position of head of business development. Previously, Mr. Wiseley was client executive at Relay Platform Inc.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC, the reinsurance brokerage business of Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc., named Australia-based Michael Harden president of Asia Pacific. Previously, Mr. Harden was president, Asia Pacific, for Willis Re.
Zurich North America named Schaumburg, Illinois-based Kelly Kinzer to the newly created role of head of construction, casualty. Previously, Ms. Kinzer led the insurers construction property business.
Ames & Gough named Washington, D.C.-based Lauren Rhodes Martin risk management and claims specialist focusing on the firms architect and engineer accounts. Previously, Ms. Martin was A&E accounts director at CNA Corp.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Carl Hess to succeed John Haley as CEO from Jan. 1, 2022, appointing him president of the company effective immediately. Previously, Mr. Hess was head of investment, risk and reinsurance. The announcement follows the collapse of Willis merger with rival brokerage Aon PLC, after which Mr. Haley confirmed he would be retiring.
Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, a subsidiary of Marsh, named Greenville, South Carolina-based Adam Forstot senior vice president, Captive Center of Excellence. Previously, Mr. Forstot was vice president of business development at Artex.
Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, a subsidiary of Marsh, named Burlington, Vermont-based Derek Martisus single-parent captive consulting leader. Previously, Mr. Martisus was U.S. small captive sales leader at Marsh Captive Solutions.
CNA announced named Dieter Korte as senior vice president, middle market. Previously, he was senior vice president, customer segments.
Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA, promoted Dane Mahoney to global head of political risk, credit and bond risk management. New York-based, Mr. Mahoney, who was previously risk manager for the political risk, credit and bond business, succeeds Rafael Docavo-Malvezzi, who was recently appointed global chief underwriting officer of political risk, credit and bond business.
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Concord Specialty Risk, a unit of RSG Underwriting Managers LLC, named Ayanna Lewis-Gruss vice president and underwriting counsel, litigation insurance. Previously, New York-based Ms. Lewis-Gruss was of counsel at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc. named Jim Mormile senior vice president and head of professional lines. Previously, he was a senior vice president at QBE North America.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Rick Ulmer an executive vice president and managing director, mergers and acquisitions, within its Alliant Underwriting Solutions division. Previously, he was president and CEO of McGriff, the commercial insurance brokerage unit of Truist Insurance Holdings Inc.
Aon PLC named former TigerRisk Partners LLC broker Joe Sergio Jackson to the newly created position of senior managing director of its reinsurance solutions unit. Mr. Jackson is based in New York.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Jon Drummond head of broking North America. Previously, Chicago-based Mr. Drummond was head of casualty broking. He replaces Joe Peiser who joined Aon PLC.
Aon PLC named Joe Peiser commercial risk leader for North America. Previously, New York-based Mr. Peiser was global head of broking of Willis Towers Watson PLC’s corporate risk and broking segment in 2019.
Beecher Carlson Insurance Services LLC, a unit of Brown & Brown Inc., named Michael Perron a senior managing director in its energy practice. Previously, Princeton Junction, New Jersey-based Mr. Perron was U.S. power and utilities leader at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Beecher Carlson Insurance Services LLC, a unit of Brown & Brown Inc., named Danny Seagravesa senior managing director for its energy practice. Previously, Charlotte, North Carolina-based Mr. Seagraves was a vice president at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
International Medical Group, an international medical insurance, global assistance and travel insurance company, named Steve Paraboschi CEO. In addition to his new role, Mr. Paraboschi will continue to serve as president of IMG. He succeeds Brian Barwick, who will become an executive advisor to the company.
Satellite Agency Network Group Inc. named Anthony Inverso regional vice president of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont for the alliance of independent insurance agencies. Previously, he was an account executive at Clark Insurance.
Eos Venture Partners, an insurtech venture capital fund, has hired Zach Powell> as general partner. Previously, he was managing director at Axis Digital Ventures, a unit of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.
Marsh LLC named Michael Pokora as a leader of a newly formed senior housing and long-term care practice for the United States and Canada. Previously, Chicago-based Mr. Pokora was an executive vice president at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Marsh LLC named John Atkinson as a leader of a newly formed senior housing and long-term care practice for the United States and Canada and chairman of its Chicago office. Prior to joining Marsh, he was an executive vice president at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
CNA Financial Corp. said Gary Haase will join the insurer as chief operations officer in the fourth quarter. Currently, he is group chief operating officer at Catalina Holdings (Bermuda) Ltd., a runoff reinsurer.
CNA Financial Corp. named Michael Costonis to the newly created position of global head of marketing, strategy and innovation. Most recently, Mr. Costonis, who joined CNA from Accenture PLC in 2018, was chief operations officer.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Karen Caterinoa as a senior vice president in its public entity insurance business. Previously, Reno, Nevada-based Ms. Caterinoa was public entity, education center of excellence leader-West, at Willis.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Mike Honeycutt as senior vice president, Alliant Public Entity. Previously, Charlotte, North Carolina-based Mr. Honeycutt was a senior vice president at Willis.
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.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Mark Schwartz head of claims for its transaction liability practice. Previously, a partner with Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP.
Arch Insurance named Jamie Landsman vice president, product innovation and strategy for its accident and health unit. Previously, he was a senior vice president at Chubb Ltd.
London-based brokerage Oneglobal Broking Ltd. name George Bowring head of energy casualty Bermuda. Previously, he was a broker at BMS Group.
Charlotte, North Carolina-based CRC Insurance Services Inc. named Chris Carlson as a director in its property practice. Previously, he was an executive vice president at Aspen Insurance Group.
Howden Broking Group Ltd. named London-based Charlie Connell head of entertainment in its sports and entertainment insurance practice group. Previously, he was head of contingency at EC3 Brokers.
Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. named Rich Wirth senior vice president of risk services. Previously, Mr. Wirth was vice president of risk control.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Nashville, Tennessee-based Kaci Snyder senior vice president in its public entity practice. Previously, Ms. Snyder was an executive vice president at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Occam Underwriting named Mark Fisher CEO. Previously, Mr. Fisher was chief financial officer.
The Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, which is affiliated with The Institutes Risk & Insurance Knowledge Group, named Ronna Ruppelt CEO. She succeeds retiring CEO Anne Blume. Previously, Ms. Ruppelt was senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary at Good2Go Auto Insurance.
American International Group Inc. named New York-based Sabra Purtill executive vice president, chief risk officer. Previously, Ms. Purtill was interim chief risk officer.
CFC Underwriting Ltd. named London-based Dave Walsh group CEO. Previously, Mr. Walsh was CFC Underwriting CEO.
CFC Underwriting Ltd. named London-based Graeme Newman CEO, succeeding Dave Walsh, who has been named group CEO. Previously, Mr. Newman was chief innovation officer.
NFP Corp. named New York-based Morgan Frick to the newly created position of senior vice president in its management and professional liability practice. Previously, Ms. Frick was a client adviser in Marsh LLCs financial and professional liability practice.
RT Specialty named Hamilton, New Jersey-based Maureen Amari vice president of operations, environmental and construction. Previously, Ms. Amari was assistant vice president, underwriting support and compliance supervisor.
The Arbella Insurance Group named Quincy, Massachusetts-based Gail Eagan executive vice president, general counsel. Previously, Ms. Eagan was senior vice president and general counsel.
MEMIC Group named Roswell, Georgia-based Sunny Jarrard senior loss-sensitive underwriter. Previously, Ms. Jarrard managed the Florida, Georgia and Tennessee territories at Safety National.
MEMIC Group named Whitesboro, New York-based Scott Richards senior production underwriter. Previously, Mr. Richards was director, middle-market general industries for Nationwide Insurance Co.
MEMIC Group named Philadelphia-based Diane Firster senior production underwriter. Previously, Ms. Firster was product manager for Philadelphia Insurance Co.
W.R. Berkley Corp. named Glen Riddell CEO of Berkley Re Australia, effective Dec. 31, 2021. Mr. Riddell will continue in his role as CEO of Berkley Re Asia.
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.
Wholesaler Brown & Riding Insurance Services Inc. named Andrew Grim national casualty practice leader. Mr. Grim remains senior vice president at the Los Angeles-based wholesaler and specialty insurance brokerage. He takes over the role from Chris Brown, who remains chairman of the company.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Hamid Mirza insurance president and chief operating officer, global retail markets, U.S., effective August 2. Previously, Mr. Mirza was GRM executive vice president, chief product and innovation officer.
Fullerton Beck LLP named Angelo Bianco partner. Previously, Mr. Bianco was special litigation counsel.
Fullerton Beck LLP named Verne Pedro partner. Previously, Mr. Pedro was managing attorney, New Jersey office.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions named Zurich-based Reto Collenberg head, international programs, APAC and EMEA, effective August 1. Previously, Mr. Collenberg was head of regional markets.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions named New York-based William Porter head, international programs, Americas, effective August 1. Previously, Mr. Porter was international programs lead for the U.S. and Canada.
FirstEnergy Corp. named Akron, Ohio-based Soubhagya Parija vice president and chief risk officer, effective August 16. Previously, Mr. Parija was senior vice president and chief risk officer at the New York Power Authority. He is a former board member of the Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc.
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.
FM Global named Johnston, Rhode Island-based George J. Plesce executive vice president, U.S., Latin America and sales, effective Sept. 1. Previously, Mr. Plesce was senior vice president, chief client experience and sales officer.
FM Global named Johnston, Rhode Island-based Randall E. Hodge executive vice president, staff insurance operations, effective Sept. 1. Previously, Mr. Hodge was senior vice president, chief underwriting officer.
FM Global named Johnston, Rhode Island-based Deanna Fidler executive vice president, chief administrative officer, effective Sept. 1. Previously, Ms. Fidler was senior vice president, chief human resources officer.
FM Global named Kevin S. Ingram senior executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Aug. 1. Previously, Mr. Ingram was executive vice president and chief financial officer.
FM Global named Bret N. Ahnell chief operating officer, effective Aug. 1. Previously, Mr. Ahnell was executive vice president.
Resilience Cyber Insurance Solutions named San Francisco-based Jeremy Frumkin vice president. Previously, Mr. Frumkin was vice president, IronPro Western region at Ironshore Insurance.
Clara Analytics Inc. named Tom Warden chief insurance and science officer. Previously, Mr. Warden was senior vice president, chief data and analytics officer at Employers Insurance.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Dallas-based Tim McGinnis to the newly created position of senior vice president, construction services group. Previously, Mr. McGinnis was West regional construction leader for Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Kapnick Insurance Group named Douglas Miller partner. Mr. Miller founded the Kapnick specialty risk practice.
Resilience Cyber Insurance Solutions named San Francisco-based Andrew Cross vice president. Previously, Mr. Cross was a production underwriter at Coalition Inc.
Pie Insurance named Dale Willis vice president of new lines. Previously, Mr. Willis was vice president of data services and insurance at Netradyne.
Pie Insurance named Amy Stern vice president, reinsurance and capital solutions. Previously, Ms. Stern was chief ceded reinsurance officer of American International Group Inc.
Pie Insurance named Nick Sinigaglia chief accounting officer. Previously, Mr. Sinigaglia was chief accounting officer of Money Mart.
Pie Insurance named Chris Lankford vice president, engineering. Previously, Mr. Lankford was chief technology officer of Next Trucking.
The Bermuda Monetary Authority named Donald Scott chairman of the board, effective Oct. 1. Previously, Mr. Scott was deputy chairman.
EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants named Dan Vander Baan senior principal of the firms new Grand Rapids, Michigan, office. Previously, Mr. Vander Baan was executive vice president of Van Wyk Risk Solutions.
Travelers Cos. Inc. named New York-based Jeff Klenk president of bond and specialty, succeeding Tom Kunkel, who will retire in September. Previously, Mr. Klenk was executive vice president of management liability, bond and specialty insurance.
Arch Reinsurance Ltd. named Bermuda-based Vanessa Hardy Pickering chief financial officer, effective Sept. 1. Previously, Ms. Hardy Pickering was CFO for Hamilton Re Ltd. and group treasurer for Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd.
The Plexus Groupe LLC named Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based Todd Neaves to the newly created role of resident leader. Mr. Neaves will continue in his role as senior vice president.
Lockton Re named London-based Eran Charit to its specialty division, effective later this year. Previously, Mr. Charit was head of structured and capital solutions at Aon PLC.
Risk Placement Services Inc. named Rolling Meadows, Illinois-based Bruce Bahn vice president of business and product development. Previously, Mr. Bahn was vice president of product for BCS Financial Corp.
Marsh LLC named Atlanta-based Elizabeth Olsson senior vice president and senior client adviser with Marshs FINPRO practice in the Southeast region. Previously, Ms. Olsson was a senior vice president at Aon PLC.
UCPM Inc. named New York-based Jeff Cunningham vice president, brokering accounts in facilities, casualty and transportation. Previously, Mr. Cunningham was an environmental insurance consultant. Prior to that, he was a senior environmental broker at Burns & Wilcox Ltd.
Oakbridge Insurance Agency LLC named Stephanie Cox senior vice president, leader of the commercial property/casualty. Previously, Ms. Cox was vice president of commercial property/casualty at Hutchinson Traylor Insurance Agency.
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.
LUBA Workers Comp named Trey Stone to the newly created position of senior business development underwriter. Previously, Mr. Stone was assistant vice president for business development for FCCI Insurance Group.
Everest Re Group Ltd. named Peter Bell senior vice president, CEO and managing director of Bermuda, reinsurance. Previously, Mr. Bell was deputy managing director of Bermuda, reinsurance.
Everest Re Group Ltd. named Ari Moskowitz to the newly created position of senior vice president, chief operations officer, reinsurance. Mr. Moskowitz will continue to oversee reinsurance actuarial pricing.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Dallas-based Jay Rose senior vice president, Alliant Underwriting Solutions. Previously, Mr. Rose was managing director with Allianz SE unit Euler Hermes Group SA.
Corvus Insurance Holdings Inc. named Tampa-based Bryan Schofield head of property and cargo. Previously, Mr. Schofield was senior vice president at Orchid Underwriters Agency LLC.
Foresight Risk & Insurance Services named Orange, California-based Laura Gomez Thomas vice president of claims. Previously, Ms. Gomez Thomas was a captive manager for York Risk Services Group Inc.
Lloyds of London named London-based Eleanor Bucks to the newly created role of chief investment officer, effective in September 2021. Previously, Ms. Bucks was chief operating officer at Legal & General Group PLC.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Charlotte-based Paul Bruno president. Previously, Mr. Bruno was executive vice president.
Chubb Ltd. named Boston-based Thomas McLaughlin executive vice president, casualty for its Westchester wholesale excess and surplus insurance unit. Mr. McLaughlin succeeds Dean Andrighetto, who is retiring. Previously, Mr. McLaughlin was senior vice president, chief operating officer and northeast regional manager of its casualty division.
Law firm Goldberg Segalla LLP named Orlando, Florida-based Walter Benjamin partner. Previously, Mr. Benjamin was a partner at Kelley Kronenberg LP.
Law firm Goldberg Segalla LLP named Orlando, Florida-based Timothy Dunbrack partner. Previously, Mr. Dunbrack was a managing partner at Kelley Kronenberg LP.
Crum & Forster named Glastonbury, Connecticut-based Marc Flood vice president of business development, accident and health. Previously, Mr. Flood led sales and business development for Travel Insured International, a Crum & Forster company.
Signal Mutual Indemnity Association Ltd. named Wilton, Connecticut-based Yvonne Poster chief financial officer. Previously, Ms. Poster was global head of finance transformation at AmTrust Financial Services Inc.
Signal Mutual Indemnity Association Ltd. named Wilton, Connecticut-based Phil Schellhorn chief underwriting officer. Previously, Mr. Schellhorn was vice president of underwriting and member services.
Signal Mutual Indemnity Association Ltd. named Wilton, Connecticut-based Justin Gardner CEO. Mr. Gardner will replace Richard Wood, who will continue to serve as a director on Signals board and as CEO of Charles Taylor Insurance Management. Previously, Mr. Gardner was executive vice president and chief underwriting officer.
Insurity LLC named New York-based Craig Campestre chief sales officer. Previously, Mr. Campestre was chief revenue officer at IPC Systems Inc.
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. named New York-based Rich Fachet senior vice president, head of financial institutions, succeeding Mary Henderson, who was named president of Argo Pro. Previously, Mr. Fachet was vice president of financial institutions.
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. named Mary Henderson president of Argo Pro. Previously, Ms. Henderson was senior vice president, head of financial institutions.
FM Global named Malcolm C. Roberts to succeed retiring CEO Thomas A. Lawson, who has spent 42 years at the property insurer. Mr. Roberts will succeed Mr. Lawson as CEO effective Jan. 1, 2022. Mr. Lawson will remain chairman of the insurers board of directors. Previously, Mr. Roberts was executive vice president.
Bardavon Health Innovations LLC named Overland Park, Kansas-based Ed Enyeart chief financial officer. Previously, Mr. Enyeart was senior vice president of client financial operations at Cerner Corp. in Kansas City.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. named Boca Raton, Florida-based Heidi L. Greene executive director, public sector and K-12 education practice. Previously, Ms. Greene was an area vice president.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC named Dallas-based Riley Underwood senior vice president. Previously, Mr. Underwood was senior vice president with Willis Re Ltd. responsible for new account production and account management.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC named Dallas-based Matt Petka managing director. Previously, Mr. Petka was executive vice president with Willis Re Ltd., managing a team focused on MGA and program business.
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.
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.
Holmes Murphy & Associates LLC named Waukee, Iowa-based Susan Hatten chief marketing officer. Previously, Ms. Hatten was senior manager, corporate community engagement.
Holmes Murphy & Associates LLC named Waukee, Iowa-based Lindsay Chase chief financial officer, succeeding Ellen Willadsen, who was named the brokers first chief innovation officer. Previously, Ms. Chase was senior vice president, finance.
Holmes Murphy & Associates LLC named Waukee, Iowa-based Ellen Willadsen chief innovation officer, the first at the broker. Previously, Ms. Willadsen was chief financial officer.
Accuro Solutions named Pittsburgh-based Patrick Isaac chief technology officer. Previously, Mr. Isaac was vice president of information technology for Paradigm.
Accuro Solutions named Pittsburgh-based Steve Junker chief information officer. Previously, Mr. Junker was principal of Numeral Technology.
PrimeOne Insurance Co. named Southern California-based Darrin Hinman chief underwriting officer, effective Aug. 1. Previously, Mr. Hinman was vice president of actuary and senior treaty underwriter at Swiss Re.
The Liberty Co. Insurance Brokers Inc. named Jeff Arricale chief financial officer. Previously, Mr. Arricale was chief of staff and head of capital markets for ProSight Specialty Insurance Group Inc.
Axco Insurance Information Services Ltd., a specialist insurance and employee benefits information provider, named Mark Trumper managing director. Previously, Mr. Trumper was managing director at SDL Group.
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. named Chicago-based Kristyn Smallcombe senior vice president and construction practice leader. Previously, Ms. Smallcombe was global head of construction professional indemnity and general liability at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
Markel Corp. named Boston-based Kristin Towse executive underwriting officer for its Markel Specialty division, a new position. Previously, Ms. Towse was executive vice president, Northeast region commercial insurance manager at Chubb Ltd.
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.
Marsh named London-based Toby Wemyss global head of facultative reinsurance, Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC, effective in the fourth quarter of 2021. Previously, Mr. Wemyss was global head of facultative at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Marsh named London-based Dominic Samengo-Turner CEO, Marsh Specialty, UK & Ireland, effective Sept. 1. Previously, Mr. Samengo-Turner was global head of facultative reinsurance at Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC.
Marsh named London-based Paul Moody UK CEO, Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC, effective Sept. 1. Previously, Mr. Moody was CEO, Marsh Specialty, UK & Ireland.
Tower MSA Partners LLC named Delray Beach, Florida-based Jesse Shade chief technology officer. Previously, Mr. Shade was senior vice president of information technology.
Markel Corp. named London-based Simon Wilson president of Markel International. He will succeed William Stovin, who has led the Markel international division since 2008. Previously, Mr. Wilson was managing executive of global strategy for Markel.
McLarens named Miami-based Leonardo Garzon managing director for Latin America. He succeeds Howard Laidlaw, who is retiring. Previously, Mr. Garzon was a vice president at J.S. Held LLC.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC, the reinsurance business of Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc., named London-based Joshua ODonoghue senior vice president, effective Nov. 8, 2021. Previously, Mr. ODonoghue was a non-marine retrocession broker at Aon PLC.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC, the reinsurance business of Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc., named London-based James Johns managing director, effective Aug. 12, 2021. Previously, Mr. Johns was an executive director specializing in London market property reinsurance for Willis Re.
Players Health named Naveen Anand president of insurance. Previously, Mr. Anand was president and CEO of Hallmark Financial Services Inc.
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP named Portland, Oregon-based Ben Veralrud partner, general liability. Previously, Mr. Veralrud was senior counsel at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in Portland.
Charles Taylor PLC named London-based John Pickersgill to the newly created role of group chief commercial officer. Previously, Mr. Pickersgill was head of global client management at Axa XL, a division of Axa SA.
IAT Insurance Group Inc. named New Jersey-based Joseph R. Smith senior vice president, property and inland marine claims. Previously, Mr. Smith was senior vice president, field property claim leader at Chubb Ltd.
Resilience Cyber Insurance Solutions named New York-based Kristin Camme vice president. Previously, Ms. Camme was a cyber, technology errors and omissions, and professional liability underwriter at Beazley PLC.
The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. named Brea, California-based Gretchen Thompson head of construction, inland marine, excess solutions and complex liability solutions within the companys middle and large commercial business unit. She succeeds Adrien Robinson, who was appointed head of global specialty. Previously, Ms. Thompson, who was named to the Business Insurance Women to Watch list in 2016, was head of The Hartfords Western division based in California.
Snapsheet Inc. named Chicago-based Andy Cohen president and chief operating officer. The position was previously held by Jamie Yoder, who became president and general manager of Sapiens North America in April. Previously, Mr. Cohen had been COO.
Zurich North America named Atlanta-based Terry-Dawn Thomas head of claims university. Previously, Ms. Thomas was a managing attorney for the Zurich staff legal office in Atlanta.
The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies named Zionsville, Indiana-based Neil Alldredge president and CEO, effective July 1. He succeeds Charles Chamness, who has led the organization as CEO since 2003. Previously, Mr. Alldredge was senior vice president of corporate affairs.
Risk Strategies named Philadelphia-based Raj Gulati senior vice president, national health care. Previously, Mr. Gulati was a principal at EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants.
Aon PLC named New York-based Matt Unterlack senior vice president, representations and warranties insurance, M&A and transaction solutions group. Previously, Mr. Unterlack was executive director of indemnification solutions at SRS Acquiom.
Ascot Group Ltd. named Red Bank, New Jersey-based Steve Robinson senior vice president, U.S. facultative reinsurance. Previously, Mr. Robinson was an assistant vice president for TransRe.
Ascot Group Ltd. named Stamford, Connecticut-based Anthony Kashuba executive vice president, U.S. facultative reinsurance. Previously, Mr. Kashuba was a managing director for Arch Reinsurance.
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.
Risk Placement Services Inc. named Kevin Doyle Chicago area president, property/casualty brokerage. Mr. Doyle will continue as vice president, Western region.
TigerRisk Partners LLC named London-based James Loggie partner in its global trade credit, surety and political risk business, effective in 2022. Previously, Mr. Loggie was a senior director in the trade credit, surety and political risk division at Willis Re.
Cyber managing general underwriter Corvus Insurance Holdings Inc. named Kori Johanson its first general counsel. Previously, Ms. Johanson was chief compliance officer and associate general counsel for Hartford-based IFG Cos.
Cyber managing general underwriter Corvus Insurance Holdings Inc. named Lori Bailey its first chief insurance officer. Previously, Ms. Bailey was global head of cyber risk for Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. In 2017, she was among Business Insurance’s Women to Watch.
Lockton Re named London-based Jeremy England Lee executive in the nonmarine retrocession and property specialty division. Previously, Mr. Lee was a managing director at Aon PLC.
Cover Genius named Dave Brune president for the Americas. Previously, Mr. Brune founded and served as president and CEO of Digital Partners North America, a Munich Re company.
Ascellus named Dallas-based Jim Harvey senior vice president, national account management and strategy. Previously, Mr. Harvey was vice president, managed care practice at Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc.
Strategic Risk Solutions Inc. named Luxembourg-based Maxime Schons managing director, European finance and compliance. Previously, Mr. Schons was chief operating officer at Reinsurance Solutions SA.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Boston-based Vlad Barbalat president and chief investment officer of Liberty Mutual Investments, succeeding Neeti Bhalla Johnson, who was named president, global risk solutions. Previously, Mr. Barbalat was executive managing director and co-head of strategy and asset allocation for Liberty Mutual Investments.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Boston-based Neeti Bhalla Johnson president, global risk solutions, succeeding Dennis Langwell, who will retire at the end of 2021. Previously, Ms. Bhalla Johnson was president and chief investment officer of Liberty Mutual Investments.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Boston-based Jim MacPhee president, global retail markets, succeeding Tim Sweeney, who was named president of Liberty Mutual Insurance. Previously, Mr. MacPhee was president and chief operating officer of global retail markets, U.S.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Boston-based Tim Sweeney to the newly created position of president. Previously, Mr. Sweeney was president, global retail markets.
Marsh named Nashville, Tennessee-based Hala Helm strategic risk adviser, health care practice. Previously, Ms. Helm was a principal with De Novo Enterprise Risk Management Consulting.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Robert Hatcher chief underwriting officer, stop loss. Previously, Mr. Hatcher was vice president, stop loss at ELAP Services LLC.
The Liberty Co. Insurance Brokers Inc. named San Francisco-based Valerie Taylor vice president, producer. Previously, Ms. Taylor was a producer and commercial account manager at McDermott Costa Insurance Brokers.
PMA Cos. Inc. named Beverly, Massachusetts-based David Huth vice president, managed care. Previously, Mr. Huth was vice president, workers compensation products at Optum.
Marsh Captive Solutions, a unit of Marsh LLC, named Norwalk, Connecticut-based Michael Serricchio Americas captive sales and advisory leader. Previously, Mr. Serricchio was managing director and Americas sales leader.
Aon PLC named Minneapolis-based Eric Schwebach to the newly created position of senior managing director of Aons Reinsurance Solutions. Previously, Mr. Schwebach was a senior vice president at Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Dennis Cook president, IronHealth, Global Risk Solutions North America. Previously, Mr. Cook was IronHealths chief liability officer.
Crum & Forster, part of Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., named Mark Srygley vice president, sharing economy, captives, accident & health division. Previously, Mr. Srygley was senior vice president, underwriting and business development for Crum & Forster Digital Partners.
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.
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. named London-based Vanessa Young head of mergers and acquisitions insurance across its global operations. Previously, Ms. Young was executive director, transactional risks at Willis Towers Watson PLC in London.
Clara Analytics Inc. named New York-based Heather H. Wilson CEO. Ms. Wilson is on the board of Equifax Inc.
Munich Re Specialty Insurance Co. named Philadelphia-based Mary Beth McClellan chief claims officer. Previously, Ms. McClellan was head of claims.
Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA, named New York-based Lian Phua head of political risk, credit and bond business, Americas. She replaces Richard Abizaid, who left the company. Previously, Ms. Phua was underwriting manager for Axa XLs global PRCB business. She was named a 2021 Business Insurance Break Out Awards winner.
Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA, named New York-based Rafael Docavo-Malvezzi global chief underwriting officer of its political risk, credit and bond business. He replaces Dan Riordan, who joined Bermuda-based private-equity-backed Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. as global head of political risk and credit in May. Previously, Mr. Docavo-Malvezzi was head of risk for Axa XLs PRCB business.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Jonathan Davies CEO of Lockton Re (Bermuda) Ltd. Previously, Mr. Davies was head of Global Re Specialty Bermuda for Aon.
Vindati, part of Innovisk Capital Partners LLP, named New York-based John Przedpelski CEO. He succeeds Tyler Van Spanje, a co-founder of Vindati who left the company. Previously, Mr. Przedpelski was executive vice president of Vindati backer Innovisk Capital Partners.
Jencap Group LLC named Mark Maher president. Previously, Mr. Maher was chief operating officer and president of its NIF Group division.
American International Group Inc. named Justin Gilmore head of financial institutions. Previously, Mr. Gilmore was senior vice president and Eastern regional head of professional underwriting at Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA.
Lockton Re named Robert Bisset chairman, global retrocession and property specialty, Bermuda and market capital. Previously, Mr. Bisset was strategic growth leader for Aon Reinsurance U.K.
Greenlight Capital Re Ltd. named Cayman Islands-based Heejae Cho head of innovation underwriting. Previously, Ms. Cho led startup insurtech Viridis RS Ltd.
Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. named South Florida-based Eileen Fuentes Ramallo senior vice president, ancillary services, managed care division. Previously, Ms. Fuentes Ramallo was general manager of ancillary product development for Optum Workers Compensation and Auto, a division of UnitedHealth Group.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named Toronto-based Andrew Knight senior vice president, head of executive and professional lines, Canada. Previously, Mr. Knight was national director for financial institutions business, Canada.
The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. named Cary, Illinois-based Adrien Robinson head of global specialty, succeeding Vincent Tizzio, who is leaving the company. Previously, Mr. Robinson was head of complex casualty, construction and marine in The Hartfords middle and large commercial business unit.
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.
Arch Insurance International named Jason Kittinger chief operating officer, effective June 30. Mr. Kittinger will continue in his role as chief financial officer.
Arch Insurance International named Kirsten Valder chief administrative officer, effective June 30. Previously, Ms. Valder was chief claims officer.
Medical bill review company accuro Solutions named Tampa, Florida-based George Furlong to the newly created role of chief strategy officer. Previously, Mr. Furlong was senior vice president of managed care at Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc.
Zywave Inc. named New York-based Jeff Cohen senior vice president. Previously, Mr. Cohen was president of Advisen Ltd.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. named Tom Wakefield CEO of Gallagher Re, replacing Simon Behagg, who was named managing director of the unit. Previously, Mr. Wakefield was chief operating officer for Aon PLCs global reinsurance specialty business.
TigerRisk Partners LLC named New York-based Jonathon DArcy chief financial officer. He replaces Milan Radonich, who will retire at the end of 2021 but will remain a senior financial adviser to TigerRisk. Previously, Mr. DArcy was chief financial officer at cyber program manager Arceo.ai.
Cover Whale Insurance Solutions Inc. named Philadelphia-based Kevin Abramson president. Previously, Mr. Abramson was specialty casualty head for TigerRisk Partners LLC.
Safety National Casualty Corp. named Alpharetta, Georgia-based Tim OGrady vice president underwriting, large casualty. Previously, Mr. OGrady was a regional manager for American International Group Inc. in Atlanta.
PMA Cos. Inc. named Derek Hopper executive vice president and chief underwriting officer. Previously, Mr. Hopper was senior vice president, shared services.
Hanleigh, a subsidiary of CRC Group, named Dana Point, California-based Bill Haley sales director. Previously, Mr. Haley was regional director for the West and Pacific Northwest at Guardian Life Insurance.
Liberty Specialty Markets Bermuda, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., named Daniel Rance LSM Bermuda head of financial lines. Previously, Mr. Rance was assistant vice president, financial lines underwriter.
Liberty Specialty Markets Bermuda, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., named Andrew Osborne LSM Bermuda head of Bermuda health care. Previously, Mr. Osborne was senior underwriter, health care.
Liberty Specialty Markets Bermuda, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., named Joanna Din LSM Bermuda head of specialty risk. Previously, Ms. Din was assistant vice president, financial lines underwriter.
Liberty Specialty Markets Bermuda, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., named Nicholas Garside to the newly created role of chief underwriting officer. Previously, Mr. Garside led LSM Bermudas property unit.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named New York-based Rick Hornby regional product lead for financial institutions. Previously, Mr. Hornby was vice president and team leader at NFP Corp.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named New York-based Robert Green North American regional head of professional indemnity. Previously, Mr. Green was an account underwriter for specialty lines in London.
CBIZ Valuation Group LLC named Detroit-based Paul Chaben business development manager, Midwest region. Previously, Mr. Chaben was a managing director at Duff and Phelps.
World Insurance Associates LLC named Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Andrea Paris chief operating officer. Previously, Ms. Paris was head of client service operations for corporate risk and broking, North America at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
LineSlip Solutions Inc. named Patrick McLaughlin vice president, product. Previously, Mr. McLaughlin was head of production.
LineSlip Solutions Inc. named Christine Smith vice president, head of production. Previously, Ms. Smith was vice president at Crawford & Co.
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants named William Schoenbach managing principal. Previously, Mr. Schoenbach was senior vice president, financial services at Aon PLC.
Keystroke Underwriters, a division of Specialty Program Group, named Greenville, South Carolina-based Robert Ferretti director of underwriting. Previously, Mr. Ferretti was an executive underwriter for Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named New York-based Ryan Davis senior vice president, mergers and acquisitions. Previously, Mr. Davis was a principal, asset management – international tax for KPMG LLP.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named David Cohen senior vice president, mergers and acquisitions. Previously, Mr. Cohen was a senior vice president, underwriter at specialty agency Vale Insurance Partners LLC.
Woodruff Sawyer & Co. named Irvine, California-based John Fuhrman Southern California practice leader, a new position. Previously, Mr. Fuhrmann was a managing director at Marsh LLC.
Zurich North America named Schaumburg, Illinois-based Neeren Chauhan head of strategy, innovation and business development, a new position. Previously, Mr. Chauhan was vice president, distribution transformation and market share growth at Allstate Insurance Co.
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Lipscomb & Associates named Dallas-based Shyla R. Lankford chief operating officer. Previously, Ms. Lankford was vice president of operations.
Axis Insurance Co., a division of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., named London-based Keith Trivitt to the new role of head of commercial and strategic partnerships, international division. Previously, Mr. Trivitt was head of integrated marketing and communications.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE, part of Allianz SE, named London-based Scott Sayce global head of cyber, effective Sept. 1. Mr. Sayce will succeed Catharina Richter, current global head of the cyber center of competence for AGCS and Allianz, who will move to a new role at Allianz to be detailed later. Previously, Mr. Sayce was group head of financial lines and cyber at Axa XL, a division of Axa SA.
AssuredPartners Inc. named Nick Napolitano captives practice leader. Previously, Mr. Napolitano was national sales leader at M&T Insurance Agency Inc., part of M&T Bank Corp.
Marsh named London-based Andy Desmond U.K. and Ireland construction industry leader. Previously, Mr. Desmond led the U.K. business development team.
Henriott Group Inc. named Zachary Finn director of risk management. Previously, Mr. Finn was clinical professor and director of the Davey Risk Management & Insurance Program at Butler University in Indianapolis.
IAT Insurance Group Inc. named Newark, New Jersey-based Jeffrey Schnitzer senior underwriter in the firms new management liability division, ML Pro Plus. Previously, Mr. Schnitzer was a senior account underwriter at Travelers Cos. Inc.
Hub International Ltd. named Bradley Rutt senior vice president, U.S. cannabis specialty leader. Previously, Mr. Rutt was vice president and partner at Elkins Jones Insurance Agency Inc. in Los Angeles.
McLarens named London-based Kirsten Early to the new position of global head of third-party administration. Previously, Ms. Early was managing director of Broadspire UK, Crawford & Co.s TPA, and was a Business Insurance 2018 Women to Watch EMEA winner.
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. named Glen Allen, Virginia-based Kevin Price to the new position of head of allied medical for its U.S. excess and surplus business. Previously, Mr. Price was client services team leader at Riggs, Counselman, Michaels & Downes Inc.
American International Group Inc. named Geoff Cornell chief investment officer, replacing Douglas A. Dachille, who is leaving the company, effective June 30. Previously, Mr. Cornell was deputy chief investment officer.
Obsidian Insurance Holdings Inc. named Boston-based Jessica Ferguson head of business development. Previously, Ms. Ferguson was wholesale distribution executive, East Coast at Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
CAC Specialty named New York-based Sara Kane co-leader of power, utility and renewables. Previously, Ms. Kane was managing director of Beecher Carlson Insurance Services LLCs global energy sector.
CAC Specialty named Boston-based Cody Thompson vice president and account executive for power and renewables. Previously, Mr. Thompson was account executive with Beecher Carlson Insurance Services LLCs global energy practice.
CAC Specialty named Boston-based Amanda Lania senior vice president and senior account executive for power and renewables. Previously, Ms. Lania was vice president of Beecher Carlson Insurance Services LLCs global energy practice.
CAC Specialty named Portland, Oregon-based Jeff Rhoades senior vice president for power and renewables. Previously, Mr. Rhoades was senior vice president of Beecher Carlson Insurance Services LLCs global energy practice.
CAC Specialty named Eugene, Oregon-based Marc Toy executive vice president for power and renewals. Previously, Mr. Toy was senior vice president of Beecher Carlson Insurance Services LLCs global energy practice.
Zurich North America named Dallas-based Kim Jordan vice president, South region. Previously, Ms. Jordan was middle-market underwriting manager, South region.
CAC Specialty named Boston-based Susan Garrard executive vice president for power and renewables. Previously, Ms. Garrard was managing director of Beecher Carlson Insurance Services LLCs global energy practice.
CAC Specialty named Atlanta-based Michael Newman executive vice president for power and renewables. Previously, Mr. Newman was managing director of Beecher Carlson Insurance Services LLCs global energy practice.
CAC Specialty named Boston-based Geraldine Kerrigan executive vice president, head of service for power and renewables within the natural resources division. Previously, Ms. Kerrigan was executive managing director of Beecher Carlson Insurance Services LLCs global energy practice.
CAC Specialty named Eugene, Oregon-based Andrea Ash executive vice president, head of operations, natural resources division. Previously, Ms. Ash was chief operating officer of Beecher Carlson Insurance Services LLCs global energy practice.
McGill and Partners named San Francisco-based Ken Lorber partner specializing in portfolio solutions in the U.S. Previously, Mr. Lorber was managing director at Aon PLC. He was named a Business Insurance 2020 Break Out Award winner.
Jopari Solutions Inc. named San Francisco-based Christian Renninger vice president, data and analytics. Previously, Mr. Renninger was vice president of business intelligence at DesignMind.
Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. named Columbus, Ohio-based Bill Miller group chief actuarial officer, effective July 1. Previously, Mr. Miller was managing director, actuarial at KPMG LLP.
PCF Insurance Services LLC named Los Angeles-based Robert Smith president of agency operations. Previously, Mr. Smith was Western region – executive vice president for Acrisure LLC.
Resorts World Las Vegas named Mark Habersack executive director of risk management. Previously, Mr. Habersack was director of risk management at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. He is a leader of the Risk and Insurance Management Society Inc.s Nevada chapter and a recipient of the 2021 Ron Judd Heart of RIMS award.
Sompo International Holdings Ltd. named James Shea to take over as executive chairman of the insurer and reinsurer from John Charman, who is retiring in April 2022. Previously, Mr. Shea was commercial CEO of Zurich Insurance Group Ltd.
Upland Capital Group Inc. named Fort Worth, Texas-based Mark Jones to the new position of chief risk officer, chief actuary and head of analytics. Previously, Mr. Jones was director of advanced analytics, technology and actuarial at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named New York-based Michael Pignataro North America regional head of energy and construction. Previously, Mr. Pignataro was an underwriting manager, U.S. construction.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named New York-based Carol Laufer regional head of liability, North America. She replaces Dieter Hautzer, who is retiring from AGCS on July 16. Previously, Ms. Laufer was U.S. national accounts/commercial insurance, head of excess casualty at Zurich North America.
Mosaic Insurance Holdings Ltd. named New York-based Katherine Spenner senior vice president, chief legal officer, mergers and acquisitions. Previously, Ms. Spenner was a senior transactional risk underwriter at Everest Re Group Ltd.
Mosaic Insurance Holdings Ltd. named New York-based Stavan Desai senior vice president, M&A team leader. Previously, Mr. Desai was a senior transactional risk underwriter at American International Group Inc.
Dual North America Inc. named Santa Rosa, California-based Rajiv Iyer director of capacity management. Previously, Mr. Iyer was global head of middle-market business and head of MidCorp casualty product team at Allianz SE.
Dual North America Inc. named Seattle-based Russel Newman director of distribution for North America. Previously, Mr. Newman was vice president and director of business development for QBE North America.
GuideOne National named Providence, Rhode Island-based Nick Batten vice president of specialty property. Previously, Mr. Batten was vice president, manager global services Americas at FM Global.
Markel Corp. named Chicago-based Kelly Castriotta managing director, global cyber underwriting executive. She replaces Kara Owens, who has left Markel. Previously, Ms. Castriotta was a cyber underwriter. She was a Business Insurance 2020 Break Out Award winner.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Dallas-based Michael McPhail director. Previously, Mr. McPhail was chief actuary of international companies at USAA Insurance.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Boston-based James Kaufmann director. Previously, Mr. Kaufmann was a senior manager, casualty analytics at AIR Worldwide.
ICW Group Insurance Cos. named San Diego-based Nicole Rathsam senior vice president, chief financial officer. Previously, Ms. Rathsam was vice president of corporate financial planning, analysis and consolidations at CNA Insurance Cos. in Chicago.
Sompo International Holdings Ltd. named Buford, Georgia-based Billy Moore senior vice president of agency management for AgriSompo North America, Sompo Internationals North American crop insurance platform. Previously, Mr. Moore was chief operating officer and president of insurance for Ag Resource Management LLC.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named New York-based Jenise Klein North America regional head of property, replacing Jill Knecht, who has left the company. Previously, Ms. Klein was senior underwriting product head on the North American property team.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Toronto-based Rob Marsh president of Liberty Mutual Canada. Previously, Mr. Marsh led Liberty Mutuals commercial insurance operation in Canada.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Toronto-based Garth Pepper to lead its North America middle-market operations. Previously, Mr. Pepper was president of Liberty Mutual Canada.
Lockton Cos. Inc. named Nashville, Tennessee-based Michael Petrich head of its contingent liability and litigation insurance group. Previously, Mr. Petrich was vice president and legal counsel at Westfleet Advisors LLC.
Lockton Cos. Inc. named New York-based Yonatan Tamman vice president. Previously, Mr. Tamman was an associate with Kirkland & Ellis.
Lockton Cos. Inc. named New York-based Dan Berger senior vice president and head of tax insurance. Previously, Mr. Berger was vice president, tax at American International Group Inc.
Lockton Cos. Inc. named New York-based Emily Rosen vice president, representations and warranties insurance practice. Previously, Ms. Rosen was an assistant vice president at Aon PLC.
Lockton Cos. Inc. named Los Angeles-based Paul Ahn senior vice president, representations and warranties insurance practice. Previously, Mr. Ahn was a senior vice president at Aon PLC.
Lockton Cos. Inc. named New York-based Eddie Kim senior vice president, representations and warranties insurance practice. Previously, Mr. Kim was a vice president at Aon PLC.
American Equity Underwriters Inc., the Amwins Group Inc. workers compensation insurer, named Mobile, Alabama-based Winchester Thurber to the newly created role of chief commercial officer. Previously, Mr. Thurber was managing director.
American Equity Underwriters Inc., the Amwins Group Inc. workers compensation insurer, named Mobile, Alabama-based Adele Hapworth CEO. She succeeds Michael Lapeyrouse, who is becoming chairman of the board, effective June 1. Previously, Ms. Hapworth was executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Price Forbes & Partners Ltd. named Nicolas Bardon Bermuda executive vice president. Previously, Mr. Bardon was a producing broker at Bermuda Brokers Ltd.
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP named Chicago-based Courtney Tedrowe partner, labor and employment practice group. Previously, Mr. Tedrowe was a partner at Novack and Macey LLP.
Littler Mendelson P.C. named Miami-based Lori Brown office managing shareholder. Previously, Ms. Brown was CEO of ComplianceHR, a joint venture of Littler and Neota Logic.
Risk Placement Services Inc., the wholesale broking and managing general agent unit of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., named Chicago-based Aashish A.C. Chauhan executive vice president of casualty in its brokerage division. Previously, Mr. Chauhan was director of transactional risk at Hylant Group Inc.
Dual North America Inc. named Denver-based Kimberly Jenkins chief M&A officer. Previously, Ms. Jenkins was large accounts sales operations leader at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
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MJ Insurance Inc. named Indianapolis-based Emily ODell risk management client executive. Previously, Ms. ODell was director of client relationship management at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
ECBM Insurance Brokers & Consultants named Pittsburgh-based Taylor Troiano senior vice president, sales, western Pennsylvania. Previously, Mr. Troiano was a senior vice president at USI Insurance Services Inc.
ECBM Insurance Brokers & Consultants named Pittsburgh-based Tony DeRiggi senior vice president, sales, western Pennsylvania. Previously, Mr. DeRiggi was a senior vice president at USI Insurance Services Inc.
Lockton Cos. Inc. named Chicago-based Andrew Laubmeier senior vice president, cyber practice leader, Midwest. Previously, Mr. Laubmeier was a vice president at Marsh.
CompWest Insurance Co. named San Ramon, California-based Ibraheem Mohammed regional manager, business development. Previously, Mr. Mohammed was a senior underwriter with The Hartford in Walnut Creek, California.
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. named New York-based Craig Howie group chief financial officer, effective July 1. Mr. Howie replaces Tony Ursano, who will be leaving Hamilton in mid-July to set up an insurance and insurtech advisory business. Previously, Mr. Howie was executive vice president and CFO at Everest Re group.
Acrisure Re named London-based Matthew Harvey senior vice president, in charge of the firms new international facultative unit. Previously, Mr. Harvey was senior vice president, broker and producing broker for the international property team at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Paradigm named Estero, Florida-based Tom Mafale to the newly created position of chief growth officer. Previously, Mr. Mafale was executive vice president, chief sales and client officer at HealthSmart.
Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. named New York-based Connor Kuratek deputy general counsel and corporate secretary of Marsh McLennan, effective June 1. Previously, Mr. Kuratek was chief corporate counsel and assistant secretary.
Peak Reinsurance Co. Ltd. named Hong Kong-based Sascha Bruns director, head of global retrocession, effective Sept. 1. Previously, Mr. Bruns was senior underwriter and deputy to the head of group protections at Hannover Re SE.
TigerRisk Partners LLC named Bernardsville, New Jersey-based Jack Snyder head of insurtech origination and head of financial advisory. Previously, Mr. Snyder was managing director, head of the strategic ratings advisory unit at Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC.
BMS Group Ltd. named Chicago-based Eric Matheny chief financial officer of BMS Re. Previously, Mr. Matheny was head of operations, North America at Allianz Global Corporate and Speciality SE.
Mosaic Insurance Holdings Ltd. named London-based Finn McGuirk senior vice president, head of political risk. Previously, Mr. McGuirk was head of political risk and trade credit at Pembroke Syndicate 4000 at Lloyds of London.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named Manchester, U.K.-based Nikki Nagra head of casualty claims in the U.K. Previously, Ms. Nagra was U.K. motor claims manager at American International Group Inc.
The Plexus Groupe LLC named Dallas-based John Stollenwerck vice president of business development. Previously, Mr. Stollenwerck was a partner with Ragland, Strother & Lafitte.
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.
The Liberty Co. Insurance Brokers Inc. named San Francisco-based Lenny Newman vice president. Previously, Mr. Newman was a producer at McDermott Costa Co. Inc.
CorVel Corp. named Irvine, California-based Joseph Rupp area vice president. Previously, Mr. Rupp was vice president, Western region at MetLife Inc.
Assurex Global Corp. named Columbus, Ohio-based Dean Hildebrandt CEO, replacing Jim Hackbarth, who is retiring after nearly 18 years with the organization. Previously, Mr. Hildebrandt was president.
EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants named Sam Wagener principal in its property/casualty operations in the West. Previously, Mr. Wagener was senior vice president group captives at Artex Risk Solutions Inc., a unit of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Omaha National Insurance Co. named Omaha, Nebraska-based Cori Barnes director of medical services. Previously, Ms. Barnes was medical services manager.
Omaha National Insurance Co. named Omaha, Nebraska-based Theresa Aronson director of operations. Previously, Ms. Aronson was premium audit manager.
Clyde & Co. named Phoenix-based Amy Samberg partner, leading the opening of three offices across the Southwestern U.S. Previously, Ms. Samberg was a partner with Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff P.C.
Axis Reinsurance Co., the reinsurance business of Pembroke, Bermuda-based Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., named London-based Jonathan Gray president of the specialties division, formerly the global markets division, effective July 1. Previously, Mr. Gray was head of Lloyds for Axis Re.
Axis Reinsurance Co., the reinsurance business of Pembroke, Bermuda-based Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., named Zurich-based Andy Hottinger president of the firms new international division, which combines Axis Res EMEA, Latin America and Asia Pacific divisions, effective July 1. Previously, Mr. Hottinger headed EMEA and Latin America.
Axis Reinsurance Co., the reinsurance business of Pembroke, Bermuda-based Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., named London-based Ann Haugh president of the firms new global property division, effective July 1. Previously, Ms. Haugh was president of global markets. She was one of Business Insurances Women to Watch in 2012 while with Zurich Insurance Co. Ltd.
Mosaic Insurance Holdings Ltd. named London-based Christopher Webb senior vice president, underwriter, financial institutions. Previously, Mr. Webb was senior underwriter for Pembroke Syndicate 4000 at Lloyds of London.
Mosaic Insurance Holdings Ltd. named London-based Anna Jay senior vice president, head of professional liability. Previously, Ms. Jay was divisional director of professional lines for the Pembroke Syndicate 4000 at Lloyds of London.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Munich-based Maria Grace global head of property, effective May 17. She succeeds Thierry Portevin, who became leader of the global risk consulting team in March. Previously, Ms. Grace was chief underwriting officer for property and inland marine for Everest Re Group.
Aon PLC named San Francisco-based Wendy Knobel a senior representations and warranties broker. Previously, Ms. Knobel was a managing director in the M&A insurance group, senior R&W underwriter for American International Group Inc.
Lockton Cos. Inc. named Los Angeles-based Dane Lupe senior vice president, producer, Pacific region. Previously, Mr. Lupe was an area senior vice president at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Philadelphia-based Thomas Keating an executive underwriter, environmental impairment liability, for North America. Previously, Mr. Keating was an executive underwriter at Chubb Ltd.
Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. named Zurich-based Hayley Robinson group chief underwriting officer, effective June 1. Ms. Robinson replaces Sierra Signorelli, who was named CEO of commercial insurance following the departure of James Shea. Previously, Ms. Robinson was U.K. chief underwriting officer.
Acrisure LLC named Boston-based Matthew Marolda chief innovation officer. Previously, Mr. Marolda was executive vice president, portfolio and data science at Tulco LLC.
IAT Insurance Group Inc. named Alpharetta, Georgia-based Bobbie Goldie senior vice president, moving and storage, distribution strategy. Previously, Ms. Goldie was senior vice president, cyber at Chubb Ltd.
Lockton Cos. Inc. named Patrick J. Haraden president of its Boston operations, replacing Chip Manozzi, who is stepping back from his leadership role to focus on serving his clients. Previously, Mr. Haraden was area president in New England and the Northeast regional director of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.s public sector practice.
Aspen Insurance Holding Ltd. named Jackson Township, New Jersey-based Laurie Shane group head of outwards reinsurance, effective June 1. Previously, Ms. Shane was managing director of global ceded reinsurance at Markel Corp.
Generali Global Corporate & Commercial named Marc Wekkeli head of property underwriting in Germany. Previously, Mr. Wekkeli was a senior property product underwriter at Swiss Re.
Corant Global Ltd. named Paul Scope chairman of its Bermuda operations. Previously, Mr. Scope was chairman of Willis Bermuda.
Tokio Marine HCC named Encino, California-based Kareen Boyadjian vice president of cyber underwriting. Previously, Ms. Boyadjian was a director of underwriting, medefense and cyber, health care.
Midwestern Insurance Alliance Inc. named San Diego-based Robert Young vice president of business development, wholesale. Previously, Mr. Young ran Valiant Insurance Services LLC.
The MEMIC Group named Fort Myers, Florida-based Roger Comer to manage the Southeast territory. Previously, Mr. Comer was a senior production underwriter.
The MEMIC Group named Wilmington, Massachusetts-based James Keck to lead the Northeast territory. Previously, Mr. Keck was a senior underwriter.
The MEMIC Group named Albany, New York-based Margaret Templeton to manage the Mid-Atlantic territory. Previously, Ms. Templeton was a senior underwriter.
Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. named Zurich-based Timothy Powell global head of financial lines and cyber, effective May 24. Previously, Mr. Powell was chief underwriting officer for international lines at Axa XL, a division of Axa SA.
W.R. Berkley Corp. named Linda A. Eppolito president of Berkley Oil & Gas, succeeding Carol A. Randall, who has been named chairman of the operating unit. Previously, Ms. Eppolito was chief financial officer of Berkley Oil & Gas.
Mosaic Insurance Holdings Ltd. named Danny Clack senior vice president, deputy active underwriter. Previously, Mr. Clack was head of casualty at Hamilton Managing Agency.
Markel International named Singapore-based Joe Wong a specialist financial lines underwriter. Previously, Mr. Wong was underwriting manager at DUAL Asia for cyber and financial lines.
Aon PLC named Tampa-based David Eiermann senior member of the broking team, national health care practice. Previously, Mr. Eiermann was vice president and senior underwriter at Berkley Health.
Aon PLC named Dallas-based Heather McClure chief risk adviser, national health care practice. Previously, Ms. McClure was chief risk officer of OU Health at the University of Oklahoma.
Aon PLC named Washington-based Audrey Greening chief broking officer, national health care practice. Previously, Ms. Greening was area executive vice president at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Dallas-based Stacie Graham regional executive officer, South Central region. Previously, Ms. Graham was vice president and division underwriting manager, middle-market division, Central region.
Brown & Brown Inc. named Anurag Batta to the newly created position of chief operating officer of Bridge Specialty Wholesale Inc., its recently revamped wholesale unit. Previously, Mr. Batta was chief operating officer of Zurich North America.
Lockton Cos. LLC named San Francisco-based Andrew Szot vice president, client services consultant, specializing in private equity insurance services. Previously, Mr. Szot was vice president in Marsh LLCs private equity and mergers and acquisitions practice.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Los Angeles-based Daniel Denham senior vice president, producer. Previously, Mr. Denham was a producer at Marsh LLC.
Lockton Cos. LLC named San Francisco-based Jordan Burbach senior vice president, producer, with its private equity insurance services team. Previously, Mr. Burbach was senior vice president of Marsh LLCs global private equity and mergers and acquisitions practice.
The Reinsurance Association of America Inc. named Scott Williamson senior vice president. Previously, Mr. Williamson was director of analytics.
North American Risk Services Inc. named Tina Zink Pernie head of strategic partnerships. Previously, Ms. Zink Pernie was a chief operating officer at Claims and Litigation Management Alliance.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP named New York-based David Heales partner, insurance transactional and regulatory practice. Previously, Mr. Heales was an associate at Mayer Brown LLP.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP named New York-based Matthew Gaul partner, insurance transactional and regulatory practice. Previously, Mr. Gaul was a partner at Mayer Brown LLP.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP named Los Angeles-based Stephanie Duchene partner, insurance transactional and regulatory practice. Previously, Ms. Duchene was a partner at Mayer Brown LLP.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP named San Francisco-based Kara Baysinger partner, insurance transactional and regulatory practice. Previously, Ms. Baysinger was co-leader of the U.S. insurance regulatory and enforcement group at Mayer Brown LLP.
NFP Corp. named Modesto, California-based TJ Scherer senior captive consultant, risk and insurance strategy collective. Previously, Mr. Scherer was a consultant for Artex Risk Solutions Inc.
W.R. Berkley Corp. named London-based Clare Himmer president of Berkley Re UK Ltd., effective Sept. 1, 2021. Previously, Ms. Himmer was marketing director at SiriusPoint Ltd.
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.
Alera Group named Philadelphia-based Whitney Floyd vice president of sales, Northeast. Previously, Ms. Floyd was regional vice president of sales at alphabroder.
SiriusPoint Ltd. named New York-based Larry Hallett senior vice president of casualty underwriting. Previously, Mr. Hallett was a senior vice president at RFIB Group Ltd.
NFP Corp. named Vorhees, New Jersey-based Matthew Schott managing director. Previously, Mr. Schott was an executive vice president at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Medical Risk Managers Inc. named Philadelphia-based Jon Forster chief operating officer. Previously, Mr. Forster was director and actuary at Prudential Financial Inc.
Aon PLC named London-based Ben Love to the U.K. leadership team of Aons Reinsurance Solutions. Previously, Mr. Love was director of underwriting at Tamesis DUAL.
One Call Care Management Inc. named Jacksonville, Florida-based Kevin Dotts chief financial officer. He is replacing executive vice president and CFO Fred Pensotti. Previously, Mr. Dotts was CFO for non-emergent medical transportation broker Providence Service Corp.
Goldberg Segalla LLP named Los Angeles-based Kenneth A. Remson partner in the firms global insurance services group. Previously, Mr. Remson was special counsel at Woolls Peer Dollinger & Scher.
Global Special Risks LLC named Helen Tarr director. Previously, Ms. Tarr was senior vice president and operators extra expense underwriting manager.
Clifford Chance LLP named London-based Ashley Prebble co-head of the firms global insurance group. Previously, Mr. Prebble was a partner.
Clifford Chance LLP named New York-based Gary Boss co-head of the firms global insurance group. Previously, Mr. Boss was a partner.
Sapiens International Corp. named Chicago-based Jamie Yoder president and general manager of Sapiens North America. Previously, Mr. Yoder was president of Snapsheet.
Sedgwick Claims Management Inc. named Dublin-based Ruth Leggett CEO of its operations in Ireland, succeeding Malcolm Hughes, who was named executive chairman of the unit. Previously, Ms. Leggett was deputy CEO and head of colleague resources Ireland. In 2019, Ms. Leggett was named one of the Business Insurance Women to Watch EMEA.
Hiscox Ltd. named New York-based Kevin Kerridge CEO of Hiscox USA, effective May 15, succeeding Steve Langan, who is retiring at the end of the year. Previously, Mr. Kerridge was executive vice president of the direct and partnership division at Hiscox USA.
Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC named Naples, Florida-based Christian Phillips president of its newly created Paragon contingency practices. Previously, Mr. Phillips was a contingency underwriter at Beazley LLP.
BroadStreet Partners Inc. named Columbus, Ohio-based Ken Kirk CEO, succeeding founder Rick Miley, who was named executive chairman. Previously, Mr. Kirk was president.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC named Paris-based Christophe Gaudron CEO, Guy Carpenter France. Mr. Gaudron will replace Phillippe Renault, who will continue in his role as chairman, Guy Carpenter Europe. Previously, Mr. Gaudron held various managerial positions at Aon Benfield.
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.
Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. named Dover, Delaware-based Josephine Copeland to the newly created role of senior vice president of product design and strategy in the managed care division. Previously, Ms. Copeland was vice president of managed care at workers compensation insurer PMA Cos. Inc. She was a Business Insurance Woman to Watch in 2019.
AssuredPartners Inc. named Jim Henderson CEO, succeeding Thomas E. Riley, who resigned. Mr. Henderson, executive chairman, is a former CEO.
Resilience Cyber Insurance Solutions named Los Angeles-based Gavin Reed executive vice president, a new position. Previously, Mr. Reed was assistant vice president of specialty underwriting-cyber/errors and omissions/media at CNA Financial Corp.
Marsh named Stockholm-based Alex Dahlmann head of office for its Swedish captive operations, Marsh Management Services AB Sweden. Previously, Mr. Dahlmann was chief operating officer for the Benelux & Nordics region.
EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants named San Francisco-based Casey Scollin principal, risk management. Previously, Mr. Scollin was a broker at Hub International Ltd.
Axis Reinsurance Co., the reinsurance division of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., named Australia-based Lisa Hiscock senior underwriter, Lloyds casualty for the global markets team. Previously, Ms. Hiscock was an underwriter at Axa XL, a division of Axa SA.
Seyfarth Shaw LLP named New York-based Paul Ferrillo partner, global privacy and cybersecurity team, and securities and fiduciary duty litigation group. Previously, Mr. Ferrillo was a partner at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in New York.
Omaha National Insurance Co. named Greg Zimmerman director of underwriting. Previously, Mr. Zimmerman was an underwriting manager.
Omaha National Insurance Co. named Nate Weides vice president, applications. Previously, Mr. Weides held management roles since joining Omaha National in 2016.
Aon PLC named Chicago-based John Kramp attorney, mergers and acquisitions. Previously, Mr. Kramp was a vice president at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP.
Aon PLC named New York-based Jerald Khoo attorney, mergers and acquisitions. Previously, Mr. Khoo was an associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.
Aon PLC named Toronto-based Sandrine Emmanuel attorney, mergers and acquisitions. Previously, Ms. Emmanuel was an attorney at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP.
Aon PLC named New York-based Matthew Edwards attorney, mergers and acquisitions. Previously, Mr. Edwards was an M&A associate in the private equity transactions practice at Ropes & Gray LLP.
Aon PLC named New York-based Julia Papastavridis managing director, representations and warranties insurance. Previously, Ms. Papastavridis was a senior transaction risk insurance broker at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Marsh LLC named Washington-based Bryan Salek co-lead, U.S. government contracting practice. Previously, Mr. Salek was an executive vice president at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Marsh LLC named Washington-based Steven Capace co-lead, U.S. government contracting practice. Previously, Mr. Capace was an executive vice president at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Protective Insurance Co. named New York-based Hillary Price head of third-party administration. Previously, Ms. Price was claim director, TPA oversight manager at Chubb Ltd.
InterWest Insurance Services LLC named Sacramento, California-based Brad Espinosa senior director, surety. Previously, Mr. Espinosa was a vice president at Zurich Insurance Co. in San Francisco.
Lockton Cos. LLC named San Francisco-based Jules Okai vice president, global solutions, Pacific region. Previously, Ms. Okai was associate director, international at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Berkley Service Professionals, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, named Roswell, Georgia-based Jude Sedliak vice president, underwriting. Previously, Mr. Sedliak was a vice president at Core Specialty Insurance Holdings Inc.
High Street Insurance Partners Inc. named Chicago-based Brian Clifford principal and executive liability segment leader. Previously, Mr. Clifford was a vice president at Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC named Seattle-based Rebecca Ruddy senior vice president within its North America cyber team. Previously, Ms. Ruddy was a director at Aon PLC.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC named Seattle-based Jess Fung managing director and North American cyber analytics lead. Previously, Ms. Fung was an executive vice president at Willis Re.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC named New York-based Erica Davis managing director, global co-head of cyber. Previously, Ms. Davis was a managing director and North America cyber center of excellence leader.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC named London-based Anthony Cordonnier managing director, global co-head of cyber, effective later this year. Previously, Mr. Cordonnier headed the reinsurance cyber center at Swiss Reinsurance Ltd.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Inc. named New York-based Brian Robb senior vice president, U.S. cyber, miscellaneous professional liability errors and omissions. Previously, Mr. Robb was assistant vice president, product leader cyber, media, miscellaneous professional liability, technology E&O at CNA Financial Corp.
EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants named Los Angeles-based Rob Shepherd senior principal, risk management. Previously, Mr. Shepherd was a senior vice president at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Safety National Casualty Corp. named Boston-based Susan Kostro director of public entity underwriting. Previously, Ms. Kostro was head of commercial lines at Arbella Insurance Group.
Liberty Mutual Holding Co. Inc. named Marlton, New Jersey-based Virna Rhodes senior vice president of workers compensation claims. She succeeds Wesley Hyatt, recently appointed chief client officer, global risk solutions. Previously, Ms. Rhodes was vice president, global risk solutions. In 2020, she was named a Business Insurance Woman to Watch.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE, a unit of Allianz SE, named New York-based Matthew Azzara head of its management liability commercial business in North America, effective May 3. Previously, Mr. Azzara was national head of private company management liability at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.
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.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Nashville-based Abe Freeland executive vice president, real estate. Previously, Mr. Freeland co-led the real estate and hospitality practice at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Chubb Ltd. named Chicago-based Lauren Gorte chief operating officer, specialty accident and health. Previously, Ms. Gorte was errors and omissions product manager.
Chubb Ltd. named New York-based Suresh Krishnan executive vice president, head of North America specialty accident and health. Previously, Mr. Krishnan was chief operating officer, North America accident and health.
Chubb Ltd. named New York-based Lyndsey Christofer executive vice president, construction industry practice leader, for its large account segment. She replaces Stephen Buonpane, who is no longer with the company. Ms. Christofer was previously senior vice president, underwriting.
The American Society of Safety Professionals named Bradley Giles president of the Park Ridge, Illinois-based association. He succeeds Deborah Roy, whose term ends June 30. Mr. Giles is principal of New Meadows, Idaho-based safety consulting firm Bradley Giles and Associates LLC.
CopperPoint Insurance Cos. named Phoenix-based Bob Roland chief operating officer, succeeding Scott Shader, who announced his retirement effective April 1. Mr. Roland will continue to be chief administrative officer.
Mosaic Insurance Holdings Ltd. named Bermuda-based Mark Wheeler co-CEO. Mr. Wheeler is co-founder of Mosaic and before that held various executive roles at Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Arbicare LLC named Atlanta-based Aliza Krug clinical director. Previously, Ms. Krug was a physician assistant at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Stamps Student Center, Primary Care.
RT Environmental and Construction Professional, a part of the RT Specialty division of RSG Specialty LLC, named Spring City, Pennsylvania-based Joe Reynolds vice president. Previously, Mr. Reynolds was an assistant vice president.
Starr Insurance Cos. named Boston-based Matt Curtis vice president, profit center manager primary construction. Previously, Mr. Curtis was senior underwriting manager, primary construction casualty insurance unit at Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Falvey Insurance Group named Westfield, New Jersey-based Mike McKenna chief underwriting officer, effective May 3. Previously, Mr. McKenna was chief underwriting officer in Hartford Financial Services Group Inc.s global specialty division, formerly Navigators Management Co. Inc.
Horseshoe Insurance Services Holdings Ltd., an Artex Risk Solutions company, named Bermuda-based Kathleen Faries CEO, effective April 15, 2021. Previously, Ms. Faries was an independent director at Bernina Re Holding Ltd. in Bermuda.
Generali Global Corporate & Commercial named Warsaw-based Tomasz Kukula ACEER regional head of underwriting. Previously, Mr. Kukula was head of underwriting at Generali Poland.
Generali Global Corporate & Commercial named Milan-based Enrico Mazza Italy head of underwriting. Previously, Mr. Mazza was ACEER regional head of underwriting.
Generali Global Corporate & Commercial named Milan-based Reto Arrigoni global head of casualty underwriting. Previously, Mr. Arrigoni was Italy head of underwriting.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named Singapore-based Idie Si head of accident & health insurance. Previously, Ms. Si was senior accident & health underwriter at Canopius Asia Pte. Ltd. in Singapore.
Resilience Cyber Insurance Solutions named Eduard Alpin chief actuary. Previously, Mr. Alpin was director of cyber solutions at Verisk Analytics Inc.
New York Digital Investment Group LLC, a provider of technology for Bitcoin investing, named Mike Sapnar global head of insurance solutions. Previously, Mr. Sapnar was CEO of TransRe.
Brown & Riding Insurance Services Inc. named Houston-based Bill Lally senior vice president, senior property broker. Previously, Mr. Lally was vice president at Maximum Independent Brokerage LLC.
Brown & Riding Insurance Services Inc. named Houston-based JulieAnne Lenzsch senior vice president, senior property broker. Previously, Ms. Lenzsch was senior vice president at Maximum Independent Brokerage LLC.
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.
NFP Corp. named Calgary-based Matthew Hamel senior vice president in its complex risk solutions group. Previously, Mr. Hamel was senior vice president at Willis Towers Watson PLC in Canada.
Fladgate LLP named London-based Garbhan Shanks partner, dispute resolution practice. Previously, Mr. Shanks was partner, head of insurance and reinsurance at Michelmores Ltd.
U.K. risk and insurance management association Airmic named Julia Graham CEO, succeeding John Ludlow, who announced he was stepping down last October. Previously, Ms. Graham was deputy CEO and technical director.
McGriff Insurance Services Inc., a subsidiary of Truist Insurance Holdings Inc., named New York-based Conor Hampel senior vice president, producer in the firms Executive Risk Advisors Group. Previously, Mr. Hampel was East team leader for financial, executive and professional risks for financial institutions for Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Medata Inc. named Red Bank, New Jersey-based Jonathan Nutt chief technology officer. Previously, Mr. Nutt was head of medical management services at American International Group Inc.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP named Washington-based Sergio F. Oehninger partner. Previously, Mr. Oehninger was a partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP.
Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck LLP named Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Chad Bickerton partner. Previously, Mr. Bickerton was a partner in the Sarasota, Florida, office of Goodman McGuffey LLP.
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP named Washington-based Lara Degenhart Cassidy special counsel. Previously, Ms. Cassidy was special counsel at Perkins Coie LLP.
Great American Insurance Group named Cincinnati-based Brian D. DeSoto divisional president of its Great American Risk Solutions division, succeeding Mark R. Lonneman, who retired. Previously, Mr. DeSoto was divisional senior vice president of Great American Risk Solutions.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named San Diego-based Lilian Vanvieldt executive vice president and chief diversity & inclusion officer. Previously, Ms. Vanvieldt was a senior vice president.
NFP Corp. named Greenville, South Carolina-based Ramon (Rob) Ramos senior account executive, U.S. captive management operations. Previously, Mr. Ramos was an account executive with Marsh Captive Solutions, a unit of Marsh LLC.
NFP Corp. named Burlington, Vermont-based Jonathan McKenzie vice president, head of U.S. captive management operations. Previously, Mr. McKenzie was head of captive management at Alterna, the captive management arm of Physicians Insurance.
Northwestern University named Evanston, Illinois-based Luke Figora to the newly created role of vice president of operations. Mr. Figora will continue in his role as senior associate vice president and chief risk and compliance officer. He was named risk manager of the year by the Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc. in 2019.
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Adjusteck LLC named Plymouth, Massachusetts-based William Mullen senior executive general adjuster. Previously, Mr. Mullen was an executive general adjuster, branch manager at McLarens Young International.
Adjusteck LLC named New York-based Brian Fell senior executive general adjuster and executive vice president U.S. operations. Previously, Mr. Fell was an executive general adjuster at Engle Martin & Associates.
Bermuda start-up insurer Mosaic Insurance Holdings Ltd. named Chicago-based William Monat executive vice president, global head of mergers and acquisitions. Previously, Mr. Monat was a transactional risk leader at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC named London-based Sebastian Cook managing director and head of London Europe. Previously, Mr. Cook was head of EMEA London and deputy CEO, Nordic and Baltic region at Aon PLC.
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP named New York-based Kevin J. Sullivan partner, global corporate department. Previously, Mr. Sullivan was a managing director at Aon PLC.
International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. named London-based Richard Foster head of property, political violence and contingency. Previously, Mr. Foster was director of underwriting at London-based Agile Risk Partners.
Hotchkiss Insurance Agency LLC named Houston-based Shannon McPartland partner. Previously, Mr. McPartland was a sales executive.
Lockton Cos. LLC named New York-based Sarah Downey to lead the executive risk claims unit and be blockchain risk advisory leader. Previously, Ms. Downey was a directors and officers liability and digital asset leader at Marsh LLC.
Cobbs Allen named Powder Springs, Georgia-based Seth Kirby vice president, claims and coverage advisory services. Previously, Mr. Kirby was a partner at Freeman Mathis & Cary LLP.
American International Group Inc. named New York-based Claude E. Wade to the newly created role of executive vice president, global head of operations and chief digital officer. Previously, Mr. Wade was global head of client experience and head of the Atlanta innovation hub at BlackRock Inc.
Marsh LLC named New York-based Jacqueline Quintal U.S. digital asset leader, succeeding Sarah Downey, who has left the brokerage. Ms. Quintal remains a managing director with Marshs U.S. financial institutions practice.
Marsh LLC named Washington-based Matthew McLellan U.S. D&O product liability leader, succeeding Sarah Downey, who has left the brokerage. Previously, Mr. McLellan was a FINPRO senior client advisor at Marsh.
Cybersecurity firm BlueVoyant LLC named Washington-based Ben Beeson program director, strategic business development. Previously, Mr. Beeson was a managing director at NFP Corp. and prior to that he was head of insurance at program manager Arceo.ai, which recently rebranded as Resilience Cyber Insurance Solutions.
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. named Jamie Secor head of professional liability insurance for Hamilton Managing General Agency Americas LLC. Previously, Ms. Secor headed the commercial property division at Kinsale Insurance Co.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named Alban de Mailly Nesle group chief financial officer, effective July 1. Mr. de Mailly Nesle will continue to be group chief risk and investment officer.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named Paris-based Etienne Bouas-Laurent CEO of Axa Belgium, also overseeing activities in Luxembourg, effective July 1. Previously, Mr. Bouas-Laurent was group chief financial officer.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named Paris-based George Stansfield to oversee communication, brand and sustainability. Mr. Stansfield will continue to be deputy CEO and group general secretary, in charge of legal, human resources, audit, compliance and public affairs.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named Milan, Italy-based Frédéric de Courtois deputy CEO, in charge of finance and investments, risk management, strategy and ceded reinsurance, effective Aug. 1. Previously, Mr. de Courtois was a general manager at Assicurazioni Generali SpA.
Westchester, the wholesale excess and surplus insurance business of Chubb Ltd., named Malvern, Pennsylvania-based Dave Roberts senior vice president, Westchester small business, succeeding David Charlton, who announced his retirement. Previously, Mr. Roberts was senior vice president, small business underwriting.
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.
DLA Piper LLP named New York-based Scott Fischer partner and head, U.S. insurance regulatory practice. Previously, Mr. Fischer was a partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP.
Berkley Service Professionals, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, named Roswell, Georgia-based Jude Sedliak vice president of underwriting. Previously, Mr. Sedliak was a vice president at Core Specialty Insurance Holdings Inc.
Global Risk Solutions Inc. named Dallas-based Antoine Green vice president of sales, property/casualty. Previously, Mr. Green was a national account executive and assistant vice president at CNC Catastrophe & National Claims.
Ametros Financial Corp., a medical fund management and administration company for the workers compensation industry, named Michael Crowe to the newly created position of chief development officer. Previously, Mr. Crowe was CEO of Clearsurance LLC, an insurance marketplace company.
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP named Portland, Oregon-based Bradley Krupicka partner, labor and employment practice. Previously, Mr. Krupicka was an associate attorney with Littler Mendelson P.C.
The Maryland Insurance Administration named Gregory M. Derwart deputy commissioner. Previously, Mr. Derwart was chief of staff for the administration.
Axis Insurance Co., the specialty insurance business segment of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., named Wentzville, Missouri-based Jeff Bayer senior underwriter, U.S. cyber and technology. Previously, Mr. Bayer was a senior cyber underwriter at Hartford Steam Boiler, a Munich Re company.
Axis Insurance Co., the specialty insurance business segment of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., named Bermuda-based Alex White senior underwriter, global cyber and technology. Previously, Mr. White was a cyber/errors and omissions senior underwriter at Allied World.
Movinx, a joint venture between Daimler Insurance Services GmbH and Swiss Re, named Berlin-based Carolin Gabor CEO, effective April 1. Previously, Ms. Gabor was co-founder and CEO at Joonko AG.
Euler Hermes Group SAS named Paris-based Isabelle Girardet global head of investment solutions and director of transactional cover unit strategy. Previously, Ms. Girardet led TCU.
Occupational health company WorkCare Inc. named Mason Harrell chief medical officer, succeeding Peter Greaney, who is transitioning out of the role while remaining executive chairman of the company. Previously, Dr. Harrell was medical director for San Jose, California-based Satellite Healthcare Inc.
Buckle Agency LLC named Jersey City, New Jersey-based James Camerino head of strategic partnerships. Previously, Mr. Camerino was chief operating officer of Everest Re Group Ltd.
McGriff named Atlanta-based Andrew Belisle senior vice president and transactional risk specialist, executive risk advisers group. Previously, Mr. Belisle was an underwriter at ASQ Underwriting.
Kelley, Kronenberg, Gilmartin, Fichtel and Wander PA named Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based David S. Henry chair, general liability and third-party insurance defense. Previously, Mr. Henry was business unit leader/partner.
Kelley, Kronenberg, Gilmartin, Fichtel and Wander PA named Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Jeffrey M. Wank chair, first-party property insurance defense. Previously, Mr. Wank was partner.
Ryan Specialty Group LLC named New York-based Emil Issavi president and CEO of Ryan Re Underwriting Managers LLC. Previously, Mr. Issavi was a senior executive with Ryan and its units RSG Underwriting Managers LLC and Ryan Re Underwriting Managers.
Ryan Specialty Group LLC named Brian Boornazian executive chairman of Ryan Re Underwriting Managers LLC. Previously, Mr. Boornazian was president and CEO of Ryan Re.
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.
Ryan Specialty Group LLC named Miles Wuller president of RSG Underwriting Managers, succeeding Matt Nichols, who was named adviser and consultant. Previously, Mr. Wuller was chief operating officer.
Ryan Specialty Group LLC named Matt Nichols senior adviser and consultant. Previously, Mr. Nichols was president of RSG Underwriting Managers.
Ryan Specialty Group LLC named Tom Clark CEO of RSG Underwriting Managers, succeeding Nick Cortezi, who had been both chairman and CEO and will remain chairman. Mr. Clark joined RSGUM in January from Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., where he led the insurers excess and surplus lines unit.
Transatlantic Holdings Inc. named New York-based Kenneth Brandt president and CEO, replacing Mike Sapnar, who is stepping down. Previously, Mr. Brandt was co-president of global underwriting.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named New York-based Keith Freid product line officer for private and nonprofit management liability insurance in North America, excess and surplus lines. Previously, Mr. Freid was head of private and nonprofit management liability at American International Group Inc.
Blank Rome LLP named Chicago-based Seth Lamden partner, insurance recovery group. Previously, Mr. Lamden was a partner with Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP.
CAC Specialty named Denver-based Mary Wong senior vice president, mining, natural resources. Previously, Ms. Wong was a senior vice president at McGriff.
IAT Insurance Group Inc. named New York-based Thomas J. Rizzuto vice president of management liability claims. Previously, Mr. Rizzuto was a managing director at The Travelers Cos. Inc.
Swiss Reinsurance Co. Ltd. named Oakland, New Jersey-based Samrat Dua chief infotech and data officer for reinsurance, effective April 12. Previously, Mr. Dua was manager of consulting services at Capgemini SE, Ernst & Young Global Ltd.
Origami Risk named Tampa-based James Green director of risk practices. Previously, Mr. Green was director, risk advisory services at SAI Global.
The Liberty Co. Insurance Brokers Inc. named Bakersfield, California-based Bethany Kaiser senior vice president. Previously, Ms. Kaiser was an assistant vice president at Alliant Insurance Services Inc.
The Liberty Co. Insurance Brokers Inc. named Bakersfield, California-based Brian English vice president. Previously, Mr. English was a vice president at Alliant Insurance Services Inc.
Acadia Insurance Co., a W.R. Berkley Corp. company, named Simone Grimes chief financial officer, succeeding Charlie Hamblen, who will retire this year. Previously, Ms. Grimes was deputy chief operating officer and senior strategy executive at the Federal Housing Finance Agency in Washington, D.C.
Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna LLP named New York-based Jillian Raines partner. Previously, Ms. Raines was a corporate insurance attorney at Apple Inc.
American Global LLC named Whippany, New Jersey-based Robert Labbe vice president risk engineering services. Previously, Mr. Labbe was a senior risk engineering consultant for Zurich North Americas construction division.
Transverse Insurance Group named New Jersey-based Robert Zerafa chief operating officer. Previously, Mr. Zerafa was head of operations.
Transverse Insurance Group named New Jersey-based John Fitzgerald chief financial officer. Previously, Mr. Fitzgerald was vice president, finance and controller at ProSight Specialty Insurance.
Builders Mutual Insurance Co. named Raleigh, North Carolina-based Michael A. Gerber to succeed John K. Boggs as president and CEO, effective July 1, 2021. Previously, Mr. Gerber was senior vice president and chief operating officer. Mr. Boggs, president and CEO since 2009, recently announced his retirement.
The MEMIC Group named Manchester, New Hampshire-based Jeffrey Funk president, Eastern region. Previously, Mr. Funk was president, Northeast region.
Liberty Specialty Markets, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., named Boston-based Heath Merrill chief operating officer, U.S. and Latin America. He succeeds Thais Kirchner, who is retiring in April. Previously, Mr. Merrill was financial officer, international on the Global Risk Solutions finance team.
Liberty Specialty Markets, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., named Miami-based Manuel Moreno chief underwriting officer, U.S. and Latin America. He fills the vacancy following Ronald Bolaños promotion to president, U.S. and Latin America. Previously, Mr. Moreno was chief underwriting officer at XS Global Logistics ABN.
Zurich North America named Sonia Kundi chief risk officer, Canada. Previously, Ms. Kundi was a senior enterprise risk management leader at Aviva Group.
Marsh LLC named London-based Amy Barnes to the newly created position of head of sustainability and climate change strategy, effective April 1. Previously, Ms. Barnes led Marsh JLT Specialtys U.S. and Canada energy and power practice in Houston. She was one of the 2017 Business Insurance Women to Watch.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named New York-based Rachel Simon senior vice president, head of U.S. commercial private and nonprofit, professional lines and transactional liability claims. Previously, Ms. Simon underwrote reps and warranties coverage for the Great American Insurance Group.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named New York-based Anthony Tatulli head of executive professional lines for North America. Previously, Mr. Tatulli was head of American International Group Inc.s North American financial lines.
Global Risk Solutions Inc. named London-based George Pooley to lead complex claims, renewable energy business. Previously, Mr. Pooley was a director at Advanta Global Services.
Global Risk Solutions Inc. named London-based Adam Humphrey CEO of CCS International. Previously, Mr. Humphrey was a director at Advanta Global Services.
W.R. Berkley Corp. named Dallas County, Iowa-based Bradley T. London president of Berkley Agribusiness, succeeding Michael Ekiss, who will continue to engage on special projects and initiatives. Previously, Mr. London was senior vice president and chief underwriting officer for Berkley Agribusiness.
BMS Group Ltd. named Hartford, Connecticut-based Ryan Saul senior vice president at BMS Re. Previously, Mr. Saul was a business development director and senior relationship manager at Conning.
Marsh LLC named Greenville, South Carolina-based Kevin Bryant leader of its national public entity industry practice, replacing Jean Demchak, who remains global education industry practice leader at Marsh. Previously, Mr. Bryant was an executive vice president and resident managing director at Aon PLC.
QBE Insurance Group Ltd. named Andrew Horton group CEO. He replaces Richard Pryce, who had been appointed interim group CEO of QBE last October after group CEO Pat Regan left the company. Previously, Mr. Horton was CEO at Beazley Group PLC.
Beazley Group PLC named Adrian Cox CEO, effective April 1. He will succeed Andrew Horton, who is leaving to become group CEO of QBE Insurance Group Ltd. of Australia. Previously, Mr. Cox was chief underwriting officer.
Alleghany Corp. named Kerry J. Jacobs executive vice president, succeeding Joseph P. Brandon, who was named president and CEO. Ms. Jacobs will also continue as chief financial officer until a successor is named.
Alleghany Corp. named Joseph P. Brandon president and CEO, succeeding Weston Hicks, who will retire at the end of 2021. Previously, Mr. Brandon was executive vice president.
Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. named Sierra Signorelli CEO, commercial insurance. She succeeds James Shea, who has left the company. Previously, Ms. Signorelli was group chief underwriting officer. She was named one of the Business Insurance Women to Watch in 2019.
Risk Strategies Co. Inc. named Eric Levy chief operating officer, replacing Sharon Edwards, who has assumed the role of chief financial officer. Previously, Mr. Levy was chief of operations, integration and strategy at Integro Insurance Brokers.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Boston-based Wesley Hyatt chief client officer of the insurers global risk solutions division. Ms. Hyatt steps into a significantly expanded role, formerly held by Mark Wheeler, who recently left the organization. Previously, Ms. Hyatt was senior vice president of workers compensation claims. In 2019, she was named one of Business Insurances Women to Watch.
McGriff, the retail brokerage business of Truist Insurance Holdings Inc., named Maitland, Florida-based David Larson national risk control director, a newly created role. Previously, Mr. Larson led Lockton Cos. LLCs risk control and claim team.
QBE North America named Dan Fortin president, financial lines. Previously, Mr. Fortin was a senior vice president at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Inc.
Applied Underwriters Inc. named Cayman Islands-based Jordan Comacchio chief pricing actuary reinsurance. Previously, Mr. Comacchio was a senior vice president at United Insurance Co.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Munich-based Thierry Portevin global head of Allianz Risk Consulting. He succeeds Tina Baacke, who left AGCS at the end of 2020. Previously, Mr. Portevin was global head of property.
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants named Los Angeles-based Traci Marquez principal. Previously, Ms. Marquez was senior vice president, risk services and claims at Beecher Carlson Insurance Services LLC.
Lockton Re named Bermuda-based Thomas Parcell to the newly created role of chief broking officer of its Bermuda platform. Previously, Mr. Parcell was global head of the industry loss warranty practice for Aon PLC in Bermuda.
Associated Insurance Administrators Inc. named Patrick Albrecht president, a position previously filled externally by a member of the AIA board of directors. Previously, Mr. Albrecht was senior vice president of AIA, a program administrator and wholesale supplier for workers compensation insurance.
Acrisure Re named London-based Ben Canagaretna managing director of the London corporate advisory and solutions business. Previously, Mr. Canagaretna was managing director at Arch Insurance Group.
The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. named J. Paul Condrin III to its board of directors. Previously, Mr. Condrin was executive vice president and president of commercial insurance at Liberty Mutual from 2012 until his retirement in 2018.
NFP Corp. named Toronto-based John Haas president of its Canadian operations, succeeding Greg Padovani, who remains a member of the senior leadership team. Previously, Mr. Haas was executive vice president, Canadian corporate risk and broker leader and North American natural resources leader at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Hub International Ltd. named Los Angeles-based David Cloward entertainment insurance practice leader. Previously, Mr. Cloward was global entertainment product leader of live production at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE.
The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. named Denver-based Erin Rotz to lead its new combined inland marine and builders risk business. Previously, Ms. Rotz led The Hartfords construction and inland marine organization in the Western region.
The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. named Denver-based Lori Montoya underwriting officer for inland marine and builders risk. Previously, Ms. Montoya was construction property underwriting director.
CNA Insurance Co. Inc. named San Francisco-based Steve Marohn senior vice president, small business. Previously, Mr. Marohn was senior vice president, San Francisco branch manager.
Newfront Insurance Inc. named Sacramento, California-based Marty O’Hara principal. Previously, Mr. OHara was a partner/broker at AssuredPartners Inc.
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.
Professional Program Insurance Brokerage named Petaluma, California-based Susan Etter president. Previously, Ms. Etter was vice president, underwriting.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named San Francisco-based Derek Whipple senior vice president, energy and marine. Previously, Mr. Whipple was a managing director at Aon PLC.
NFP Corp. named Ancaster, Ontario-based Joseph Beesack senior vice president, head of analytics for the complex risk solutions group in Canada. Previously, Mr. Beesack was a senior vice president at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Ryan Specialty Group LLC named Chicago-based Michael T. VanAcker chief operating officer. Previously, Mr. VanAcker was COO at Ryan Turner Specialty.
Ryan Specialty Group LLC named Chicago-based Jeremiah R. Bickham chief financial officer. Previously, Mr. Bickham was global treasurer and head of corporate development.
Ryan Specialty Group LLC named Chicago-based Timothy W. Turner president. Mr. Turner will retain his role as chairman and CEO of Ryan Turner Specialty.
Willis Re Inc. named Paris-based Michel Büker head of Lloyds Capital and head of production, customized solutions, EMEA at Willis Re Specialty. Previously, Mr. Büker was CEO of PartnerRe Ltd.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Houston-based Jessie Guerrero senior vice president, energy and marine. Previously, Mr. Guerrero was a managing director, energy at Marsh.
Aon PLC named Tim Radford to its London capital advisory team, reinsurance. Previously, Mr. Radford was an executive in investment origination at Securis Investment Partners LLP.
Aon PLC named Bermuda-based Marcus Foley head of capital management, reinsurance. Previously, Mr. Foley was group chief capital management and strategy officer at Aspen Insurance Co.
Aon PLC named New York-based Patrick O’Neill U.S. marine practice leader, effective March 1, 2021. He succeeds Bill Penn, who will become chairman of the practice. Previously, Mr. ONeill was senior vice president.
Kapnick Insurance Group named Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Keith Tubergen vice president and transportation practice leader. Previously, Mr. Tubergen was vice president, Mainstreet Business at The Campbell Group, an Acrisure LLC partner.
Specialty Program Group LLC named Novato, California-based Susan Preston vice president, director of program development. Previously, Ms. Preston was president of Professional Program Insurance Brokerage.
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants named Atlanta-based Adam Meyerowitz president of Midwest and Southeast. Previously, Mr. Meyerowitz was president and co-founder of Prime Risk Partners Inc.
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants named Dallas-based K.J. Wagner president of the West region. Previously, Mr. Wagner led the Southwest region.
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants named San Francisco-based Tom ONeil president. Previously, Mr. ONeil was regional president, Northeast.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Munich-based Michael Furtschegger global head of entertainment. Previously, Mr. Furtschegger led the global entertainment team since late 2020 on an interim basis after Lauren Bailey left Allianz.
CRC Group named Alex Bonds chief programs officer, property programs. Previously, Mr. Bonds managed the property underwriting team in Atlanta for Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd.
Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. named Stockholm-based Monica Cramér Manhem president, international reinsurance at SiriusPoint Ltd. Previously, Ms. Cramér Manhem was president of global reinsurance at Sirius Group.
Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. named Bermuda-based Dan Malloy president, global distribution and head of runoff at SiriusPoint Ltd. Previously, Mr. Malloy was CEO at Third Point Re.
Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings Ltd. named London-based Peter Ford executive vice president, head of European insurance. Previously, Mr. Ford was senior vice president, underwriting head, Europe, specialty lines in London.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named Cologne, Germany-based Mathias Neumann head of casualty in Germany. Previously, Mr. Neumann was chief underwriter for casualty & specialties at MSIG Insurance Europe AG.
The Liberty Co. Insurance Brokers Inc. named Woodland Hills, California-based Jim Darling an executive board member. Previously, Mr. Darling was regional executive officer, Pacific at Chubb Ltd.
Poms & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. named San Francisco-based Jo Anne Roque vice president of risk services. Previously, Ms. Roque was assistant vice president, account executive.
Arch Insurance International named London-based Louis Tucker managing director of Arch Managing Agency Ltd. Previously, Mr. Tucker was head of third-party capital.
Zurich Insurance Group named Belgium-based Dirk De Nil CEO of Nordics, expanding his management responsibility in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. He succeeds David Haak, who will take on the role of strategic adviser to the EMEA leadership team. Mr. De Nil will also continue in his role as CEO Benelux.
Risk Placement Services Inc. named New York-based Jeff Harvey executive vice president of casualty in its brokerage division. Previously, Mr. Harvey was excess liability practice leader for the Northeast for Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Inc. named New York-based Sean Cox senior vice president, management liability, West region. Previously, Mr. Cox was vice president, executive lines.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Inc. named Chicago-based Shelley Norman senior vice president, management liability, central region. Previously, Ms. Norman was financial lines zonal executive at American International Group Inc.
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Swiss Re Corporate Solutions named London-based Andrew Dougall global head of casualty and financial and professional liability for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, effective Feb. 22, 2021. He succeeds Daniel Vetter, who has left the company. Previously, Mr. Dougall was deputy active underwriter and head of casualty lines at specialist Lloyds of London insurer Neon Underwriting Ltd.
Sovereign Claims named New York-based Tim Gallagher chief operating officer. Previously, Mr. Gallagher was president.
Sovereign Claims named St. Petersburg, Florida-based Neal Conolly president. Previously, Mr. Conolly was an independent consultant.
Sovereign Claims named New York-based John Humphreys chief claims officer. Previously, Mr. Humphreys was claim general counsel for Travelers Cos. Inc.
Axis Insurance Co., the specialty division of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., named Gurnee, Illinois-based Carol Chavers underwriting innovation lead for small specialty commercial. Previously, Ms. Chavers was vice president, small business at The Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Risk Strategies named Snoqualmie, Washington-based Matthew Smith managing director, health care practices reinsurance team, succeeding Tony Plampton, who will be leaving the firm for a new role. Previously, Mr. Smith was an executive vice president.
Risk Strategies named Kent, Connecticut-based Tracy Hoffman managing director, national health care practices managed care team. She succeeds Riggs Stephenson, who will remain with the firm, working with Hoffman and her team to ensure client and team continuity. Previously, Ms. Hoffman was an executive vice president.
Alacrity Solutions Group LLC named Tampa-based Randy Thornton chief client officer. Previously, Mr. Thornton was managing director, business America at Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc.
Axa XL, the property/casualty and specialty risk division of Axa SA, named Exton, Pennsylvania-based Matthew V. OMalley U.S. country manager. Previously, Mr. OMalley led Axa XLs North America environmental insurance and had underwriting management responsibility for its excess and surplus casualty business.
FM Global named Laura Rudnick operations senior vice president and manager of FM Globals New York operations. She succeeds Johnell Holly, who was promoted in late 2020 to oversee FM Globals Central USA division. Previously, Ms. Rudnick was client service manager for the operations.
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.
Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck LLP named San Francisco-based Laura J. Ruettgers partner and chair of the firms data privacy and cybersecurity practice. Previously, Ms. Ruettgers was a partner in the San Francisco office of Severson & Werson P.C.
Dual North America Inc. named Hartford, Connecticut-based Kate Walas senior vice president, cyber underwriter. Previously, Ms. Walas was head of cyber tech operations at Axa XL, a division of Axa SA.
Dual North America Inc. named Hartford, Connecticut-based Larry Baldino senior cyber underwriter, cyber division leader. Previously, Mr. Baldino was North American cyber and tech, errors and omissions product manager at Chubb Ltd.
Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. named Atlanta-based Nzinga Shaw chief inclusion and diversity officer, effective Feb. 16. Previously, Ms. Shaw was global chief inclusion & diversity officer at Starbucks Coffee Co.
Marsh named London-based Ankur Kacker U.K. digital asset leader, financial and professional practice, at Marsh JLT Specialty. Previously, Mr. Kacker was senior vice president, specie and digital assets.
AmTrust International, a division of AmTrust Financial Services Inc., named London-based Julian Millar head of claims at AmTrust International Specialty and chief claims officer at AmTrust Europe Ltd. Previously, Mr. Millar was head of specialty claims at Travelers Cos. Inc.
Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. named New York-based Prashanth Gangu chief operating officer, president of insurance and services at SiriusPoint Ltd., effective in March. Previously, Mr. Gangu was a partner and head of Americas, property/casualty at Oliver Wyman.
Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. named Bermuda-based Tim Mardon global head of property reinsurance at SiriusPoint Ltd. Previously, Mr. Mardon was division president at Chubb Tempest Re Bermuda.
Resilience Cyber Insurance Solutions named Atlanta-based Mike Shannon assistant vice president. Previously, Mr. Shannon was a senior underwriter, cyber and technology, errors and omissions at Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, in Atlanta.
Resilience Cyber Insurance Solutions named Chicago-based Kevin McGowan vice president. Previously, Mr. McGowan was co-chair of Beazley PLCs global cyber and tech large risk group in Chicago.
Aon PLC named London-based Rob Woods managing director, power and broking, in the U.K. Previously, Mr. Woods was group managing director.
Aon PLC named Chicago-based Carol Stark U.S. renewable energy leader, global power practice. Previously, Ms. Stark was lead engagement manager, managing director.
Insurors of Tennessee named Nashville-based Daniel Smith chief operating officer. Mr. Smith will continue in his role as chief marketing officer.
Insurors of Tennessee named Nashville-based Jim Layman general counsel. Previously, Mr. Layman was director of government relations.
Hylant named Toledo, Ohio-based Charles Reilly vice president, property risk adviser. Previously, Mr. Reilly was global relationship leader at Zurich Insurance Group Ltd.
Hylant named Chicago-based Tanja Maffei Chan senior vice president, risk management leader. Previously, Ms. Chan was director, global services and solutions at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Relation Insurance Services Inc. named Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Russell Brown to the newly created role of chief revenue officer. Previously, Mr. Brown was co-founder and CEO of Premier Consulting Partners LLC.
Newfront Insurance Inc. named San Francisco-based Nick Pedisich principal and commercial insurance broker. Previously, Mr. Pedisich was area vice president at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Chubb Ltd. named New York-based Stephen Troiano lead of U.S. retail financial institutions management liability business. Previously, Mr. Troiano was senior vice president, underwriting, financial lines.
Chubb Ltd. named New York-based Michael Mollica lead of private/not-for-profit management liability business. Previously, Mr. Mollica was lead of U.S. retail financial institutions management liability business.
IMCS Group Inc. named Redding, Connecticut-based Aimee Peters chief clinical innovations officer, a newly created position. Previously, Ms. Peters was chief clinical officer at AbleTo Inc.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Alpharetta, Georgia-based Joshua Ray general aviation team leader, Eastern region. Previously, Mr. Ray was executive underwriter, major risks aviation.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Alpharetta, Georgia-based Lamont Rosemond regional head of aviation programs and product development in North America. Previously, Mr. Rosemond was regional underwriting manager.
Strategic Risk Solutions Inc. named Peter Child managing director of its newly established operations in Guernsey. Previously, Mr. Child was head of European operations and managing director, Guernsey at Artex Risk Solutions Inc.
BMS Inc. named Philadelphia-based Robert Mercier chief operating officer, U.S. business, effective Feb. 25. He replaces Kris Westall, who is staying with BMS in the new role of chief business optimization officer. Previously, Mr. Mercier was operations director at Willis Re.
The Bermuda Business Development Agency elected Susan Pateras deputy chair. Previously, Ms. Pateras was chief operating officer at Liberty Specialty Markets (Bermuda).
Coverys Inc. named Boston-based Joseph G. Murphy president and CEO, succeeding Gregg L. Hanson, who will retire effective March 31. Previously, Mr. Murphy was chief operating officer.
McGriff named West Des Moines, Iowa-based Dain Jorgenson senior vice president, producer, energy practice. Previously, Mr. Jorgenson was senior vice president at Insurance Risk Partners.
Berkley Service Professionals, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley company, named Glastonbury, Connecticut-based Tom Rea executive vice president. Previously, Mr. Rea was senior vice president, miscellaneous professional liability at Brit Global Specialty USA.
Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna LLP named New York-based Andrew Bourne partner. Previously, Mr. Bourne was partner at Hoguet Newman Regal & Kenney LLP.
Axis Reinsurance Co., a division of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., named Trenton, New Jersey-based Michelle Glass senior underwriter, North America casualty team. Previously, Ms. Glass was senior vice president and casualty team lead at Munich Re.
Zurich Insurance Group named Zurich-based Penny Seach chief underwriting officer for Europe, Middle East and Africa, effective March 1. Previously, Ms. Seach was CEO of general insurance, Zurich Hong Kong.
Shipowners Claims Bureau Inc., managers of the American Club, named New York-based Steve Ogullukian deputy global underwriting director. Mr. Ogullukian will continue as director, reinsurance.
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 […]
W.R. Berkley Corp. named London-based David Brosnan CEO, W.R. Berkley Syndicate Management Ltd., the Lloyds managing agent for W. R. Berkley Syndicate 1967. He succeeds Alastair Blades, who will continue in his role as chief underwriting officer. Previously, Mr. Brosnan was CEO, international at CNA Financial Corp.
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants named San Francisco-based Larry Bowlus managing principal, executive risk and cyber practice. Previously, Mr. Bowlus was senior vice president and team leader in Aon PLCs financial services group.
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants named San Francisco-based John Prentis managing principal, executive risk and cyber practice. Previously, Mr. Prentis co-led Aon PLCs financial services group.
Marsh LLC named San Francisco-based Gisele Norris to lead Marshs U.S. health care practice. She succeeds Mark Karlson, who will continue to act as a subject matter expert for the managed care segment. Previously, Ms. Norris was Western region health care leader and pandemic task force co-leader at Aon PLC.
Ryan Specialty Group LLC named Chicago-based Anthony Hanes president of Stetson Insurance Funding LLC, a division of Ryan Specialty. Previously, Mr. Hanes was managing director, sales & marketing for National Partners PFco in Denver.
Newfront Insurance Inc. named San Francisco-based Jeff Chenu principal and commercial insurance broker. Previously, Mr. Chenu was vice president at Relation Insurance Services.
Anderson Kill P.C. named Newark, New Jersey-based Robert D. Chesler equity shareholder. Previously, Mr. Chesler was a shareholder in the firms insurance recovery group.
Anderson Kill P.C. named New York-based Marshall Gilinsky equity shareholder. Previously, Mr. Gilinsky was a shareholder in the firms insurance recovery group.
Anderson Kill P.C. named New York-based Diana Shafter Gliedman equity shareholder. Previously, Ms. Shafter Gliedman was a shareholder in the firms insurance recovery group.
Partners General Insurance Agency LLC named Shelton, Connecticut-based Thomas Farrell president. He succeeds Jas Chima, who has become CEO. Previously, Mr. Farrell was director of commercial excess and umbrella at Hudson Insurance Co.
The MEMIC Group named South Portland, Maine-based Karen Johnston vice president, underwriting. Previously, Ms. Johnston was director, underwriting.
The MEMIC Group named Limington, Maine-based Robyn Jackson vice president, claims. Previously, Ms. Jackson was director, claims.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Steve Tagert regional environmental practice group leader in North America. Previously, Mr. Tagert was an executive underwriter on the liability team.
Hub International Ltd. named Charleston, South Carolina-based Michael Chapman national director of commercial markets. Mr. Chapman will remain as president of Hubs South region.
Axis Reinsurance Co. named Bermuda-based Katie Partington Howarth chief underwriting officer and head of the reinsurance products division. Previously, Ms. Partington Howarth was group head of ceded reinsurance at Argo Group International Holdings Ltd.
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. named Chicago-based Tom McCartney group head of ceded reinsurance, succeeding Katie Partington Howarth, who was named chief underwriting officer and head of reinsurance at Axis Re. Previously, Mr. McCartney was vice president of ceded reinsurance for the Americas.
MS Amlin Underwriting Ltd. named London-based Catherine Scullion to the newly created role of chief actuary, effective in April. Previously, Ms. Scullion was head of capital for Lloyds of London.
MS Amlin Underwriting Ltd. named London-based Vishal Desai chief risk officer, effective in May. Previously, Mr. Desai was acting head of division general insurance risk specialists and chief actuary at the Bank of England.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named New York-based Andrew Catapano executive vice president, Alliant Construction Services Group. Previously, Mr. Catapano was executive vice president at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Axa XL named London-based Michael Colao global chief underwriting officer, cyber. Previously, Mr. Colao was corporate chief security officer for Axa Group operations.
SterlingRisk Insurance Co. named Woodbury, New York-based Robert F. Larocca chief strategic relations officer. Mr. Larocca will continue as executive vice president.
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.
Ryan Specialty Group LLC named Tom Clark executive vice president, a new position, effective March 1. Previously, Mr. Clark was excess and surplus/specialty leader for Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.
American Global LLC named New York-based John McGill president of American Global Project Solutions. Previously, Mr. McGill was managing director, Northeast construction and project risk leader for Marsh.
Strategic Risk Solutions Inc. named Zurich-based Maria Sandoval senior account manager (Switzerland). Previously, Ms. Sandoval was account manager at Aon Insurance Managers for Switzerland/Liechtenstein.
Strategic Risk Solutions Inc. named Zurich-based Markus Beck managing director (Switzerland). Previously, Mr. Beck was managing director of captive operations at Aon Insurance Managers for Switzerland/Liechtenstein.
Strategic Risk Solutions Inc. named Zurich-based Georg Balint managing director (Switzerland). Previously, Mr. Balint was senior consultant and head of actuarial & analytics at Aon Switzerland Ltd.
Risk Placement Services Inc., a managing general agent unit of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., named New York-based Lisa C. Duncan executive vice president-property, brokerage division. Previously, Ms. Duncan was national property leader for Aon PLCs private equity middle-market broking unit.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc. named Houston-based John Burkhart to the new position of president, specialty lines. Previously, Mr. Burkhart oversaw management liability, professional liability, financial institutions, health care and transactional liability at QBE North America in Chicago.
Euler Hermes named Peter Farrell managing director of excess of loss (XoL) for Euler Hermes Americas. Previously, Mr. Farrell was vice president and head of XoL/duo new business.
Intercare Holdings Inc. named Rocklin, California-based Jodi Ellington chief financial officer. Previously, Ms. Ellington was CFO at Athens Administrators Inc.
Oneglobal Broking named Craig Douglas executive director, Oneglobal Bermuda. Previously, Mr. Douglas was executive vice president at RFIB Bermuda.
Propel Insurance named Redmond, Washington-based Angelo Fusaro chief financial officer, succeeding Pete Hendrick, who has announced his retirement after serving as CFO since 2004. Previously, Mr. Fusaro was a senior vice president, finance at Hub International Ltd.
Lockton Cos. LLC named New York-based Matt Heinz partner, transaction liability practice. Previously, Mr. Heinz was senior managing director and co-practice leader of Aon PLC’s North American transaction liability team.
IMA Inc. named Houston-based Conrad Maier vice president, energy. Previously, Mr. Maier was vice president, exploration and production, global upstream energy for Zurich North America.
The Insurance Federation of New York named James Wrynn board director. Mr. Wrynn is chief commercial officer of National Arbitration and Mediation Inc.
The Insurance Federation of New York named Daniel Maher board director. Mr. Maher is executive director and chief operating officer of the Excess Line Association of New York.
The Insurance Federation of New York re-elected Nick Pearson president. Mr. Pearson is an independent consultant, insurance and reinsurance.
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance named Bill Huddleston assistant commissioner for insurance. Previously, Mr. Huddleston was director of insurance.
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance named Toby Compton deputy commissioner, overseeing insurance, regulatory boards, securities and TennCare Oversight. Previously, Mr. Compton was assistant commissioner for the Division of Regulatory Boards.
Chaucer Syndicates Ltd. named South Croydon, England-based Deborah Wyatt head of political risk and credit, succeeding Nick Kilhams, who is retiring. Previously, Ms. Wyatt was an underwriter.
Liberty Specialty Markets, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., named London-based Lesley Harding global head of energy. Previously, Ms. Harding was vice president, head of insurance risk management at BP PLC.
The Spencer Educational Foundation named Robin S. Roeder 2021 board chair. Ms. Roeder, senior vice president, risk management at Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc., has been a Spencer board member since 2016 and was board president from 2019-2020.
Lloyds of London named Patrick Tiernan to the newly created role of chief of markets. Previously, Mr. Tiernan was managing director, U.K. commercial lines & global corporate & specialty at Aviva PLC.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named London-based Ashok Krishnan chief data and analytics officer. Previously, Mr. Krishnan was chief data officer and customer experience director at Axa Hong Kong.
BMS Group Ltd. named Chicago-based Kevin Gordon senior vice president, treaty reinsurance. Previously, Mr. Gordon was a senior vice president at Willis Re.
Hub International Ltd. named Chet Rhoads president and CEO of Hub International HDH, succeeding current president Tony Kocis, who is becoming a leader for HUBs regional transportation specialty. Previously, Mr. Rhoads was chief sales officer for western Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Saint Josephs University named Somerdale, New Jersey-based Storm Wilkins executive director of the Maguire Academy of Insurance and Risk Management in the Erivan K. Haub School of Business. She succeeds Michael Angelina, who recently retired. Previously, Ms. Wilkins was an assistant professor in the Risk, Insurance and Healthcare Management Department in the Fox School of Business at Temple University.
Lloyds of London named Hélène Stanway market engagement and adoption lead. Previously, Ms. Stanway was global head of technology innovation at Axa XL, a division of Axa SA. Ms. Stanway was named one of the 2018 Business Insurance Women to Watch.
FM Global named Dallas-based Allan J. Johnson to the new role of staff senior vice president, head of power generation. Previously, Mr. Johnson was operations senior vice president of forest products operations.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named New York-based Lauren Gregory senior vice president, Alliant Specialty Group, Public Entity. Previously, Ms. Gregory was executive vice president at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency named Washington, D.C.-based Frank Linden head of reinsurance. Previously, Mr. Linden managed state-owned enterprise credit and reinsurance credit risk, finance and risk department.
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. named Richmond, Virginia-based Clay Rhoades to the newly created role of president, Hamilton Managing General Agency Americas LLC. Previously, Mr. Rhoades was senior vice president commercial property/inland marine for Kinsale Insurance Co.
Chubb Ltd. named New York-based Peter Enns executive vice president, finance, succeeding Philip Bancroft, who will retire as executive vice president and chief financial officer effective July 1. Previously, Mr. Enns was global co-head of investment banking coverage in Hong Kong for HSBC Holdings PLC.
CAC Specialty named Houston-based Justin Treat a producer, natural resources. Previously, Mr. Treat was assistant vice president and account executive, energy at Aon PLC.
CAC Specialty named Houston-based John Hohlt senior vice president of surety, natural resources. Previously, Mr. Hohlt was a principal with EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants.
CAC Specialty named Knoxville, Tennessee-based Anna Anderson senior account manager, natural resources. Previously, Ms. Anderson was the senior account manager at Scott Insurance.
CAC Specialty named Houston-based Robert Carvell senior vice president of risk and project management division, natural resources. Previously, Mr. Carvell was vice president of risk and project management with energy and marine risk services in Houston.
INSUREtrust LLC named Atlanta-based Christiaan Durdaller president and CEO, succeeding founder Steve Haase, who is retiring. Previously, Mr. Durdaller was executive vice president.
NFP Corp. named Calgary, Alberta-based Joe Seeger managing director in its newly formed complex risk solutions group in Canada. Previously, Mr. Seeger was a managing director at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
NFP Corp. named Montreal-based Evan Garner managing director in its newly formed complex risk solutions group in Canada. Previously, Mr. Garner was a senior vice president at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. named Bermuda-based Elaine Scully senior vice president, head of casualty insurance at Hamilton Re Ltd. She replaces Steve Hartwig, who left the company in 2020. Previously, Ms. Scully was head of excess casualty at Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, in Dublin.
Brown & Riding named Los Angeles-based Harold Nam chief financial officer, replacing Steve Kayahara, who is retiring. Previously, Mr. Nam was corporate controller.
NAME: John C. Marchisi NEW JOB TITLE: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida-based national director, special purpose acquisition company segment, financial institutions, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. PREVIOUS POSITION: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida-based national director, special purpose acquisition company segment, financial institutions, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: Change. I believe there is a massive need and demand […]
Crawford & Co. named Atlanta-based Larry Thomas global president of platform solutions. Previously, Mr. Thomas was CEO of Crawford U.S. Services.
Crawford & Co. named London-based Mike Jones president of international TPA, Broadspire Services Inc. Previously, Mr. Jones was chief operating officer of Crawfords U.K. and Ireland operations and present of European operations.
Crawford & Co. named Toronto-based Pat Van Bakel president of loss adjusting, North America. Mr. Van Bakel will continue in his role as president of Crawford Canada.
Crawford & Co. named London-based Andrew Bart to the new role of president of loss adjusting, international. Previously, Mr. Bart was president, global technical services.
The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers named Marc Grandisson chairman, succeeding Albert Benchimol. Previously, Mr. Grandisson, the CEO of Arch Capital Group Ltd., was the first deputy chairman of Abir.
Legeis Capital LLC named Texas-based Michael Morrissey chairman of its board. Previously, Mr. Morrissey was president and CEO of the International Insurance Society.
Sompo International Holdings Ltd. named Boston-based Stephen Raymond vice president, architects and engineers. Previously, Mr. Raymond was assistant vice president, A&E, at Ironshore Insurance.
DUAL International Ltd. named Georgia-based James OConnor CEO of DUAL North America. Previously, Mr. OConnor was executive vice president and head of middle-market & specialty broking, North America, at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Risk Placement Services Inc. named Detroit-based Brendan Neligan marine producer. Previously, Mr. Neligan was regional vice president at Axa XL, a division of Axa SA.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named New York-based Pamela Rosado general counsel, effective Feb. 8, 2021. She takes on the role from interim General Counsel Anthony Recine, who will return to the position of global head of litigation for Axa Group. Previously, Ms. Rosado was senior vice president, chief counsel litigation & special investigations at MetLife Inc.
Ballantyne Brokers Ltd. named London-based Will Moore finance director. Previously, Mr. Moore was global chief financial officer of emerging markets group at Credit Suisse.
Ballantyne Brokers Ltd. named London-based John Harris chief operating officer. Previously, Mr. Harris was COO of Decus Insurance brokers.
Munich Re US named Princeton, New Jersey-based Marcus Winter president and CEO, succeeding M. Steven Levy, who will retire, effective April 1, 2021. Previously, Mr. Winter was head of reinsurance development.
Chubb Ltd. named London-based Jeremiah Konz chief reinsurance officer, replacing Michael Kessler, who was named division president, global cyber risk insurance. Previously, Mr. Konz was executive vice president, reinsurance officer for Chubb Overseas General, the insurers international general insurance business.
Chubb Ltd. named Philadelphia-based Michael Kessler division president, global cyber risk insurance. Previously, Mr. Kessler was vice president of Chubb Group, a title he still holds, and chief reinsurance officer.
CRC Group named Seattle-based Stewart Brown regional director, transportation binding division for a newly created region that includes Texas and California. Previously, Mr. Brown was a casualty and transportation broker.
Chubb Canada named Toronto-based Colin Laird regional manager, accident and health division. Previously, Mr. Laird was senior vice president, underwriting center manager and executive field underwriting manager.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named Chicago-based Brett Musser marine product leader, Central U.S. Previously, Mr. Musser was ocean marine zone/product director for CNA Corp.
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. named London-based Florence Mognetti head of political risk, Hamilton Managing Agency Ltd. Previously, Ms. Mognetti was divisional head of political risk at Acappella Syndicate 2014.
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. named London-based Trevor Ormes deputy active underwriter of Syndicate 4000 and head of professional lines, Hamilton Managing Agency Ltd. Previously, Mr. Ormes was head of financial lines for Chubb Ltd. in London.
Global Risk Solutions Inc. named Atlanta-based Suzanne Ziemann senior vice president of sales. Previously, Ms. Ziemann was a business development executive.
The Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc. named San Francisco-based Soraya Wright vice president of strategic initiatives, succeeding Carol Fox, who is retiring. Previously, Ms. Wright was chief risk officer of SMW Risk Management Consulting LLC. Ms. Wright was named one of Business Insurances 2015 Women to Watch.
McGriff named Houston-based Patrick Dessauer regional insurance president, West Region, replacing Doug Hodo, who announced his retirement earlier. Previously, Mr. Dessauer was executive vice president, chief operations officer, West Region.
NAME: Esther Omoloyin NEW JOB TITLE: Princeton, New Jersey-based co-chair, national workers compensation practice, Goldberg Segalla LLP PREVIOUS POSITION: Princeton, New Jersey-based co-chair, national workers compensation practice, Goldberg Segalla LLP INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: The practice of law has weathered many storms and will continue to do so. Some areas of law heat up or cool down […]
Aon PLC named Chicago-based Doug Brody managing director of tax insurance business development, Aon Transaction Solutions. Previously, Mr. Brody was a tax principal in the international tax and transaction practice at Ernst & Young LLP.
Aon PLC named New York-based Mario Salandra managing director of tax insurance business development, Aon Transaction Solutions. Previously, Mr. Salandra was managing director of global financial solutions with MUFG Bank Ltd.
Markel Corp. named Alpharetta, Georgia-based Tom Williams environmental product line leader. Previously, Mr. Williams was environmental practice group leader at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named New York-based Chris Polechronis head of financial institutions for the East Region, U.S. executive & professional lines. Previously, Mr. Polechronis was vice president, executive and professional lines, financial institutions.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named Naperville, Illinois-based Sachin Warty head of financial institutions for the Central and West Region, U.S. executive & professional lines. Previously, Mr. Warty was assistant vice president, financial institutions.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Toronto-based Adam Romano head, Canada liability team. Previously, Mr. Romano was an executive underwriter on the corporate casualty team.
Risk Placement Services Inc. named Lansing, Michigan-based Joe Clifford leader of its self-insured workers compensation programs, signature programs. He succeeds Tim Hanna, who has retired. Previously, Mr. Clifford was area vice president of programs.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Boca Raton, Florida-based Michele Centeno senior vice president. Previously, Ms. Centeno was a broker for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc. named Houston-based Brenda Craig vice president, leader of its new health care professional liability business. Previously, Ms. Craig was underwriting manager at Berkley Aspire, a W.R. Berkley Corp. unit.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named Chicago-based Jessica Carpita senior casualty underwriter, U.S. risk management. Previously, Ms. Carpita was a property underwriter.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named Chicago-based Sandra Clarke vice president, national practice leader for temporary staffing. Previously, Ms. Clarke was a senior casualty underwriter for U.S. risk management.
IAT Insurance Group Inc. named Newark, New Jersey-based Joe Buffalano vice president of underwriting, management liability. Previously, Mr. Buffalano was managing director of the bond and specialty New York/New Jersey metro for private and not-for-profit management liability business at Travelers Cos. Inc.
Littler Mendelson P.C. named Los Angeles-based Eric Compere of counsel, workplace safety and health. Previously, Mr. Compere was an attorney with the California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Occupational Safety and Health.
Core Specialty Insurance Holdings Inc. named Alpharetta, Georgia-based David Phillips senior vice president, property underwriting. Previously, Mr. Phillips was excess and surplus property head at Pioneer Underwriters.
American Global named Spring, Texas-based Michael Karlins senior client adviser. Previously, Mr. Karlins was real estate and construction market leader for Calvetti Ferguson P.C.
Patriot Capital Group named Baltimore-based Jeff Rummell to lead finance and accounting. Previously, Mr. Rummell was a vice president for the Blackstone Group.
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation named Hank Watkins chair of the IICF International Board of Governors. Mr. Watkins, regional director and president, Americas at Lloyds of London, will succeed Barbara Bufkin, who served as International Board of Governors chair from 2018 through 2020.
TigerRisk Partners LLC named London-based Glyn Ridpath partner, casualty. Previously, Mr. Ridpath was a managing director at Aon PLC.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named New York-based Jason Hawkins senior vice president, regional head of professional. Previously, Mr. Hawkins was head of retail distribution at American International Group Inc.
Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions named Seattle-based Melissa Goto to lead technology, North America, succeeding Mary Fisk-Bieker, who was recently named head of enterprise underwriting. Previously, Ms. Goto was regional vice president of technology, Northwest.
Buckle Agency LLC named San Antonio, Texas-based Sharon Fernandez head of insurance. Previously, Ms. Fernandez was president at Farmers Business Insurance.
Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. named New York-based Adam Fisher to the newly created position of chief data officer. Previously, Mr. Fisher was a senior vice president at New York-based software as a service provider DemystData Inc.
The Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc. named Ellen R. Dunkin president, succeeding Laura Langone. Ms. Dunkin is senior vice president, general counsel and chief risk officer for Amalgamated Life Insurance Co. in White Plains, New York. Ms. Dunkin has been a member of RIMS for nearly 15 years and joined the RIMS global board of directors in 2017.
Hamilton, Bermuda-based startup Mosaic Insurance Holdings Ltd. named Chicago-based Yosha DeLong senior vice president and head of cyber underwriting. Previously, Ms. DeLong was Zurich North Americas cyber and professional lines underwriting chief. She was named one of Business Insurances 2019 Women to Watch.
AF Group named Lansing, Michigan-based Paul Kearney chief claims officer, replacing Jeff Kuss, who had held the role for four years and left in 2020. Previously, Mr. Kearney was second vice president, workers compensation field product line claims manager at Travelers Cos. Inc.
Signal Administration Inc. named Carole V. Kirk chief financial officer. Previously, Ms. Kirk was senior vice president, chief accounting officer and group controller of The Navigators Group Inc.
Ryan Specialty Group LLC named Chicago-based John Zern president and CEO of Ryan Specialty Benefits. Previously, Mr. Zern was CEO of global health solutions and CEO of North America commercial risk and health solutions for Aon PLC.
Markel Corp. said Michael Bond would lead the new national accounts segment of its surety business. Most recently, he was head of surety for Euler Hermes North America. The new segment will offer $500 million in capacity.
Axa XL named Washington, D.C.-based Rose Hall to the newly created role of vice president, head of construction innovation. Previously, Ms. Hall was head strategic operations manager for construction risk engineering.
Preferred Mutual Insurance Co. in New Berlin, New York, named Yogesh Deshmukh vice president, finance. Mr. Deshmukh most recently was vice president of finance and administration at Plymouth Rock Assurance Co.
Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Co. named Rhode Island-based Michele Streton president and CEO-elect, succeeding Sandra Parrillo. Ms. Streton was previously vice president and chief operating officer for personal lines at The Hanover Insurance Group Inc.
Crawford & Co. named Maryville, Illinois-based Robert Simpson president, carrier practices, Crawford Catastrophe Services U.S. Previously, Mr. Simpson was a senior vice president, national claim operations.
NAME: Lisa Harris NEW JOB TITLE: Houston-based executive vice president of client service, natural resources practice, CAC Specialty PREVIOUS POSITION: Houston-based managing director, Marsh JLT Specialty INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: The energy insurance industry is currently facing a seismic shift. The business has not been profitable in many segments, and the shortened duration of the insurance cycle […]
Ascot Group Ltd. named New York-based Jeff Sipos general counsel and secretary, North America. Previously, Mr. Sipos was associate general counsel for ProSight Specialty Insurance Holdings Inc.
AF Group named Chicago-based Mike Valiante vice president of business development for Accident Fund, workers compensation. Previously, Mr. Valiante was vice president of business development for Third Coast Underwriters.
AF Group named Cedarburg, Wisconsin-based Michelle McLane senior vice president of business development, workers compensation. Previously, Ms. McLane was executive vice president of sales for M3 Insurance.
TigerRisk Partners LLC named Minneapolis-based Tad Eldredge partner and general counsel. Previously, Mr. Eldredge was chief counsel, corporate and Americas for Aon PLC.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named Calgary-based Alex Barker to lead its aviation insurance business in Canada. Previously, Mr. Barker was senior vice president, aviation at Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc.
Thomas Miller Americas Inc. named New Jersey-based Noreen Arralde senior claims director. Previously, Ms. Arralde was a vice president, covering the New York metropolitan area, at Skuld.
Philadelphia Insurance Cos. named Chicago-based Bob Pottle executive vice president and chief strategic operations officer, a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Pottle was senior vice president of marketing for the Eastern territory.
Chubb Ltd. named Philadelphia-based Alexandra Waldman climate sustainability manager, a newly created position. Previously, Ms. Waldman was senior environmental program manager.
Core Specialty Insurance Holdings Inc. named Jeff Jacobs senior vice president, head of errors and omissions professional liability. Previously, Mr. Jacobs was vice president, underwriting operations, training and regional management at Tokio Marine HCC.
Lockton Pacific named Irvine, California-based Dan Urias vice president, producer. Previously, Mr. Urias was a producer at Marsh & McLennan Agency-West.
Crawford & Co. named Philadelphia-based Janis Hagenbucher to the newly created position of managing director, Crawford Forensic Accounting Services, U.S. Previously, Ms. Hagenbucher was senior vice president at Lowers Forensics International and Lowers Risk Group.
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer PA named David M. Ward partner, effective Jan. 1. Previously, Mr. Ward was a lead audit professional, property/casualty insurance team, which includes captive insurance.
AssuredPartners Inc. named Reno, Nevada-based Lauren Yurick regional president, Northeast, effective July 1. Previously, Ms. Yurick was sales leader, Western region.
MS Amlin AG named New York-based Charles Goldie chief underwriting officer, effective in the first quarter of 2021. Previously, Mr. Goldie was CEO, property/casualty for PartnerRe.
Previsor Insurance Co., a workers compensation insurer, named Columbia, Missouri-based Tim Jackman president and CEO. Mr. Jackman had been serving as interim president and CEO since November 2019.
Axis Insurance, the specialty insurance business of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., named Chicago-based Naomi Wiggins assistant vice president, U.S. excess and surplus property team. Previously, Ms. Wiggins was a senior underwriter at Orchid Underwriters.
Axis Insurance, the specialty insurance business of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., named St. Louis-based Quinn McAleenan vice president, U.S. excess and surplus property team. Previously, Mr. McAleenan was an excess and surplus property underwriter at Ironshore Insurance.
Axis Insurance, the specialty insurance business of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., named Atlanta-based Cary Prewitt vice president, U.S. excess and surplus property team. Previously, Mr. Prewitt was a vice president for excess and surplus at Liberty International Underwriters.
Hanleigh Special Risk, a subsidiary of CRC Group, named Windsor, Connecticut-based Scott Cremens sales director. Previously, Mr. Cremens was a regional brokerage manager at Disability Insurance Services.
International Re named Knoxville, Tennessee-based Nate Reznicek head of U.S. distribution. Previously, Mr. Reznicek was director of operations at CIC Services LLC.
Boston Insurance Brokerage LLC named Washington, D.C.-based Alex Gabriel vice president, health care. Previously, Mr. Gabriel was vice president, sales for K&B Underwriters.
High Point Underwriters named Woodridge, Illinois-based Patrick Murray president, effective Jan. 1, replacing Dave King, founder and CEO, who will retire at the end of 2020. Previously, Mr. Murray was a regional sales vice president of specialty products at Pan-American Life Insurance Group in Oakbrook, Illinois.
W.R. Berkley Corp. named Carrie H. Cheshier president of Berkley North Pacific, a Berkley company, succeeding Gary Gudex, who has been named chairman. Previously, Ms. Cheshier was a regional president for Travelers Cos. Inc.
The San Manuel Tribe of Mission Indians named Lance Ewing vice president of risk management and operations. Previously, Mr. Ewing was executive vice president of global risk management and client services at Cotton Holdings Inc. He was president of the Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc. in 2003-04.
Howden named London-based Naresh Dade managing director, global construction. Previously, Mr. Dade was senior vice president, construction, at Marsh JLT Specialty.
Goldberg Segalla LLP named New Jersey-based Esther F. Omoloyin co-chair of the firms national workers compensation practice. Previously, Ms. Omoloyin was a partner.
QBE North America named New York-based Michael McGuiness senior vice president, public directors & officers. Previously, Mr. McGuiness was vice president, executive & professional lines for Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co.
QBE North America named New York-based Thomas Kocaj head of management liability. Previously, Mr. Kocaj was senior vice president-financial institutions for Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named New York-based Jill Salmon head of professional lines for the U.S. Previously, Ms. Salmon was vice president, head of cyber, technology and miscellaneous E&O.
QBE North America named New York-based Danielle Librizzi head of professional liability. Previously, Ms. Librizzi was head of professional liability for Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co.
Generali Global Corporate & Commercial named Hong Kong-based Zaid Alami head of financial lines underwriting Asia. Previously, Mr. Zaid was the assistant vice president at Liberty Specialty Markets MENA.
Philadelphia Insurance Cos. named Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania-based John W. Glomb CEO, replacing Bob OLeary, who is stepping down and will continue as chairman of the board. Previously, Mr. Glomb was president.
QBE Insurance Group Ltd. named Sydney-based Fiona Larnach group chief risk officer, effective March 2021, replacing Peter Grewal. Previously, Ms. Larnach was chief risk officer at Barclays UK.
Hiscox Ltd. named London-based Tom Shewry chief financial officer. Previously, Mr. Shewry was interim CFO.
Chubb Ltd. named Zurich-based Ana de Montvert head of digital business development for Europe. Previously, Ms. Montvert was accident and health manager, Switzerland.
Chubb Ltd. named Madrid-based Santiago Sanchez head of digital for Europe. Previously, Mr. Sanchez was head of sales and distribution, Spain and Portugal.
BMS Group Ltd. named Miami-based David Overton director in BMS Latin America & Caribbeans financial lines division. Previously, Mr. Overton was head of sales at EmergIn Risk.
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP named Dallas-based Laura Funk partner, data privacy and cybersecurity. Previously, Ms. Funk was privacy officer for Conifer Health Solutions LLC.
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. named Glen Allen, Virginia-based John Termini U.S. head of environmental. Previously, Mr. Termini was managing director, environmental and energy, at Markel Specialty Insurance Co.
CRC Group named Houston-based Brent Tredway co-president of the companys brokerage division, effective Jan. 1. Previously, Mr. Tredway was a regional director.
CRC Group named San Francisco-based Garrett Koehn co-president of the companys brokerage division, effective Jan. 1. Previously, Mr. Koehn was a regional director.
H.W. Kaufman Group named New York-based Mark Engel corporate vice president, marine, and managing director, RB Jones Marine. Previously, Mr. Engel was managing director.
H.W. Kaufman Group named Los Angeles-based Marc Fuhrman corporate senior vice president, national retail relations. Previously, Mr. Fuhrman was corporate vice president, national retail relations.
H.W. Kaufman Group named Parsippany, New Jersey-based Paul Smith corporate senior vice president, carrier relations. Previously, Mr. Smith was corporate vice president, carrier relations.
H.W. Kaufman Group named Detroit-based Rich Fusinski corporate senior vice president, chief information officer. Previously, Mr. Fusinski was corporate vice president, chief information officer.
H.W. Kaufman Group named Detroit-based Kevin Heckman corporate senior vice president, chief financial officer. Previously, Mr. Heckman was corporate vice president, global accounting.
Argo Environmental, a member of Argo Group International Holdings Ltd., named Naperville, Illinois-based Joy Christie vice president, U.S. Environmental. Previously, Mr. Christie was a vice president at the Navigators Group Inc.
McGriff, a subsidiary of Truist Insurance Holdings Inc., named New York-based Jonathan Nigro vice president, Northeast real estate and hospitality practice. Previously, Mr. Nigro was client director at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
McGriff, a subsidiary of Truist Insurance Holdings Inc., named New York-based David Beckley senior vice president and marketing account executive, Northeast real estate and hospitality practice. Previously, Mr. Beckley was senior vice president, client relationship director, real estate and hospitality practice at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
McGriff, a subsidiary of Truist Insurance Holdings Inc., named New York-based Jamie Sharpe senior vice president, Northeast real estate and hospitality practice. Previously, Mr. Sharpe was vice president of business development, hotel and real estate practice at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
McGriff, a subsidiary of Truist Insurance Holdings Inc., named New York-based Paul Cicerchia executive vice president, Northeast real estate and hospitality practice leader. Previously, Mr. Cicerchia was Northeast real estate and hospitality leader at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. named Miami-based John Marchisi national director, special purpose acquisition companies, financial institutions practice, U.S. retail property/casualty brokerage operations. Previously, Mr. Marchisi was an area vice president.
NFP Corp. named Chicago-based Bryan Tackett vice president, financial institutions group, property/casualty. Previously, Mr. Tackett was a FINPRO broker for Marsh.
Gilbert LLP named Washington, D.C.-based Daniel Wolf partner, effective Jan. 1. Previously, Mr. Wolf was an associate.
Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck LLP named Orlando-based Brett A. Smith an insurance coverage and liability partner. Previously, Mr. Smith was a partner in the Orlando office of Cruser, Mitchell, Novitz, Sanchez, Gaston & Zimet LLP.
CAC Specialty named Houston-based Lloyd Wills vice president, casualty claims and analytics. Previously, Mr. Wills was a senior claims account executive for Hartford Financial Services Inc.
CAC Specialty named Pete Krouse senior vice president, natural resource claims. Previously, Mr. Krouse was a vice president at McGriff.
CAC Specialty named Knoxville, Tennessee-based Fred Smith executive vice president, mining and metals. Previously, Mr. Smith was senior vice president, head of U.S. mining and metals at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
BMS Group Inc. named London-based Josh Robertson director of BMS Harris & Dixon Marine, the brokers marine subsidiary. Previously, Mr. Robertson was an executive director in the marine division at Price Forbes & Partners.
BMS Group Inc. named London-based Tony Cuthbertson director of BMS Harris & Dixon Marine, the brokers marine subsidiary. Previously, Mr. Cuthbertson was an executive director in the marine division at Price Forbes & Partners.
BMS Group Inc. named London-based Nick Hocking director of BMS Harris & Dixon Marine, the brokers marine subsidiary. Previously, Mr. Hocking was an executive director in the marine division at Price Forbes & Partners.
GCube Insurance Services Inc. named San Francisco-based Landis Knorr senior underwriter, U.S. Previously, Mr. Knorr was a commercial energy regional manager for Chubb Ltd.
AmTrust International, a part of New York-based insurer AmTrust Financial Services Inc., named London-based Steve Ranzetta lead underwriter, accident and health. Previously, Mr. Ranzetta led accident and health for Lloyds managing agent Vibe Syndicate 5678.
Brit Ltd. named London-based Gavin Wilkinson group chief financial officer, effective May 2021. Previously, Mr. Wilkinson was CFO, Scandinavia for RSA Insurance Group PLC.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE, part of Allianz SE, named Paris-based Corinne Cipière to the board of management at Allianz France as chief customer officer. Previously, Ms. Cipière was regional managing director of the recently expanded Mediterranean and Africa region.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE, part of Allianz SE, named Antwerp, Belgium-based Patrick Thiels regional managing director of the recently expanded Mediterranean and Africa region. Previously, Mr. Thiels was global head of distribution.
Aspen Re named New York-based Ana Cifuentes head of professional lines for Aspen Re America. Previously, Ms. Cifuentes was deputy head of business development and innovation, senior vice president, at Axis Re Global.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC named Tokyo-based Pietro Toffanello head of Japan, effective in the first quarter of 2021. Previously, Mr. Toffanello was managing director for property/casualty for the U.K., Ireland, Italy and Sub-Saharan Africa at Gen Re.
Lockton Re named London-based Matt Foreman head, nonmarine retrocession and property specialty. Previously, Mr. Foreman was head of London market, nonmarine within the global re specialty division of Aon PLCs Reinsurance Solutions.
Victor Insurance Holdings Inc. named London-based Richard Turner international head of marine, a newly created role. Mr. Turner will remain in his role as president of the International Union of Marine Insurance.
Hoke LLC named Chicago-based Rob Muriel partner, policyholder recovery practice. Previously, Mr. Muriel was director of the Illinois Department of Insurance.
TigerRisk Partners LLC named Bill OKeefe head of strategy. Previously, Mr. OKeefe was a partner for McKinsey & Co.
Newfront Insurance Inc. named Discovery Bay, California-based Mic De Fazio field sales leader. Previously, Mr. De Fazio was a field sales leader with State Farm Insurance.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC named London-based Miles Shephard managing director and head of GC Access, International, effective October 2021. Previously, Mr. Shephard was executive chairman, global MGA and portfolio solutions, at Aon Reinsurance Solutions.
Lockton Cos. LLC named New York-based Eric Ziff partner and co-practice leader for transaction liability. Previously, Mr. Ziff was a transaction liability broker for Aon PLC.
Lockton Cos. LLC named San Francisco-based Gaurav Sud partner and co-practice leader for transaction liability. Previously, Mr. Sud was a transaction liability broker for Aon PLC.
Lockton Cos. LLC named New York-based Joshua Halpern partner and co-practice leader for transaction liability. Previously, Mr. Halpern was a transaction liability broker for Aon PLC.
Beecher Carlson Insurance Services LLC named New York-based Oren Wortman managing director, national cyber. Previously, Mr. Wortman was director, cyber operations North America, at South African cyber technology consulting firm Sygnia Group.
BMS Group Ltd. named Miami Beach, Florida-based Aidan Pope executive chairman, Latin America and Caribbean, effective Jan. 1. Previously, Mr. Pope was CEO of Guy Carpenter Latin America and Caribbean, before retiring in July 2019.
Lockton Re named London-based Steve Tritton senior broker, marine and energy. Previously, Mr. Tritton was a managing director at Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc. named Orlando, Florida-based Rick Childs to the newly created position of senior vice president, construction. Previously, Mr. Childs was vice president of middle-market underwriting, construction at CNA Financial Corp. Houston-based Skyward last month changed its name from Houston International Insurance Group.
Chubb Ltd. named John Keogh president of Chubb Group. Previously, Mr. Keogh was executive vice chairman and chief operating officer.
Blank Rome LLP named Washington, D.C.-based Dennis L. James Of Counsel. Previously, Mr. James was with Perkins Coie LLP.
Euclid Life Science Specialty LLC named Brea, California-based David N. Bailey vice president of underwriting and executive underwriter. Previously, Mr. Bailey was commercial director of life science at CNA Corp.
NFP Corp. named New York-based Jonathan Franznick senior vice president, claims advocacy, management and professional liability practice. Previously, Mr. Franznick was vice president, specialty claims, management and professional liability at QBE North America.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named London-based Tom Macfarlane to lead downstream energy property underwriting in Europe. Previously, Mr. Macfarlane was a global energy leader and senior vice president at American International Group Inc.
Xceedance Inc. named Philadelphia-based Matthew Duke senior vice president and chief actuary. Previously, Mr. Duke was head of pricing and growth analytics at Blackboard Insurance Co.
Marsh, a unit of Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc., has named Carlos Quinteros to lead its Los Angeles Construction Center of Excellence in a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Quinteros led Aon PLCs Los Angeles-based residential and real estate development group.
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Arch Insurance International, a unit of Arch Capital Group Ltd., named Jason Page senior underwriter, hull & war. Previously, London-based Mr. Page worked at Markel Corp. as head of hull & war at Markel Syndicate Management Ltd.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, a unit of Swiss Re Ltd., named Manuela Baroncini as global head engineering & construction, effective March 1, 2021. Most recently, London-based Ms. Baroncini was head of construction for Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. She replaces Guido Benz, who is joining Aon PLC.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty named Munich-based Maria Karina Suarez Rodriguez chief actuary, succeeding Christian Kortebein, who was appointed chief pricing actuary in July. Previously, Ms. Suarez Rodriguez was head of reserving global specialty in London for American International Group Inc.
Strategic Risk Solutions Inc. named Bermuda-based Matthew Charleson chief operating officer of fund services and ILS, effective Dec. 7. Previously, Mr. Charleson was managing director and head of insurance fund services at Apex.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, part of Swiss Re Ltd., named Tina Baacke global head of risk engineering services, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Most recently she was global head of risk consulting at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE, the corporate insurance unit of Allianz SE.
Employers Holdings Inc. named Reno, Nevada-based Kathy Antonello president and CEO, replacing Douglas Dirks, who will retire on April 1, 2021. Previously, Ms. Antonello was executive vice president and chief actuary. In 2016, she was named a Business Insurance Women to Watch honoree.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named New York-based Austin Cahill senior vice president, mergers and acquisitions. Previously, Mr. Cahill was senior vice president and head of tax for Atlantic Global Risk.
Marsh LLC named London-based Hamish Roberts global renewable energy leader of Marsh JLT Specialty, effective Jan. 1. Previously, Mr. Roberts was power leader of Marsh JLT Specialty.
Curi a Medical Mutual Co. named Raleigh, North Carolina-based Jason Sandner CEO, effective July 2021, when current CEO Dale Jenkins steps down. Mr. Sandner is currently chief operating officer and chief financial officer.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named Chicago-based Megan Scully senior vice president, head of U.S. commercial lines (private), professional and transactional liability claims. Previously, Ms. Scully was vice president of miscellaneous professional liability/cyber and private company claims.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named New York-based Shelby Rootenberg senior vice president, head of U.S. commercial lines (public) and financial institutions claims. Previously, Ms. Rootenberg was assistant vice president and head of financial lines claims.
AssuredPartners Inc. named Denver-based Dave Tacha regional president, Mountain West. Previously, Mr. Tacha was president of AssuredPartners Colorado.
Arch Insurance Group Inc. named Atlanta-based Tonya Washington regional vice president, Southeast, E&S property. Previously, Ms. Washington was vice president, regional property and marine underwriting manager, commercial insurance with Chubb Ltd.
Swiss Reinsurance Co. named Agis Kitsikis head of client markets P&C for Canada and English Caribbean, succeeding Stefan Behr, who was recently named head of business development for EMEA. Previously, Mr. Kitsikis was a senior market underwriter, Canada.
Artex Risk Solutions Inc., the captive and alternative risk transfer solutions unit of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., named Adrian Lynch executive vice president-North America, effective March 2021. Mr. Lynch will succeed current executive vice president Kevin Heffernan, who is retiring. Previously, Mr. Lynch was captive strategy leader for the Americas and managing director for Aon PLC.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Denver-based Steve Shappell executive vice president, specialty claims and legal. Previously, Mr. Shappell was chief claims officer and legal advisory leader at Marsh JLT Specialty, U.S. and Canada.
Chubb Ltd. named John Latter senior vice president, claims director for Europe and Eurasia and Africa. Previously, he was claims director for the United Kingdom and Ireland. He succeeds Julie Chalmers, who is leaving the insurer.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Casey Stine as a vice president and business development consultant in St. Louis. Prior to joining Lockton, he worked at Aon PLC.
Ametros Financial Corp. named Porter Leslie as CEO of the workers compensation post-settlement administrator. Mr. Leslie, who has served as president of the company since 2017, succeeds Marques Torbert, who is departing to lead a new private equity firm dedicated to investing in Black-owned businesses. He will remain on Ametros board of directors and transition to the role of chairman.
QBE North America named Todd Greeley chief operating officer of its financial lines business. Mr. Greeley was previously a senior vice president at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Inc.
Paradigm Management Services Inc. has named Chris Pricco, formerly an executive at Optum Inc., as CEO of Paradigm Specialty Networks, the Walnut Creek, California-based workers compensation care management company. Mr. Pricco succeeds Ken Hannigan, who announced plans to retire.
Elementum Advisors named Bermuda-based Shabnam Ahmed senior vice president, underwriting. Previously, Ms. Ahmed was vice president and head of specialty property for Bermuda at Axis Reinsurance Co.
AssuredPartners Inc. named Cranford, New Jersey-based Ty Beba chief revenue officer. Previously, Mr. Beba was chief organic growth officer.
AssuredPartners Inc. named Kansas City, Missouri-based Randy Larsen president focused on retail operations in the Eastern and Central territories. Previously, Mr. Larsen was president of Western regions.
AssuredPartners Inc. named Lake Mary, Florida-based Paul Vredenburg chief operating officer. Mr. Vredenburg will continue as chief acquisitions officer.
Global Risk Solutions Inc. named Sarasota, Florida-based Colm Keenan executive vice president and chief of learning and marketing. Previously, Mr. Keenan was director of training at Pilot Catastrophe Services.
Applied Systems Inc. named Reid Holzworth CEO for Ivans Insurance Services. Previously, Mr. Holzworth was founder and CEO of TechCanary Corp., an insurtech company Applied Systems acquired in 2019.
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. named Mel Alexander chief underwriting officer, London branch, for Hamilton Insurance DAC. Ms. Alexander will retain her role as head of property binders.
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. named London-based Miles Osorio active underwriter of Lloyds Syndicate 4000, Hamilton Managing Agency Ltd. Previously, Mr. Osorio was deputy active underwriter and head of property.
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. named London-based Adrian Daws CEO for Hamilton Managing Agency Ltd. Previously, Mr. Daws was active underwriter of Lloyds Syndicate 4000.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named San Diego-based Geoff Shelton senior vice president, construction services. Previously, Mr. Shelton was senior vice president at Truist Insurance Service Inc.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named San Diego-based Rocky Qualin senior vice president, construction services. Previously, Mr. Qualin was senior vice president, construction insurance, surety producer at Truist Insurance Service Inc.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named San Diego-based Dale Harshaw senior vice president, construction services. Previously, Mr. Harshaw was senior vice president, surety manager at Truist Insurance Service Inc.
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Ohio Department of Health named Stephanie McCloud director. Previously, Ms. McCloud was administrator and CEO of the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation. In 2019, she was named one of Business Insurances Women to Watch.
Applied Underwriters Inc. named Chicago-based Christopher Day to head its new excess and surplus casualty company, Applied Specialty Underwriters LLC. Previously, Mr. Day was president of Tokio Marine HCCs casualty department.
MedRisk LLC named King of Prussia, Pennsylvania-based Danielle Lisenbey president, succeeding Ken Martino, who was promoted to CEO in September but retained his president title. Previously, Ms. Lisenbey was global president of Broadspire Services Inc., the third-party administrator for Crawford & Co. She was named in Business Insurance’s Women to Watch in 2013.
Axis Insurance, the specialty insurance unit of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., named New York-based Eric Allen underwriting manager, U.S. cyber and technology. Previously, Mr. Allen was vice president and team lead for cyber and technology underwriting at Chubb Ltd.
Axis Insurance, the specialty insurance unit of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., named San Francisco-based Jonah Papesh West Coast regional underwriting manager, U.S. cyber and technology. Previously, Mr. Papesh was a cyber and technology senior underwriter for Axa XL, part of Axa SA.
ArgoGlobal named London-based Henry Gillingham political violence and war class underwriter. Previously, Mr. Gillingham was head of political violence and war for StarStone Group.
Houston International Insurance Group Ltd. named Houston-based Peter Bujosa public directors and officers lead underwriter, effective in mid-November. Previously, Mr. Bujosa was a D&O liability underwriter at American International Group Inc.
Capital Insurance Group named Monterey, California-based Andy Doll president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2021. He succeeds Arne Chatterton, who is retiring. Previously, Mr. Doll was senior vice president and chief operating officer.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC named London-based Demian Smith managing director of the firms new marine and energy mutual, agency and captive reinsurance solutions practice. Previously, Mr. Smith was a consultant for Lloyds broker Smith Bilbrough & Co.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Los Angeles-based Melissa Folmer regional head of client development and relations, North America. Previously, Ms. Folmer was a strategic relationship leader.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named New York-based Stefan Versluis regional head of broker management, North America. Previously, Mr. Versluis was lead director of client and broker management, Northeast.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Dallas-based Frank Albrecht senior vice president, Alliant Specialty. Previously, Mr. Albrecht was area vice president for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
AHT Insurance named Indianapolis-based Mark Tabler global captive practice leader of its new captive programs division. Previously, Mr. Tabler was executive director of Genesis Re Inc., a medical stop-loss captive.
Paradigm named Tampa-based Don Munkwitz senior vice president of strategy and execution for Paradigm Catastrophic Care Management. Previously, Mr. Munkwitz was chief of staff.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Dallas-based Steve Pierce executive vice president for Alliant Construction Services Group. Previously, Mr. Pierce was area managing director and national director, wrap ups for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Boston Insurance Brokerage LLC named Christopher Fell to lead its new division, programs & compliance. Previously, Mr. Fell was a senior vice president.
AssuredPartners Inc. named Cleveland-based Kyp Ross to the new position of president of the construction and surety practice. Previously, Mr. Ross was regional president, Great Lakes.
Hub International Ltd. named Philadelphia-based Pete Reilly leader, North American health care specialty practice, succeeding Glenn Day, who is retiring from Hub at the end of 2020. Previously, Mr. Reilly was area executive vice president in Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.s Boston office and regional director for the health care practice in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
W.R. Berkley Corp. named Scottsdale, Arizona-based Thomas Joyce president of Nautilus Insurance Group, a Berkley company. He succeeds Thomas M. Kuzma, who has been named chairman, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Previously, Mr. Joyce was executive vice president.
QBE North America named Chicago-based Lucas Prahl senior vice president, regional underwriting leader, Western region. Previously, Mr. Prahl was property/casualty-retail underwriting leader, Central region.
QBE North America named New York-based Bobby Steinsdoerfer senior vice president, regional underwriting leader, Central region. Previously, Mr. Steinsdoerfer was head of industry segments at Blackboard Insurance Co.
MS Amlin Underwriting Ltd. named Johan Slabbert CEO, effective Nov. 1, replacing Tom Clementi, who is stepping down to pursue opportunities outside of MS Amlin. Previously, Mr. Slabbert was chairman of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. (Europe) Ltd.
Arch Insurance International named London-based Chris Rackliffe head of accident & health and contingency, effective in late 2021. Previously, Mr. Rackliffe was head of contingency and life accident & health at Beazley PLC.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named New York-based Renee Yozzi to lead customer and broker engagement for the Eastern United States. Previously, Ms. Yozzi was director of strategic and enterprise risk management at Benjamin Moore & Co.
American International Group Inc. named New York-based Peter Zaffino CEO, effective March 1, 2021, replacing Brian Duperreault, who will become executive chairman. Previously, Mr. Zaffino was president.
Newfront Insurance Inc. named San Francisco-based Jason Vanderyacht a principal and logistics practice leader. Previously, Mr. Vanderyacht was vice president, logistics, energy and marine team at Alliant Insurance Services Inc.
NFP Corp. named Concord, Massachusetts-based Kara Tencellent managing director, property/casualty specialty team. Previously, Ms. Tencellent was director of alternative risk solutions at Coverys.
NFP Corp. named Baltimore-based Tracy Stopford managing director, property/casualty specialty team. Previously, Ms. Stopford was senior vice president and chief operating officer for North America and India operations for the global captive practice at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Chubb Ltd. named Whitehouse Station, New Jersey-based William A. Wise executive vice president, North America professional liability and cyber practice. Previously, Mr. Wise was senior vice president of Chubb North America financial lines.
Chubb Ltd. named New York-based Michael Tanenbaum executive vice president of Chubb North America major accounts field operations. Previously, Mr. Tanenbaum was executive vice president financial lines and head of North America cyber.
Chubb Ltd. announced Ellen Moore, president, Chubb Canada, is retiring at the end of 2020 after 40 years with the company. Ms. Moore will become chair of operations, Chubb Canada, where she will work through the remainder of the year.
Chubb Ltd. named Toronto-based John Alfieri president, Chubb Canada. Previously, Mr. Alfieri was executive vice president of Chubb North America major accounts field operations.
Markel Corp. named Miami-based Adriana Belli managing director, property, marine and select risk claims division. Previously, Ms. Belli was senior vice president, global claims performance for American International Group Inc.
JenCap LLC named Atlanta-based Joel Troisi senior vice president of national accounts property. Previously, Mr. Troisi was senior managing director, placement operations, national property practice at Beecher Carlson Holdings Inc.
Marsh LLC named Rob Hale London market leader, power and renewable energy practice, for Marsh JLT Specialty. Previously, Mr. Hale was managing director of Aon PLCs portfolio solutions.
Insurtech MGU Vindati named Tyler S. Van Spanje CEO. Previously, Mr. Van Spanje was chief underwriting and innovation officer.
PartnerRe Ltd. named Bermuda-based Andrew Hughes to the new role of CEO, Third Party Capital. Previously, Mr. Hughes was managing principal for Hiscox ILS.
Marsh LLC named Portland, Oregon-based Eddie Albers to lead its U.S. life sciences practice. Previously, Mr. Albers was national director of Aon PLCs life sciences group.
Liberty Specialty Markets, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., named Miami-based Ronald Bolaños president, U.S. and Latin America, including specialty insurance and facultative reinsurance. Previously, Mr. Bolaños was chief underwriting officer for LSM Latin America.
Alera Group named Denver-based Carolyn L. Cox executive vice president, general counsel. Previously, Ms. Cox was deputy general counsel.
Workers compensation insurer Sunz Holdings LLC named Bradenton, Florida-based Jeffrey Marshall executive vice president and chief financial officer, replacing Michael Grandstaff, who was named CFO of Sunz in 2017. Previously, Mr. Marshall was group CFO and chief risk officer of surplus insurer Ategrity Specialty Insurance Co.
Specialty insurer Hiscox Ltd. named Bermuda-based Kathleen Reardon CEO, reinsurance and ILS, succeeding Mike Krefta, whom Hiscox announced would be stepping down in early 2021. Previously, Ms. Reardon was CEO of Hamilton Re Ltd.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Chicago-based Adam Hamm chief compliance officer, North America. Previously, Mr. Hamm was managing director of risk, compliance and technology with Protiviti Inc.
BMS Group Ltd. named Chicago-based Jessica Howard vice president, U.S. facultative. Previously, Ms. Howard was an assistant vice president at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
BMS Group Ltd. named New York-based Denny Miller vice president, U.S. facultative. Previously, Mr. Miller was a senior property broker at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Peak Reinsurance Co. Ltd. named Hong Kong-based Clarence Wong chief economist, effective Nov. 16, 2020. Previously, Mr. Wong was chief economist, Asia for Swiss Re.
Ryan Specialty Group LLC named Miles Wuller president of RSG Underwriting Managers, succeeding Matt Nichols, who was named adviser and consultant. Previously, Mr. Wuller was chief operating officer.
Aon PLC named Graeme Rayner CEO of the firms new alternative distribution platform in London, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Previously, Mr. Rayner was group director of underwriting and active underwriter at Pioneer Underwriters Ltd.
Axa XL named Chicago-based Justin Gress Americas business transformation leader. Previously, Mr. Gress was director of strategic operations-North America insurance for the Axa SA unit. He was named a Business Insurance Break Out Award winner in 2018.
Clara Analytics Inc. named Santa Clara, California-based Karin Golde vice president of data science. Previously, Ms. Golde was vice president of artificial intelligence research and development at NetBase Quid.
CRC Insurance Services Inc., the wholesale brokerage business of Truist Insurance Holdings Inc., named Dallas-based Neil Kessler president, commercial solutions, succeeding Mike Brennan, who was named CEO, commercial solutions. Mr. Kessler will continue as chief operating officer, CRC Group.
CRC Insurance Services Inc., the wholesale brokerage business of Truist Insurance Holdings Inc., named Chicago-based Mike Brennan CEO, commercial solutions, succeeding Ron Helveston, who is retiring. Previously, Mr. Brennan was president, commercial solutions.
CRC Insurance Services Inc., the wholesale brokerage business of Truist Insurance Holdings Inc., announced Ron Helveston will retire as CEO, commercial solutions, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Mr. Helveston joined CRC in 1984 as the companys ninth employee.
Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. named Chicago-based Elizabeth Francy Demaret to the newly created position of president of specialty solutions. Previously, Ms. Demaret was chief of staff and executive vice president of carrier relations.
Marsh LLC named Stockholm-based Carolina Klint managing director, risk management leader, continental Europe. Previously, Ms. Klint was CEO of the brokerages North West region in Europe. She was named one of the Business Insurance Women to Watch in 2013.
Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. named London-based Tony Rai head of Aspen Insurance UK and Aspen Managing Agency Ltd. claims, effective in early 2021. Previously, Mr. Rai was head of London market claims for Hiscox Ltd.
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance named Nashville-based Jonathan Habart captive insurance section assistant director. Previously, Mr. Habart was a captive insurance specialist.
Marsh LLC named Philadelphia-based Katherine Keefe to the new position of U.S. cyber incident management leader. Previously, Ms. Keefe was head of breach response services for Beazley PLC.
Specialty Program Group LLC named Summit, New Jersey-based Yiana Stavrakis president of Monarch E&S Insurance Services. Previously, Ms. Stavrakis was chief sales officer.
Specialty Program Group LLC named Summit, New Jersey-based Christopher Lamitola chief sales officer. Previously, Mr. Lamitola was territory sales leader for Allstate Insurance Co. in New York.
AF Groups Accident Fund Insurance Company of America named Steve Cooper to the new role of president of AF Groups workers compensation division. Previously, Mr. Cooper was president of AF Groups United Wisconsin Insurance Co., known as United Heartland, and Third Coast Insurance Co.
Alera Group named Norwalk, Connecticut-based John Mollica vice president, business intelligence and transformation, effective Oct. 12. Previously, Mr. Mollica was head of product and general manager of RiskMatch Inc., a subsidiary of Vertafore Inc.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Hartford, Connecticut-based Charles Carwin director, property/casualty for insurance consulting and technology. Previously, Mr. Carwin was vice president and head of group risk and capital analytics for Navigators Insurance Co.
IMA Inc. named Houston-based Ricky Bryan executive vice president, director of Houston energy. Previously, Mr. Bryan was a senior vice president at Marsh JLT Specialty.
Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. named Boston-based Scott Rogers chief client officer. Previously, Mr. Rogers was group president of client services.
Aspen Re, the reinsurance unit of Bermuda insurer Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd., named New York-based Jim Brown head of casualty for Aspen Re America. Previously, Mr. Brown was head of general liability at Axis Re.
Munich Re Specialty Insurance, the primary insurance unit of Munich Reinsurance Co., named New York-based Elizabeth Kramer chief underwriting officer. Previously, Ms. Kramer was head of technical underwriting, alternative markets, at Zurich North America.
PointeNorth Insurance Group LLC named Atlanta-based Paul J. Halloran to head the new management and executive liability practice. Previously, Mr. Halloran was partner and vice president and property/casualty risk adviser.
Software and analytics company altumAI named New York-based Peter Foley to the newly created position of group insurance officer. Previously, Mr. Foley was CEO of Lilcha Holdings LLC, a financial services company focused on specialty insurance.
France-based reinsurer Scor Global P&C SE has promoted Chicago-based John Jenkins to regional head Americas, effective Oct. 1. Mr. Jenkins takes up the new role in addition to his responsibilities as the CEO of reinsurance for the Americas.
France-based reinsurer Scor Global P&C SE has promoted London-based Stuart McMurdo to regional head EMEA, effective Oct. 1. Mr. McMurdo takes up the new role in addition to his responsibilities as the regional CEO for EMEA for specialty insurance.
Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. named John Stanzi president of casualty operations for the Americas. He takes over the role from Jim Ryan, who is now chief operations officer of the Americas. Mr. Stanzi joined Sedgwick in February as managing director.
AssuredPartners Inc. said Thomas E. Riley will be its next CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Previously, he was president and chief operating officer. He will succeed Jim Henderson, who will become executive chairman.
Ascot Group Ltd. named New York-based Steve Guijarro as US chief risk officer and group head of exposure management. Most recently, Mr. Guijarro was North America P&C sector specialist and global ERM coordinator at S&P Global Ratings Inc.
NFP Corp. named Charles Sternberg as a senior vice president and leader of the insurance placement and portfolio management team for its merger and acquisition risk solutions practice. Previously, he worked at JLT Specialty Inc.
WestCongress Insurance Holdings LLC named Steven H. Kerr president and CEO. Until late last year, Mr. Kerr was a managing director at Marsh LLC.
Hartford Financial Services Inc. named Bob Gulino head of the central division for its middle and large commercial insurance business. Previously, he was regional vice president.
Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. on named Andrea Buhl president of managed care operations. Previously, she was senior vice president of medical programs for the third-party administrator. She is replacing Don Sloan, who will be transitioning to a senior advisory role in anticipation of retiring.
Mary Ann Susavidge was promoted to chief underwriting officer, environmental, at Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA. The position formerly held by Matt OMalley, who is now East zone leader for the Americas. She was previously executive underwriter for environmental.
Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA, promoted David Grigg to chief underwriting officer, professional and cyber. Previously, Mr. Grigg was Axa XLs construction professional profit center head, according to a spokeswoman for the insurer.
Kevin Bull was promoted to the new role of head of global broker coordination at Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA. Previously, he was client distribution leader for the Northeast.
James Martin will relocate to the United States from London to take the newly created role of head of client relationship management and business development at Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA. Previously, he was global client management leader.
June Dwyer was named head of broker management, Marsh for Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA. She was previously regional distribution leader for the Northeast.
Jeanne Marie Vahdat was named head of broker management, Aon for Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA. Previously, she was broker relationship leader.
Keolis North America Inc. named Columbus, Ohio-based Julie Pemberton vice president of insurance claims and risk management. Previously, Ms. Pemberton was director of risk management and compliance at Columbus Regional Airport Authority. Ms. Pemberton was president of the Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc. in 2016.
Aon PLC named New York-based Sue Lee director, corporate finance, reinsurance solutions capital advisory team. Previously, Ms. Lee was investor relations director for Athene Holding Ltd.
Chubb Ltd. named New York-based Nandini Mani executive vice president, claims for overseas general insurance. Previously, Ms. Mani was deputy general counsel and head of global litigation, the statement said.
Fullerton Beck LLP named New York-based Glen Feinberg partner. Previously, Mr. Feinberg was with Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.
Fusion Risk Management Inc. named Austin, Texas-based Judith Tigner chief operating officer. Previously, Ms. Tigner was senior vice president, client (customer) success at Mitratech Holdings Inc.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, part of Swiss Re Ltd., named New York-based Paul Rodriguez global head of executive risks. Ms. Rodriguez will continue as head of executive risks North America.
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. named Chicago-based Kristyn Smallcombe senior vice president and construction practice leader. Previously, Ms. Smallcombe was global head of construction professional indemnity and general liability at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, part of Swiss Re Ltd., named New York-based Laura Coppola global head of its financial and professional liability business. Previously, Ms. Coppola was head of casualty and financial and professional liability North America. Ms. Coppola was named a 2018 Business Insurance Women to Watch.
Alera Group named New York-based William Corrigan chief operating officer. Previously, Mr. Corrigan was chief financial officer.
Alera Group named Chicago-based Brian Caracciolo chief financial officer. Previously, Mr. Caracciolo was corporate controller.
Axis Insurance Co. named Chicago-based Sherry Alexakis senior underwriter, management liability. Previously, Ms. Alexakis was a senior management liability underwriter at Chubb Ltd.
Axis Insurance Co. named New York-based Matthew Holzinger senior underwriter, management liability. Previously, Mr. Holzinger was a financial institutions underwriter at Starr Cos.
Axis Insurance Co. named Chicago-based Drew Kushnick senior underwriter, management liability. Previously, Mr. Kushnick was a senior underwriter in professional liability lines for private companies and large-scale nonprofits at Chubb Ltd.
Axis Insurance Co. named Chicago-based Christina Segreti senior underwriter, management liability. Previously, Ms. Segreti was a broker for property/casualty lines at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Boston Insurance Brokerage LLC named Boston-based Casie Treen vice president, finance and administration. Previously, Ms. Treen was controller.
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. named Purchase, New York-based Allison Kiene general counsel. Previously, Ms. Kiene was assistant general counsel and chief compliance officer, data protection officer at Sompo International Holdings Ltd.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Kansas City, Missouri-based Patrick Pribyl to lead its new national surety practice. Previously, Mr. Pribyl led the firms largest surety operation in Kansas City.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named San Francisco-based Larry Shapiro senior vice president, mergers and acquisitions. Previously, Mr. Shapiro was a senior vice president, M&A for Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Scor SE named Paris-based Ian Kelly chief financial officer, effective Oct. 2. Previously, Mr. Kelly was head of investor relations.
Everest Re Group Ltd. named Basking Ridge, New Jersey-based Jim Williamson executive vice president and group chief operating officer, effective Oct. 5. Previously, Mr. Williamson was division president, small business, for Chubb Ltd.
Everest Re Group Ltd. named New York-based Mark Kociancic executive vice president and group chief financial officer, effective Oct. 12, succeeding Craig Howie, who will stay with Everest through Dec. 31, 2020. Previously, Mr. Kociancic was group chief financial officer at Scor SE.
Fullerton Beck LLP named New York-based Dena Operman partner. Previously, Ms. Operman was with Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Fullerton Beck LLP named New York-based Alison ODwyer partner. Previously, Ms. ODwyer was with Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.
Fullerton Beck LLP named New York-based Richard Mermelstein partner. Previously, Mr. Mermelstein was with Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.
Fullerton Beck LLP named New York-based Wayne Rabinowitz trial counsel. Previously, Mr. Rabinowitz was with Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Chicago-based Josh Navarro executive underwriter, Midwest. Previously, Mr. Navarro was assistant vice president, underwriting manager, cyber and professional liability, Midwest for Argo Pro.
Third Point Reinsurance Ltd. named New York-based David Junius chief operating officer, effective Oct. 1. Previously, Mr. Junius was chief financial officer of the international division of the general insurance segment at American International Group Inc.
Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. named Marlton, New Jersey-based Jim Ryan to the newly created position of chief operating officer for the Americas. Previously, Mr. Ryan was president of casualty.
Chubb Ltd. named Pittsburgh-based Melissa Scheffler mid-Atlantic regional executive officer. Previously, Ms. Scheffler was mid-Atlantic region chief operating officer.
Chubb Ltd. named Philadelphia-based Robert Poliseno chief operating officer, North America field operations, succeeding Jeffrey Updyke, who was named head of Chubbs North America small business segment. Previously, Mr. Poliseno was senior vice president, mid-Atlantic regional executive officer.
The Vermont Department of Economic Development named Brittany Nevins captive insurance economic development director, replacing Ian Davis. Previously, Ms. Nevins was community and economic development specialist for Travis County, Texas.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Toronto-based Barbara Williams head of finance in Canada, a newly created position, effective Oct. 5. Previously, Ms. Williams was chief financial officer for Starr Insurance and Reinsurance Ltd.
Ascot Group Ltd. named New York-based Elizabeth Johnson North America chief underwriting officer. Previously, Ms. Johnson was managing director at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.
Ascot Group Ltd. named New York-based Andy Stirk chief commercial officer. Previously, Mr. Stirk was a managing director at Marsh LLC where he oversaw the North American growth strategy for the FINPRO risk practice.
Starr Insurance Cos. named London-based Andy Trundle head of global aviation, a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Trundle was global head of airlines.
Mapfre Re named London-based Mark Meyerhoff regional director for Europe, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Previously, Mr. Meyerhoff was director of Mapfre Res office in Munich.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC named London-based Paul Miller to lead property catastrophe value proposition for U.K., global specialties and key global clients, effective September 2021. Previously, Mr. Miller was head of international catastrophe management at Aon PLC.
FM Global named George Plesce the insurers first chief client experience and sales officer. Previously, Mr. Plesce was senior vice president, manager, client services and sales.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named New York-based Anton Lavrenko head of financial institutions, North America. Previously, Mr. Lavrenko was deputy regional head, financial institutions.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named New York-based Joseph Caruso head of financial lines, North America. Previously, Mr. Caruso was regional head of financial institutions, North America.
Boston Insurance Brokerage LLC named Boston-based Keith Driscoll CEO. Previously, Mr. Driscoll was executive vice president/chief operation officer.
Allianz SE named Barbara Karuth-Zelle to its management board, responsible for operations and IT, effective Jan. 1, 2021. She succeeds Christof Mascher, who is retiring at the end of the year. Previously, Ms. Karuth-Zelle was CEO of Allianz Technology SE.
Allianz SE named Christopher Townsend to its management board, responsible for global insurance lines, including Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE, Euler Hermes, reinsurance, Anglo markets, Middle East and Africa, effective Jan. 1, 2021. He succeeds Niran Peiris, who is retiring Dec. 31. Previously, Mr. Townsend was CEO of American International Group Inc.s international general insurance operations.
Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. named Mississauga, Ontario-based Michael Alwyn president of operations in Canada, replacing Mike Holden, who has held the position since 2016. Previously, Mr. Alwyn was chief operating officer for Canada.
Walmart Inc. announced the retirement of Lowell, Arkansas-based David Stills, vice president, global risk management, effective in April, following 18 years with the company.
Marsh LLC named New York-based Tamara Simpkins Franklin chief digital, data and analytics officer, effective Oct. 1, replacing Sastry Durvasula, who joined McKinsey & Co as global chief technology and digital officer. Previously, Ms. Franklin was vice president of media and entertainment solutions, North America at IBM Corp.
Everest Insurance Co. named London-based Neil Lightbown chief underwriting officer, Everest Global Markets, effective Oct. 1. Previously, Mr. Lightbown was global markets chief underwriting officer for Allied World Assurance.
Everest Insurance Co. named Boston-based Erik Nikodem global head of property. Previously, Mr. Nikodem was lead, U.S. property division.
Everest Insurance Co. named Philadelphia-based Mike Harnett chief underwriting officer, North America. Previously, Mr. Harnett was deputy chief underwriting officer.
Axa XL named London-based Jonathan Salter head of risk consulting, effective Oct. 1, succeeding Corinne Vitrac, who has moved to Axa Group as head of group property/casualty risk management. Previously, Mr. Salter was deputy CEO of Axa XL risk consulting.
CAC Specialty named San Francisco-based Matt Movafaghi senior vice president, tax insurance practice. Previously, Mr. Movafaghi was senior tax counsel for Chevron Corp.
The National Association of Mutual Insurance Cos. named Buffalo, New York-based Robert Zak chairman. Mr. Zak is president and CEO of Merchants Mutual Insurance Co.
The Reinsurance Association of America Inc. named Jed Rhoads chairman of the board of directors. Mr. Rhoads is president and chief underwriting officer, global reinsurance for Markel Corp.
PartnerRe named Bermuda-based Guy Hengesbaugh assumed retrocession underwriter, effective Oct. 1. Previously, Mr. Hengesbaugh was managing director at Guy Carpenter Bermuda.
PartnerRe named Bermuda-based Aaron Coates assumed retrocession underwriter, effective Nov. 7. Previously, Mr. Coates was executive director, ILS sourcing for Twelve Capital AG.
PartnerRe named Bermuda-based Nicholas Hughes head of retrocession, a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Hughes was head of global catastrophe.
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP named Portland, Oregon-based Donna Maddux partner, data privacy and cybersecurity. Previously, Ms. Maddux was an assistant U.S. attorney in the criminal division of the U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of Oregon.
Beecher Carlson Insurance Services LLC named Atlanta-based Raven James director of diversity and inclusion, a newly created role. Ms. James will continue as vice president of team resources.
Hong Kong-based Peak Reinsurance Co. Ltd. named Zurich-based Matteo Cussigh senior vice president of markets. Previously, Mr. Cussigh was head of origination and analytics, capital partners at New Reinsurance Co. Ltd.
Bermuda-based runoff reinsurer Premia Holdings Ltd. named London-based Colin Grint CEO of Premia Managing Agency Ltd., effective Oct. 1, to manage the companys European operations. Previously, Mr. Grint was chief operating officer of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.s GGB Retail business.
Insurance Australia Group Ltd. named Sydney-based Nick Hawkins managing director and CEO, effective Nov. 2, succeeding Peter Harmer, who is set to retire. Previously, Mr. Hawkins was deputy CEO.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named Paris-based Olivier Hamon head of financial institutions and management liabilities, France. Previously, Mr. Hamon was key accounts team manager, financial lines at American International Group Inc.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named Paris-based Alice Batchili professional indemnity manager, France. Previously, Ms. Batchili was professional civil liability product manager – cyber and professional liability underwriter at American International Group Inc.
MedRisk Inc. named King of Prussia, Pennsylvania-based Ken Martino CEO and president, replacing Mike Ryan, who was named executive chairman. Mr. Martino will retain his role as president of the workers compensation managed care organization.
MedRisk Inc. named King of Prussia, Pennsylvania-based Mike Ryan executive chairman, replacing Shelley Boyce, founder of the workers compensation managed care organization. Previously, Mr. Ryan was CEO.
Convex Group Ltd. named London-based Theo Butt CEO of London-based Convex Insurance UK Ltd., replacing co-founder and group deputy CEO Paul Brand. Mr. Butt joined Convex in April 2020 as a consultant and prior to that was CEO of Neon Underwriting Ltd.
Convex Group Ltd. named London-based Matt Paskin CEO of Bermuda-based Convex Re Ltd., replacing co-founder and group deputy CEO Paul Brand. Mr. Paskin has served as group chief underwriting officer reinsurance since Convex launched in May 2019 and will retain this role in addition to his new responsibilities.
Lloyds of London named Greenville, South Carolina-based Carey Bond to the newly created role of U.S. head of claims. Previously, Mr. Bond was claims team leader for Canal Insurance Co.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named OFallon, Missouri-based Frank Sapio head of claims in North America, replacing Terry Campbell, who will continue as an adviser to AGCS until July 2021. Previously, Mr. Sapio was regional head of liability and aviation claims in North America, which he will continue to oversee on an interim basis.
Axis Insurance Co. named New York-based Jonathan Martin vice president, U.S. excess casualty underwriting. Previously, Mr. Martin was vice president, casualty facultative reinsurance at Gen Re.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Albany, New York-based Brennen Parker senior vice president. Previously, Mr. Parker was a senior vice president at Rose & Kiernan Inc.
R-T Specialty LLC, a Ryan Specialty Group LLC unit, named Richmond, Virginia-based Seth Johnson president of RT Binding Authority, effective Jan. 1, 2021, succeeding Scott H. Smith, who is retiring at year end. Previously, Mr. Johnson was president of RT Specialty – Atlantic.
Ryan Specialty Group LLC named Matt Nichols senior adviser and consultant. Previously, Mr. Nichols was president of RSG Underwriting Managers.
Ryan Specialty Group LLC named Delray Beach, Florida-based Nick Cortezi chairman and CEO of RSG Underwriting Managers LLC, succeeding Mike Rice, who plans to retire at the end of 2020. Previously, Mr. Cortezi was CEO of All Risks Ltd.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Boston-based Marc Orloff president, North American field operations, global risk solutions, replacing Shaun Kelly, who has decided to leave the company. Previously, Mr. Orloff led Liberty Mutuals GRS field distribution team.
Axis Reinsurance Co. named Zurich-based Camilo Rodriguez head of international credit and surety, global markets. Previously, Mr. Rodriguez was credit and bond head of Latin America.
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. named Chicago-based David Corry senior vice president, and head of its environmental business. Previously, Mr. Corry was senior director of environmental and energy insurance at Markel Corp.
Canopius Group Ltd. named Charlotte, North Carolina-based Lisa Davis to the newly created role of president and chief underwriting officer of Canopius USA, a unit of Lloyds of London insurer Canopius Group Ltd., effective Oct. 1. Previously, Ms. Davis was executive vice president, president for Asian Risk Solutions at Sompo International.
Aon PLC named Bermuda-based Stephen Pett vice president, broker, reinsurance. Previously, Mr. Pett was a senior underwriter for Nephila Capital Ltd.
Catalina Holdings Ltd. named Bermuda-based Sarah Ruberry CEO of Catalina General, Catalinas flagship Bermuda-based reinsurer, succeeding Gary Haase, Catalinas group chief operating officer, who will remain a director of CatGen. Previously, Ms. Ruberry was chief risk officer, U.S. and Bermuda for StarStone Insurance Bermuda Ltd.
Catalina Holdings Ltd. named Zurich-based Claudia Ingenhoven CEO of Glacier Re, Catalinas Swiss subsidiary, replacing Martin Kauer, who became CEO of Asia Capital Re. Previously, Ms. Ingenhoven was chief financial officer of iptiQ EMEA P&C.
Lloyds of London named Chicago-based Uwe Schoberth U.S. market development director, a newly created role. Previously, Mr. Schoberth was head of distribution at American International Group Inc.s insurtech unit Blackboard U.S. Holdings Inc.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC, the reinsurance broking unit of Marsh & McLennan Cos., named Lara Mowery to the newly created role of global head of distribution. Previously, Ms. Mowery was head of the global property center of excellence.
Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. named Sierra Signorelli CEO, commercial insurance. She succeeds James Shea, who has left the company. Previously, Ms. Signorelli was group chief underwriting officer. She was named one of the Business Insurance Women to Watch in 2019.
Carlton Fields PA named Miami-based Thomas F. Morante to lead the firms international insurance regulatory team. Previously, Mr. Morante was a partner for Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck LLP.
Lockton Re named London-based Dominic Riley to lead the aviation and aerospace practice, effective early in 2021. Previously, Mr. Riley was a leader, aviation at Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC.
CoreLogic Inc. named East Greenwich, Rhode Island-based Mick Noland executive, general manager, insurance solutions. Previously, Mr. Noland was executive vice president, chief technical officer for Mapfre SA.
Brit Ltd. named London-based Mark Allan CEO of Ki, its digital Lloyds of London syndicate launched with Google Cloud. Previously, Mr. Allan was Brit Group chief financial officer and Brit Ltd. group executive director.
Clyde & Co named New York-based Marc Voses partner. Previously, Mr. Voses was chair of the cybersecurity and data privacy group for Goldberg Segalla LLP.
Marsh JLT Specialty named London-based Lucy Clarke head of global placement operations. Ms. Clarke will continue as president of Marsh JLT Specialty.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC named New York-based Dean Klisura president, effective Oct. 1. Previously, Mr. Klisura was president of global placement and advisory with Marsh LLC.
Argo Pro, a division of Argo Group International Holdings Ltd., named Danville, California-based Thomas Bongi senior vice president underwriting, head of architects & engineers and miscellaneous professional liability. Previously, Mr. Bongi was executive vice president for professional liability for Brit Global Specialty USA.
Mapfre SA named José Manuel Corral Vázquez chief operations officer of Mapfre USA, a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Corral Vázquez was director, commercial.
Mapfre SA named Madrid-based Jaime Tamayo Ibañez CEO of North America, replacing Alfredo Castelo Marín, who joins the corporate areas. Previously, Mr. Tamayo Ibañez was CEO, international.
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. named Bermuda-based Megan Thomas CEO of Hamilton Re Ltd., succeeding Kathleen Reardon, who left Hamilton Re in August. Previously, Ms. Thomas was chief underwriting officer, reinsurance for Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.
Berkley Corp. named Boston-based Jason R. Lewis president of Berkley Co. unit Gemini Transportation Underwriters. Previously, Mr. Lewis was senior vice president and chief underwriting officer at Gemini.
Beach & Associates, a unit of Acrisure LLC, named Seattle-based Warren Berkstresser senior vice president of its U.S. reinsurance division, Beach Re, effective at the end of October. Previously, Mr. Berkstresser was executive vice president of production and broking for Willis Re.
Tower MSA Partners LLC named Atlanta-based Craig Deneau senior vice president of business development. Previously, Mr. Deneau was national practice leader, injury triage services for Medcor Inc.
Ames & Gough named Washington, D.C.-based Allison Buytenhuys senior vice president and partner. Previously, Ms. Buytenhuys was vice president and partner.
One Call named Richmond, Virginia-based Mark Bilger to the newly created position of chief information officer. Previously, Mr. Bilger was chief information officer and executive vice president at York.
Chaucer PLC named Miami-based April McLaughlin head of Latin America treaty reinsurance. Previously, Ms. McLaughlin was head of Latin America reinsurance at Axa XL.
Skuld named New York-based Åse Naaman Jensen senior vice president, head of Skuld New York, succeeding Charles B. Anderson and effective Feb. 21, 2021. Previously, Ms. Naaman Jensen was vice president.
Zurich Insurance Group named Chicago-based Kathleen Savio to the newly created role of group chief transformation officer, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Previously, Ms. Savio was CEO, North America.
Zurich Insurance Group named Zurich-based Kristof Terryn CEO, North America. Previously, Mr. Terryn was group chief operating officer in Zurich.
Zurich Insurance Group named Hong Kong-based Jack Howell head, global business platforms. Previously, Mr. Howell was CEO, Asia Pacific.
Zurich Insurance Group named Hong Kong-based Ericson Chan group chief information and digital officer, effective Oct. 1. Previously, Mr. Chan was CEO of Ping An Technology, a unit of Ping An Insurance Co. of China Ltd.
Zurich Insurance Group named Basel, Switzerland-based Katja Roth Pellanda group general counsel, effective Oct. 1. Previously, Ms. Roth Pellanda was deputy group general counsel.
Zurich Insurance Group named London-based Tulsi Naidu CEO, Asia Pacific. Previously, Ms. Naidu headed Zurichs operations in the United Kingdom.
Zurich Insurance Group named Paris-based Laurence Maurice CEO, Latin America. Previously, Ms. Maurice was CEO Spain and southern Europe for Allianz Partners.
CoreLogic Inc. named Switzerland-based Patrick Dodd to the newly created position of chief operating and growth officer. Previously, Mr. Dodd was chief commercial officer of the Nielsen global connect division.
Stonetrust Commercial Insurance Co. named Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Jeff Skaggs senior vice president of underwriting and marketing. Previously, Mr. Skaggs was chief operating officer for Empyrean Management Services.
Markel Corp. named Chicago-based Kelly Castriotta managing director, global cyber underwriting executive. She replaces Kara Owens, who has left Markel. Previously, Ms. Castriotta was a cyber underwriter. She was a Business Insurance 2020 Break Out Award winner.
NAME: Kelly K. Killimett NEW JOB TITLE: Atlanta-based national manager, environmental wholesale, Ironshore Insurance Services LLC, a Liberty Mutual company PREVIOUS POSITION: Atlanta-based vice president, head of environmental, Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: There is no denying that 2020 has been a rough year for most. While the pandemic and downturn of the […]
The Bermuda Monetary Authority named Bermuda-based Gerald Gakundi director, supervision, insurance. Previously, Mr. Gakundi was deputy director.
Ascot Group Ltd. named New York-based Anthony Lyons executive vice president and leader of a new portfolio underwriting division within its U.S. operations. Previously, Mr. Lyons was executive vice president and global head of analytics and technical services for American International Group Inc.
Ed Broking Group Ltd. named London-based Michael Lock divisional director, professional and executive risk. Previously, Mr. Lock was mergers and acquisitions manager for Jensten Group Ltd.
White Oak Underwriting Agency named Lisa Perry chief underwriting officer. Previously, Ms. Perry was senior underwriter at MS Amlin.
Lockton Cos. LLC named New York-based Pradip Ghosh president of its global investment bank. Previously, Mr. Ghosh was senior adviser at Lockton Capital Markets.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Kansas City, Missouri-based Troy Cook chief financial officer, replacing Henry Bond, who left the company in July after nearly eight years as CFO. Previously, Mr. Cook served for more than 20 years as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Pittsburg, Kansas-based NPC International, a restaurant franchisee and operator, before retiring in 2018.
Root Inc., the parent company of Root Insurance, named Julie Mix McPeak senior deputy general counsel. Previously, Ms. McPeak led the insurance regulatory and transactions practice at Greenberg Traurig P.A. Before that, she was commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. She served as president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in 2018.
Blank Rome LLP named Washington, D.C.-based Linda A. Powell of counsel, insurance recovery group. Previously, Ms. Powell was of counsel with Perkins Coie LLP.
Blank Rome LLP named Washington, D.C.-based Robert P. Jacobs partner, insurance recovery group. Previously, Mr. Jacobs was chair of the insurance recovery practice with Perkins Coie LLP.
The National Insurance Crime Bureau named Alexandria, Virginia-based Olivia Troye vice president of strategy, policy and plans. Previously, Ms. Troye was Homeland Security and Counterterrorism adviser to Vice President Mike Pence.
African Trade Insurance Agency Ltd. named Kenya-based Benjamin Mugisha chief underwriting officer. Previously, Mr. Mugisha was acting CUO.
GuideOne National Insurance Co. named Atlanta-based Nigel Spain head of global technical property. Previously, Mr. Spain was underwriting director for the firm’s special property division at Navigators Insurance Co.
Pen Underwriting Ltd., a unit of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., named London-based Matthew Lucas chief operating officer. Previously, Mr. Lucas was COO of Gallagher Benefit Services U.K.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. named London-based Michelle Bree chief operating officer of its U,K. retail division, effective Oct. 1. Previously, Ms. Bree was COO of Gallagher unit Pen Underwriting Ltd.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Chicago-based Jeff Van Kley senior director, insurance consulting and technology. Previously, Mr. Van Kley was executive vice president and chief actuary for Carrick Holdings Ltd.
Scor SE named Singapore-based Olivier Gay senior vice president of SCOR Canada Reinsurance Co. Previously, Mr. Gay was deputy chief financial officer, Asia Pacific.
Mastercard Inc. named Purchase, New York-based Audrey Rampinelli senior vice president risk management and insurance services. Ms. Rampinelli worked as a consultant for the past two years and before that spent 18 years in risk management at Loews Corp. She was awarded the Harry and Dorothy Goodell Award for lifetime achievement in risk management earlier this year.
American Modern Insurance Group Inc. named Amelia, Ohio-based Kamalesh Jha senior vice president, chief underwriting officer. Previously, Mr. Jha was senior vice president, flood and voluntary homeowners at Assurant Inc.
StarStone U.S. named Birmingham, Alabama-based Alison Oliphant president of its newly formed excess & surplus property division. Previously, Ms. Oliphant was head of commercial lines and chief underwriting officer for Velocity Risk Underwriting LLC, a division of Nephila Capital.
Tysers Insurance Brokers Ltd. named London-based John Lentaigne global head of political risk trade credit. Previously, Mr. Lentaigne was chief underwriting officer for the African Trade Insurance Agency.
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP named Chicago-based Blair Dawson partner, data privacy and cybersecurity. Previously, Ms. Dawson was senior vice president and general counsel for Acrisure LLC.
RLI Corp. named Dunlap, Illinois-based Jonathan Ward vice president, E&S property, succeeding John Stenhouse. Previously, Mr. Ward was assistant vice president, risk services at RLI.
Hiscox USA named Atlanta-based Ed Sanchez head of alternative distribution, U.S. Mr. Sanchez will continue in his role as head of the Hiscox Underwriting Center.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Toronto-based Bernard McNulty chief agent, Canada. Mr. McNulty will remain head of claims, Canada.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named New York-based John Loftus co-cyber product leader. Previously, Mr. Loftus was senior vice president, cybersecurity and privacy for Willis Towers Watson PLC. In 2017, he was a Business Insurance Break Out Award winner.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named Cologne, Germany-based Carsten Keune head of executive and professional lines in Germany. Previously, Mr. Keune was head of global commercial lines underwriting at ERGO.
MS Amlin Underwriting Ltd. named Bermuda-based Andrew Carrier chief underwriting officer, effective Sept. 7. Previously, Mr. Carrier was a senior vice president at Everest Re Group Ltd.
CopperPoint Insurance Co. named Phoenix-based Kathleen Ziegler to the newly created role of senior vice president, operations. Previously, Ms. Ziegler was head of distribution for Blackboard U.S. Holdings Inc., an American International Group Inc.-owned insurtech firm that AIG placed into runoff in March.
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. named New York-based Aartie Manansingh to lead the development of the firms mergers and acquisitions division in North America and Latin America. Previously, Ms. Manansingh was a director in the M&A group for Willis Towers Watson PLC.
MedPro Group, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, named London-based Rhonda Buege president of MedPro International, effective Oct. 19. Previously, Ms. Buege was vice president, international specialty for CNA Hardy.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC named Jeffrey Livingston to the newly created role of global head of sales, effective Sept. 1. Previously, Mr. Livingston was vice chair, North America at Willis Re.
Cross Insurance, a subsidiary of Cross Financial Corp., named Wakefield, Massachusetts-based Manan Patel senior vice president and account executive of financial and professional lines. Previously, Mr. Patel was managing director of the Spofford Group Insurance Brokerage Ltd.
The National Safety Council named Chicago-based Mark Baker vice president of workplace, effective Sept. 8. Kim Shambrook, who has been serving as interim vice president, will remain with NSC as the senior director of business partnerships, product development and research. Mr. Baker is global director of workplace safety and vice president of global risk for Hyatt Hotels Corp.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Philadelphia-based Alexander Van Gorden senior technology director, insurance consulting and technology. Previously, Mr. Van Gorden was a senior sales executive for Guidewire Software Inc.
CapSpecialty Inc. named Hartford, Connecticut-based Brian Wert head of information technology and chief information officer. Previously, Mr. Wert was chief technology and security officer.
McGriff, Seibels & Williams Inc. named Atlanta-based Brad Strawn chief operating officer, financial services division. Previously, Mr. Strawn was a shareholder for Littler Mendelson P.C.
McGriff named Savannah, Georgia-based Steve Aldrich to lead McGriff Captive Solutions. Previously, Mr. Aldrich was industry practice group leader.
Claim Central Consolidated named Oklahoma City-based Kenneth Knoll managing director. Previously, Mr. Knoll was chief operating officer for WeGoLook LLC.
Claim Central Consolidated named Oklahoma City-based Robin Roberson managing director. Previously, Ms. Roberson was co-founder and CEO for WeGoLook LLC.
QBE North America named New York-based Harpreet Mann head of global credit and surety. Previously, Ms. Mann was vice president, global credit and surety.
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance named St. Louis-based Susan Piccione regional manager of Missouri. Previously, Ms. Piccione was a claims solutions and analytics specialist for The Hartford Insurance Group.
Ryan Specialty Group LLC named Tom Clark executive vice president, a new position, effective March 1. Previously, Mr. Clark was excess and surplus/specialty leader for Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.
International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. named Romford, U.K.-based Brian James class underwriter for cargo. Previously, Mr. James was class underwriter for Neon Underwriting Ltd.
Cyber risk analytics company Arceo.ai named New York-based Thomas Gamble executive vice president, global chief distribution officer. Previously, Mr. Gamble was a national brokerage leader for Arch Insurance Group Inc.
Ironshore Environmental named Atlanta-based Kelly Killimett to lead its newly established wholesale team. Previously, Ms. Killimett was head of the environmental business unit for Argo Group.
Axis Reinsurance Co. named Pembroke, Bermuda-based Sue Ringold senior underwriter, North America property. Previously, Ms. Ringold was senior underwriter for property treaty, North America and Caribbean for Hiscox Re.
DAC Beachcroft LLP named Mexico City-based Miguel Ángel de la Fuente partner in its Mexico City office. Previously, Mr. de la Fuente was a principal associate for Garrigues.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions named New York-based Daniel Combes head distribution management North America. Previously, Mr. Combes was head sales, U.S. East Region.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions named New York-based Allen Kwan head customer management North America. Previously, Mr. Kwan was head sales, U.S. West Region.
Independence Blue Cross named Philadelphia-based Sushma Akunuru vice president of business applications. Previously, Ms. Akunuru was senior vice president of investment management and consumer banking for Bank of America-Merrill Lynch.
Everest Insurance Co. named Bermuda-based Mike Hoffmann head of risk and ceded reinsurance, a new position. Previously, Mr. Hoffmann was global insurance chief underwriting officer for Allied World Assurance.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named London-based Fiona Shaw head of data, analytics and innovation for its global facultative division. Previously, Ms. Shaw was head of strategy and operations for global facultative within corporate risk and broking.
American International Group Inc. named New York-based David McElroy CEO, general insurance, and an executive vice president. Previously, Mr. McElroy was president and CEO of the North America operation of AIGs general insurance division.
USI Insurance Services Inc. named Chicago-based Steve Adamjee vice president, producer. Previously, Mr. Adamjee was a client executive for Hylant in Chicago.
LUBA Workers Comp named Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based David Tucker vice president and sales manager. Previously, Mr. Tucker was assistant vice president for Louisiana Workers Compensation Corp.
Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. named Bob Peterson president. Previously, Mr. Peterson was group president of sales and marketing.
Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. named Dave North executive chairman. Previously, Mr. North was chairman, president and CEO.
Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. named Mike Arbour CEO. Previously, Mr. Arbour was group president of global operations.
RKH Reinsurance Brokers named Hong Kong-based Steve Warwick head of treaty reinsurance, APAC. Previously, Mr. Warwick was CEO of RFIB Hong Kong Ltd.
Corvus Insurance Agency LLC named New York-based Sam Kramer vice president of reinsurance. Previously, Mr. Kramer was senior vice president for Houlihan Lokey Inc.
HDI Global SE named Hannover, Germany-based Clemens Jungsthöfel chief financial officer of Hannover Rück SE and E+S Rückversicherung AG, effective Sept. 1, replacing Roland Vogel. Previously, Mr. Jungsthöfel was CFO, HDI Global.
HDI Global SE named Hannover, Germany-based Christian Hermelingmeier chief financial officer, replacing Clemens Jungsthöfel, effective Sept. 1. Previously, Mr. Hermelingmeier was head of controlling at HDI Deutschland AG.
Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. named London-based Winsee Cheung U.K. placement leader, Marsh JLT Specialty, effective in the fourth quarter. Previously, Ms. Cheung was U.K. placement leader for the financial and professional practice.
Chubb Ltd. named New York-based Gina Rebollar deputy general counsel, global corporate affairs, effective immediately. Previously, Ms. Rebollar was general counsel for medicinal cannabis company Clever Leaves.
Lodestone Security, a subsidiary of Beazley PLC, named Dallas-based Frank Luzsicza CEO. Previously, Mr. Luzsicza was executive vice president and a member of the group executive council for TÜV Rheinland Group.
The Liberty Co. Insurance Brokers Inc. named San Francisco-based Melissa Merrick director of the firms new agency partners and producer integration and onboarding team. Previously, Ms. Merrick was lead, benefits onboarding executive for Newfront Insurance Inc.
Charles Taylor named London-based Arjun Ramdas CEO of Charles Taylor InsureTech, effective Sept. 2. Previously, Mr. Ramdas was practice leader for Microsofts Consulting Services in the U.K.
Chubb Ltd. named Whitehouse Station, New Jersey-based Paul Krump vice chairman, global underwriting and claims, effective Sept. 1. Previously, Mr. Krump was executive vice president, Chubb Group and president North America commercial and personal insurance.
Chubb Ltd. named Whitehouse Station, New Jersey-based John Lupica president, North America insurance operations, effective Sept. 1. Previously, Mr. Lupica was vice chairman, Chubb Group and president, North America major accounts and specialty insurance.
SiriusPoint Ltd. named New York-based Sid Sankaran chairman and CEO. Previously, Mr. Sankaran was chief financial officer for health insurance startup Oscar Insurance Corp. and before that was CFO for American International Group Inc.
Axis Reinsurance Co. named New York-based Dan Osterrieder head of Axis Re Casualty North America, effective Aug. 17. Previously, Mr. Osterrieder was a strategic account executive for Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.
CRC Insurance Services Inc. named Indianapolis-based Mark Maucere president of the firms new Indianapolis office. Previously, Mr. Maucere was vice president, commercial underwriting for Arlington Roe & Co.
Skuld named Piraeus, Greece-based Helen Yiacoumis head of freight, demurrage and defense. Previously, Ms. Yiacoumis was director in the Greek office of The North of England P&I Association Ltd.
NAME: Tom Sheffield NEW JOB TITLE: New York-based managing director, head of management and professional liability, NFP Corp. PREVIOUS POSITION: New York-based managing director, NFP Corp. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: The industry is going through immense change, similar to many other industries. Change will be hard for some, but we see a significant need for companies to […]
Hub International Ltd. named Chicago-based Scott Webb chief sales officer, Central region, a new position. Previously, Mr. Webb was a regional sales leader for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Hub International Ltd. named Chicago-based Geoff Hatfield chief strategy officer, Central region, a new position. Previously, Mr. Hatfield was national sales leader, strategy for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Oneglobal Broking Ltd. named Hong Kong-based Sara Garland executive director of Oneglobal Hong Kong. Previously, Ms. Garland was a director for JLT Asia Ltd.
Oneglobal Broking Ltd. named Hong Kong-based Anthony Langridge chairman of Oneglobal Hong Kong. Previously, Mr. Langridge was chairman of JLT Asia.
SUNZ Insurance Co., a workers compensation insurer, named Atlanta-based Paul Marks executive vice president of sales. Previously, Mr. Marks was assistant vice president of sales for Summit Consulting Inc.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC named Toronto-based Peter Askew president and CEO of its Canadian operations, replacing Donald Callahan, who headed Guy Carpenters operations in Canada for 20 years. Previously, Mr. Askew was a managing director.
Crawford Contractor Connection named San Antonio-based Greg Fleming vice president, product development and quality assurance. Previously, Mr. Fleming was an assistant vice president for USAA Inc.
Ed Broking LLP named London-based Assad Ulhaq senior broker and producer, focusing on international property facultative reinsurance, primarily in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Previously, Mr. Ulhaq was a broker for RFIB Group Ltd.
General Reinsurance Corp. named Moscow-based Vladimir Ignashin director of general reinsurance, Moscow representative office, replacing Capitolina Tourbina. Previously, Mr. Ignashin was an account executive.
Aon PLC named London-based Catherine Turner head of U.K. property, co-leader of U.K. & Ireland and specialty casualty business, reinsurance solutions. Previously, Ms. Turner was head of international property treaty, London, for Axa XL, a division of Axa SA.
Hamilton Re Ltd. announced that Kathleen Reardon, CEO, is stepping down. Ms. Reardon will be replaced by David Brown on an interim basis.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC, the reinsurance broking unit of Marsh & McLennan Cos., named John Crichton to the firms executive committee. Mr. Crichton is chief information officer.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC, the reinsurance broking unit of Marsh & McLennan Cos., named Neil Mayer chief operating officer. Previously, Mr. Mayer was COO, North America.
Lloyds of London named Singapore-based Pavlos Spyropoulos country manager, Singapore and CEO, Lloyds Asia. Previously, Mr. Spyropoulos was head of market development for Lloyds in Asia Pacific.
ABD Insurance and Financial Services Inc. named New York-based Deirdre Finn senior vice president, executive risk solutions national practice. Previously, Ms. Finn was West Coast manager for Beazley PLC.
Matthew Roy has joined Ascot Group as senior vice president, excess and surplus lines casualty in New York. Most recently, he was at Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA, and prior to that, he was at Everest Insurance. Mr. Roy is a 2019 Business Insurance Break Out Award winner.
Houston International Insurance Group Ltd. named Andrew Robinson CEO, succeeding company founder and outgoing CEO Stephen L. Way. Previously, Mr. Robinson was global chief operating officer and executive vice president at Atlanta-based Crawford & Co.
Victor Insurance, the managing general underwriter unit of Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc., named Erik Johnson as deputy active underwriter for its Lloyd’s of London syndicate. Previously, he was head of syndicate management at Pioneer Underwriting.
PartnerRe Ltd. named Bermuda-based Jacques Bonneau president and CEO, replacing Emmanuel Clarke, who left PartnerRe by mutual agreement to pursue other opportunities. Previously, Mr. Bonneau was a board member. Prior to that, he was group chief underwriting officer at Chubb Ltd.
Canopius named London-based Stephen Pike head of credit and political risk. Previously, Mr. Pike was an underwriter.
Colonial Claims named Dunedin, Florida-based John Cerasuolo CEO. Previously, Mr. Cerasuolo was CEO of ADS Security LP.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named San Francisco-based Mike Soper West zone leader for its new Americas leadership team. Previously, Mr. Soper was Western regional leader.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named London-based Grant Maxwell global head of alternative risk transfer. Previously, Mr. Maxwell was overseeing the ART division on an interim basis.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named London-based Luis Prato chief underwriting officer, U.K. & Lloyds. Previously, Mr. Prato was CUO U.K. and legal entities.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named London-based Martin Turner chief claims officer, U.K. & Lloyds. Previously, Mr. Turner was head of U.K. and global specialty claims.
Zurich Canada named Toronto-based Jeff Kislasko to lead the firms programs business unit. Previously, Mr. Kislasko was national programs underwriting manager for Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE.
Zurich Canada named Montreal-based Larbi Bouhlal vice president, middle market for Eastern Canada. Previously, Mr. Bouhlal was branch manager of the Montreal office for Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE.
Zurich Canada named Toronto-based Donna Mulligan head of middle market. Previously, Ms. Mulligan was regional underwriting manager for Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE.
Everest Insurance named Michael Mulray to the newly created position of chief operating officer. Previously, he was chief underwriting officer of the insurer.
Everest Insurance named Michael Karmilowicz president and CEO. Mr. Karmilowicz most recently served as executive vice president and president of North America property/casualty for the insurer. He replaces Jonathan M. Zaffino who left Everest earlier this year to join Ascot Group.
NAME: Tami E. Stevenson NEW JOB TITLE: Atlanta-based general counsel, Crawford & Co. PREVIOUS POSITION: Atlanta-based deputy general counsel, Crawford & Co. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: COVID-19 has changed our industry significantly. Like many other companies, Crawford has had to move toward more remote work. Weve also been able to introduce new technologies to our clients that […]
Swiss Re Ltd. said Pranav Pasricha will be global head property/casualty solutions of the companys global reinsurance business unit, effective Aug. 3. Mr. Pranav, who has been CEO of insurtech Intellect SEEC for the past six years, will be based in Armonk, New York. He succeeds Eric Schuh who is leaving the reinsurer.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Nicholas King president of Lockton Washington. Based in Seattle, Mr. King joins Lockton from rival brokerage Parker, Smith & Feek, where he led the firms real estate practice.
Scott H. Smith will retire from R-T Specialty LLC at year-end. Hartford, Connecticut-based Mr. Smith, who joined the firm with the acquisition of S.H. Smith & Co. in 2013, is president of national binding authorities and president of R-T Specialtys New England operation.
Chubb Ltd. named Steven Goldman vice president, Chubb Group, and division president, North America financial lines. Previously, Mr. Goldman was executive vice president, financial lines, for Chubb Overseas General.
Chubb Ltd. named Scott Meyer senior vice president of Chubb Group and division president of Westchester. Previously, Mr. Meyer was vice president, Chubb Group, and division president, North America financial lines.
Chubb Ltd. named Bruce Kessler chairman of Westchester. Previously, Mr. Kessler was senior vice president of Chubb Group and division president of Westchester. Mr. Kessler announced he is retiring at the end of the year.
Holborn Corp. named New York-based Timothy R. Amman chief financial officer. Previously, Mr. Amman was a managing director for Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
The International Insurance Society named New York-based Josh Landau president, succeeding Michael J. Morrissey. Previously, Mr. Landau was executive council member and treasurer. Mr. Landau is managing director and corporate banking group head for Financial Institutions Group.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP named London-based Alex Bertolotti partner, global insurance leader, replacing Jim Bichard. Previously, Mr. Bertolotti was partner, U.K. insurance leader and Global IFRS 17 lead.
Tokio Marine Kiln Group Ltd. named Tobin Ryan head of claims, following the retirement of Nick Sinfield. Previously, Mr. Ryan was head of property and special lines claims for Tokio Marine Kiln.
Hyperion Insurance Group Ltd. named London-based Paul Johnston CEO of Hyperion X Analytics, the groups data and analytics arm, replacing Barnaby Rugge-Price. He was named executive chairman in spring.
Howden Broking Group Ltd. named London-based Barnaby Rugge-Price chairman. Previously, Mr. Rugge-Price was CEO for Hyperion X Analytics. He will continue as executive chairman at Hyperion X.
CAC Specialty named Houston-based Robert Regueiro senior vice president and market account executive in its financial lines practice, a new position. Previously, Mr. Regueiro led the executive risk advisers team at McGriff Seibels & Williams Inc.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC, the reinsurance broking unit of Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc., named London-based Laurence Upton managing director and head of hybrid solutions U.K., a new division of GC facultative. Previously, Mr. Upton was head of London market facultative for Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC, the reinsurance broking unit of Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc., named London-based Jason Higgins deputy head of hybrid solutions U.K., a new division of GC facultative. Previously, Mr. Higgins was senior account manager for Thompson Heath and Bond Ltd.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC, the reinsurance broking unit of Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc., named London-based Alex Groves senior vice president, hybrid solutions U.K., a new division of GC facultative. Previously, Mr. Groves was divisional director/account executive for Willis Towers Watson PLC.
QBE North America named Marblehead, Massachusetts-based Tara Krauss to head its accident & health business. Previously, Ms. Krauss was senior vice president of underwriting operations for accident and health.
SterlingRisk Aviation, a division of SterlingRisk Insurance, named Bellevue, Washington-based Travis J. Marshall vice president, senior account executive. Previously, Mr. Marshall was commercial account manager for Hub International Northwest LCC.
Arceo.ai named New York-based Charles J. Pruzinsky to the new position of executive vice president and chief underwriting officer for its U.S. operations. Previously, Mr. Pruzinsky managed Beazley Groups northeastern operations.
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C. named New York-based Suman Chakraborty member, insurance/reinsurance practice. Previously, Mr. Chakraborty practiced at Squire Patton Boggs (U.S.) LLP.
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C. named Washington, D.C.-based Paul W. Kalish member, insurance/reinsurance practice. Previously, Mr. Kalish practiced at Squire Patton Boggs (U.S.) LLP.
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C. named Washington, D.C.-based Deirdre G. Johnson member, insurance/reinsurance practice. Previously, Ms. Johnson practiced at Squire Patton Boggs (U.S.) LLP.
RubiQon Risk & Insurance Services/RubiQon Re, a subsidiary of QOMPLX, named Princeton, New Jersey-based Romel Salam principal. Previously, Mr. Salam was executive vice president and group chief risk officer for Validus Holdings Ltd.
RubiQon Risk & Insurance Services/RubiQon Re, a subsidiary of QOMPLX, named Princeton, New Jersey-based Conan Ward GM and president. Previously, Mr. Ward was chairman, U.S. Specialty and Bermuda for Willis Re.
Shipowners Claims Bureau Inc., managers of the American Club, named New York-based Molly McCafferty senior vice president and director of claims for the Americas. Previously, Ms. McCafferty was general counsel for Guardian Navigation Shipping Services Inc.
International Fidelity Insurance Co. Surety, a division of IAT Insurance Group, named New York-based Gary Leuck senior vice president, commercial surety. Previously, Mr. Leuck was vice president, underwriting.
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C. named Washington, D.C.-based Elaine Panagakos special counsel, insurance/reinsurance practice. Previously, Ms. Panagakos practiced at Squire Patton Boggs (U.S.) LLP.
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo P.C. named Washington, D.C.-based Ellen MacDonald Farrell member, insurance/reinsurance practice. Previously, Ms. MacDonald Farrell practiced at Squire Patton Boggs (U.S.) LLP.
Cyber insurer and security company Coalition Inc. named New York-based Marcin Weryk head of business development, a new position. Previously, Mr. Weryk was head of cyber West and South at Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA.
Aon PLC named Andrew Tunnicliffe to the newly created role of U.K. chairman, global and specialty. Previously, Mr. Tunnicliffe was with Zurich Insurance Group before retiring in October 2018. Earlier, he had been a longtime Aon executive.
Capsicum Reinsurance Brokers LLP named Raja Balasuriya chairman, succeeding fellow Capsicum Re co-founder Grahame Chilton. Previously, Mr. Balasuriya was a broker.
Aeolus Capital Management Ltd. named Bermuda-based Aditya Dutt partner and president. Previously, Mr. Dutt was senior vice president for RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. and president for Renaissance Underwriting Managers Ltd.
Global Risk Solutions Inc. named Sarasota, Florida-based Mark Stergio global chief information officer. Previously, Mr. Stergio was CEO/senior vice president for Risk Sciences Group Inc.
Arch Insurance North America named New York-based Regan Shulman executive vice president, general counsel, succeeding Patrick Nails, who continues in his position as executive vice president, chief claims officer. Previously, Ms. Shulman was senior vice president, deputy general counsel.
Ryan Specialty Group Europe named London-based Will Gay tax underwriter for RSG Transactional Risks Europe. Previously, Mr. Gay was special counsel for law firm Fried Frank in London.
Talbot Underwriting Ltd., a Lloyds of London syndicate, named London-based Catherine Barton chief financial officer, effective Sept. 28, succeeding Nigel Wachman. Previously, Ms. Barton was a non-executive director of Sabre Insurance Group PLC.
Everest Insurance Co., a unit of Bermuda-based Everest Re Group Ltd., named Liberty Corner, New Jersey-based Louis Manger head of casualty claims. Previously, Mr. Manger was chief claims officer for Blackboard Insurance Co.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Group named London-based Melanie ONeill chief underwriting officer, commercial, for its Liberty Specialty Markets division. Previously, Ms. ONeill was head of professional lines at Liberty Specialty Markets.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Alpharetta, Georgia-based Rani Christie to the newly created position of regional head of distribution. Previously, Mr. Christie was head of sales and south and northeast zone executive.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named New York-based Paul Schiavone to the newly created position of global industry solution director for financial institutions. Previously, Mr. Schiavone was regional head of financial lines.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named New York-based Joe Caruso regional head of financial lines. Previously, Mr. Caruso was regional head of financial institutions.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Chicago-based Max Nussbaumer senior vice president, operations North America. Previously, Mr. Nussbaumer was owner of venture investor Nussbaumer Projects in Chicago.
Pen Underwriting Ltd. named Birmingham, U.K.-based Nick Wright to the newly created position of chief business development officer. Previously, Mr. Wright was managing director, commercial.
Phoenix-based senior market strategy lead, environmental health and safety, Origami Risk
ARMR Specialty Holdings named Middleton, Wisconsin-based David Dybdahl CEO. Previously, Mr. Dybdahl was president of American Risk Management Resources Network LLC.
American Risk Management Resources Network LLC named Middleton, Wisconsin-based Kari Dybdahl Kohal president, succeeding David Dybdahl, who was named CEO of ARMR Specialty Holdings. Previously, Ms. Dybdahl Kohal was executive vice president and director of operations.
Breckenridge Insurance Services LLC named Atlanta-based Kristopher Parsons senior vice president, senior broker. Previously, Mr. Parsons was an insurance sales executive and underwriter for AssuredPartners Aerospace Inc.
NFP Corp. named Chicago-based Lauren Kim senior vice president. Previously, Ms. Kim was financial institutions claims practice leader for QBE North America.
Munich Re America Services Inc. named Princeton, New Jersey-based Cathy Smith to the newly created position of chief risk and underwriting officer. Previously, Ms. Smith was senior vice president, chief underwriting officer.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Boston-based Janelle Edem senior vice president, global risk solutions. Ms. Edem will continue to serve as GRS chief of staff.
Crawford & Co. named Atlanta-based Paul Kottler president of Global Technical Services U.S., a Crawford division, succeeding Terry Hunt, who is retiring. Previously, Mr. Kottler was executive vice president, North America for McLarens.
Willis Re named London-based James Moss co-head of Willis Re Specialtys casualty practice. Previously, Mr. Moss was a partner and head of international property/casualty reinsurance.
Boyd, Shackelford, Barnett and Dixon LLC named Dallas-based Wes Edison senior vice president. Previously, Mr. Edison was a senior vice president for Marsh Wortham, a division of Marsh USA Inc.
Safety National Re named Bermuda-based Bob King senior vice president and chief underwriting officer reinsurance, succeeding Ray Harkins, who announced his retirement. Previously, Mr. King was a senior vice president.
Safety National Re announced that Ray Harkins will retire as executive vice president and chief underwriting officer reinsurance following a 44-year career in reinsurance and insurance, 11 with Safety National Re. Mr. Harkins will remain in an advisory capacity until Aug. 7.
NFP Corp. named Seattle-based Tom Gillingham to lead specialty managing general agent and managing general underwriter programs, a newly created role. Previously, Mr. Gillingham was a managing director.
Clyde & Co named London-based Ian Birdsey partner. Previously, Mr. Birdsey was global head of cyber for Pinsent Masons LLP.
Risk Placement Services Inc. named West Des Moines, Iowa-based Mark Gallagher leader of its national transportation practice, replacing Jimmy Proffitt, who has retired. Previously, Mr. Gallagher was regional transportation manager.
QBE North America named Chicago-based Toria Lessman senior vice president, head of professional lines and industry verticals. Previously, Ms. Lessman was head of transactional liability.
Cannasure Insurance Services LLC named Redondo Beach, California-based Jim McErlean director of business development. Previously, Mr. McErlean was Western U.S. business development manager for NSM Insurance Group LLC.
RSG Underwriting Managers LLC, a Ryan Specialty Group LLC division, announced that Mike Rice Sr., chairman and CEO, plans to retire at the end of the year. Mr. Rice joined RSG in 2010 and has also served on Ryan Specialty Groups board of directors. No replacement has been named.
TigerRisk Partners LLC named New York-based Joe Jackson reinsurance broker, North American team. Previously, Mr. Jackson was managing director of reinsurance solutions for Aon PLC.
Aviva PLC named London-based Amanda Blanc CEO, succeeding Maurice Tulloch, whom Aviva said was stepping down effective immediately for family health reasons. Previously, Ms. Blanc was CEO, EMEA and global banking for Zurich Insurance PLC.
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP named Cleveland-based Peggy Beat partner in the firms data privacy and cybersecurity practice. Previously, Ms. Beat was senior counsel for CareSource.
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP named Orange County, California-based Kamran Salour partner in the firms data privacy and cybersecurity practice. Previously, Mr. Salour was a privacy and data protection attorney for Baker Hostetler LLP.
Husch Blackwell LLP named Milwaukee-based Jason R. Fathallah partner in its financial services and capital markets industry group. Previously, Mr. Fathallah was co-chair of the insurance coverage and risk management section at von Briesen & Roper S.C.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Munich-based Erika Cubova head of global process management. Previously, Ms. Cubova was global head of claims portfolio intelligence and coordination.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named London-based Guy Money head of global product management. Previously, Mr. Money was group head of liability lines for Axa Group.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Munich-based Nigel Leppitt global head of multinational. Previously, Mr. Leppitt was chief transformation officer.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named London-based Alfredo Alonso to head Regional Unit London. Previously, Mr. Alonso was head of Europe, Middle East and CUO Europe for Argo Global.
Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. named London-based Edel Ryan head of strategic business development in sport, entertainment and media in the U.K. and Ireland. Previously, Ms. Ryan was head of media and entertainment at JLT Specialty Ltd.
HDI Global Specialty SE named London-based Louise Parker senior underwriter of management liability and financial institutions. Previously, Ms. Parker was an underwriter at Neon Syndicate 2468.
Alera Group named Cleveland-based Jim Wochele national vice president of sales development. Previously, Mr. Wochele was vice president of consulting for MarshBerry.
TigerRisk Partners LLC named London-based Oliver Denbigh partner to its London retrocessional practice. Previously, Mr. Denbigh was a senior broker, nonmarine specialty for Aon PLC.
Marsh JLT Specialty named London-based Mike Johnson chairman of the U.K. construction, infrastructure and surety practice, succeeding Tim Smith, who is retiring after more than 30 years in the business. Previously, Mr. Johnson was head of the global contractors team.
NFP Corp. named Phoenix-based Ed Kurowski leader, select business unit, West region. Previously, Mr. Kurowski was a managing director.
NFP Corp. named Scottsdale, Arizona-based H. David Wood managing director, Southwest region. Previously, Mr. Wood was an executive vice president, head of insurance operations for USI Insurance Services LLC.
NFP Corp. named New York-based Thomas Sheffield head, management and professional liability group. Previously, Mr. Sheffield was a managing director.
McGriff named Little Rock, Arkansas-based Holly Williams assistant vice president, transportation. Previously, Ms. Williams was a senior account manager for Aon PLC.
McGriff named Sherwood, Arkansas-based Daniel Johnson vice president, transportation. Previously, Mr. Johnson was a transportation account executive for Aon PLC.
McGriff named Little Rock, Arkansas-based Josh Thompson executive vice president, transportation. Previously, Mr. Thompson was executive director and broking leader, transportation and logistics for Aon PLC.
McGriff named Aurora, Illinois-based Annette Nitti senior vice president, transportation. Previously, Ms. Nitti was senior account executive, transportation for Aon PLC.
McDermott Will & Emery LLP named New York-based Jane M. Byrne partner. Previously, Ms. Byrne was a partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP.
Corvus Insurance Agency LLC named Dallas-based Jocelyn Getson vice president of enterprise. Previously, Ms. Getson was head of cyber for Slice Labs Inc.
Brit Ltd. named New York-based Andrew Umphress vice president, terrorism, for Brit Global Specialty USA. Previously, Mr. Umphress was assistant vice president, war and terrorism for Validus Specialty.
The FCCI Insurance Group named Sarasota, Florida-based Christina Welch president and CEO. Previously, Ms. Welch was executive vice president, general counsel, and chief audit and compliance officer.
The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. named Hartford, Connecticut-based Amy Stepnowski to succeed Brion Johnson as chief investment officer of The Hartford and president of Hartford Investment Management Company, effective Aug. 1. Previously, Ms. Stepnowski was managing director and head of public credit research at HIMCO.
BMS Group Ltd. named Hong Kong-based Sandra Lee head of operations, Asia. Previously, Ms. Lee headed the transactions liability team in Asia for Aon PLC.
Liberty Mutual Re, a division of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, named Stamford, Connecticut-based Sara Steiner vice president and director of assumed reinsurance. Previously, Ms. Steiner was vice president, casualty treaty underwriting for RenaissanceRe.
NFP Corp. named Toronto-based Patrick Lundy senior vice president, manufacturing and real estate, Canada. Previously, Mr. Lundy was national business unit leader, general industries at Purves Redmond Ltd.
RT Specialty named Hamilton, New Jersey-based David M. Slaugenhoup vice president. Previously, Mr. Slaugenhoup was a senior consultant for RT New Day.
Obsidian Insurance Holdings Inc. named New York-based Stacy Armstrong chief client officer. Previously, Ms. Armstrong was executive vice president, underwriting, M&A, TPA management at Cranmore, an advisory and consulting service unit of Enstar Group Ltd.
CapSpecialty Inc. named Middleton, Wisconsin-based Mary Haefer chief claims officer, property/casualty. Previously, Ms. Haefer was head of casualty claims.
CapSpecialty Inc. named Hartford, Connecticut-based Alona Croteau chief claims officer, specialty and surety. Previously, Mrs. Croteau was head of health care and public liability claims.
Origami Risk named Phoenix-based Sean Salvas senior market strategy lead for the firms new environmental health and safety practice. Previously, Mr. Salvas was vice president, business development with RegScan Inc.
Liberty Co. Insurance Brokers Inc. named Irvine, California-based Sanjay Mehta senior vice president. Previously, Mr. Mehta was vice president, marketing at McGriff Insurance Services Inc.
USI Insurance Services Inc. named Falls Church, Virginia-based Shane M. Ziegler vice president. Previously, Mr. Ziegler was a senior associate for Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Kansas City, Missouri-based Brian Roberts chief diversity officer and director of operations. Previously, Mr. Roberts was senior vice president, director of operations.
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance named Nashville-based Belinda Fortman director of the captive insurance section, replacing Jennifer Stalvey, who is moving to Long Beach, California. Previously, Ms. Fortman was managing director for her own company, Risk Administrative Services LLC.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named New York-based Dan Schoenberg co-leader of its mergers and acquisitions practice. Previously, Mr. Schoenberg was senior managing director for the transactions solutions group at Aon PLC.
Breckenridge Insurance Services LLC named Texas-based Dianna McCall vice president, broker. Previously, Ms. McCall was a broker/underwriter at CRC Group.
Breckenridge Insurance Services LLC named Texas-based Alan Belthoff senior vice president, senior broker. Previously, Mr. Belthoff was vice president of global special risks.
Care Bridge International Inc. named New York-based Christopher Frankland chief innovation officer. Previously, Mr. Frankland headed insurtech partnerships for ReSource Pro LLC.
Global Risk Solutions Inc. named New York-based Joe Daneman senior marine claims specialist. Previously, Mr. Daneman was senior marine claims specialist at Zurich North America.
Global Risk Solutions Inc. named New York-based Peter Wiswell manager of marine claims. Previously, Mr. Wiswell was director, technical marine claims, for Zurich North America.
Worldwide Facilities LLC named Los Angeles-based Brad Perilman senior executive vice president, mergers and acquisitions. Previously, Mr. Perilman was chief financial officer for Atlas General Holdings LLC.
W.R. Berkley Corp. named New York-based Neil Keenan vice president, senior counsel. Previously, Mr. Keenan was assistant vice president, counsel.
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. named Chicago-based Tim Carter chief underwriting officer. Previously, Mr. Carter was executive vice president, Americas for Argo Group U.S. Inc.
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. announced Bermuda-based Axel Schmidt will step down as chief underwriting officer. Mr. Schmidt will continue as an adviser to the CEO until Dec. 31, 2020.
Poms & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. named Woodland Hills, California-based Jennifer M. Schirtz vice president of insurance placement. Previously, Ms. Schirtz was an account executive at Hub International Insurance Services Inc.
American International Group Inc. named Parsippany, New Jersey-based Paschal Brooks CEO of its subsidiary, AlphaCat Capital Inc., an investment advisory company. Previously, Mr. Brooks was chief operating officer for AlphaCat.
The International Insurance Society announced Mike Morrissey is retiring as president and CEO. Prior to heading the IIS, Mr. Morrissey was chairman and CEO of Santa Fe, New Mexico-based investment firm Firemark Investments.
TPAC Underwriters Inc. named Minneapolis-based John Nelson president. Previously, Mr. Nelson was vice president, reinsurance underwriting for the Reinsurance Group of America Inc.
The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. named Boston-based William H. Steinberg head of wholesale property for its Navigators Insurance Co. unit. Previously, Mr. Steinberg was vice president and head of commercial property at Validus Specialty Underwriters, a unit of American International Group Inc., in Boston.
Atradius NV named Ireland-based Stuart Ramsden regional director, U.K. and Ireland, effective July 1, succeeding Alun Sweeney. Previously, Mr. Ramsden was commercial director, U.K. and Ireland.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named London-based Jonathan Milford-Cottam head of aviation for Regional Unit London, replacing Tom Fadden. Previously, Mr. Milford-Cottam was underwriting manager, airlines.
American International Group Inc. named Parsippany, New Jersey-based Paschal Brooks CEO of its subsidiary, AlphaCat Capital Inc., an investment advisory company. Previously, Mr. Brooks was chief operating officer for AlphaCat.
Tokio Marine HCC named New York-based Mark Reynolds chairman, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Previously, Mr. Reynolds was president of TMHCC – Credit Group.
Thomas Miller & Co. Ltd. named Hamburg, Germany-based Frank Bergert CEO of Thomas Miller Insurance (Germany) GmbH, replacing Tobias Braun. Previously, Mr. Bergert was managing director.
Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. named Zurich-based Belinda Bates senior risk consultant, natural hazards and climate change in commercial insurance. Previously, Ms. Bates was manager, quantitative analytics, financial services risk management at Ernst and Young LLP.
Origami Risk LLC named Chicago-based Daniel Silverthorn chief administrative officer. Mr. Silvertorn will continue as general counsel.
Axis Insurance, a unit of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., named New York-based Eric Seyfried head of cyber U.S. open market. Previously, Mr. Seyfried was managing director, East region leader and broking officer for Aon PLC.
Ed Broking Group Ltd. named London-based Robert Coward divisional director in its professional and executive risk team. Previously, Mr. Coward was an associate, private equity for Travers Smith LLP.
Marsh JLT Specialty named Calgary-based Joanne Silberberg to the newly created role of Canadian renewable energy leader. Previously, Ms. Silberberg was senior vice president, energy and power.
Lockton Re named Minneapolis-based Paul Hyer rating agency advisory leader. Previously, Mr. Hyer was an associate director for Aon PLC.
Beecher Carlson Insurance Services LLC, a unit of Brown & Brown Inc., named Michael Perron a senior managing director in its energy practice. Previously, Princeton Junction, New Jersey-based Mr. Perron was U.S. power and utilities leader at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Third Coast Underwriters named Nashville, Tennessee-based Marica Hueneke regional director, Southeast. Previously, Ms. Hueneke was senior business development specialist in Chicago.
The Channel Managing Agency Ltd. named London-based Christianna Vandoorne head of terrorism and political violence. Previously, Ms. Vandoorne was head of property, energy and political violence at Hannover Re/Inter-Hannover, London.
Strategic Risk Solutions Inc. named Bermuda-based Luis Delgado vice president, Latin America. Previously, Mr. Delgado was vice president, finance, Latin America for JLT Insurance Management (Bermuda) Ltd.
Hub International Ltd. named Chicago-based Gigi Acevedo-Parker national clinical risk management practice leader in the U.S. Previously, Ms. Acevedo-Parker was national senior health care risk consultant for Dark Oak Consulting Group.
BMS Group Ltd. named Philadelphia-based Rich Macrane executive vice president, casualty facultative leader, effective June 22. Previously, Mr. Macrane was managing director, North America for Willis Towers Watson PLC.
AF Group named Chicago-based Kelly Fusner chief underwriting officer, succeeding Bill Carney, who retired in 2019. Previously, Ms. Fusner was president and chief underwriting officer at Redstone Underwriters LLC.
CNA Financial Corp. named London-based Jalil Rehman president and CEO for U.K. and Europe. Previously, Mr. Rehman was chief operating officer.
NFP Corp. announced Paradise Valley, Arizona-based Terry Scali, executive vice president of corporate strategy and a member of the board of directors, has retired from the company, effective June 5. Mr. Scali was CEO of NFP Property and Casualty Services Inc. from 2011 until 2019.
Danielle Lisenbey is the global president of Broadspire Services Inc., the third-party administrator for Crawford & Co. Having studied engineering in college, she began her career in insurance working in medical management systems. In 2012 she became the first female member of Crawford & Co.’s global executive team and in 2013 was named a Woman to Watch by Business Insurance. Ms. Lisenbey, who is based in Atlanta, recently spoke with Business Insurance Assistant Editor Louise Esola on workers compensation industry challenges as the world grapples with COVID-19 infections among workers and what’s to come. Edited excerpts follow.
Jim Wetekamp became CEO of Atlanta-based Riskonnect Inc. in April 2018. A few months later, private-equity-backed Riskonnect acquired rival risk management information services provider Marsh ClearSight, formerly a unit of Marsh LLC. Before joining Riskonnect, Mr. Wetekamp was CEO of BravoSolution, a cloud procurement technology solution provider. Mr. Wetekamp recently spoke with Business Insurance Deputy Editor Claire Wilkinson about how the integration has gone and how the RMIS provider is supporting its customers amid COVID-19.
Arch Insurance International, a division of Arch Capital Group Ltd., confirmed London-based David Slade deputy active underwriter, Syndicate 1955. Previously, Mr. Slade was deputy active underwriter for Barbican Group Holdings Ltd.
Arch Insurance International, a division of Arch Capital Group Ltd., named London-based Simon Williams active underwriter, Syndicate 1955. Previously, Mr. Williams was senior vice president, strategy and distribution.
Allianz Group named Munich-based Catharina Richter global head of cyber, center of competence, effective June 1, replacing Emy Donovan, who left in 2019. Previously, Ms. Richter was head of digital regulation for Allianz SE.
BMS Group Ltd. named London-based Norman Wiltshire director of strategic risk solutions, effective in July. Previously, Mr. Wiltshire was executive director for Aon PLC.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Hartford, Connecticut-based Steve Deane head of North America claims, commercial insurance, succeeding Tracy Ryan, who was promoted to GRS North America president. Previously, Mr. Deane was senior vice president, group benefits and workers compensation claims for the Hartford Financial Services Group Inc.
Aon PLC named New York-based Christian Hoffman CEO of Cyber Solutions North America. Previously, Mr. Hoffman led the broking group as president.
Aon PLC named Chicago-based Brent Rieth U.S. practice leader of its cyber solutions E&O/cyber broking team. Previously, Mr. Rieth led Aons E&O/cyber broking for multinational clients.
Corvus Insurance Holdings Inc. named industry veteran Kevin H. Kelley to its board of directors. Mr. Kelley, retired vice chairman of Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.s Global Risk Solutions business, was recipient of the 2020 Business Insurance Lifetime Achievement award.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named New York-based Thomas Kang head of cyber in North America, effective June 15. He replaces Emy Donavan, who joined cybersecurity and analytics firm Arceo.ai in December 2019. Previously, Mr. Kang was global cyber product leader for Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Lloyds Canada Inc. named Toronto-based Marc Lipman president and attorney-in-fact for Lloyds Underwriters, succeeding Lisa Duval, who held the position on an interim basis and now returns to Lloyds international regulatory affairs in London. Previously, Mr. Lipman was chief operating officer, innovation officer for American International Group Inc. Canada.
Gallagher Bassett Services Inc. named Rolling Meadows, Illinois-based Greg McKenna national practice leader, public sector. Previously, Mr. McKenna was director of communication and external affairs.
QBE North America named Chicago-based Thaddeus Woosley senior vice president, broker management and sales operations. Previously, Mr. Woosley was vice president, strategic adviser, specialty and commercial.
Pen Underwriting Ltd. named London-based Hamir Patel head of cyber, succeeding Adrian Scott. Previously, Mr. Patel was head of insight and reserving.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Ltd. named Singapore-based Robert Hunziker Asia Pacific head of property and specialty, replacing Stanley Cochrane, effective Sept. 1. Previously, Mr. Hunziker was head of U.S. Central & West Region.
Allianz SE named Guildford, England-based Rebecca Rogers head of property claims. Previously, Ms. Rogers was commercial property and relationship manager.
Life insurer Legal & General America Inc. named New York-based Jennifer Torneden vice president of sales and strategic growth. Previously, Ms. Torneden was senior vice president and head of distribution and broker partnerships for Aon PLC. She was one of Business Insurances 2019 Women to Watch.
RCM&D named Washington, D.C.-based Matthew Kahn commercial division director. Previously, Mr. Kahn was Chesapeake region real estate leader for Marsh LLC.
PartnerRe Ltd. named Zurich-based Christian Mitterer head of property/casualty EMEA. Previously, Mr. Mitterer was head of specialty casualty, property/casualty EMEA.
PartnerRe Ltd. named Zurich-based Greg Haft to the newly created role of CEO, global catastrophe. Previously, Mr. Haft was CEO, specialty lines.
PartnerRe Ltd. named Zurich-based Philippe Meyenhofer CEO, specialty lines. Previously, Mr. Meyenhofer was CEO, property/casualty EMEA.
QBE North America named Marblehead, Massachusetts-based Steve Gransbury head of a new specialty insurance unit. Previously, Mr. Gransbury led the accident & health practice.
The Worldwide Broker Network Ltd. named London-based Alex Gilmore chairman, succeeding Jim Watt of EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, who will continue to serve on the executive committee. Mr. Gilmore, who previously served as treasurer, is executive director of Price Forbes & Partners Ltd.
Woodruff Sawyer & Co. named San Francisco-based Andy Barrengos chairman. Mr. Barrengos will remain CEO, a position he has held since 2016.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Stockholm-based Johan Forsgård leader of its new Nordics region structure. Previously, Mr. Forsgård was head of Sweden and Finland.
Workers compensation pharmacy benefit manager Preferred Medical named Louisville, Kentucky-based Amy Wrightsel CEO. Previously, Ms. Wrightsel was chief operations officer.
PartnerRe Ltd. named Stamford, Connecticut-based Gareth Stanley head of U.S. casualty. Previously, Mr. Stanley was head of U.S. broker market, traditional casualty for Trans Re.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Boston-based David Perez chief underwriting officer for Global Risk Solutions, Liberty Mutuals global commercial and specialty lines insurer and reinsurer. Mr. Perez replaces James Slaughter, who is leaving the company effective June 30. Previously, Mr. Perez was chief underwriting officer for North America.
CAC Specialty named New York-based Eric Joost executive vice president and chief technology & global markets officer. Previously, Mr. Joost was global head of property/casualty for Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Chubb Ltd. named Whitehouse Station, New Jersey-based Michelle McLaughlin chief underwriting officer of its North America retail commercial property/casualty insurance division, replacing Alex Wells. Previously, Ms. McLaughlin was executive vice president and property and marine manager, commercial insurance for Chubb North America.
DAC Beachcroft LLP named London-based Alex Stovold aviation partner, global insurance, effective in July. Previously, Mr. Stovold was a partner for Clyde & Co LLP.
Swiss Reinsurance Co. Ltd. named Zurich-based Philippe Brahin Americas region leader, public sector solutions, effective summer 2020. Previously, Mr. Brahin was head of investor relations at Swiss Re.
Great American Insurance Group named New York-based Gordon Lewis divisional vice president, ocean marine, Northeast region. Previously, Mr. Lewis was vice president, ocean marine for Crum & Forster Insurance.
Great American Insurance Group named San Francisco-based David Fowler divisional vice president, ocean marine, West region. Previously, Mr. Fowler was senior vice president, Pacific region, for Zurich North America.
Nexus Underwriting Management Ltd. named London-based Peter Slot managing director of accident and health. Previously, Mr. Slot was global head, accident and health for Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd.
Aon PLC named New York-based Steve Petrevski senior vice president and general manager of data and analytic services. Previously, Mr. Petrevski was senior vice president for enterprise analytics.
Antares Managing Agency Ltd., a Lloyds of London managing agency, named London-based Martin Campbell head of specialty at Syndicate 1274, replacing John Taylor. Previously, Mr. Campbell was head of financial institutions.
AEGIS Managing Agency Ltd. named London-based Rhic Webb general counsel and company secretary. Previously, Mr. Webb was general counsel, global corporate for Europe, Asia and Latin America for Axa XL, a division of Axa SA.
AEGIS Managing Agency Ltd. named London-based Katie Wade chief financial officer. Previously, Ms. Wade was group chief financial officer for ERS Syndicate Management Ltd.
Aon PLC named New York-based Harry Merker East region leader for the firms new national broking practice, middle-market property/casualty coverages. Previously, Mr. Merker was a senior broker, mergers and acquisitions.
Aon PLC named St. Louis-based Jo Ellen Thelen Central region leader for the firms new national broking practice, middle-market property/casualty coverages. Previously, Ms. Thelen was a managing director.
Aon PLC named New York-based Melissa Carmichael Greater New York region leader for the firms new national broking practice, middle-market property/casualty coverages. Previously, Ms. Carmichael was a managing director.
Aon PLC named San Francisco-based Shelley Yim West and Southwest region leader for the firms new national broking practice, middle-market property/casualty coverages. Previously, Ms. Yim was a managing director.
Aon PLC named New York-based Rob Stein to lead the firms new national broking practice, middle-market property/casualty coverages. Mr. Stein will continue to be middle-market client segment leader.
Everest Re Group Ltd. named Liberty Corner, New Jersey-based Dana Lodge chief financial officer of Everest Insurance. Previously, Ms. Lodge was senior vice president, director of finance for Sompo International.
Lockton Re named Atlanta-based Keith Thurman senior reinsurance broker, leading the build-out of Lockton Res workers compensation practice in the United States. Previously, Mr. Thurman was a managing director for Aon PLC.
Reliance Partners Insurance named Indianapolis-based Thom Albrecht chief financial officer and chief revenue officer. Previously, Mr. Albrecht was chief commercial officer and chief financial officer for Celadon Group Inc.
Arch Insurance International, part of Arch Capital Group Ltd., named London-based Simon Williams to the newly created position of chief strategy and distribution officer. Previously, Mr. Williams was senior vice president, strategy and distribution.
CorRisk Solutions named New York-based Christine DeFelice to lead the firms architects and engineers professional liability team. Previously, Ms. DeFelice was a professional liability broker for PL Risk Advisors Inc.
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings Ltd. named Boston-based Stephen Leeret senior vice president, head of U.S. programs, succeeding Claudia Carnevale, who left to become senior vice president and chief risk officer for Homesite Underwriting Managers LLC. Previously, Mr. Leeret was a managing director, division executive for Markel Corp.
Everest Insurance Co. named London-based Sujal Patel UK head of transactional risk for Everest Global Markets. Previously, Mr. Patel was M&A manager, UK real estate for American International Group Inc.
Venbrook Group LLC named Sherman Oaks, California-based Joseph Orlando chief financial officer. Previously, Mr. Orlando was CFO for Concord Blue Energy Inc.
AF Group named Charlotte, North Carolina-based Ian Podmore director of captive operations at AF Specialty. Previously, Mr. Podmore was president of White Hart Consulting LLC.
Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. named Zurich-based Chris Waterman global head of property, marine and technical lines. Previously, Mr. Waterman was head of commercial lines underwriting APAC in Singapore.
Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. named Zurich-based Ralph Brand global head of casualty, financial lines and cyber. Previously, Mr. Brand was global head of casualty.
NFP Corp. named San Francisco-based Tyson Stevenson managing director and West region sales leader. Previously, Mr. Stevenson was an executive vice president and commercial lines practice leader for USI Insurance Services Inc.
Zurich Canada named Toronto-based Chris Snider head of risk services, succeeding Scott Thomas, who was named head of human resources. Previously, Mr. Snider was manager of risk services, property.
Patriot Growth Insurance Services LLC named Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Patrick Savage senior vice president of operations. Previously, Mr. Savage was senior vice president and chief financial officer, Central region for NFP Corp.
Burns & Wilcox Ltd. named Farmington Hills, Michigan-based Linda Koos vice president and managing director. Previously, Ms. Koos was president of Hylants Ann Arbor office.
Ryan Specialty Group LLC named Chicago-based Brendan M. Mulshine to the newly created position of chief revenue officer. Previously, Mr. Mulshine was executive vice president, chief production officer.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Alpharetta, Georgia-based Chuck Couch regional head of aviation programs and product development in North America. Previously, Mr. Couch was aviation workers compensation product lead in the U.S.
The Maryland Insurance Administration named Kathleen A. Birrane commissioner, replacing Baltimore County delegate Al Redmer, who has been appointed executive director of the Maryland Auto Insurance Fund. Previously, Ms. Birrane was a partner in the insurance, regulatory and enforcement practice at DLA Piper U.S. LLP.
General Reinsurance Corp. named West Hartford, Connecticut-based Glenn Frankel head of North America property/casualty claims. Previously, Mr. Frankel was senior vice president for CNA Corp.
PartnerRe Ltd. named New York-based Jeffrey Ryan head of financial risks. Previously, Mr. Ryan was head of credit, bond and mortgage at Axis Re SE.
MS Amlin AG named Zurich-based Grégoire Mauchamp chief operating officer. Previously, Mr. Mauchamp was a reinsurance adviser for one year and before that was CEO for MS Amlin in Zurich.
Zurich North America named Philadelphia-based Alexander Wells U.S. head of middle market, effective May 11. Previously, Mr. Wells was executive vice president, chief underwriting officer for commercial insurance for Chubb Ltd.
Tokio Marine Kiln Group Ltd. named London-based Matthew Shaw chief underwriting officer. Previously, Mr. Shaw was president, global markets for Chubb Ltd.
Chubb Ltd. named Istanbul-based Guney Celik regional head of marine for Eurasia and Africa. Previously, Mr. Celik was marine manager for Chubb Ltd.
BMS Group named London-based Tan Pawar managing director of the firms new private equity, mergers & acquisitions and tax insurance division. Previously, Mr. Pawar was senior vice president, M&A for Paragon International Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Clyde & Co named Toronto-based Ellen Snow partner. Previously, Ms. Snow was senior counsel.
Clyde & Co named Atlanta-based Taylor Davis partner. Previously, Ms. Davis was senior counsel.
Chubb Ltd. named West Chester, Pennsylvania-based Annmarie Hagan vice president, Chubb Group and chief accounting officer. Previously, Ms. Hagan was global controller.
CNA Canada named Vancouver-based Sue Janzen regional vice president across the Pacific and Alberta regions. Previously, Ms. Janzen was CNA’s vice president and branch manager in Vancouver.
Beazley Group PLC named Munich-based Kirsten Windle-Wehrle mergers and acquisitions underwriter. Previously, Ms. Windle-Wehrle was a specialist M&A lawyer for Frankfurt-based law firm Oppenhoff & Partner Rechtsanwälte and Steuerberater.
Beazley Group PLC named London-based Cameron McCoy mergers and acquisitions underwriter. Previously, Mr. McCoy was an M&A underwriter for American International Group Inc.
Beazley Group PLC named London-based Lorraine Lloyd-Thomas mergers and acquisitions underwriter. Previously, Ms. Lloyd-Thomas was managing director, private equity and M&A for Marsh Ltd.
Beazley Group PLC named Atlanta-based Melanie Walker mergers and acquisitions underwriter. Previously, Ms. Walker was an associate for law firm Morris, Manning & Martin LLP.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Boston-based John Schwirtz vice president, middle markets, Northeast region. Previously, Mr. Schwirtz was senior underwriting manager, specialty energy for National Insurance.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Chicago-based Marcus Cooper vice president, Midwest region. Previously, Mr. Cooper was head of middle markets for Zurich North America.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named San Francisco-based Lisa Gentile vice president, midsize umbrella underwriting. Previously, Ms. Gentile was vice president, excess casualty for Travelers Cos. Inc.
Corvus Insurance Agency LLC named New York-based Jonathan Sherling vice president and head of financial institutions. Previously, Mr. Sherling was vice president, professional lines for Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Kansas City, Missouri-based Said Taiym U.S. chief operating officer. Previously, Mr. Taiym was chief digital officer.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Miami-based Hiram Marrero president, global growth officer. Previously, Mr. Marrero was executive vice president and regional executive officer.
CFC Underwriting Ltd. named New York-based Shannon Groeber to the newly created position of executive vice president. Previously, Ms. Groeber was a cyber innovation leader at Marsh JLT Specialty. She was named one of Business Insurances Women to Watch in 2017.
The Reinsurance Association of America Inc. elected Bermuda-based Kathleen Reardon chair of the board of directors, succeeding John Welch, chief executive, domestic markets, Axa XL, a division of Axa SA. Ms. Reardon is CEO of Hamilton Re Ltd.
The Reinsurance Association of America Inc. elected Brian Young secretary-treasurer of the board of directors. Mr. Young is president and CEO, Odyssey Group Holdings Inc.
Crawford & Co. named Atlanta-based Rohit Verma CEO, effective May 15, succeeding Harsha V. Agadi, who has been president and CEO the last five years and is transitioning to return to the board as director. Previously, Mr. Verma was global chief operating officer.
Crawford & Co. named Atlanta-based Joseph Blanco president, effective May 15. Previously, Mr. Blanco was general counsel.
Ascot Group Ltd. named New York-based Jonathan Zaffino group president. Previously, Mr. Zaffino was head of Everest Re Group Ltd.s insurance operations.
Brit Ltd. named Alpharetta, Georgia-based Tracy Wade vice president, programs, for Brit Global Specialty USA. Previously, Ms. Wade was chief operating officer and head of distribution for Maxum Specialty Insurance Group.
McGriff Seibels & Williams Inc. named Atlanta-based Simon Hodge to the newly created position of executive vice president and co-sales leader of its executive risk advisory group. Previously, Mr. Hodge led the national executive and professionals risk solutions unit for USI Insurance Services LLC.
Corvus Insurance Holdings Inc. named Atlanta-based Peter Hannapel vice president of cyber underwriting. Previously, Mr. Hannapel led tech and cyber, Southeast region for Hiscox Ltd.
Corvus Insurance Holdings Inc. named Philadelphia-based Lauren Winchester vice president of smart breach response. Previously, Ms. Winchester was a breach response services manager for Beazley PLC.
Marsh JLT Specialty named London-based Darren Popham to the newly created position of U.K. renewable energy leader. Previously, Mr. Popham was a senior vice president, construction.
Marsh JLT Specialty named Philadelphia-based Michael Kolodner to the newly created position of U.S. renewable energy leader. Previously, Mr. Kolodner was vice president of underwriting for Nuclear Electric Insurance Ltd.
Marsh JLT Specialty named Singapore-based Martin Beck to the newly created position of Asia offshore wind and renewable energy leader. Previously, Mr. Beck was an offshore wind senior client adviser for Marsh GmbH in Hamburg, Germany.
Marsh JLT Specialty named London-based Oliver Holme U.K. and U.S. offshore wind leader. Previously, Mr. Holme was a lead risk and insurance specialist, U.K. and U.S. offshore wind operating assets and developments for Orsted North America Inc.
The Insurance Office of America Inc. named Pleasanton, California-based Steve Miller to head mobility and innovation. Previously, Mr. Miller was vice president for McGriff Insurance Services Inc.
Everest Insurance Co. named Chicago-based Marc Costa vice president and regional leader, commercial casualty, Midwest. Previously, Mr. Costa was assistant vice president, commercial casualty, East.
Everest Insurance Co. named Atlanta-based Frank Engle vice president and regional leader, commercial casualty, South. Previously, Mr. Engle was director, commercial casualty, South.
Axis Insurance, a unit of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., named Durham, North Carolina-based Max Perkins to the newly created position of head of strategy and innovation for the firms global cyber and technology unit. Previously, Mr. Perkins was senior vice president at Lockton Cos. LLC.
Beazley PLC named Farmington, Connecticut-based Florian Beerli product lead of the firms new product recall coverage for private businesses. Previously, Mr. Beerli was senior vice president for Chubb Ltd.
PMA Cos. Inc. named Fort Washington, Pennsylvania-based Robert Bell senior vice president, chief financial officer, succeeding John Cochrane, who retired in January. Previously, Mr. Bell was senior vice president and deputy chief financial officer.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Boston-based Pete DOrsi to the newly created position of chief data and analytics officer, global risk solutions. Previously, Mr. DOrsi was vice president for business insurance product delivery, global retail markets.
Peoples United Bank NA, a subsidiary of People’s United Financial Inc., named Burlington, Vermont-based Ian Davis senior vice president, captive insurance relationship manager. Previously, Mr. Davis was director of financial services for the Vermont Department of Economic Development.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Paris-based Cyrille de Montgolfier leader of its French business, Gras Savoye Willis Towers Watson, effective April 27. Previously, Mr. de Montgolfier co-headed insurance M&A boutique Nemrod Finance.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named New York-based Joseph Tocco CEO, Americas. Previously, Mr. Tocco was head of North America property/casualty.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named Stamford, Connecticut-based Nancy Bewlay chief underwriting officer. Previously, Ms. Bewlay was global chief underwriting officer for long-tail property/casualty risks.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions named Zurich-based Matthias Grass chief financial officer, effective July 1. Previously, Mr. Grass was chief financial officer of group operations and chief financial officer for Swiss Res service companies.
Thimble named Southlake, Texas-based Terri Hitchcock chief insurance officer. Previously, Ms. Hitchcock was director of the product design practice for Perr&Knight Inc.
Brit Ltd. named Glastonbury, Connecticut-based Shana Stodolski assistant vice president, cyber, for Brit Global Specialty USA. Previously, Ms. Stodolski was a cyber liability and errors and omissions underwriter for DUAL Commercial LLC.
MS Amlin Underwriting Ltd. named London-based Martyn Rodden deputy CEO. Previously, Mr. Rodden was chief risk officer at MS Amlin Insurance SE.
Great American Insurance Group named Cincinnati-based Kenneth Bearley divisional executive vice president of the bond division. Previously, Mr. Bearley was a vice president.
Liberty Specialty Markets named London-based Rachel Watkinson head of underwriting, marine transportation and logistics. Previously, Ms. Watkinson was senior actuary, marine, energy and construction, property and aviation.
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. named Dublin-based Mark McCormick CEO of Axis Re SE. Previously, Mr. McCormick was co-head of specialty pricing.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named Toronto-based Susan Finbow global head of financial, executive and professional risks financial institutions. Previously, Ms. Finbow was head of financial institutions industry, Canada.
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Allianz Partners named Singapore-based Vinay Surana regional chief executive officer, Asia Pacific. Previously, Mr. Surana was senior vice president, head of individual personal insurance, Asia Pacific for American International Group Inc.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named Dallas-based Bryan Stevenson to profit center leader for its North America construction primary casualty business, succeeding Greg McKiernan, who will retire May 1. Previously, Mr. Stevenson was underwriting manager, construction primary casualty.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named London-based Matt Scott senior director, climate and resilience hub. Previously, Mr. Scott was head of green finance for the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in the U.K. government.
Hanover Insurance Group Inc. named Boston-based James A. Kelley president of Hanover Specialty Industrial Property. Previously, Mr. Kelley was senior vice president at Charlotte, North Carolina-based AmWINS Group Inc.
Sompo Global Risk Solutions named Mexico City-based Ismael Lopez CEO of Sompo Mexico, succeeding Junji Hisano, who became chief client officer. Previously, Mr. Lopez was technical director.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions named Zurich-based Claudine Delavy head distribution management, Europe, Middle East & Africa, effective May 1. Previously, Ms. Delavy was head of risk analytics sales for Marsh LLC.
Ed Broking LLP named London-based Niraj Perera head of transactional risk in its professional and executive risk team. Previously, Mr. Perera was a manager in the transactional liability, mergers acquisitions and disposals practice for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Walmart Inc. named Bentonville, Arkansas-based Michele Adams vice president operations and casualty claims. Previously, Ms. Adams was vice president of risk management services for Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Group named Boston-based David B. Williams to the newly created position of multinational senior vice president and chief underwriting officer for its global risk solutions operation. Previously, Mr. Williams was financial lines vice president for Chubb North America.
Thomas Miller Captive Management Ltd. named Isle of Man, U.K.-based Stephen Morris managing director, succeeding Ross Dennett, who was named chairman of Thomas Miller Investment (Isle of Man) Ltd.
Thomas Miller Investment Ltd. named Isle of Man, U.K.-based Ross Dennett chairman, effective April 1, replacing Rod Lingard. Previously, Mr. Dennett was managing director of captive insurance services provider Thomas Miller Captive Management Ltd.
Marsh LLC named Dallas-based Garrett Hanrahan global head of aviation for Marsh JLT Specialty, effective April 15, succeeding Simon Harker, who is retiring. Previously, Mr. Hanrahan was U.S. head of aviation.
Strategic Risk Solutions Inc. named London-based Andy Hulme executive vice president, director of underwriting. Previously, Mr. Hulme was chief underwriting officer for Builders Insurance Holdings SA.
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance LLC named St. Louis-based Clinton Mudd regional manager. Previously, Mr. Mudd was sales development coordinator.
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance LLC named St. Louis-based Sam Hentschke service development coordinator. Previously, Ms. Hentschke was personal lines account manager at Powers Insurance & Risk Management.
Breathe Life Inc. named Montreal-based Patrick Viau chief client officer. Previously, Mr. Viau was vice president global sales, app platform at Tradeshift Inc.
McGriff, Seibels & Williams Inc. named Atlanta-based Ryan Mercer vice president and marketing account executive in the firms executive risk advisers division. Previously, Mr. Mercer was a senior broker on the cyber solutions team for Aon PLC.
McGriff, Seibels & Williams Inc. named Atlanta-based Charles Krauth vice president, mergers and acquisitions, transaction liability. Previously, Mr. Krauth was a vice president, M&A, transaction insurance for Aon PLC.
McGriff, Seibels & Williams Inc. named Atlanta-based Katy Hollingsworth senior vice president and marketing account executive in the firms financial services division. Previously, Ms. Hollingsworth was a vice president in the executive and professional risk solutions group of USI Insurance Services Inc.
McGriff, Seibels & Williams Inc. named Atlanta-based Vic Gupta senior vice president in the firms executive risk advisers division. Previously, Mr. Gupta was a vice president with USI Insurance Services Inc.
McGriff, Seibels & Williams Inc. named Atlanta-based Lisa Frist vice president, claims account executive in the firms executive risk advisers division. Previously, Ms. Frist was an attorney with Alston & Bird LLP.
McGriff, Seibels & Williams Inc. named Dallas-based Kara Altenbaumer-Price senior vice president and producer in the firms executive risk advisers division. Previously, Ms. Altenbaumer-Price was a senior vice president and manager of the executive and professional risk solutions group for the Southwest Region for USI Insurance Services Inc.
Optio Group Ltd. named New York-based Todd Germano managing director of Optio Insurance Services North America. Previously, Mr. Germano was executive vice president of global crisis management Insurance for Allied World Assurance Co.
McGriff, Seibels & Williams Inc. named Houston-based Wesley Wolffe senior vice president and marketing account executive, financial services division. Previously, Mr. Wolffe was a managing director for the FINPRO division at Marsh LLC.
McGriff, Seibels & Williams Inc. named Atlanta-based Phil Theodore vice president, financial services division. Previously, Mr. Theodore was a partner with Taylor English Duma LLP.
McGriff, Seibels & Williams Inc. named New York-based Aarti Soni senior vice president, cyber director and product innovation counsel. Previously, Ms. Soni was a senior vice president and cyber coverage leader for Marsh LLC.
McGriff, Seibels & Williams Inc. named Atlanta-based Mike Smith senior vice president and producer. Previously, Mr. Smith was a vice president for Aon Risk Solutions.
McGriff, Seibels & Williams Inc. named Atlanta-based Tim Rasool vice president and claims account executive. Previously, Mr. Rasool was a vice president and claims advocate, financial and executive lines, Southeast for Willis Towers Watson PLC.
W.R. Berkley Corp. named Greenwich, Connecticut-based Robert Standen executive vice president. Previously, Mr. Standen was president of Key Risk Management Services LLC, a Berkley company.
Victor Insurance Holdings Inc. named Milan-based Matteo Bonfà country manager for Victor Italia S.r.l., succeeding Tony Cabot, who is retiring after 40 years in the insurance industry. Previously, Mr. Bonfà was CEO, chief underwriting officer of U.S. Underwriting Solutions S.r.l.
Hylant named Matthew M. Hylant president of its Ann Arbor, Michigan, office. Previously, Mr. Hylant was client executive and team leader in employee benefits for Hylants Grand Rapids office.
Axis Insurance, a division of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., named Alpharetta, Georgia-based Michael Carr head of U.S. excess and surplus property. Previously, Mr. Carr was executive vice president and head of property at Ethos Specialty Insurance Services LLC.
Preferred Medical, a workers compensation pharmacy benefit manager, named Buford, Georgia-based Jim Andrews chief clinical officer. Previously, Mr. Andrews was vice president of pharmacy services at Optum Workers Compensation and Auto Division.
Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. named New York-based Scott Kreuzer senior managing director, Americas, at Aspen Reinsurance Co., effective May 4. Previously, Mr. Kreuzer was senior vice president, head of casualty North America for Axis Reinsurance Co.
Axis Reinsurance Co. named London-based Mark Julian to the newly created position of chief pricing actuary, effective April 20. Previously, Mr. Julian was CEO and head of branch for U.K. business for Tokio Millennium Re.
BMS Group Ltd. named Atlanta-based Larry Broadnax senior vice president, property facultative leader, effective on April 15. Previously, Mr. Broadnax was vice president, facultative property broker for Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC.
Marsh LLC named Chicago-based David Rahr global leader, multinational client service, effective April 15, succeeding Justin Walsleben, who retired. Previously, Mr. Rahr was risk management segment leader for Marshs U.S. Central Region.
NFP Corp. named St. Louis-based Andrew Harbut property/casualty senior vice president and insurance due diligence practice leader. Previously, Mr. Harbut was a managing director for HAUSERs corporate risk group.
Nimbla named London-based Elizabeth Jenkin chief commercial officer. Previously, Ms. Jenkin was managing director, corporate strategy for RFIB Group Ltd.
Willis Towers Watson PLC named New York-based Sheldon Elefant head of the tax insurance group within its corporate risk and broking business. Previously, Mr. Elefant was an attorney with Norton Rose Fulbright LLP.
Third Coast Underwriters, a division of Lansing, Michigan-based AF Group, named Chicago-based Mike Altman director of the Midwest region, replacing Peter Vaughn, who was promoted to director of insurance operations. Previously, Mr. Altman was senior development underwriter.
Third Coast Underwriters, a division of Lansing, Michigan-based AF Group, named Chicago-based Peter Vaughn to the newly created position of director of insurance operations. Previously, Mr. Vaughn was director of the Midwest region.
CAC Specialty named Boston-based Ed Krayer to the newly created position of senior vice president in CAC Specialtys M&A Solutions team. Previously, Mr. Krayer was a director at Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Sayata Labs named Dallas-based Valorie Owens U.S. business development manager. Previously, Ms. Owens was head of broker relations, South Central region for Beazley PLC.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Los Angeles-based Craig Graham to co-lead the national wrap-up insurance team for Alliant Construction Services Group. Previously, Mr. Graham was a senior vice president.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named New York-based Kevin Dolan to co-lead the national wrap-up insurance team for Alliant Construction Services Group. Previously, Mr. Dolan was senior vice president, Northeast regional director.
Starr Insurance Cos. Inc. named New York-based John Patin senior investment officer. Previously, Mr. Patin was a senior vice president for Allied World Assurance.
Willis Re named New York-based Charles Rumball head of specialty, North America. Previously, Mr. Rumball was executive vice president of Willis Res specialty reinsurance division in Hamilton, Bermuda.
SCOR Channel named London-based Caroline Coulson senior underwriter on the political and credit risks team within SCOR Specialty Insurance. Previously, Ms. Coulson was a senior political risk underwriter at Lancashire Insurance.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Munich-based Ali Shahkarami to the newly created position of chief data officer. Previously, Mr. Shahkarami was global capability lead on underwriting for AGCSs digital incubator initiative XSE.
Swiss Reinsurance Co. Ltd. named Washington, D.C.-based Nikhil da Victoria Lobo market executive for Western and Southern Europe for reinsurance, effective July 1. Previously, Mr. da Victoria Lobo was managing director and head of Americas for Swiss Res Public Sector Solutions Division.
Amwins Group Inc. named Mark Bernacki to the newly created position of chief underwriting officer. Mr. Bernacki will remain president of Amwins Special Risk Underwriters LLC.
CAC Specialty named Dallas-based Jonathan Goodier vice president, property/casualty claims advocate. Previously, Mr. Goodier was vice president, global head of claims and the leader of international property/casualty placement for Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
CAC Specialty named Libertyville, Illinois-based Robert Trinkleback vice president of property/casualty loss control. Previously, Mr. Trinkleback was senior vice president, risk control leader for property/casualty risk control services for Marsh/JLT.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Monica Trusley senior vice president in the firms new Cleveland office. Previously, Ms. Trusley was vice president and director of sales/strategic accounts group for the Cleveland-based broker Oswald Cos.
Lockton Cos. LLC named Kyle Anthony president in the firms new Cleveland office. Previously, Mr. Anthony was director, strategic accounts group, for the Cleveland-based broker Oswald Cos.
American International Group Inc. named Gero Michel to head risk analytics for its reinsurance businesses Talbot Underwriting Ltd., Validus Holdings Ltd. and Alphacat Managers Ltd. Previously, Mr. Michel was head of risk analytics for AIG Re.
Allianz Australia Ltd. named Sydney-based Tara Laybutt chief risk officer, replacing Lori Callahan, with effect from March 11. Previously, Ms. Laybutt was partner, risk advisory for Deloitte Australia.
Sompo International Holdings Ltd. named Charlotte, North Carolina-based Michael P. Carroll senior vice president and deputy head of life sciences for Sompo Global Risk Solutions. Previously, Mr. Carroll was a senior vice president for Chubb North America.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC named Philadelphia-based George Williams managing director, global head of client support services. Previously, Mr. Williams was chief operating officer of North America general insurance for American International Group Inc.
The London and International Insurance Brokers Association named London-based Richard Dudley chairman, succeeding Roy White. Mr. Dudley is CEO of Aon PLCs UK Global Broking Centre.
Loss adjuster McLarens Inc. named Seoul-based Stephen Toomer managing director of McLarens Korea. Previously, Mr. Toomer worked for Cunningham Lindsey in Colombia.
Specialty insurer Kinsale Capital Group Inc. named Midlothian, Virginia-based Bryan Petrucelli executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer. Previously, Mr. Petrucelli was senior vice president, CFO and treasurer.
Specialty insurer Kinsale Capital Group Inc. named Glen Allen, Virginia-based Brian Haney executive vice president and chief operating officer. Previously, Mr. Haney was senior vice president and chief operating officer.
Workers compensation pharmacy benefit manager Preferred Medical named Louisville, Kentucky-based Craig Towner chief operations officer. Previously, Mr. Towner was senior vice president of operations.
Axa U.K. and Ireland, a unit of Axa SA, named Milan-based Roland Moquet chief financial officer, replacing Amelie Breitburd. Previously, Mr. Moquet was Axa Italys CFO.
Willis Re named Boston-based Dan Melanson senior vice president and health practice leader. Previously, Mr. Melanson was managing director, health care practice for Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named New York-based Alessandro Carriglio strategy officer of underwriting portfolio management of the Americas, financial lines North America. Previously, Mr. Carriglio was deputy regional head of MLC financial lines, North America and regional head of financial lines, South America.
Protecdiv Inc. named New York-based Lester Pierre chief technology officer and chief information security officer. Previously, Mr. Pierre was co-founder and chief technology officer for Wall Street Network Inc.
NAME: Lester Pierre NEW JOB TITLE: Philadelphia-based broker, chief technology officer/chief information security officer, Protecdiv Inc. PREVIOUS POSITION: New York-based technology provider, chief technology officer, Wall Street Network Inc. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: My introduction, in the late-80s, into the insurance industry was driven by innovation and hasnt changed since. The solutions and capabilities have drastically improved, […]
K2 Insurance Services LLC named San Diego-based Mark Smith president. Previously, Mr. Smith was chief underwriting officer with Victor U.S., the managing general underwriter owned by Marsh LLC.
Arent Fox LLP named New York-based Mark S. Fragner counsel, insurance and reinsurance practice. Previously, Mr. Fragner was general counsel at Kookmin Best Insurance Co. Ltd., U.S. branch.
The National Cannabis Risk Management Association named Salida, Colorado-based Alex Hearding its first chief risk management officer. Previously, Mr. Hearding was owner/operator of Two Dog Solutions.
CNA Canada named Toronto-based Louis Vatrt vice president, engineered and large property for Canada. Previously, Mr. Vatrt was vice president, engineered property.
CNA Canada named Toronto-based Mark Lucas regional vice president, Ontario region. Previously, Mr. Lucas was CNAs vice president, property, and branch manager in Toronto.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Bermuda-based Peter Kiernan head of North American reinsurance in its risk transfer division. Previously, Mr. Kiernan was chief underwriting officer and president of Axis Re Bermuda, a unit of Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.
Sompo International Holdings Ltd. named New York-based Christopher Donelan CEO, reinsurance, succeeding Stephen Young, who left to pursue other opportunities. Previously, Mr. Donelan was deputy CEO, reinsurance.
Occupational health service company ODG named Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Patrick Robinson vice president and director of governmental affairs. Previously, Mr. Robinson was a partner in the New Orleans office of Allen & Gooch ALC.
BMS Group named Wayzata, Minnesota-based Jonah Pfeffer chief casualty officer at BMS Re US. Previously, Mr. Pfeffer was president of reinsurance at OneBeacon Insurance Group.
The Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas named Austin, Texas-based Greg Brandon executive director. Previously, Mr. Brandon was director of property insurance and risk control engineering for San Antonio, Texas-based Valero Energy Corp.
Weisbrod Matteis & Copley PLLC, a policyholder law firm, named Jackson, Mississippi-based Jim Hood counsel. Previously, Mr. Hood was attorney general for Mississippi.
Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. named London-based Kevin Chidwick group chief financial officer, effective May 1, replacing Scott Kirk, who will leave Aspen on April 30 to pursue opportunities outside of the company. Previously, Mr. Chidwick was chief financial officer at financial advice network Openwork Ltd.
EC3 Brokers Ltd. named London-based David Purdy to lead the firms new international financial and professional lines division. Previously, Mr. Purdy was executive director of the financial and executive risks practice for Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Worldwide Facilities LLC named New York-based John Curry senior vice president. Previously, Mr. Curry was vice president for R-T Specialty.
The Captive Insurance Cos. Association named Lance Abbott chair of the board of directors. Mr. Abbott is president of BevCap Management LLC.
Realign Capital Strategies LLC named New York-based Tim McAuliffe partner. Previously, Mr. McAuliffe was president, programs for Ironshore Inc.
QBE North America named New York-based Dan Moore chief operating officer, succeeding Daniel Franzetti, who left for CNA. Previously, Mr. Moore was head of operations.
Marsh LLC named Chevy Chase, Maryland-based Brian Hanuschak CEO of managing general underwriter Victor Insurance Holdings. Previously, Mr. Hanuschak was president of Victor North America.
Clara Analytics Inc. named Santa Clara, California-based Chris Koverman vice president of engineering and operations. Previously, Mr. Koverman was vice president of engineering and operations for Orbital Insight Inc.
Clara Analytics Inc. named Santa Clara, California-based Brian Sullivan senior vice president of customer success. Previously, Mr. Sullivan was vice president of customer success at QuanticMind.
Clara Analytics Inc. named Santa Clara, California-based Dustin Oxborrow senior vice president of sales. Previously, Mr. Oxborrow was global vice president of sales and customer success for Cloud Academy Inc.
Surplus Line Association of California named Allendale, New Jersey-based JoAnn Del Gatto vice president for education and compliance, succeeding Pat McAuley, who has retired. Previously, Ms. Del Gatto was a regulatory risk and compliance consultant for Custom Compliance Solutions.
Surplus Line Association of California named Chicago-based David Kodama to the newly created position of executive vice president. Previously, Mr. Kodama was assistant vice president, research and policy analysis for the American Property Casualty Insurance Association.
Strategic Risk Solutions named Barbados-based Kirk Cyrus managing director, Barbados, succeeding Chris Evans, who was named chairman, Barbados. Previously, Mr. Cyrus was director and executive vice president of JLT Insurance Management, Barbados.
CAC Specialty named Denver-based Carrie ONeil to the newly created position of senior vice president of financial lines legal and claims practice. Previously, Ms. ONeil was a first vice president for Alliant Insurance Services Inc.
NAME: Manuel Andrés Giner NEW JOB TITLE: New York-based managing director, Euclid Transactional LLC PREVIOUS POSITION: New York-based senior vice president, Euclid Transactional LLC INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: I think representation and warranty insurance still has some room to grow as strategic buyers continue to develop comfort with the product and insurers look to underwrite bigger and […]
Origami Risk LLC named Austin, Texas-based Scott Plummer director of strategy for the firms core solutions division. Previously, Mr. Plummer was a senior director of product management with Guidewire Software Inc.
Chubb Ltd. named Basking Ridge, New Jersey-based Megan Watt to the newly created position of head of North America complex claims. Previously, Ms. Watt led North America claims.
Insurance Office of America Inc. named Albany, Georgia-based Louis Bridges to its property/casualty practice as a senior risk consultant. Previously, Mr. Bridges was a senior vice president at J. Smith Lanier & Co.
Chubb Ltd. named New York-based Stephen Buonpane construction industry practice leader, large accounts, succeeding Bill Hazelton, who was named head of claims, North America. Previously, Mr. Buonpane was executive vice president, major accounts, construction.
Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings Ltd. named New York-based Wes Dupont chief operating officer of Allied World Group. Previously, Mr. Dupont was CEO, global legal and strategy.
Lloyds America Inc. named New York-based Sabrina Miesowitz U.S. general counsel, replacing Joe Gunset, who is retiring. Previously, Ms. Miesowitz was deputy U.S. general counsel.
Markel Corp. named New York-based Alison Burgess regional president, Northeast. Previously, Ms. Burgess was senior director of underwriting and production, management and professional liability for the Northeast.
Markel Corp. named New York-based Sarah Gavlick to the newly created position of executive territory officer, East. Previously, Ms. Gavlick was regional president for Markel Assurances Northeast region.
Markel Corp. named Plano, Texas-based Wendy Houser to the newly created position of executive territory officer, West. Previously, Ms. Houser was regional president for Markel Assurances Midsouth region.
Markel Corp. named Richmond, Virginia-based Bryan Sanders president of Markel Specialty. Previously, Mr. Sanders was president, U.S. insurance.
Chubb Ltd. named Zurich-based Florian Eisele senior vice president director of accident and health for Continental Europe. Previously, Mr. Eisele was Chubbs country president, Switzerland.
Watford Holdings Ltd. named Hamilton, Bermuda-based Jonathan Levy CEO, succeeding John Rathgeber, who is set to retire March 31. Previously, Mr. Levy was president.
United Insurance Brokers Ltd. named London-based Miles Taffs>/b> deputy managing director, aviation and space, effective March 16. Previously, Mr. Taffs was joint active underwriter and board director of Syndicate 2001 at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE.
Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. named Washington, D.C.-based Daniel Kaniewski managing director, public sector for Marsh & McLennan Advantage. Previously, Mr. Kaniewski was deputy administrator for resilience at the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Cyber consultant Sayata Labs named Las Vegas-based King Flynn head of insurance. Previously, Mr. Flynn was U.S. head of broker relations with Beazley PLC.
Service Insurance Holdings Inc. named Austin, Texas-based Steve Collier executive adviser. Previously, Mr. Collier was chief operating officer.
Service Insurance Holdings Inc. named Austin, Texas-based Jacob Clymer chief operating officer. Previously, Mr. Clymer was senior vice president.
Service Insurance Holdings Inc. named Austin, Texas-based Brad Davis president. Mr. Davis will continue in his role as chief financial officer.
The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. named Windsor, Connecticut-based Sarah M. Medina president of professional liability. Previously, Ms. Medina was a vice president.
American International Group Inc. named London-based Jon Hancock CEO, international general insurance. Previously, Mr. Hancock was director of performance management for Lloyds of London.
Thomas Miller Americas Inc. named Jersey City, New Jersey-based Leanne OLoughlin regional director for the U.K. P&I Club. Previously, Ms. OLoughlin was regional director for Americas P&I.
Thomas Miller Americas Inc. named Jersey City, New Jersey-based Leo Kirchner president/CEO, succeeding Mike Jarrett, who is retiring. Mr. Kirchner will continue to lead the TT Clubs Americas operations.
Euclid Transactional LLC named New York-based Jon Friedman senior vice president, North American team. Previously, Mr. Friedman was vice president.
Euclid Transactional LLC named New York-based Jake Filak senior vice president, North American team. Previously, Mr. Filak was vice president.
Euclid Transactional LLC named New York-based Manuel Giner managing director, North American team. Previously, Mr. Giner was senior vice president.
Euclid Transactional LLC named New York-based Shawn O’Neill managing director, North American team. Previously, Mr. ONeill was senior vice president.
Carlton Fields named New York-based Huhnsik Chung shareholder. Previously, Mr. Chung was a partner at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP.
Worldwide Facilities LLC named Denver-based Brad Foote senior vice president. Previously, Mr. Foote was assistant vice president with McGowan, Donnelly & Oberheu LLC.
CNA Financial Corp. named Chicago-based Al Miralles executive vice president and chief financial officer with immediate effect, succeeding James Anderson, who has resigned. Previously, Mr. Miralles was president of warranty operations.
TigerRisk Partners LLC named Bermuda-based Christopher Conway reinsurance/retrocessional broker. Previously, Mr. Conway was a senior vice president for Neon Underwriting Bermuda.
Aon PLC named Chicago-based John Bruno chief operating officer. Mr. Bruno will continue in his role as CEO of data and analytic services.
Aon PLC named New York-based Eric Andersen president. Previously, Mr. Andersen was co-president.
Insurance Office of America Inc. named Syracuse, New York-based Michael J. Tresidder to the newly created position of director of surety. Previously, Mr. Tresidder was a surety underwriter with Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. named New York-based Thomas Klaus senior vice president, aerospace. Previously, Mr. Klaus was vice president, general aviation practice leader for Willis Towers Watson PLC.
TigerRisk Partners LLC named London-based William A. Cooper to the newly created position of managing director and head of capital advisory. Previously, Mr. Cooper was managing director of insurance and specialist finance for Lloyds Bank PLC.
NAME: Colleen S. Vallen NEW JOB TITLE: Camden, New Jersey-based senior vice president, forensic services, J.A. Montgomery Consulting PREVIOUS POSITION: Philadelphia-based partner, forensic and valuation services, Citrin Cooperman & Co. LLP INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: From a claims perspective, losses will continue to be complex and time-consuming. This places a tremendous burden on the insured to establish […]
International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. named London-based Marc Sullivan class underwriter, downstream energy. Previously, Mr. Sullivan was a class underwriter, downstream energy for Barbican Insurance Group.
Aon PLC named London-based Luca Tassarotti deputy CEO, global facultative for Aon Reinsurance Solutions. Previously, Mr. Tassarotti was deputy CEO, facultative reinsurance, EMEA.
Pen Underwriting Ltd. named London-based Jennifer Martin chief underwriting officer, replacing Tom Downey, who was named CEO. Previously, Ms. Martin was managing director of international and financial lines.
Pen Underwriting Ltd., an Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. unit, named London-based Tom Downey CEO, succeeding Jonathan Turner, who was named CEO of Gallaghers U.K.-domiciled specialty unit. Previously, Mr. Downey was chief underwriting officer.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. named London-based Jonathan Turner CEO of its U.K.-based specialty business, replacing John Thompson. Previously, Mr. Turner was CEO of Gallagher-owned Pen Underwriting Ltd.
Newfront Insurance named Salinas, California-based Seth Word principal and head of agribusiness. Previously, Mr. Word led Cultivate Insurance Services Inc.
Acadia Insurance Co. named Westbrook, Maine-based John Elias senior vice president, chief underwriting officer. Previously, Mr. Elias was insurance commissioner for the state of New Hampshire.
The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation named Columbus, Ohio-based Bradley Lewis chief medical officer, replacing Terrence Welsh, who has held the position since August 2017. Previously, Dr. Lewis was a family practice physician in Groveport, Ohio.
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. named Bermuda-based Kevin J. Rehnberg permanent CEO. Previously, Mr. Rehnberg was interim CEO.
SterlingRisk Insurance Co. named Woodbury, New York-based Kaitlin Friedman alternative market leader. Previously, Ms. Friedman was an account executive for Hub International Ltd.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. named Munich-based Daniel Weinmann head of customer and broker engagement in Germany. Previously, Mr. Weinmann was head of sales, Germany, for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
CNA Financial Corp. named New York-based Robert Hopper executive vice president and chief actuary, succeeding Larry Haefner, who will retire, effective Dec. 31. Previously, Mr. Hopper was senior vice president and actuary, commercial insurance for Chubb Ltd.
Crawford & Co. named Inga Beale an independent director, effective Feb. 11. Ms. Beale, who recently joined the board of law firm Clyde & Co., was the first female CEO of Lloyds of London and headed the market from 2014 to 2018.
Fleming Reinsurance Ltd. named Bermuda-based Jim McNichols chief actuarial officer. Previously, Mr. McNichols was chief actuary for XL Capital in Bermuda.
Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. named London-based Richard Milner senior managing director, Aspen Re International. Previously, Mr. Milner was CEO at VIBE Re.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. appointed Edward Peña senior vice president and treasurer of its board of directors, succeeding Laurance H.S. Yahia, who announced his retirement, effective April 3. Mr. Peña joined Liberty Mutual in 2017 as vice president and director of investor relations.
CNA Financial Corp. named New York-based Daniel Franzetti executive vice president of worldwide claim. Previously, Mr. Franzetti was chief operating officer for QBE North America.
NAME: Rick Weil NEW JOB TITLE: Chicago-based general manager, U.S. health care industry, Aon PLC PREVIOUS POSITION: Chicago-based managing director, BDC Advisors INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: The outlook for the U.S. health care industry is strong. Affordability, regulatory changes, better technology, new therapies and the practical use of big data will provide the impetus for more innovation […]
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named Dallas-based Carleen Patterson to the newly created position of first vice president, practice leader, public entity group. Previously, Ms. Patterson was a managing director, national practice leader, public sector for Aon PLC.
Crawford & Co. named Seattle-based Lizzy Adkins to the newly created position of vertical market leader, litigation management. Previously, Ms. Adkins was casualty team leader and national general adjuster for McLarens Inc.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions named Zurich-based Marc Scheidegger chief claims officer, effective June 1, succeeding James George. Previously, Mr. Scheidegger was claims director, continental Europe for Chubb Ltd.
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance named St. Louis-based Robert Qaoud director of performance. Previously, Mr. Qaoud was a territory manager.
PMA Cos. named Irving, Texas-based Katti Smith vice president, Southwest. Previously, Ms. Smith was a senior underwriting specialist.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions named London-based Caroline Pritchard head of distribution, U.K. Previously, Ms. Pritchard was global relationship leader at Crawford & Co.
Alliant Financial Services Inc. named Portland, Oregon-based Casey Parvey vice president. Previously, Mr. Parvey was a sales executive for USI Insurance Services LLC.
Coverys Managing Agency Ltd. named London-based Valentina Minetti active underwriter for Syndicate 1975. Previously, Ms. Minetti was underwriter, U.S. hospitals portfolio for Beazley PLC.
HDI Global Specialty SE named Stockholm-based Frida Kangasniemi head of airline, replacing Thomas Broms, who retired at the end of 2019. Previously, Ms. Kangasniemi was head of general aviation.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named New York-based Dan Feige chief underwriting officer, U.S. marine practice. Previously, Mr. Feige led the inland marine practice.
Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC named Atlanta-based Peter Krause Southeast regional CEO. Previously, Mr. Krause was president, Southeast.
Alliant Financial Services Inc. named San Jose, California-based Marianne Chow vice president. Previously, Ms. Chow was a senior vice president for NFP Corp.
Worldwide Facilities named San Francisco-based Garett Kaneko executive vice president, national client management and sales. Previously, Mr. Kaneko was strategic lead for insurance partnerships for Newfront Insurance.
The Lloyds Market Association named London-based Jane Hayes underwriting director, effective Feb. 3. Previously, Ms. Hayes was chief underwriting officer, Europe, Middle East and Africa for Zurich Insurance PLC.
CAC Specialty named Denver-based Dan Lehmann senior vice president, business development and client service. Previously, Mr. Lehmann was an alternative investment regional sales manager for Morgan Stanley.
CAC Specialty named Birmingham, Alabama-based Chris Trotter chief financial officer. Previously, Mr. Trotter was a partner and chief investment officer for Arlington Family Offices.
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants named Concord, California-based Blake Chauvin producer. Previously, Mr. Chauvin was a first vice president, producer for Alliant Insurance Services Inc.
Axa XL, a division of Axa SA, named New York-based Elizabeth W. Benet to the newly created role of global chief underwriting officer for cyber. Previously, Ms. Benet ran her own consulting business.
Alera Group named Deerfield, Illinois-based Tina Santelli vice president, carrier partner management for employee benefits nationally. Previously, Ms. Santelli was vice president, specialty benefits for GCG Financial LLC.
Erie Insurance named Erie, Pennsylvania-based Amanda Burgess vice president, continuous improvement, effective March 26. Previously, Ms. Burgess was vice president, workers compensation and medical management.
One Call Co. named Jacksonville, Florida-based Thomas Warsop CEO. Previously, Mr. Warsop was chairman and CEO of York Risk Services Group Inc. He replaces Rone Baldwin, who left to pursue other opportunities.
W.R. Berkley Corp. named New York-based Marina S. Barg senior vice president, claims. Previously, Ms. Barg was chief claims officer, U.S. insurance for The Navigators Group Inc.
MS Amlin named London-based William Ho CEO of MS Amlin Asia Pacific, succeeding Simon Clarke, who is stepping down. Previously, Mr. Ho was head of reinsurance (Asia).
Great American Insurance Group named Carol Sipe senior vice president, property/casualty. Ms. Sipe will continue to be president of Summit, which is owned by American Financial Group Inc., Great Americans parent company.
J.A. Montgomery Consulting named Philadelphia-based Colleen Vallen senior vice president, forensic services practice leader. Previously, Ms. Vallen was a partner for Citrin Cooperman & Co. LLP.
Gallagher Bassett Services Inc. named Rolling Meadows, Illinois-based Mike Hessling to the newly created position of CEO, North America. Previously, Mr. Hessling was North American chief client officer and led the sales and account management teams. In 2017, Mr. Hessling was named a Break Out Award winner by Business Insurance.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Group named Bermuda-based Snjezana Tremblay chief risk and compliance officer in Bermuda. Previously, Ms. Tremblay was transformation strategy and risk manager, global risk solutions transformation office.
Everest Re Group Ltd. named Zurich-based Artur Klinger managing director of Continental Europe. Previously, Mr. Klinger was chief underwriting officer, property/casualty at New Reinsurance Co. Ltd.
Hyperion Insurance Group Ltd. named London-based Michelle To head of business intelligence. Previously, Ms. To was a senior strategy consultant with Aon Consulting, Bermuda.
Hyperion Insurance Group Ltd. named London-based Iain Davie head of catastrophe modeling. Previously, Mr. Davie was head of solution architecture for Quantemplate Ltd.
Higginbotham Insurance & Financial Services named Houston-based Ted Dimitry energy and marine practice leader. Previously, Mr. Dimitry was a first vice president with Alliant Insurance Services Inc.
MS Amlin named London-based Jason Herriott head of crisis management for its new specialty business. Previously, Mr. Herriott was product group leader for war, terrorism, political risks and allied perils.
MS Amlin named London-based Laurence Humberstone head of marine for its new specialty business. Previously, Mr. Humberstone was specie product group leader and regional manager for specie, war, terrorism and hull.
MS Amlin named London-based John Roberts-West head of property for its new specialty business. Previously, Mr. Roberts-West was product group leader for North American and international property.
Roach Howard Smith & Barton Inc. named Dallas-based Lucas Nelson vice president. Previously, Mr. Nelson was a producer for Woodall Insurance Group.
Aon PLC named Chicago-based Richard Weil U.S. health care vertical leader. Previously, Mr. Weil was director for BDC Advisors LLC.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Boston-based Tracy Ryan to the newly created position of president of global risk solutions, North America. Previously, Ms. Ryan was executive vice president and chief claims officer for the global risk solutions division. She was named one of Business Insurances Women to Watch in 2014.
Graham Co. named Philadelphia-based Mike McIntire chief technology officer. Previously, Mr. McIntire was director, CIO advisory for MorganFranklin Consulting LLC.
Alliant Insurance Services Inc. named New York-based CJ Hessel senior vice president. Previously, Mr. Hessel was a sales professional with Marsh LLC.
Origami Risk LLC named Hartford, Connecticut-based David Duden to the newly created position of strategic relationships executive in the firms core solutions division. Previously, Mr. Duden was managing director and national RMIS practice leader for Deloitte Consulting LLP.
Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. named Bermuda-based Andrew Kudera executive vice president and group chief actuary. Previously, Mr. Kudera was executive vice president and group chief actuary for Validus Holdings Ltd.
Arceo.ai named San Francisco-based Mike Convertino to the newly created position of chief security officer. Previously, Mr. Convertino was a chief information security officer for Twitter Inc.
W.R. Berkley Corp. named Greenwich, Connecticut-based Nelson Tavares executive vice president with oversight responsibility for certain of the companys operating units. Previously, Mr. Tavares was senior vice president, claims.
W.R. Berkley Corp. named Washington, D.C.-based James B. Gilbert executive vice president, enterprise technology. Previously, Mr. Gilbert was executive vice president with oversight responsibility for certain of the companys operating units.
One Call Claims LLC named Dallas-based Todd Farmer vice president of claims/IT. Previously, Mr. Farmer was senior vice president, catastrophe operations, Brush Country Claims Ltd.
One Call Claims LLC named Dallas-based Tonya Magalei vice president of operations. Previously, Ms. Magalei was director of adjuster relations.
AmWINS Group Inc. named Los Angeles-based Christopher Bromiley vice president and casualty broker. Previously, Mr. Bromiley was a vice president with R-T Specialty.
Risk Strategies named Snoqualmie, Washington-based Matthew Smith managing director, health care practices reinsurance team, succeeding Tony Plampton, who will be leaving the firm for a new role. Previously, Mr. Smith was an executive vice president.
Risk Strategies named Kent, Connecticut-based Tracy Hoffman managing director, national health care practices managed care team. She succeeds Riggs Stephenson, who will remain with the firm, working with Hoffman and her team to ensure client and team continuity. Previously, Ms. Hoffman was an executive vice president.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, part of Swiss Re Ltd., named New York-based Laura Coppola head of casualty and financial and professional liability North America. Previously, Ms. Coppola was regional head of financial lines, North America for Allianz New York. She was one of Business Insurances 2018 Women to Watch.
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE named Munich-based Henning Haagen chief underwriting officer, specialty, effective March 1, succeeding Paul ONeill, who left AGCS in 2019. Previously, Mr. Haagen was regional head of specialty and also Northeast zone executive for North America.
Zurich North America named Schaumburg, Illinois-based Ben Harper to the newly created position of head of corporate sustainability. Previously, Mr. Harper was global environmental subject matter expert in technical underwriting and head of the pollution team responsible for providing technical, policy, strategy and underwriting guidance in support of environmental coverages.
Greenberg Traurig LLP named New York-based Laura E. Evangelista government law and policy shareholder. Previously, Ms. Evangelista was executive deputy superintendent for insurance for the New York State Department of Financial Services.
EFI Global Inc. named Tampa-based Juan Carlos Araiza vice president of the large loss service line. Previously, Mr. Araiza was a principal for DeSimone Consulting Engineers.
NAME:Sharon Edwards NEW JOB TITLE:Nashville, Tennessee-based chief operating officer, Risk Strategies Insurance Brokerage Services LLC PREVIOUS POSITION:Nashville, Tennessee-based chief financial officer of corporate risk and broking, North America, Willis Towers Watson PLC INDUSTRY OUTLOOK:Low interest rates, political uncertainty, natural disasters, cyber and government-sponsored enterprises concerns will continue to be a challenge for the industry. These […]
Risk Strategies Inc. named Nashville, Tennessee-based Sharon Edwards chief operating officer. Previously, Ms. Edwards was chief financial officer for Willis Towers Watson PLC.
Sompo International Holdings Ltd. named London-based Julian James CEO of its London market and international insurance platforms, succeeding Graham Evans, who is retiring. Previously, Mr. James was president of Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings AGs European platform.
Lions Gate Underwriting named Miami-based Jairo Medina head of surety and executive vice president for Latin America. Previously, Mr. Medina was president of Surety Bonds Underwriters Group Corp.
BMS Group Ltd. named Jani Kohonen senior vice president and Atlanta branch manager. Previously, Mr. Kohonen was vice president for StarStone Insurance Holdings Ltd.
PMA Cos. Inc. named Orange, Connecticut-based Jeanne Consiglio vice president, Northeast region. Previously, Ms. Consiglio was territory marketing manager for New England.
Starr Insurance Cos. named Atlanta-based Kathleen Murphy regional vice president, Southeast. Previously, Ms. Murphy was senior vice president, team leader, financial services group for Aon Risk Services.
Cannasure Insurance Services named Sacramento-based Summer Jenkins senior product development manager. Previously, Ms. Jenkins was senior program manager for commercial auto/cargo cannabis programs at CannGen Insurance Services LLC.
Chaucer Holdings Ltd. named London-based James Wright chief risk officer, effective April 1. Previously, Mr. Wright was head of risk and capital.
Willis Re named Sydney-based John Philipsz chief executive. Previously, Mr. Philipsz was deputy CEO of Willis Re Australia.
Willis Re named Sydney-based Cameron Green head of its international casualty reinsurance practice as well as chair of Willis Re Australia. Previously, Mr. Green was Willis Res CEO in Australia.
Berkley Construction Professional named Morristown, New Jersey-based Edward L. Sheiffele Jr. executive vice president. Previously, Mr. Sheiffele was vice president.
Ruskin Moscou Faltischek P.C. named Uniondale, New York-based Michael D. Brown partner and chair of its insurance and insurance litigation practice group. Previously, Mr. Brown was with Ohrenstein & Brown LLP.
Acentria Inc. named Destin, Florida-based Mary Lawless president. Ms. Lawless will continue as chief operations officer.
Acentria Inc. named Destin, Florida-based Kevin Mason CEO. Previously, Mr. Mason, Acentria co-founder, was president.
Acentria Inc. named Destin, Florida-based Kendall McEachern chairman of the board of directors. Mr. McEachern, Acentria co-founder, will continue to oversee mergers and acquisitions.
Hamilton Insurance Group named New York-based Brad Sforza senior vice president, head of property reinsurance for its new U.S. reinsurance platform. Previously, Mr. Sforza was vice president, property and multiline treaty for PartnerRe.
Pool Re named London-based Chris Medhurst-Cocksworth head of risk management for Pool Re Solutions. Previously, Mr. Medhurst-Cocksworth was risk partner and head of business development for Marsh Risk Consulting.
Aon PLC named London-based Helene Madell chief broking officer for commercial risk solutions, health solutions and affinity in the U.K., effective April 6. Previously, Ms. Madell was chief broking officer for commercial risk solutions, health solutions and affinity for Aon in the Pacific region.
IMA Inc. named Fort Worth, Texas-based Gavin Wallace senior vice president. Previously, Mr. Wallace was a vice president for Marsh & McLennan Agency, Southwest.
IMA Inc. named Fort Worth, Texas-based Trey Schuler senior vice president. Previously, Mr. Schuler was a vice president for Frost Insurance.
QBE North America, a unit of Sydney-based QBE Insurance Group Ltd., named New York-based Chris McGrath chief strategy officer, specialty and commercial. Previously, Mr. McGrath was interim CFO.
QBE North America, a unit of Sydney-based QBE Insurance Group Ltd., named New York-based Christopher Castaldo chief financial officer, effective in March. Previously, Mr. Castaldo was group head of financial planning and analysis.
Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA, named Exton, Pennsylvania-based Katy Bradica head of pricing, long tail for Axa XL. Previously, Ms. Bradica was chief actuary, North America general insurance for American International Group Inc. in New York.
FM Global named Johnston, Rhode Island-based Gerry L. Alonso division manager of AFM. Previously, Mr. Alonso was eastern USA division manager for FM Global.
FM Global named Johnston, Rhode Island-based James R. Galloway executive vice president of the insurer and head of its international and middle market divisions. Previously, Mr. Galloway was a senior vice president and division manager of AFM, the insurers middle market business.
HDI Global Specialty SE named Toronto-based Michael McEwen head of aviation, Canada. Previously, Mr. McEwen was vice president, branch manager, Toronto with Canadian Aviation Insurance Managers Ltd.
NAME: Peter Schmitz NEW JOB TITLE: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida-based senior account executive, aviation, The Loomis Co. PREVIOUS POSITION: Miramar, Florida-based aviation practice leader, Lockton Cos. LLC INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: Specifically, regarding the aviation sector, the outlook seems to be that rates will continue to trend upward until underwriters recoup a sizable portion of premium income loss […]
Ames & Gough named Washington, D.C.-based Dan Knise chair. Mr. Knise will retain the title of CEO.
Ames & Gough named Boston-based Brett Gough chief operating officer. Mr. Gough will retain the title of executive vice president and continue to manage the firms Boston operations.
Ames & Gough named Washington, D.C.-based Matt Gough president. Mr. Gough will continue to oversee Washington, D.C., operations.
Chubb Ltd. named Philadelphia-based Eric Bartenstein to the newly created role of senior vice president, chief underwriting and digital officer for its North America accident and health division. Previously, Mr. Bartenstein was senior vice president, chief underwriting officer, accident and health.
Chubb Ltd. named New York-based Suresh Krishnan executive vice president, head of North America specialty accident and health. Previously, Mr. Krishnan was chief operating officer, North America accident and health.
Ed Broking Group Ltd. named Bermuda-based Colin Kelley to head its Bermuda liability division in a newly created position. Previously, Mr. Kelley was commercial lines practice leader for Sompo International Holdings Ltd. in Bermuda.
Selective Insurance Co. of America named Charlotte, North Carolina-based Brenda Hall executive vice president, commercial lines chief operating officer. Previously, Ms. Hall was senior vice president, chief strategic operations officer.
Selective Insurance Co. of America named Chicago-based Gordon Gaudet executive vice president, chief innovation officer. Previously, Mr. Gaudet was executive vice president, chief information officer.
Selective Insurance Co. of America named Branchville, New Jersey-based Shadi Albert executive vice president, insurance strategy and business development. Previously, Mr. Albert was senior vice president, regional manager, Southwest.
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP named New York-based Judy Selby partner in the global insurance services practice group. Previously, Ms. Selby was co-lead, privacy advisory services for CohnReznick LLP.
Chubb Ltd. named London-based Nadia Côté head of major accounts division for Europe. Previously, Ms. Côté was country president for France.
Paradigm Outcomes named Chicago-based Melissa Dunn chief sales officer, catastrophic care division. Previously, Ms. Dunn was senior vice president of sales at Matrix Healthcare Solutions Inc.
The National Council on Compensation Insurance named Boca Raton, Florida-based Donna Glenn chief actuary, effective Feb. 3. Previously, Ms. Glenn led the national insurance business segment for casualty product and underwriting at Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. in Boston. She replaces Kathy Antonello, who left her post at NCCI in August.
Transcom Solutions LLC named Braselton, Georgia-based Stephen Rios director of business development. Previously, Mr. Rios was vice president of client services for Orchid Medical.
Philadelphia Insurance Cos. named Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania-based Brent Skiles senior vice president of insurance operations. Previously, Mr. Skiles was vice president of underwriting.
Philadelphia Insurance Cos. named Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania-based Kimberly Hamilton division head of the public service and sports and recreation teams as senior vice president of underwriting. Previously, Ms. Hamilton managed the Midwest territory of the human service division and served as umbrella liability product manager.
SterlingRisk Insurance Co. named New York-based Geraldine DelPrete president of programs. Previously, Ms. DelPrete was director of programs, senior vice president.
Risk Logic Inc. named New York-based Robert Morelli vice president, managing consultant. Previously, Mr. Morelli was national accounts engineering practice leader and head of the engineering technical unit for Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Liberty Mutual Re named Stamford, Connecticut-based Susan E. Burke vice president and director of assumed reinsurance in its casualty treaty department. Previously, Ms. Burke was a senior treaty underwriter for Swiss Re.
BMS Group named Miami-based Alejandro Ceron Latin America and Caribbean chief operating officer. Previously, Mr. Ceron was co-founder and CEO of the Strategic Human Capital Consortium.
Marsh LLC named London-based Sarah Stephens to the newly created position of head of cyber, international, within Marsh JLT Specialty. Previously, Ms. Stephens was cyber, media & technology leader with the U.K. FINPRO practice.
Sompo International Holdings Ltd. named New York-based David A. Carter chief underwriting officer and executive vice president of Sompo Global Risk Solutions. Previously, Mr. Carter was chief insurance officer for DriveOn, an insurtech start-up.
NAME: Kelly Geary NEW JOB TITLE: New York-based national practice leader, executive risk and cyber, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants PREVIOUS POSITION: New York-based U.S. cyber practice leader, Integro USA INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: The cyber insurance market is booming. Currently, the supply exceeds the demand, which is always good for insurance buyers. Given the continuing escalation […]
USI Insurance Services LLC named San Francisco-based Peter Gilbertson commercial lines practice leader. Previously, Mr. Gilbertson was national private equity practice leader.
Willis Re named London-based Simon Buxton managing director of the firms international customized reinsurance practice. Previously, Mr. Buxton was global head of marine and energy at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE.
At-Bay, managing general underwriter for Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Co., named San Francisco-based Tara Bodden head of claims. Previously, Ms. Bodden was senior vice president, head of claims cyber and tech, for Hiscox USA.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. named Boston-based Amy Gross practice leader of the firms private equity and mergers and acquisitions business. Previously, Ms. Gross was vice president and division underwriting manager of Liberty Mutuals Global Risk Solutions divisions national insurance risk management unit.
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. named Bermuda-based Hanni Ali to the newly established position of senior vice president, strategic partnerships and head of its revamped insurance-linked securities operations. Previously, Mr. Ali was senior vice president, risk and analytics for Hamilton Re Ltd.
QBE North America, a unit of Sydney-based QBE Insurance Group Ltd., named Chicago-based Tom Fitzgerald president of specialty and commercial. Previously, Mr. Fitzgerald was chief executive of Aon Broking.
CMIC Group named Glastonbury, Connecticut-based Garrett P. Cronin vice president of member services and underwriting. Previously, Mr. Cronin was director of member services and underwriting.
CMIC Group named Hartford, Connecticut-based Michelle M. Ursini vice president of business development and marketing. Previously, Ms. Ursini was director of business development and marketing.
Guy Carpenter & Co. LLC named Sydney-based Jeff Saper CEO of the Pacific region. Mr. Saper will continue to be head of casualty facultative for Asia Pacific and head of facultative for Australia.
Brown & Brown Inc. named Atlanta-based P. Barrett Brown executive vice president and president of the brokerages retail segment. Previously, Mr. Brown was a senior vice president and a regional president for retail.
LineSlip Solutions Inc. named Chicago-based Lee Stevenson president. Previously, Mr. Stevenson was chief operating officer and managing director, North America for Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc.
Philadelphia Insurance Cos., a unit of Tokio Marine Group, named Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania-based John Glomb president. Mr. Glomb will retain his position of chief underwriting officer.
Philadelphia Insurance Cos., a unit of Tokio Marine Group, named Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania-based Bob OLeary chairman. Previously, Mr. OLeary was president. He will retain his position of CEO.
Sompo International Holdings Ltd. named New York-based Ray Santiago executive vice president and leader of its U.S. commercial management liability and financial institutions teams. Previously, Mr. Santiago was senior vice president of underwriting for XL Catlins professional liability team.
CopperPoint Insurance Cos. named Phoenix-based Brad Lontz senior vice president and chief information officer. Previously, Mr. Lontz was chief information officer for the California Dental Association.
Everest Insurance Co. named New York-based Mike Karmilowicz executive vice president of Everest Insurance and president of Everest Insurance North America property/casualty. Previously, Mr. Karmilowicz was senior vice president of Everest Insurance and president of Everest Specialty Underwriters.
Beecher Carlson Insurance Services LLC named New York-based Joe Ehrlich national practice leader for the firms enhanced private equity, family office and M&A business. Previously, Mr. Ehrlich was president of the Owens Group Insurance.
Capsicum Re named London-based David Bell aviation leader. Previously, Mr. Bell was global head of aerospace for American International Group Inc.
Preferred Employers Insurance Co., a W.R. Berkley Corp. unit, named San Diego-based Dennis Levesque president. Previously, Mr. Levesque was president of regional insurance for Stevens Point, Wisconsin-based mutual Sentry Insurance.
NAME: Lisa Ebos NEW JOB TITLE: Las Vegas-based senior vice president, underwriter, contractors programs, Blue River Underwriters, a Breckenridge Insurance Group company PREVIOUS POSITION: Las Vegas-based senior vice president, partner of delegated authorities, Denali Specialty Group INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: As the industry continues to harden and insurers come and go, I believe slow and steady will […]
The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. named Boston-based Scott Grieco chief product and underwriting officer, commercial and specialty. Previously, Mr. Grieco was president, middle market.
The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. named Boston-based Matthew S. Mitchell president, middle market. Previously, Mr. Mitchell was chief strategy officer.
ISU Insurance Agency Network named Centreville, Virginia-based Tracy Blumberg vice president, relationship manager, Northeast. Previously, Ms. Blumberg was national account executive for MetLife Auto & Home.
The Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc. named Laura Langone president. Ms. Langone, head of insurance operations at San Francisco-based Airbnb Inc., has been a member of New York-based RIMS for 22 years and joined the RIMS board of directors in 2016.
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