
Lockton Names Naji Abboud as Senior Executive Officer for DIFC Branch
Lockton, the world’s largest independent insurance broker, has appointed Naji Abboud as Senior Executive Officer of its Dubai International Financial Centre branch.
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Lockton, the world’s largest independent insurance broker, has appointed Naji Abboud as Senior Executive Officer of its Dubai International Financial Centre branch.
Broadstone, the independent UK consultancy providing advisory services to employers, insurers, pension trustees and lenders, has appointed Cormac Bradley as Senior Actuarial Director within its Insurance, Regulatory and Risk division.
Corebridge Financial, Inc. has appointed Marc Costantini as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2025.
Kettle Inc., an AI-enabled insurance and reinsurance provider for commercial property owners in areas impacted by catastrophic climate events, has appointed Chris Kaarre as Senior Vice President of Underwriting.
Sedgwick, the global leader in risk and claims administration, has announced the appointment of Vishy Padmanabhan as its new Chief Transformation Officer. He will report directly to Michael Arbour, CEO of Sedgwick.
Cytora has expanded its global advisory board with the appointment of financial services veteran Ed Giera, a move designed to support the company’s continued international growth.
Descartes Underwriting, a global leader in corporate parametric insurance solutions for climate and emerging risks, has appointed Sébastien Bardy as its first Chief Financial Officer. Bardy, a veteran with more than 20 years of experience in the insurance market, officially assumes the role today.
Westfield Insurance has named Henning Haagen as chief underwriting officer, effective September 2. Based in New York City, Haagen will lead the development and execution of enterprise underwriting strategy across Westfield’s global portfolio, which spans personal, commercial, surety, and specialty lines.
iPipeline, a leading provider of digital solutions for the life insurance and wealth management industries, has appointed Holly McGiboney as Chief Human Resources Officer.
Lockton has named Magnus Sjöstrand as Head of Property for its Swedish business, strengthening its leadership team as the broker expands across the Nordic region.
The Hartford has named Vladimir Stojanovic to the newly created role of Head of Enterprise Strategy, effective September 3. He will report directly to A. Morris Tooker, President of The Hartford.
Specialty insurer Beazley has promoted Jenny Han to Focus Group Leader, Environmental Liability. Based in San Francisco, Han will report to Jerry Sullivan, Head of Professional, Environmental and Mergers & Acquisitions.
Insurance Advisory Partners (IAP), the boutique investment banking firm specialising in insurance, has strengthened its London leadership team with the appointment of Rinki Melwani as partner.
Optio Group has named Carrie-Ann Hallett as its new Head of Insurer Partnerships, strengthening its focus on building long-term, profitable relationships with key insurance partners.
AIG has appointed Scott Hallworth as Chief Digital Officer, effective September 1, 2025. In the role, Hallworth will lead the insurer’s digital, data, and generative AI strategy, with a focus on scaling enterprise-wide innovation.
Verisk has appointed Eric Spear as chief technology officer for its Extreme Event Solutions business, bringing more than two decades of technology leadership to the role.
Hiscox has appointed Adrees Tinkler to head a newly created Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) team within its London Market division, as the insurer looks to expand its offering of tailored (re)insurance solutions.
Gain Life, an insurance technology company, today announced that Patrick Walsh has joined its advisory board.
Nexus Underwriting, a Brown & Brown group company, has announced the appointment of Eamonn Long as Chief Underwriting Officer for its Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) division.
Chubb has announced the appointment of Michael Babington as Head of Claims for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), effective 1 November 2025.
MNK Group Holdings, the global independent insurance and reinsurance conglomerate, has announced the appointment of Chaitali Roy as Group Executive Managing Director – Risk and Regulation, effective 1 July 2025.
Markel Insurance, the insurance division of Markel, has announced the appointment of Christian Stobbs as its new Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer.
Hannover Re has appointed Steven Hardy as Head of Life & Health (L&H) for Ireland and Canada, the global reinsurer announced today.
Arch Insurance North America has announced the appointment of Jeff Kaufmann as Executive Vice President, Head of Marine, effective July 7.
Root Platform, the API-first core platform for delegated authority business, has expanded its UK leadership team with the appointment of Cameron Parsons as Head of Business Development UK.
As part of its ongoing efforts to reinforce its growth strategy, MAPFRE RE, the reinsurance arm of MAPFRE Group, has announced a series of senior leadership appointments approved by its Board of Directors.
Native, the digital asset insurance broker backed by Nexus Mutual, has appointed George Frith as Divisional Director, AI Compute and Digital Infrastructure, as it continues to scale its leadership and capabilities across high-growth technology sectors.
AXA Global Healthcare has appointed James Swatton as Senior Distribution Leader in Hong Kong, a move that signals the company’s continued commitment to expanding its footprint across Asia’s fast-growing international private medical insurance (IPMI) market.
Global insurance pricing technology provider Akur8 has announced the appointment of Dino Draghi as its new Head of Brazil, marking a major step in the company’s strategic expansion in Latin America’s largest insurance market.
Tokio Marine HCC, a leading specialty insurance group headquartered in Houston, has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Geary as President & CEO of its newly created North America Property & Casualty (P&C) division.
Lockton, the world’s largest privately held independent insurance broker, has announced the appointment of two senior executives to newly created leadership roles in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Beazley, the specialist global insurer, has appointed Stefan Wunderlich as Head of Parametric Insurance as it continues to expand its capabilities in property underwriting.
Independent specialty MGA HIVE Underwriters has announced a major strategic expansion into the space insurance sector with the appointment of Jack Kenneally as Class Underwriter.
Fenchurch, the independent London-based insurance broker specializing in mid-to-large property risks, has announced the appointment of Kingsley “King” Flynn as Chairman, marking a strategic push to expand its footprint across the U.S. market.
MNK Group, the fully independent global group of insurance companies, has announced the appointment of Alex Noorbaccus as its new Group Chief Risk Officer.
Global specialty insurer and reinsurer SiriusPoint has named Philip Enan as its new Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer, reinforcing its commitment to long-term growth and investment.
Insurance Advisory Partners (IAP), a boutique investment bank specializing in the insurance, insurance services, and insurtech sectors, has appointed renowned industry leader Joseph J. Plumeri as Chairman and investor, effective 1 September 2025.
AI-powered insurtech company Quandri has announced the appointment of Patrick Mulroy as its new Head of Strategy and Partnerships, a move that signals the company’s accelerated growth plans across North America.
USAA has appointed Brian Goldman as its new Chief Risk Officer, effective May 27, the company announced last week.
Encova Insurance has named Ramu Lingala as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, succeeding longtime CIO Tony Laska, who will retire at the end of this year.
mea Platform, the rapidly growing AI solution transforming insurance transactions and operations, has announced the appointment of Mike McGavick as Board Chairman and Strategic Advisor.
Chubb has announced the appointment of Carla Orejas as Head of Major Accounts and Distribution for Continental Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa (CEMENA), effective June 2, 2025.
Hiscox has announced the appointment of Phil Withey as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Hiscox London Market, further strengthening its leadership team as it accelerates its digital transformation agenda.
Global reinsurance group SCOR has named Philipp Rüede as the new Chief Executive Officer of SCOR Life & Health (L&H), effective June 1, 2025. Rüede will also join the company’s Executive Committee.
Equisoft, a global leader in digital solutions for the insurance and wealth management industries, has announced the expansion of Vice President Simon Richardson’s role to spearhead growth initiatives across the UK and Europe.
Manulife has announced the appointment of Stephanie Fadous as its next Chief Actuary, effective May 9, 2025. She succeeds Steve Finch, who was recently promoted to President and CEO of Manulife Asia.
Berlin-based insurtech startup Feather has appointed Eloi Lanthiez to lead its operations in France, as the company accelerates its expansion across Europe.
Plymouth Rock has named Kevin Zygmunt as its new Chief Operating Officer, the company announced this week.
Beazley, the leading specialty insurer, has appointed Sydonie Williams as Head of International Cyber Risks, highlighting both her extensive expertise and the strength of the company’s internal talent pipeline.
Prudential Financial has announced that Andrew Sullivan officially begins his tenure as Chief Executive Officer today, March 31, 2025.
Global insurtech bolttech has appointed Ridhi Chaudhary, Chief Investment Officer, Dragon Fund by Liquidity and MUFG, to its Board as a Non-Executive Director.
The insurance industry is in constant motion, and this week has seen a flurry of significant talent shifts. From top-level executive appointments at established giants like Lloyd’s to the recruitment of specialised data scientists and cybersecurity leaders, the industry is making bold moves in its talent strategy.
Marsh has announced the appointment of Andrew George as President of Marsh Specialty, effective immediately.
The insurance industry is in constant motion, and this week has seen a flurry of significant talent shifts. From top-level executive appointments at established giants like Lloyd’s to the recruitment of specialised data scientists and cybersecurity leaders, the industry is making bold moves in its talent strategy.
The insurance industry is in constant motion, and this week has seen a flurry of significant talent shifts. From top-level executive appointments at established giants like Lloyd’s to the recruitment of specialised data scientists and cybersecurity leaders, the industry is making bold moves in its talent strategy.
Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) has announced key leadership changes in its European, Middle Eastern, African, and North American operations, effective April 1, pending regulatory approvals.
The insurance industry is in constant motion, and this week has seen a flurry of significant talent shifts. Frm top-level executive appointments at established giants like Lloyd’s to the recruitment of specialised data scientists and cybersecurity leaders, the industry is making bold moves in its talent strategy.
ServiceNow has announced the appointment of Nigel Walsh, the former Head of Global Insurance for Google Cloud, as the new head of its Global Insurance division.
The insurance industry is in constant motion, and this week has seen a flurry of significant talent shifts. Frm top-level executive appointments at established giants like Lloyd’s to the recruitment of specialised data scientists and cybersecurity leaders, the industry is making bold moves in its talent strategy.
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR) has appointed Sylvain Coutu as Head of Innovation and Sustainability, reinforcing its commitment to developing parametric insurance solutions in emerging markets.
Marsh has announced the appointment of Nigel Hinshelwood as Chair of Marsh Limited in the UK, effective March 31, 2025, pending regulatory approval. He will succeed Tom Colraine in the role.
The insurance industry is in constant motion, and this week has seen a flurry of significant talent shifts. Frm top-level executive appointments at established giants like Lloyd’s to the recruitment of specialised data scientists and cybersecurity leaders, the industry is making bold moves in its talent strategy.
Lockton, the world’s largest independent insurance broker, has named Mark Jones as its new International Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately.
The insurance industry is in constant motion, and this week has seen a flurry of significant talent shifts. From top-level executive appointments at established giants like Lloyd’s to the recruitment of specialised data scientists and cybersecurity leaders, the industry is making bold moves in its talent strategy.
Lloyd’s, the world’s leading marketplace for insurance and reinsurance, has announced the appointment of Alexandra Cliff as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective May 1, 2025.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) announced the appointment of Francesco Longobardo as Head of Casualty in Italy, further expanding its leadership and underwriting capabilities in the region
AXA XL has appointed Tim Whisler to lead its Wholesale Business in the Americas. Reporting to Lucy Pilko, CEO Americas, he will oversee the company’s Programs and Excess & Surplus (E&S) segments and lead the Wholesale Underwriting unit.
AIG has announced an expanded leadership role for Jon Hancock as the company reorganises its operations into three distinct business segments: North America Commercial Insurance, International Commercial Insurance, and Global Personal Insurance.
Chubb has announced two key leadership appointments within its Overseas General Insurance (COG) business.
The insurance industry is experiencing a wave of activity, with recent executive appointments and departures sparking notable shifts. From leadership changes at major insurers to strategic hires at startups, the sector is in a period of significant transition.
Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Puneet Swani as head of Talent Solutions for Asia Pacific.
Award winning pet insurance brand ManyPets, is announcing the appointment of Shane Larkin as Chief Marketing Officer.
Resilience has announced several promotions as its global growth continues to accelerate. Building on its industry-leading loss ratio, the expansion of its cyber risk management software, and its expanded appetite for its insurance offerings over the past year.
The insurance industry has seen a surge of activity in recent weeks, with a series of executive appointments and departures creating notable shifts across the sector. From major leadership changes at established insurers to strategic hires at innovative startups, the industry is undergoing a significant period of transition.
Charles Taylor has announced the appointment of Cesar Augusto de Aragao Alves as Head of Brazil. This strategic move strengthens Charles Taylor’s commitment to the Latin American market, which has seen significant growth in recent years.
AIG today announced the appointment of Christopher Flatt as Global Chief Underwriting Officer, effective immediately
USAA has announced the appointment of Juan C. Andrade as its next president and chief executive officer, effective April 2, 2025.
The insurance industry has been buzzing with activity in recent weeks, with a flurry of executive appointments and departures shaking up the sector. From key leadership changes at major insurers to new hires at innovative startups, the industry is experiencing a period of significant transition.
Lloyd’s today announced that Chief Executive Officer John Neal will be leaving Lloyd’s in 2025, after leading the world’s marketplace for insurance and reinsurance for over six years.
VIG Re has announced organisational changes to its Board of Management designed to enhance the company’s strategic direction and drive operational efficiency.
FWD Group Holdings Limited (“FWD Group” or “FWD”) has announced the appointment of Tsuyoshi Ijichi, as Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, FWD Japan, effective 14 January 2025.
Hiscox has appointed Frank Lamantia as Chief Technology Officer, effective January 21, 2025.Lamantia will report to both Mary Boyd, CEO of Hiscox USA, and Chris Loake, Hiscox Group CIO.
Bold Penguin has appointed Peter Settel as its new Chief Executive Officer and President. The insurtech supports commercial insurance carriers and agents through its AI-driven quoting platform paired with a commercial insurance exchange that helps agents match businesses with the best quotes.
MetLife, a leading global financial services company, has announced the appointment of Nick Nadgauda as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective March 10, 2025.
McGill and Partners, the independent global specialty insurance and reinsurance broker, has announced the appointment of Andre du Preez as Head of Emerging Technology.
Lockton, the world’s largest independent insurance broker, has announced the appointment of Luke Speight as its UK Head of Fintech and Digital Assets.
Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Howden has announced the appointment of Rohan Bhappu as Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Howden Asia, effective June 2025.
Chubb has announced the appointment of John Latter to lead its global claims organisation for Chubb Overseas General (COG).
Beazley, a leading specialty insurer, has announced the appointment of Alessandro Lezzi as Group Head of Cyber Risks.
Zurich UK has announced the appointment of Drazen Jaksic as its new Chief Executive Officer, pending regulatory approval.
Benekiva, a leading insurtech company focused on modernising claims and servicing operations, has announced a significant expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of four industry experts.
Manulife Financial Corporation has announced that Roy Gori, its President and Chief Executive Officer, will retire on May 8, 2025. Phil Witherington, currently President and CEO of Manulife Asia, has been appointed as his successor and will join the company’s Board of Directors at the time of the leadership transition.
MAPTYCS, a leading provider of advanced analytics solutions for the insurance industry, has announced the appointment of Daniel Grimwood-Bird as Chief Revenue Officer.
Swiss Re has announced leadership changes within its organisation. Effective January 1, 2025, Jonathan Rake will assume the role of CEO of Swiss Re Solutions.
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), today announced the appointment of Alistair Fraser to the newly-created role of International Corporate & Commercial Leader.
Marsh, a leading global insurance broker and risk advisor, has announced key leadership appointments within its global placement practice.
In a strategic expansion, The Hartford has announced new leadership appointments within its Global Specialty division, aimed at enhancing innovation and providing a robust suite of products to meet diverse customer needs.
Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) has announced the appointment of Alexandros Ampatzis as the new Head of Marine for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, effective 1 November 2024.
Chubb has appointed Tim Benson as Executive Vice President, Multinational Insurance Leader for North America, effective October 30.
FWD Group has announced new leadership appointments for its Malaysian operations. Aman Chowla will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer for FWD Takaful, while Mak See Sen will join the company as Chief Executive Officer of FWD Insurance Berhad. Both appointments will be effective on November 18, 2024.
AXA XL Reinsurance has announced the appointment of Greg Schiffer as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for North America, Reinsurance, effective November 11, 2024.
Kroll, a leading global risk and financial advisory firm, announced the appointment of Katherine Keefe as Managing Director and Global Cyber Insurance Industry Lead.
Cyber risk solutions leader Resilience has named industry veteran and former CrowdStrike executive, Matthew Polly, as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
FWD Group has announced the appointment of Peter Reynolds as its new Group Chief Strategic Development Officer, effective November 1, 2024.
Sprout.ai, a leading claims automation platform for the insurance industry, has announced the appointment of Ian Thompson, former Group Chief Claims Officer at Zurich, as the first member of its newly established Growth Advisory Board.
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), a prominent (re)insurance group focused on Africa and the Middle East, has announced the appointment of Amit Khilosia as its new Chief Distribution Officer.
Marsh has announced that Will Thomas-Ferrand, International Practice Leader, Marsh Captive Solutions, will assume leadership of Marsh’s captive insurance business on January 1, 2025.
rradar, a leading UK-based legal enterprise, has officially announced the appointment of Matthew Williams as the Managing Director of its newly launched insurance division, rrelentless.
Earnix, a leading AI-driven SaaS platform for intelligent decisioning in the insurance and financial services industries, has announced the appointment of Jessica Buss, Chief Executive Officer of Argo Group, to its Board of Directors, effective October 1st.
Admiral Group has announced that Cristina Nestares will step down as CEO of its UK Insurance business, with Deputy CEO Alistair Hargreaves set to take over the role, pending regulatory approval.
Zego, the commercial and personal lines motor insurer, today announced a significant addition to its board. Stephen Treloar, who is an accomplished and seasoned insurance executive, having previously served as CEO of Allianz PL and LVGI, joins Zego as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
Coalition, the world’s first Active Insurance provider focused on preventing digital risks, has appointed Tine Simonsen as its Head of Insurance for Continental Europe.
Cyber insurance provider Cowbell has strengthened its leadership team as it prepares for significant growth.
Broadstone, a leading independent financial services consultancy, has announced the appointment of Ewen Tweedie as Actuarial Director within its Insurance, Regulatory, and Risk Consulting division.
BOXX Insurance, a global leader in cyber insurtech, has announced two key leadership appointments as part of its strategic expansion across the Americas.
Caroline Feeney, Executive Vice President and CEO of Prudential’s U.S. Businesses, has been named the 2025 Board Chair of LL Global, the parent organisation of financial services industry groups LIMRA (Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association) and LOMA (Life Office Management Association).
wefox Holding AG has announced the appointment of Joachim Müller as its new CEO, effective immediately.
Lloyd’s, the global leader in insurance and reinsurance, has announced the appointment of Sir Charles Roxburgh KCB as its next Chair, pending regulatory approval from the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority.
American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) has announced the appointment of Keith Walsh as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective October 21, 2024.
Zywave, a leading provider of SaaS InsurTech solutions, today announced the appointments of Martin Simoncic as Chief Executive Officer and Chris Kasper as Chief Financial Officer.
Marsh McLennan, the global leader in professional services across risk, strategy, and people, has named Kristof De Bremme as CEO of Marsh McLennan for Belgium and Luxembourg, as well as President of Marsh in the region. He succeeds Rebecca Tielemans in the role.
British insurance intermediary Howden has further expanded its presence in Australia by acquiring Collegial Insurance Services, a Sydney-based general insurance broker.
McGill and Partners, the independent global specialty insurance and reinsurance broker, has announced the appointment of Nick Williams-Walker as Group Chief Operating Officer, effective from 23 September 2024.
AXA UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Rahul Gumber as its new Chief Risk Officer, pending regulatory approval.
VIG Re has announced that effective January 1, 2025, Tobias Sonndorfer will succeed Johannes Martin Hartmann as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors in line with the established succession plan.
Aon has strengthened its capital advisory services with the appointments of Mike Cane as Capital Advisory Leader for the UK and Yen Chu Choo as Capital Advisory Leader for Asia Pacific (APAC).
INSTANDA, a leading global no-code insurance platform provider, has announced the appointment of Professor Andy Pardoe as its Interim Chief AI Officer. This marks the first time the company has created this role, underscoring its commitment to integrating advanced artificial intelligence into its operations.
Everest, the global (re)insurer, has announced two key strategic appointments within its international insurance operations, as it seeks to expand its European presence.
Wefox, the German insurance startup, is set to replace CEO Mark Hartigan according to a report by Bloomberg, following the board’s rejection of a proposal by its largest stakeholder, Mubadala, to sell the company to UK insurance broker Ardonagh. Hartigan, who assumed the role in March, will be replaced by the end of the year.
Zurich North America, a prominent provider of commercial property and casualty insurance, has appointed veteran insurance executive James Bracken as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Generali has announced the appointment of Cécile Paillard as Group Chief Transformation Officer, effective September 2, 2024.
Global advisory, broking, and solutions firm WTW has named Len Graziano as the Casualty Strategy and Execution Leader within its Corporate Risk and Broking division for North America (CRB NA).
hyperexponential, a UK insurtech specialising in insurance pricing software has announced it has appointed Risa Ryan as head of US P&C as it seeks to accelerate its footprint and offerings in North America.
Hank Watkins, regional director and president of Lloyd’s Americas, is set to take on a new role as the executive director and associate dean of St. John’s University’s Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance, and Actuarial Science.
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Tokio Marine HCC Specialty Group, a member of the Tokio Marine HCC group of companies, has initiated the establishment of a new Product Recall offering in London, alongside strategic appointments to its Crisis Management team.
In a recent industry move, Marsh has appointed Megan McClellan as Southeast Zone Leader, effective immediately. Based in Washington, D.C., McClellan will report to Pat Donnelly, President of U.S. and Canada at Marsh.
WTW (Willis Towers Watson) has announced the appointment of Neil Harrison, formerly Aon’s global chief claims officer, as its new global head of claims.
Lloyds, the world’s leading marketplace for insurance and reinsurance, has today announced that Dawn Miller has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer of Lloyd’s and CEO of Lloyd’s Americas, based in New York, with effect from 1 September 2024.
Swiss Re has revealed a significant leadership transition. In a statement released today, the Board of Directors has appointed Andreas Berger as the new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective from July 1, 2024.
State Farm has revealed that Jon Farney, currently serving as the President of State Farm, will be the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 1. Farney succeeds Michael Tipsord, who has been at the helm since 2015.
ARMD, a prominent insurance Managing General Agent (MGA) championing the £6.5 billion underserved tradespeople market in the UK, has made a significant addition to its leadership team.
Julian Teicke, co-founder and CEO of wefox, has made the decision to transition to the President role on the insurtech’s board of directors.
Chubb, a global leader in insurance and reinsurance, has announced the promotion of Mark McCausland to the newly established position of Global Transformation Officer.
The Hartford has announced a significant restructuring initiative, combining its operations and technology sectors under the leadership of Deepa Soni, the current chief information officer and head of Technology, Data, Analytics & Cyber.
Marsh McLennan, a leading global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has announced the appointment of David Liston as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for the United States and Canada, effective immediately.
Markel Group has announced that Mike Heaton will assume the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.
AXA XL, the premier property and casualty (P&C) insurance and specialty risk division of the global insurer AXA, has announced the appointment of Simon Price as the new Head of M&A & Title – UK & Lloyd’s.
wefox has announced the appointment of Dominik Ulrich as its Chief Risk Officer (CRO), effective immediately.
Lockton, the independent insurance broker, has revealed the appointment of Oliver Ross as Senior Vice President within the Global Construction team, effective immediately.
Specialty insurer Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) has announced the appointment of Matthew Shaw as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 1st, pending regulatory approval.
The CareVoice and its board of Directors have announced the appointment of former Generali Vitality CEO, Simon Guest as Chief Commercial Officer and member of its Leadership team.
London-based Tint Financial Services, a cross-border fintech firm focused on simplifying trade for SMEs and supply chains, has appointed Jodi Cartwright as Chief Commercial Officer.
Generali Global Corporate & Commercial (GC&C), a subsidiary of the renowned Italian insurance conglomerate, has recently named Carlos Gomez as its new Head of Insurance, effective January 30, 2024.
Marsh has announced the appointment of Lorraine Stack as the new risk management leader for Europe.
BMS Re, the specialty reinsurance division of global broker BMS Group, has announced the appointment of Andrew Wheeler and Russ McGuire as interim co-Chief Executive Officers of BMS Re as CEO, Pete Chandler steps down.
Zurich North America has announced significant changes in its Direct Markets and Crop sectors.
Root Platform (Root), the end-to-end insurance technology platform known for its low-code and API-first approach, welcomes Alex Astengo as the UK Country Manager, based in London.
Chubb Bermuda has consolidated its Financial Lines and Excess Liability product lines, appointing Richard Porter to the pivotal role of Executive Vice President, Head of Liability Lines.
Zurich North America has announced the appointment of Ann Chai as Chief Risk Officer, effective January 16, succeeding Colleen Zitt, who has transitioned to the role of Vice President of End-to-End Process Controls within Zurich North America’s Finance team.
Arch Insurance North America has welcomed Prabhu Venkataraman as its Chief Information Officer (CIO).
Insurance broker Lockton has reinforced its People Solutions team in Norway by welcoming four seasoned professionals from Aon Norway.
Coalition has named Mark Bird as the head of Coalition Incident Response UK Ltd. (CIR), the company’s dedicated affiliate specialising in incident response and cyber forensics.
Previsico, the pioneering live flood forecasting insurtech, has announced the appointment of Craig Deacon as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Verisk has revealed its latest leadership appointments as Doug Caccese and Saurabh Khemka have been appointed as co-presidents of Verisk Underwriting Solutions.
Alta Signa Europe B.V. (“Alta Signa”) has announced an upgraded underwriting structure and the appointment of seven key roles to further its business lines.
In a recent announcement, Marsh revealed that Andy Stirk is set to join the company in the capacity of US Chief Growth Officer, commencing his role on January 16.
In a move aimed at enhancing organisational clarity, the co-CEOs of digital insurance firm Lemonade are set to resume their previous positions effective January 1.
French reinsurer SCOR is gearing up for a transformative year with the appointment of David Sütterle and Damien Bartlett to new senior roles, aiming to bolster the company’s strategic focus and streamline its operations.
Marsh, the insurance brokerage arm of Marsh McLennan, has revealed a series of significant senior appointments within its UK and Global Placement leadership team, set to take effect from January 1, 2024.
Chubb, the global property and casualty insurance company, has appointed industry veteran Frederico Spagnoli as the division president of consumer lines for Overseas General Insurance, its international general insurance operation.
Kevin Strain, President and Chief Executive Officer has announced that Manjit Singh will become the new President of Sun Life Asia effective March 18, 2024. He will be based in Hong Kong.
Howden Tiger has announced the appointment of Wolfram Schultz as the new Head of Casualty Reinsurance for Continental Europe.
The news follows on from Cover Whale’s announcement earlier this year, that it was welcoming Darius Acosta as its new Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer.
Coalition has announced the appointment of Oliver Bäte, Chief Executive Officer of Allianz SE, to the company’s Board of Directors.
Lemonade has announced the appointment of Deb Schwartz and Dr. Samer Haj-Yehia to its Board of Directors.
Insurtech powerhouse wefox has recently announced the appointment of Paul Onnen as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately.
Cara Morton, the respected global CEO for Cover-More Group, is poised to assume the crucial position of CEO for Zurich Global Ventures, effective February 1, 2024.
In a strategic move, data-driven risk exchange Accelerant has welcomed Gabriella Engstrand to lead its distribution efforts in Europe
Sedgwick, the technology-driven risk solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Neil Gibson as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its operations in the United Kingdom.
Coalition has bolstered its footprint in the UK and announced the appointment of Gareth Machin as its inaugural Manchester-based underwriter.
Howden, the global insurance group, has named Enrico Bertagna as Managing Director to spearhead the Managing General Agent (MGA) division within its European reinsurance arm.
Marsh McLennan, a global professional services firm, has announced the immediate appointment of Susan Potter as Chief Commercial Officer for the United States and Canada.
Markel, the insurance arm of Markel Group Inc., has reinforced its leadership team in Australia through the strategic hiring of industry veterans
MAPFRE has announced a series of strategic appointments as part of its efforts to streamline its organisational structure, and Miguel Ángel Rosa has been named the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MAPFRE RE.
Lloyd’s, the premier global marketplace for insurance and reinsurance, has disclosed updates to its Council membership subsequent to recent elections aimed at filling four vacancies.
Aon, the prominent insurance and reinsurance broking group, has recently named Mona Barnes as the Chief Claims Officer for the Global Broking Centre (GBC) & UK.
Marsh McLennan, the global insurance broker, has revealed strategic leadership changes with the appointment of Beth Thurston as the new CEO of UK Risk Management and Hema Mistry as the CEO of UK Financial and Professional (FINPRO).
Powell is slated to step into his role at WTW in early 2024, where he will report directly to Adam Garrard, the Global Head of Risk & Broking at the company.
American International Group (AIG) is undergoing a significant shift in its senior management within the general and international insurance divisions, positioning the company for future growth.
In a recent announcement, PIB Group Ltd (PIB) has revealed the appointment of Zach Gray as the new CEO for the Specialty Division, while Steve Redgwell assumes the role of Chair.
wefox is stepping up its plans for profitable growth and global expansion with the appointment of Jonathan Wismer as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective 1 October 2023.
In a strategic move, Generali has officially named Giulio Terzariol as the Chief Executive Officer of Insurance, a pivotal role that will encompass leadership across all insurance Business Units.
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has announced the appointment of Patricia Walsh as its Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective December 1, 2023. This decision underscores AIG’s commitment to bolstering its leadership team with seasoned professionals.
In a notable new development, Chief Financial Officer Giulio Terzariol of Allianz is reportedly poised to step down from his role within the German conglomerate to assume a key position at Italy’s largest insurer, Assicurazioni Generali.
Gallagher Re has announced the appointment of Linda Purnama to spearhead its reinsurance arm in Indonesia, marking a significant move aimed at fortifying client relationships within the country.
Korean Re has unveiled its financial performance for the first half of 2023, revealing a robust net income of KRW 268.9 billion.
In a strategic move, SCOR has introduced significant changes to its senior leadership team by appointing Claudia Dill as the new Chief Operating Officer for the Group and Redmond Murphy has been named as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer for SCOR Life & Health.
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) UK has unveiled a strategic alliance with Clearspeed Inc., a leading provider of voice analytics technology.
Arch Insurance (Bermuda), a specialty insurer and a member of the Arch Capital Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Smith as its new Managing Director.
MetLife UK, the protection and employee benefits provider, has appointed Charlotte Lade as Head of Customer Propositions reflecting the changing needs of the protection landscape and placing an even greater focus on delivering maximum customer value.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co has made a significant move to bolster its position in the competitive transportation market with the acquisition of Ace Commercial Insurance Center, based in California.
Sompo International has announced a strategic addition to its leadership team with the appointment of former Chubb executive Jérôme Gossé as the Head of Cyber Insurance for Continental Europe.
Insurtech UK has today announced the appointment of its first-ever CEO, as it looks to drive forward its mission of transforming insurance through technology.
Sompo International, a renowned player in the worldwide commercial and consumer property and casualty (re)insurance sector, has announced significant appointments within its North America Reinsurance leadership team.
Insurance Premium Tax receipts have risen by over a quarter in past year as £2.76 billion was collected in first four months of the financial year, 27% higher than same point last year.
Aon plc has appointed former Munich Re and Zurich Insurance executive Vincent Banton as the head of Construction and Infrastructure for the Asian market.
Chubb, the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company, announced the appointment of George N. Nikolaou as head of Chubb Business Services EMEA in Thessaloniki, Greece.
AXA XL today announced that Lucy Pilko has been appointed Chief Executive Officer for the Americas region of its insurance operations, effective October 30, 2023.
Planitar Inc., the creators of iGUIDE, and Verisk have announced a strategic integration aimed at accelerating the insurance industry’s claims process.
Reask, a leading science and technology firm focused on the financial impact of extreme weather, today announces its partnership with Geosite, a world-leading geospatial data aggregator for underwriting and claims management.
Direct Line, having weathered challenges in recent years, has enlisted the expertise of respected Aviva executive Adam Winslow to spearhead its transformation.
Cover Genius has announced the appointment of David Rudow as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as part of its strategy to drive the next stage of growth.
Chubb has announced the appointment of Janice Mo as the Country President overseeing general insurance in Korea.
Socotra, the leading provider of modern, cloud-based technology for insurers worldwide, announced today that Sonny Patel has joined the company in the role of Chief Product and Technology Officer.
Superscript today announces the appointment of Chris Barclay as Chief Commercial Officer and Tim Joslyn as Chief Technology and Operations Officer.
Inszone Insurance Services has announced the acquisition of Speck Insurance and Financial Services.
Chubb has announced the return of industry veteran Will Field to its offices as head of casualty for Asia, effective Q1 2024.
Eigen Technologies (Eigen), the global intelligent document processing (IDP) provider, today announces the appointment of David Brooks and Simon Hogg as its first Chief Operating Officer (COO) and first Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) respectively.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has sounded the alarm over the soaring insurance premiums that are burdening drivers and homeowners, exacerbating the cost of living crisis.
Multinational professional services firm EY has announced the appointment of Phil Vermeulen as the EMEIA Insurance Leader.
Tim Bailey, the UK CEO of Zurich Insurance, has been appointed as the President of the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
Roojai.com, a Thai insurance startup, has successfully raised $42 million in Series B funding.
Beazley has announced the updates of its primary US Public D&O offering.
Anna Brailsford, CEO and Co-Founder of Code First Girls, is transforming female representation in the tech industry by providing employment through free education.
Global reinsurers Munich Re has announced that it will leave the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance due to “material” legal risks associated with the alliance’s coordinated emissions reductions.
Insurance industry leader, Zurich UK, has revealed fraudulent property claims increased by 31% and fake casualty claims rose by 7% in 2022.
Chubb’s former SVP and Deputy CRO, Frances O’Brien has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at P&C insurer Chubb, effective April 1, 2023.
Oscar Health, Inc., the pioneering health insurance provider powered by a comprehensive technology platform, has announced the appointment of Mark Bertolini as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing April 3rd.
International freight and logistics insurer TT Club has announced two senior appointments as part of its planned succession program.
International specialty insurance firm Ryan Specialty Group has announced the promotion of Michael van Acker to executive vice president of RT Specialty, Ryan Specialty’s wholesale brokerage and binding authority specialty.
Insurtech Insights, the world’s largest community of insurance executives, entrepreneurs and investors, announces the appointment of Megan Kuczynski to President of its USA insurtech conference
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, today announced the appointment of Chris Lay as CEO Marsh McLennan UK, in addition to his responsibilities as CEO of Marsh UK, effective 1 March 2023.
Specialist insurer Beazley plc (Beazley) has announced board changes – one departure and two appointments.
Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) announced today that Teri Gendron will become its next Chief Financial Officer effective March 20, 2023, succeeding Jeremy Noble who became President of Markel’s insurance operations earlier this year.
A startup launched as a COVID-19 testing company is pivoting to a “Netflix” model of health insurance.
Vertical Insure, the embedded insurance platform for platforms, today announced it raised $2M in additional financing, bringing its total seed funding raised since inception to $6M. Greenlight Re Innovations led the additional financing, with participation from Groove Capital, Daren Cotter and other strategic angel investors.
Jonathan Zaffino (pictured), group president at Ascot Group since 2020, will now also serve as chief executive with immediate effect. The new boss replaces Andrew Brooks, who has retired but will stay on as a board member.
AXA XL has appointed Patrick Lee as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Canada. Based in Toronto, Mr. Lee joins Canada’s executive leadership team effective February 1st, 2023.
Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced today Amy Halliburton has joined as Chief Human Resources Officer. Halliburton will be responsible for all HUB human resource strategic initiatives including talent acquisition and management.
Despite 102 million Americans self-reporting a need for life insurance, market uncertainty, layoffs, and inflation will keep many of them from taking the leap in 2023. Streamlining the purchase funnel, removing friction from the application process, and focusing on value will help carriers claim their share of a more competitive market.
Travelers Europe today announced that Peter McConnell has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Mike Gent.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced it has appointed Nick Major to the position of Country Manager, BHSI UK.
Chubb has appointed Hng Keng Yoong (pictured above) as Singapore country president for general insurance operations.
Founded by Nigel Lombard, Peppercorn has created the world’s first conversational AI insurance assistant. Peppercorn’s platform enables customers to benefit from a more responsive and user-friendly experience, from insurance purchase to policy adjustments.
AI insurtech Concirrus has launched the latest version of its marine hull market model, its most sophisticated marine insurance risk model to date, it claims.
Marsh has named Robert Perry as UK CEO, credit specialties, Marsh Specialty.
DeSanto succeeds current Chair Ted Mathas who retired as New York Life’s CEO last year after serving in the role for 14 years.
Swiss Re has announced its appointment of Velina Peneva (pictured) as group chief investment officer.
Schädler is tasked with providing strategic leadership across bolttech’s Europe operations, driving new and existing market and partnership growth.
The Board of Directors of Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) announced today that Tony Cheng has been appointed to the role of President, effective January 4, 2023, succeeding Anna Manning, who remains Chief Executive Officer. Consistent with her long-held plans, Manning will retire from her role as Chief Executive Officer on December 31, 2023. The Board plans to appoint Cheng as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2024. The Board has also appointed him to the Board of Directors effective immediately.
Marsh has appointed Chou Sean Chong as CEO of Marsh Insurance Brokers (Malaysia), effective Jan. 1. He is based in Kuala Lumpur and will report to James Addington-Smith, CEO, South Asia, Marsh.
Zurich Insurance Group has announced that Penny Seach, currently chief underwriting officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, will be promoted to the role of group chief underwriting officer effective Jan. 1. Seach will report to Sierra Signorelli, CEO of commercial insurance.
Farmers announced that Raul Vargas has been appointed to the position of Farmers Group, Inc. president & CEO effective January 1, 2023, when current president & CEO Jeff Dailey will step down and continue as Chairman of the Farmers Group, Inc. Board of Directors.
Allianz Partners has today announced the appointment of a new chief executive with Tomas Kunzmann primed to step into the role, effective from July 1, 2022. Kunzmann will take over from Sirma Boshnakova, who was appointed board member of Allianz SE earlier this year.
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