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Aon has appointed José María Navas as Chief Claims Officer for EMEA, as the broker continues to strengthen its regional claims capabilities amid growing complexity in the risk landscape.
Federato, an AI-native platform focused on transforming insurance operations, has appointed Yogesh Sapre as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) as the company continues to expand following its recent funding round and international growth initiatives.
HDI Global has appointed Thomas Kropp as chief operating officer and chief information officer (COO/CIO), succeeding Dr. Thomas Kuhnt, as the corporate and specialty insurer restructures executive responsibilities under its Xcelerate29 strategy.
Insurance giant Aviva has elevated Alex McMurrough to one of its top underwriting positions, naming her chief underwriting officer for its commercial lines division.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has named Ana Matarranz as Chief Executive Officer for Spain, reinforcing its strategy to strengthen its footprint in key European insurance markets.
Sedgwick has named Suzanne Dann as group president while also introducing a new proprietary digital platform aimed at transforming claims and risk management.
Hannover Re’s US life reinsurance arm, Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America, has named Kelly Rabin as Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary, effective 1 May 2026.
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has appointed two senior leaders to accelerate its enterprise-wide artificial intelligence strategy, naming Spike Lipkin as chief AI officer and Gordon Wintrob as head of AI acceleration, effective immediately.
World Insurance Associates appoints John Newell as CEO to drive next phase of growth
AXA XL has appointed Jiten Halai as Global Chief Underwriting Officer for Structured Risk Solutions, underlining its commitment to scaling innovative risk transfer models for corporate clients.
AXIS Capital Holdings has appointed Anthony Izzo as Chief Commercial Officer, in a move aimed at strengthening its global commercial strategy and deepening broker and partner engagement.
Liberty Mutual has introduced a new leadership structure spanning its Global Risk Solutions (GRS) and Liberty Mutual Investments (LMI) businesses, aiming to better align risk, capital, and strategic execution.
American Integrity Insurance Group has announced the appointment of Brian Foley as Chief Financial Officer, effective 6 April 2026, marking a positive step in the company’s continued development following its successful initial public offering.
Genasys has announced the appointment of Hugh Hessing and Gavin Routledge as Non-Executive Directors, reinforcing its leadership team as the company accelerates its growth as a mid-market challenger in insurance technology.
Toyota Financial Services has announced the appointment of Alec Hagey as President and Chief Executive Officer, ushering in a new phase of leadership while building on a strong foundation of growth and customer focus.
Accelerant has named Linda S. Huber as its new Chief Financial Officer, strengthening its leadership team as it continues to scale its data-driven specialty insurance marketplace.
Price Forbes has strengthened its Asia-Pacific growth strategy with the appointment of Rajiv Ramakrishnan as Head of Accident & Health (A&H) in Singapore.
Swiss Re has named Henock Teklu as its new Group Chief Transformation Officer and Group Chief of Staff, strengthening its leadership team as it accelerates enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
Gen Re has appointed Nancy Roos to the Executive Board of General Reinsurance AG, effective April 1, 2026, reinforcing its leadership team and governance capabilities.
WTW has introduced a refreshed leadership structure across its EMEA Insurance Consulting and Technology business, aimed at enhancing specialisation, accelerating innovation, and supporting growing client demand for technology-driven solutions.
Prudential Financial has appointed Joseph Barrowclough as President of its Bermuda Reinsurance operations, reinforcing its leadership team as it continues to expand its global reinsurance capabilities.
Allianz Jio Reinsurance has appointed Sonia Rawal as Chief Executive Officer as the company officially launches operations in India following full regulatory approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
Global reinsurer Swiss Re has appointed Teodora Aldenhoff as Chief Pricing Actuary for Life & Health (L&H) Continental Europe, strengthening its leadership team across the region.
Technology-enabled specialty insurer Pinion Insurance has appointed Chris Jones as Group Chief Financial Officer, reinforcing its executive team as the business scales operations across key markets.
Aon has introduced a new leadership structure for its U.S. specialty distribution segment within Reinsurance Solutions, reinforcing its focus on growth, specialisation, and enhanced client delivery across the market.
Crawford & Company has confirmed the appointment of Bruce Swain as President and Chief Executive Officer, solidifying his leadership after serving in the role on an interim basis since the start of 2026.
Convex Group Limited has appointed Bobby Le Blanc as Chairman of its Board, marking a significant leadership development as the company positions itself for its next phase of expansion.
AXA UK & Ireland has restructured its UK operations, bringing together its commercial and retail divisions into a single general insurance business as it looks to enhance scale, underwriting visibility, and operational efficiency.
Westfield Specialty has promoted Katie MacGregor to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of its international business, as the company continues to expand across key global markets.
Peak Re has announced a leadership transition, appointing Victor Kuk as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding co-founder Franz-Josef Hahn, who will move into a Special Advisor role later this year.
PartnerRe has announced the appointment of Scott Kreuzer as Chief Executive Officer of its Property & Casualty (P&C) Americas division, as the company continues to reinforce its leadership bench and underwriting capabilities across key markets.
Allianz SE has unveiled a series of leadership changes within its Board of Management as part of long-term succession planning, with several appointments scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027.
Acuity Insurance has announced a planned leadership transition, naming Melissa Winter as its new President and CEO, following the retirement of longtime chief executive Ben Salzmann. Winter, who joined Acuity in 1998 and has served as president since 2023, takes over the reins as Salzmann steps down, though he will remain a member of the company’s board of directors.
Prudential Financial has appointed CEO Andrew Sullivan as chairman of the board, consolidating leadership at one of the United States’ largest insurers.
AXA XL, the property, casualty, and specialty risk division of AXA, has named Leyla Delic as Chief Technology and AI Officer, based in London.
Global insurance broker Marsh McLennan has announced senior leadership changes at Marsh, appointing Nick Studer as president and CEO of Marsh Risk and naming Martin South as the firm’s new chief client officer. The changes take effect April 1.
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) has appointed Logan Blake as President of Bermuda Operations, reinforcing the global life and health reinsurer’s leadership team as it continues to expand its presence in the key reinsurance hub.
QBE, the global business insurer, has named Stephanie Cryer as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) for its International division, effective 1 April 2026, subject to regulatory approval.
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Howden has appointed Andrew McGee as Chief Broking Officer for its UK & Ireland (UK&I) Retail division, strengthening its leadership team as the firm continues to expand its retail operations.
Sompo, the global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance, has appointed Sarah Stanford as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sompo UK, following the completion of its acquisition of Aspen Insurance Holdings.
Aviva plc has appointed Chris Cochrane as Group Chief Information Officer, effective from summer 2026, subject to regulatory approval by the PRA and FCA.
Insurtech Sixfold announced the appointment of Tony Rosa as Chief Data & Analytics Officer, a move aimed at scaling the company’s AI underwriting capabilities from individual submission analysis to strategic portfolio-level decision-making.
Swiss Re has appointed Anne Lohbeck as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) for its Property & Casualty Reinsurance (P&C Re) division, effective May 1, 2026.
Aon has appointed Nick Fraccalvieri as CEO of global facultative for its Reinsurance Solutions division, effective March 1, 2026. In this role, Fraccalvieri will oversee the strategic direction and execution of Aon’s global facultative reinsurance operations, with a focus on ceded facultative business and delivering differentiated value to clients.
Swedish pet insurance startup Lassie has secured $75 million in Series C funding, bringing its total capital raised to $115 million. The round was led by Balderton Capital, with participation from Felix Capital, Inventure, Passion Capital,and Stena Sessan.
USAA has announced the appointment of Dan Griffiths as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective February 5, 2026. Griffiths brings a wealth of experience in technology leadership across banking and financial services, joining the San Antonio-based insurer after serving as Group Chief Information Officer at Santander US. Over the course of his career, he has held senior technology roles at major financial institutions, including TD Bank, Banco Santander, Barclays, Lehman Brothers, and JPMorgan Chase.
Acrisure Portugal has appointed João Mendonça as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately, as the firm positions itself for growth in Portugal’s €14.3 billion insurance market.
Relm Insurance, an insurer focused on emerging industries, has announced the appointment of three senior executives to its leadership team: Becky Vernon as Chief Legal Officer, Henry Paddison as Chief Operating Officer, and Shane Doyleas Chief Underwriting Officer.
Marsh has appointed Lisa Quest as UK Chief Executive Officer, adding to her current role as Head of UK and Ireland at Oliver Wyman, effective 6 April 2026. She will be based in London and report to Flavio Piccolomini, CEO, International, Marsh.
MNK Group has appointed Matthew De Jesus as Chief Strategy and Development Officer, a newly created role designed to lead group-level strategy and mergers and acquisitions as the business accelerates global growth.
BarmeniaGothaer has joined The Spark, the Global Prevention Lab, as a member, with Thomas Bischof, Member of the Board, appointed to The Spark’s Global Advisory Board.
Gallagher has appointed Adam Sullivan as Chief Executive Officer of Gallagher Specialty Asia, strengthening its leadership as the global broker accelerates growth across specialist lines in the region.
MNK Group has appointed Daniel Ferguson as its first Group Treasury Director, marking a strategic step in strengthening the company’s financial planning and supporting continued expansion across global insurance markets.
Global insurer American International Group (AIG) has announced the promotion of Neil Smallcombe to President of Lexington Insurance Company, AIG’s U.S. surplus lines insurer.
AI12 Limited, a specialist insurance and reinsurance broker headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has appointed Edward Sheppard as Chief Broking Officer, marking a significant step in the firm’s strategy to expand its specialty business and reinforce global capabilities.
Everest Group, Ltd., a global underwriting leader in reinsurance and specialty insurance solutions, today announced two key leadership appointments within its Facultative & Hybrid Reinsurance business, strengthening its Global Wholesale & Specialty platform.
Global reinsurance broker Howden Re has appointed Karen Nordblom as Chief Operating Officer for Europe at Howden Re International, based in Stockholm.
In his new role, Patel leads Aon’s business in Malaysia across Commercial Risk Solutions, Health Solutions, Talent Solutions and Wealth Solutions. He partners with regional solution line leaders to align priorities, strengthen execution and deliver integrated solutions that support clients in protecting and growing their businesses. Patel reports to Andrew Minnitt, Head of Southeast Asia, and will relocate from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur in the coming months.
AXA UK Commercial has announced the appointment of Caroline Dunn as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), with effect from 1 July 2026.
Dunn joins AXA UK Commercial from Zurich UK, where she most recently served as Chief Underwriting Officer. In that role, she led underwriting strategy with a strong emphasis on technical discipline, portfolio performance and sustainable growth. Prior to joining Zurich, she spent seven years at Lloyd’s of London in senior underwriting positions, where she was responsible for underwriting oversight and performance across the Lloyd’s market business.
New Reinsurance Company Ltd. (NewRe), the Swiss reinsurer within the Munich Re Group, has appointed Dr. Sascha Brehm to its Board of Directors, effective 16 January 2026, further strengthening the company’s governance and risk leadership capabilities.
Specialist insurance provider CFC has appointed Nick Line as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), strengthening its executive leadership as the business continues to scale globally across specialty and emerging risk lines.
Lloyd’s has announced the appointment of Jim Bichard as Chief Financial Officer, with effect from April 2026, strengthening its executive leadership as the market enters its next phase of strategic growth.
Bichard will join Lloyd’s Executive Team, reporting to Chief Executive Patrick Tiernan, and will also become a member of the Council of Lloyd’s. His appointment is subject to regulatory approval.
Generali has announced that Giulio Terzariol has assumed the role of Direttore Generale – Group Deputy CEO, effective immediately, following the completion of the customary regulatory process. The appointment comes after the board of directors approved a new organisational structure on 12 November 2025.
Insurance Moves: BHSI, Admiral Group and FUW Commercial Announce Senior Appointments. Several UK and international insurers have announced senior leadership appointments, reinforcing their focus on talent, succession planning and regional growth across key areas of their businesses.
Hamilton Re, a specialty reinsurance and insurance company, has promoted Susan Steinhoff to Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) of Hamilton Re, its Bermuda-based insurance and reinsurance underwriting platform, effective January 1, 2026.
Jensten Group has announced three new acquisitions, adding Broker One, Coversure Dudley, and Mediprotect Healthcare to its growing portfolio. The deals mark another step in the group’s strategy to expand its regional footprint and strengthen its capabilities across multiple insurance segments.
Munich Re has appointed Paolo Ghirri as Chief Executive Officer of Munich Re Italia, effective January 1, 2026, marking a significant milestone in his more than 35-year career with the organization. The appointment reflects Munich Re’s continued focus on leadership continuity and deep market expertise in one of its most important European markets.
Acrisure has appointed Benjamin Funk as Chief Technology and Chief AI Officer. In this role, Funk will lead Acrisure’s global technology strategy with a focus on AI transformation, enterprise automation and enhancing the firm’s digital client experience. He will report to Mark Wassersug, Acrisure’s Chief Operating Officer.
Brown & Brown, Inc. has announced that Steve Hearn, the company’s Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed as President of the Retail segment. This move is described as a strategic step to ensure business continuity and sustained growth during a period of significant expansion.
Chariot Re, a Bermuda-based life and annuity reinsurance company, has announced the appointment of Andrew Preston as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
Allianz UK has announced the appointment of Mansoor Reehan to the newly created role of Head of Artificial Intelligence. In this position, Reehan will lead the strategic growth of AI initiatives across the organization.
Geico has appointed Arianna Orpello as its new chief marketing officer, effective January 2026.
Bspoke Group has appointed Ryan Gill as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking the first major leadership change since the company was acquired by NFP, an Aon company. Gill, who previously served as Chief Commercial Officer, succeeds Tim Smyth. Smyth will take on the role of Deputy Chair, focusing on strategy and long-term opportunities under NFP ownership.
Cloud Lobsters, the London-based insurtech company focused on cloud-driven digital transformation solutions, has appointed Daniel Malmvärn as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
USAA has appointed Rob Arena as President of USAA Life Insurance Company, effective January 5, 2026. Arena brings more than three decades of experience in life insurance, retirement solutions and asset management, as well as a personal connection to USAA’s mission and values.
AIA Group Limited has announced the appointment of Ben Ng as Group Chief Risk Officer Designate and member of the Group Executive Committee, effective 1 October 2025.
AXA XL has appointed Donnacha Smyth as Global Chief Underwriting Officer for Casualty, effective 3 November 2025. Currently Head of Casualty for the Americas, he is based in Bermuda and will relocate to Ireland in 2026 to take on his global responsibilities.
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.
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