SCOR Global P&C is making a number of changes to its organizational structure to be more responsive on a regional basis, according to SCOR Global P&C CEO Jean-Paul Conoscente, who sent a message to clients on Friday, Oct. 2.
- Stuart McMurdo is promoted to Regional Head – EMEA (encompassing Europe and MEA), in addition to his current role of Regional CEO for EMEA for Specialty Insurance.
- John Jenkins is promoted to Regional Head – Americas (encompassing North and South America), in addition to his current role of CEO of Reinsurance for the Americas.
- Europe: Anne-Marie Cical is promoted to regional chief underwriting officer with Charles Bartlett as deputy regional CUO.
- North America: Nick Nudo is promoted to regional CUO.
- APAC Mature market: David Johnstone is promoted to regional CUO.
- Benoit Liot is promoted to chief retrocession officer.
- Doug Lacoss is promoted to global head of Pricing & Modelling Designate.
- Guilhem Horvath succeeds Pierre Favennec as head of Strategy, Business development and Marketing.
Source: Insurance Journal

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