Woodruff Sawyer targets SoCal expansion with Fuhrman hireUS broker Woodruff Sawyer is eyeing growth in Southern California after hiring John Fuhrman from Marsh to oversee its operations in the region.
Zurich NA hires Allstate’s Chauhan for strategy and BD roleZurich North America has appointed Neeren Chauhan as head of strategy, innovation and business development, with the new hire joining after seven years at Allstate.
Aspen hires Spain to lead Atlanta E&S propertyAspen has hired Nigel Spain to lead its Atlanta excess and surplus lines (E&S) property team with the new arrival making the move from GuideOne, The Insurer has learned.
AGCS appoints North American PI head and FI product leadAllianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has announced two appointments in its New York office, with Robert Green relocating from AGCS London and Rick Hornby joining from NFP.
Vault eyes further expansion after adding seven board membersExpansive Florida-based high net worth carrier Vault Holdings has added seven new board members as it continues its growth drive.
Brandstetter reappointed president of Insurance EuropeTrade body Insurance Europe has extended the term of its president Andreas Brandstetter for a further three years.
Scor appoints Gay as Canada CEOScor has appointed Olivier Gay as CEO for its Canadian reinsurance operations, replacing Paul Christoff.
HDI Global names Drubhra as UK & Ireland director of operationsHDI Global has named Arvind Drubhra as director of operations of its UK and Ireland entities.
Construction Risk Partners makes Florida move with new hiresBroker Construction Risk Partners (CRP) has made a move into the Florida market with the hires of Aon’s Devin Ward and Dave Glasser from general contractor Moss & Associates.
Aspen Capital Markets adds Bernina Re’s von Reitzenstein as portfolio managerAspen has strengthened its newly formed Capital Markets platform with the hire of Bermuda-based Andy von Reitzenstein as a portfolio manager.
BHSI enters French marine market with RSA’s JulvécourtBerkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has entered the marine insurance market in France and appointed Muriel Birre Julvécourt as head of marine.
Amwins Global Risks boosts London operations with Johnson and Ritson hiresAmwins Global Risks, the rebranded Lloyd’s wholesale broker formerly known as THB Group, has added Phil Johnson and Mark Ritson to its London-based team.
Alliant adds Cohen and Davis to M&A unitAlliant Insurance Services has hired David Cohen and Ryan Davis as senior vice presidents within its M&A unit.
Darag adds to North America and London teamsDarag has made a series of hires as it continues to build out its operations on both sides of the Atlantic, adding Alastair Lauder as group chief actuary in London and Ciaran Russell as senior actuary in Bermuda.
TigerRisk hires Aon’s Bonner to lead credit and surety offeringTigerRisk Partners has hired Aon’s Phil Bonner to head up a new global trade credit, surety and political risk business.
Aon adds Hiscox’s Casey and transfers in brokers for retro rebuildAon Reinsurance Solutions is taking further steps to rebuild its retro practice following a number of recent high-profile departures, with the hiring of Hiscox Re & ILS senior retro underwriter Alexandre Casey and a series of internal promotions, The Insurer can reveal.
Eliot Partnership adds Williams to London teamInsurance sector executive search firm Eliot Partnership has added Nigel Williams as a senior consultant in the latest addition to its London team.
Guy Carpenter names Arthur as head actuary for UK non-specialtyGuy Carpenter has named Brit’s David Arthur as head actuary of its UK non-specialty business, which encompasses global casualty, accident and health, UK property and UK motor.
MMC names newly appointed Oliver Wyman CEO Studer vice chairmanNick Studer has been appointed president and CEO of management consulting arm Oliver Wyman while the executive has also taken on the role of vice chairman at parent Marsh McLennan.
AssuredPartners makes captive play with Napolitano hireAssuredPartners is making a play in the captives space after recruiting Nick Napolitano to spearhead its move into the sector.