Gallagher Re’s Bermuda and retro head Ching to exitExpansive intermediary Gallagher Re is to part ways with the head of its Bermuda operations and retro leader Neville Ching, The Insurer can reveal.
Catalina co-founder and CEO Fagan to exit; succeeded by HemphillRun-off specialist Catalina’s CEO and co-founder Chris Fagan is to step down from the helm after over 15 years in the top role and is to be succeeded by chairman Bruce Hemphill.
UFG chairman Evans to retire in MayThe long-serving chairman of United Fire Group (UFG), Jack Evans, will retire from the role immediately after the US insurer’s annual shareholders meeting in May, the company has confirmed.
Axa XL hires political risk specialist Tran from AtradiusAxa XL Insurance has appointed Caroline Tran as product leader, political risk, credit and bond (PRCB) – Europe, with the new hire joining from Atradius.
Axa XL hires Munich Re’s Yeats to lead LatAm reinsuranceAxa XL has turned to Munich Re’s Michael Yeats to fill its vacant head of Latin America reinsurance role, The Insurer can reveal.
Hub promotes Chapman into national executive roleHub International has named Michael Chapman national director of commercial markets, a newly-created role which the executive will assume in addition to his existing responsibilities as president of the broker’s south region.
AGCS promotes Tagert to environmental practice group leaderAllianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has promoted Steve Tagert to regional environmental practice group leader in North America.
Cincinnati names Schambow chief claims officer as makes raft of promotionsCincinnati Financial Corporation has elevated Marc Schambow to chief claims officer and senior vice president as part of a swathe of promotions across the firm.
Swiss Re CorSo names Slack as head of wholesaleSwiss Re Corporate Solutions has appointed Melanie Slack as head of wholesale for UK, Ireland, South Africa and Europe, Middle East and Africa.
IUA names Zurich’s Kuchinski as chairThe International Underwriting Association (IUA) has named Zurich UK’s Robert Kuchinski as chairman.
Inigo build-out continues with Rolph latest to join from HiscoxMatthew Rolph has resigned from his role as head of distribution and broker relationships at Hiscox to take up a similar role at Inigo, The Insurer can reveal.
Nardac adds ex-GCube and Bloomberg offshore wind specialists to London operationRenewable energy and civil infrastructure-focused broker start-up Nardac Insurance Services has bolstered its London team with the hire of GCube’s former head of offshore wind Robert Bates and analyst Tom Harries, The Insurer can reveal.
Former PartnerRe CEO Clarke named chair of French insurtech WakamParis-headquartered Wakam – previously known as La Parisienne Assurances – has named former PartnerRe chief executive Emmanuel Clarke as chair as it gears up to double in size by expanding to new countries and launching new products.
Aon COO Bruno resigns as Platt steps upAon’s COO John Bruno resigned earlier this week with James Platt stepping in to take certain additional responsibilities before assuming the role in full at the combined Aon and Willis Towers Watson business when the deal closes in the first half of this year.
Argo names McCartney group head of ceded reinsuranceArgo Group has named Tom McCartney as group head of ceded reinsurance.
Axis Re hires Partington Howarth from Argo as CUOAxis Re has hired Katie Partington Howarth from Bermudian rival Argo to serve as chief underwriting officer and head of its reinsurance products division.
CNA Hardy looks to Axa XL as names Singh UK & EU head of specialtyCNA Hardy has announced the appointment of Ramesh Singh as vice president, head of specialty for the UK and Continental Europe.
Sedgwick overhauls China leadershipCarlyle Group-backed Sedgwick has announced strategic changes to the executive management team for its operations in China.
Acord names Aon’s Behrens as chair; adds five to boardGlobal standards-setting body Acord has named Aon’s chief information officer (CIO) Kirk Behrens as chair of the board, with Steadfast Group CEO Robert Kelly serving as vice chair.
Cyber insurtech MGA Coalition adds new hires in drive for growthCyber MGA Coalition has added four new production underwriters to its roster as the insurtech hunts for further growth in the middle market sector.