Skyward Specialty enters healthcare professional liability with OneBeacon hireSkyward Specialty Insurance Group has hired Brenda Craig as senior vice president with responsibility for its new healthcare professional liability business.
Irish insurer FBD strengthens board ahead of BI test case judgmentIrish commercial insurer FBD has strengthened its board with the addition of Tim Cullinan as independent non-executive director ahead of an important Commercial Court decision on disputed business interruption (BI) claims.
QBE names Fresneau Syndicate 386 active underwriter as Harries retiresQBE has promoted Cécile Fresneau to the role of active underwriter of liability-focused Syndicate 386.
MS Amlin appoints Baeten as P&C CUO for European armMS Amlin’s Continental European subsidiary has appointed Herbert Baeten as chief underwriting officer for its P&C lines.
Convex continues expansion with arrival of Ratnajothy from BeazleyConvex Insurance has hired Jana Ratnajothy from Beazley as the expansive Stephen Catlin and Paul Brand-led (re)insurer looks to further build out its capabilities in the marketplace, The Insurer has learned.
ERS adds former Ironshore CEO Kelley as chairAquiline-backed ERS has named former Ironshore and Lexington CEO Kevin Kelley as non-executive chair, as the Lloyd’s managing agent continues its expansion into specialty classes beyond its traditional motor focus.
Arch adds Watson to credit and political risk unitArch Insurance International has announced the appointment of Tim Watson as senior underwriter within its credit and political risk unit.
Buckle hires former Farmers Business Insurance president FernandezRideshare insurtech Buckle has hired Sharon Fernandez as head of its insurance division with the new arrival making the move from Farmers Business Insurance.
Axa XL names AIG’s Hawkins as NY professional liability headAxa XL has appointed Jason Hawkins as senior vice president, regional head of professional liability in New York, with the executive joining from AIG.
TigerRisk adds Aon’s Ridpath as London casualty expansion continuesTigerRisk has added to its London-based team with the appointment of Glyn Ridpath as a partner in its casualty practice.
Zurich Malaysia appoints Ai Lin as CEOZurich Malaysia has appointed Khoo Ai Lin as CEO of Zurich Life Insurance Malaysia.
McGill and Partners brings in Argo reinsurance buying exec MillerFormer Argo Group vice president of ceded reinsurance Louise Miller has joined McGill and Partners’ structured solutions team, The Insurer has learned.
BHSI promotes duo to lead US FI businessBerkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has named Sachin Warty as head of financial institutions for the Central and West Region, and Chris Polechronis as head of financial institutions for the East Region.
Ascot names Axa XL’s Kerrigan as group CIOAscot has appointed Michael Kerrigan as group chief information officer (CIO), with the executive joining from Axa XL.
Dual confirms O’Connor as CEO North AmericaHowden Group Holdings’ underwriting arm Dual has confirmed the hire of James O’Connor from Willis Towers Watson as CEO of its North America platform to drive ambitious US growth plans in a move first revealed by The Insurer.
Markel hires ex-Chubb chief diversity officer Gandy to lead D&I initiativesMarkel has brought in Chubb’s former chief diversity officer Trevor Gandy to lead its own talent, diversity and inclusion initiatives within the business.
Core Specialty reveals property hires from Pioneer, Axis and SpinnakerCore Specialty Insurance Holdings has built out its property division with the appointment of David Phillips and Christopher Muller as senior vice presidents of property underwriting and Laurence Bunin and Adam Tyburski as co-heads of personal lines fronted programs.
Ryan Specialty Group launches benefits unit with Zern hireRyan Specialty Group (RSG) has launched a new employee benefits division that will be led by John Zern, formerly with Aon.
Scor’s Graves resurfaces as Inigo COOStart-up Inigo has named Karen Graves, former chief operating officer of Scor’s London hub, as COO.
Premia appoints Enstar’s former European head AtkinsThe former chief executive of Enstar’s European operations David Atkins has landed at its smaller legacy rival Premia, The Insurer can reveal.