Direct Insurance Group adds England to London market unitUK intermediary and MGA manager Direct Insurance Group has named Simon England as business development manager for its Lloyd’s broker division, Direct Insurance London Market (DILM).
ERS names former Ageas UK CEO Boisseau chairLloyd’s motor insurer ERS has named Francois-Xavier Boisseau, the former chief executive of Ageas UK, as non-executive director and chair of ERSSML, the managing agent of Syndicate 218 at Lloyd’s.
Oneglobal adds Aon’s Bingley to build financial lines offeringOneglobal has continued to expand with the addition of Max Bingley, who has joined from Aon to grow the broker’s presence in financial lines.
Guy Carpenter hires Willis Re’s Livingston for new global head of sales roleReinsurance broker Guy Carpenter has named Willis Re’s Jeffrey Livingston as global head of sales, a new role created to bring its sales activities under one leadership.
IRB Brasil appoints Guerra to lead risk and complianceIRB Brasil has named Carlos Guerra as general counsel and risk and corporate governance officer in a bid to increase transparency and corporate governance at the embattled carrier.
Poloskey takes Universal COO spot vacated by DonaghyMichael Poloskey has been named chief operating officer of Universal Insurance Holdings, filling the role vacated last summer when Steve Donaghy was named CEO.
Nationwide E&S president Clark to retire at end of 2020US insurer Nationwide has begun a search for a new president of its excess and surplus lines (E&S) and specialty division after Tom Clark announced he will retire at the end of the year.
Aelous names Elementum’s Jagoda portfolio managerILS manager Aeolus Capital Management has named Nicholas Jagoda as partner and portfolio manager.
QBE names Mann trade credit and surety head in North AmericaQBE has promoted Harpreet Mann to head of global credit and surety for its North America division.
Crum & Forster makes cyber/E&O hires from Beazley and MarshFairfax subsidiary Crum & Forster has expanded its executive risk team with the hire of two cyber and errors and omissions (E&O) underwriters in the greater Atlanta area: Safeer Mohammed and Ross Perkins.
Oneglobal adds to energy team with Aon’s PickeringJC Flowers-backed Oneglobal has appointed Gavin Pickering as senior energy partner.
Willis hires Russell-Vick after three decades at MarshWillis Towers Watson has appointed Mark Russell-Vick as head of broking for its Great Britain financial, executive, and professional risks (Finex) line of business.
Sabre names Pomfret chair as Snowball steps downLondon-listed motor insurer Sabre Insurance has named current senior director Andy Pomfret as chairman, succeeding Patrick Snowball.
Texas insurance commissioner Sullivan to exit and return to private sectorTexas Insurance Commissioner Kent Sullivan is stepping down from his position in September ahead of a return to the private sector.
Arceo.ai takes Gamble to lead broker relationsExpansive cyber insurtech Arceo.ai has added another high-profile industry executive to its ranks with the appointment of Thomas Gamble as executive vice president and global chief distribution officer.
Lockton adds AIG underwriter to transaction liability teamUS broker Lockton has hired San Francisco-based Philip Henry as a senior vice president in its national transaction liability team.
RLI promotes Ward to lead E&S property groupJonathan Ward has been promoted to lead RLI’s E&S property group, replacing John Stenhouse who recently retired.
Ironshore brings in Argo’s Killimett to lead wholesale environment unitIronshore has brought in Kelly Killimett from Argo to lead its newly formed wholesale environmental team.
GRP hires WTW’s Grieb in management shake-upUK broker consolidator GRP has hired former Willis Towers Watson facilities head Stuart Grieb as regional managing director for the South, replacing Chris Haggart who is moving to a newly created role taking on wider responsibilities with the Group’s retail division.
Carbon Underwriting continues build out with former Antares chief claims officerManaging general underwriter (MGU) Carbon Underwriting has appointed Gary Bradshaw as claims manager as it grows further into the delegated authority space.