Morrissey to retire as IIS president and CEOThe International Insurance Society (IIS) has announced that Mike Morrissey will retire as president and CEO, after more than 11 years in the position.
Aeolus names Bernstein CEO with Grasso and Jones appointed co-chairsILS fund Aeolus Capital Management has appointed Andrew Bernstein as its new CEO with Chris Grasso and Trevor Jones promoted to co-chairmen of the Bermuda-based platform’s board.
Bermuda Global ReSpecialty head Davies leaves AonAon Bermuda’s head of Global ReSpecialty Jonty Davies has left the firm and has been linked with a move to Lockton Global Re’s expansive platform, The Insurer can reveal.
Ex-Validus exec Steinberg joins The Hartford as head of wholesale propertyWilliam Steinberg has joined The Hartford as head of wholesale property for Navigators, having previously worked at Validus Specialty Underwriters for five years.
AGCS names Hussain regional head of cyber in UK product pushAllianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has named Rehan Hussain regional head of cyber as the specialty unit continues to bolster its cyber team following the launch of its Allianz Cyber Protect policy in the UK.
Axa XL builds UK broker distribution team with WTW and Generali hiresAxa XL has continued the build out of its UK broker distribution team with the appointment of Michael Clarke as regional broker distribution leader and Robyn Warke as broker distribution leader.
La Réunion Aérienne hires MS Amlin claims veteran SmithFrench aviation and space insurance consortium La Réunion Aérienne (LRA) has hired long-serving MS Amlin claims specialist Julian Smith.
IRB further delays publication of Q1 resultsIRB Brasil Re has once again delayed publication of its first quarter 2020 results with the company now set to reveal its figures on 29 June.
Convex expands London market marine team with Atrium’s TomlinExpansive (re)insurer Convex has continued to build out its marine unit with the hire of former Atrium marine class underwriter Richard Tomlin, The Insurer understands.
Charles Taylor names Brown CEOPrivate-equity backed Charles Taylor has named former Axa Corporate Solutions and Aon UK CEO Rob Brown as its new CEO.
Antares CEO Battle to exit as QIC overhaul continuesLloyd’s carrier Antares is expected to shortly part ways with its chief executive Joe Battle after a strategic review undertaken by parent company QIC Global, The Insurer understands.
Schmidt steps down as Argo CUO with Carter named replacementArgo Group International Holdings’ CUO Axel Schmidt has stepped down with immediate effect with Tim Carter taking over the role.
Suncorp names ex-CBA executive Bennett as CIOAustralian insurer Suncorp has named former Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) business and private banking group executive Adam Bennett as chief information officer (CIO).
Axis hires Aon’s Seyfried as head of cyber US open marketAxis Insurance has named Eric Seyfried as head of cyber US open market, joining from Aon where he spent six years.
Marsh JLT Specialty names Silberberg Canadian renewable energy leaderMarsh JLT Specialty’s renewable energy unit has promoted Joanne Silberberg to lead its Canadian operations.
Ed builds out transactional risk teamBGC Insurance-owned Ed has named Robert Coward divisional director in its professional and executive risk team.
Veteran retro exec Lee leaves AonAon managing director and retro specialist Jeremy Lee is leaving the firm in London and has been linked with a move to expansive broker BMS, The Insurer can reveal.
HDI Global looks to Axa XL and MS Amlin to fill board rolesHannover-headquartered HDI Global has made two hires to its management board, adding Axa XL’s Mukadder Erdönmez and MS Amlin’s Andreas Luberichs.
Aspen confirms Eisler promotion and adds former Lloyd’s exec to full boardAspen has confirmed the promotion of Bruce Eisler to CUO of its insurance platform and CEO of its US platform and added former Lloyd’s and Swiss Re executive Theresa Froehlich to its group board.
BMS takes WTW’s Macrane as US casualty fac leaderExpansive broker BMS has continued its US reinsurance build-out with the hire of Rich Macrane from Willis Towers Watson to lead its casualty facultative practice as executive vice president.