Zurich adds EY’s Bates as senior climate change risk consultantZurich has named Belinda Bates as senior risk consultant climate change in its commercial insurance unit.
Great American names new divisional president for trucking unitGreat American Insurance Group has promoted Randal Smith to divisional president for its trucking operation.
Scor’s Channel Syndicate looks to Lloyd’s and Inter Hannover for senior hiresScor’s Channel Syndicate has named Christian Stanley as head of underwriting insight and Christianna Vandoorne as head of terrorism and political violence in a series of senior management changes at the French reinsurer’s London specialty insurance platform.
Thomas Miller names Bergert to succeed Braun as CEO of Hamburg operationsThomas Miller has named Frank Bergert as CEO of Thomas Miller Hamburg, succeeding Tobias Braun with immediate effect.
AFG confirms Consolino exitAmerican Financial Group (AFG) has confirmed that EVP and CFO Jeff Consolino is leaving the company after The Insurer revealed earlier today that the executive is set to reunite with Ed Noonan at StarStone US, which is being rebooted with new PE backers and $850mn of capital.
Accident Fund parent AF Group appoints Fusner CUOWorkers compensation and fronting specialist Accident Fund’s parent AF Group has named Kelly Fusner as its new chief underwriting officer, replacing Bill Carney who retired last year.
Sedgwick names Chiu director of Hong Kong operationsCarlyle Group-backed Sedgwick has named Amen Chiu as director of its operations in Hong Kong.
ReSource Pro hires Aon’s Jain as carrier practice leaderNew York-based ReSource Pro has added Anuj Jain as its carrier practice leader.
S&P’s Dolin-Benguigui joins BarclaysBarclays Investment Bank has hired Tracy Dolin-Benguigui from S&P Global Ratings as a director and senior equity research analyst, The Insurer has learned.
Rehman named CNA Hardy UK & Ireland CEO as Brosnan steps downCNA Hardy’s chief operating officer Jalil Rehman has been named president and CEO for UK & Europe, succeeding David Brosnan who is set to retire in September.
Axa XL fills vacant Eurasia CEO role with veteran VeyryAxa XL has appointed Xavier Veyry CEO of Asia and Europe in what is the latest change the company has made to its newly configured leadership team.
HDI launches London political and credit risk team with Neon hiresHannover-headquartered HDI Global Specialty has launched a political and credit risk team in London with the hires of former Neon underwriter’s Nick Robinson and Anthony Vaughan.
Axis Re promotes Leahey to lead agriculture reinsuranceAxis Re, the reinsurance unit of Axis Capital, has promoted Michael Leahey to head of agriculture reinsurance, effective 1 July.
WR Berkley’s Nautilus promotes COO and CUO to EVPWR Berkley E&S and specialty lines insurer Nautilus Insurance Group has made a pair of promotions with both Trish Buckhardt and Tom Joyce appointed executive vice president.
AGCS names Milford-Cottam as London aviation headAllianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has promoted Jonathan Milford-Cottam to head of aviation for its regional unit London (RUL).
Topsail Re adds to roster with Arch Re Hubicki hireTopsail Re has continued to build out its ranks with the reinsurer bringing in Eric Hubicki from Arch Re, The Insurer can reveal.
Arch International appoints distribution head Williams as Syndicate 1955 active underwriterArch Insurance has confirmed the senior underwriting team of Syndicate 1955, the Barbican Lloyd’s platform acquired by the group last year.
McGriff adds Marsh’s Kinne to executive risk groupUS retail broker McGriff has hired Hank Kinne from Marsh to serve on its executive risk advisors group as senior vice president.
Cohen, Vaughn and Kania out of AspenApollo-owned Aspen has parted company with David Cohen, Dan Vaughn and Tim Kania from its insurance operations as it continues to restructure, The Insurer can reveal.
Munich Re America Services names new chief risk and underwriting officerMunich Re America Services has appointed Cathy Smith as its new chief risk and underwriting officer, overseeing regional underwriting and pricing as well as integrated risk management for Munich Re US P&C Companies.