HIIG replaces founder and CEO Stephen WayHouston International Insurance Group (HIIG) has parted ways with its founder and chief executive officer Stephen Way, in a surprise move that sees the carrier bring in Andrew Robinson to take over the reins.
PartnerRe promotes Piché to president of Canadian life and healthPartnerRe has promoted André Piché to president of the Canadian division of its growing life and health reinsurance business.
Woodruff Sawyer CEO Barrengos takes over chairman role from LoarWoodruff Sawyer CEO Andy Barrengos, has taken over the additional role of chairman from Stan Loar, who is to be honoured with the title of chairman emeritus.
Former Lloyd’s exec Ribeiro joins Starr as London-based NEDStarr Companies has added industry veteran Jose Ribeiro as a non-executive director to the boards of its London-based operations.
Allianz names Richter to lead Cyber Center of CompetenceAllianz Group has appointed Catharina Richter as global head of its cyber center of Competence (CoC), succeeding Emy Donovan who had left the firm last year.
Former Besso CEO Colin Bird to land at EC3 BrokersFormer Prospect chairman and London market veteran Colin Bird is set to re-emerge at BP Marsh backed-EC3 Brokers in a role linked to its newly-launched specialty division, The Insurer can reveal.
R&Q hires Bank of America’s Tom Solomon as CFOLondon-listed R&Q Investment Holdings Ltd has completed its search for a new CFO with the appointment of Bank of America investment banker Thomas (Tom) Solomon as CFO, the London-listed firm announced this morning.
Liberty appoints Perez as GRS CUO after Slaughter resignsLiberty Mutual Insurance has appointed David Perez chief underwriting officer for Global Risk Solutions (GRS), succeeding James Slaughter, who has decided to leave at the end of June.
PartnerRe confirms Stanley as US casualty headPartnerRe has confirmed the appointment of Gareth Stanley as head of US casualty, a move first revealed by The Insurer in April.
CAC Specialty hires Willis’ global P&C head JoostCAC Specialty’s expansion has continued with the arrival of Eric Joost from Willis Towers Watson (WTW), The Insurer can reveal.
Lockton Re hires Guy Carp’s Stephenson to chair marine & energyLockton Re has hired Guy Carpenter executive Martin Stephenson as chairman of marine and energy.
Aviva names former Lloyds Bank CFO Culmer as chairAviva, the UK’s largest insurer, has appointed former Lloyds Bank finance director George Culmer as chairman, replacing Sir Adrian Montague who announced his retirement earlier this year.
Bustillo to retire from BMS at year-endBMS US vice chairman Andrew Bustillo is set to retire from the reinsurance broker at the end of 2020 to focus on charity work that has seen him heavily involved with Covenant House, the non-profit that has strong industry support, The Insurer can reveal.
Chubb names CUO for retail commercial P&C divisionChubb has promoted Michelle McLaughlin – who has been at the insurer for 28 years – to chief underwriting officer of its North America retail commercial property and casualty insurance division.
Aspen president Ritz exits after 9 months in roleApollo-owned Aspen has parted ways with its group president Jonathan Ritz, with the former Validus executive having only taken on the newly created role in September last year.
ICA looks to Commonwealth Bank of Australia for next CEOThe Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has appointed Andrew Hall as its new chief executive officer and executive director of the insurance council.
Addesso joins BMS as chairman of US armExpansive broker BMS Group has appointed former Everest Re president and CEO Dominic Addesso as non-executive chairman and ex-Lloyd’s North America president LoriAnn Lowery-Biggers as an independent non-executive director of its US reinsurance platform BMS Intermediaries Inc.
MS Amlin names former Chaucer CEO Slabbert chairmanLloyd’s (re)insurer MS Amlin Underwriting Limited (MS AUL) has named Johan Slabbert chairman of the board.
BMS inks preferred partner agreement with Chilean broker Insurex ReBMS has entered an agreement with Chilean reinsurance broker Insurex Re as the broking house looks to build out its presence in South America from its Miami hub.
Swiss Re names Brahin as Americas region leader of public sector solutionsSwiss Re’s head of investor relations Philippe Brahin is taking up a new role within the company’s public sector solutions team.