Day confirmed as Topa CEOMichael Day has been confirmed as president and CEO of private equity-backed carrier Topa Insurance Group after filling the position on an interim basis since the departure of John Donahue late last year.
Zurich Canada appoints new head of risk servicesZurich Canada has appointed Chris Snider as its permanent head of risk services, a role the executive previously held on an interim basis.
Nexus Specialty names Fried US head of claimsLondon market managing general agency Nexus Group has hired Mike Fried from LVL Claims Services to lead its in-house claims team for Nexus Specialty in the US.
Executive search firm Eliot Partnership opens in Bermuda with Reiss hireExpansive insurance-focused executive search firm Eliot Partnership has launched a Bermuda office led by Britt Reiss.
Palomar COO Christianson to also take on CUO rolePalomar Holdings has announced that chief operating officer Jon Christianson will also assume the role of chief underwriting officer, succeeding Andy Robinson who has announced his intention to retire.
RenRe names Cruttenden active underwriter of Syndicate 1458RenaissanceRe has appointed Ed Cruttenden active underwriter of Syndicate 1458 at Lloyd’s, replacing Bryan Dalton who has been appointed chief underwriting officer – Europe.
BMS names Marsh’s Towneley as international chairBMS Group has named Marsh’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) chair Peregrine Towneley as chairman of international operations to lead the broker’s expansion in the Middle East.
ERS adds former Ageas UK CEO Boisseau to boardLloyd’s motor insurer ERS has appointed Francois-Xavier Boisseau, the former chief executive officer of Ageas UK Insurance to its board of directors.
AmWINS new international CEO begins roleLloyd’s wholesale broker THB Group has welcomed Matthew Crane as its new CEO and president of the International division of parent AmWINS Group, finalising a move first announced in February.
Capsicum Re bolsters property & specialty team with trio of hiresCapsicum Re has strengthened its property & specialty division with senior hires from rivals Price Forbes, Prospect and Aon.
Everest Re promotes Tibbitt to deputy CUOEverest Re has promoted Sharry Tibbitt to deputy chief underwriting officer (CUO), a role which will see her supporting CUO Chris Downey in managing and guiding the direction of the reinsurer’s book of business.
Mauchamp returns to MS AmlinMS Amlin AG, the Zurich-based reinsurance arm of Lloyd’s carrier MS Amlin, has named Grégoire Mauchamp as chief operating officer.
TMK names Chubb’s Shaw CUOFormer Chubb president Matthew Shaw has joined Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) as chief underwriting officer.
PartnerRe looks to Axis for head of financial risksBermudian carrier PartnerRe has named Jeffrey Ryan head of financial risks.
TigerRisk hires Po-Ba as Lloyd’s roll-out continuesFresh from receiving backing from Flexpoint Ford, US reinsurance intermediary TigerRisk has recruited Lawrence Po-Ba to join the firm focussing on capital solutions for Lloyd’s syndicates.
Lockton promotes Marrero and Taiym to senior US rolesUS broker Lockton has targeted further growth after promoting Hiram Marrero to president, global growth officer and Said Taiym to US chief operating officer.
Burns & Wilcox adds PL exec McCormick from MarketScoutWholesale broker Burns & Wilcox has hired Laura McCormick as regional practice group leader, professional liability, for the southern US region, joining from MarketScout.
Zurich hires Chubb’s Wells to replace Cooper as US middle market headZurich North America has appointed Alexander Wells as US head of middle market, replacing Marcus Cooper who recently joined Liberty Mutual.
Munich Re Syndicate promotes Jodrell to deputy CUO as Parnell retiresMunich Re Syndicate has appointed Natasha Jodrell deputy chief underwriting officer and as a member of its executive committee, taking over from Simon Parnell who is entering retirement.
Lockton Re looks to Aon and Neon as build out continuesLockton Re has continued its hiring push with Aon’s Phillip Mallon and Neon’s Freya Foxall joining the broker’s London office.