Amanda Blanc takes on two more NED positionsThe former Axa and Zurich exec Amanda Blanc has taken on two more non-executive positions, taking the count to five roles she has taken up since December.
Atrium parts ways with marine class underwriter TomlinLloyd’s carrier Atrium’s class underwriter for marine property Richard Tomlin is set to leave the carrier, The Insurer can reveal.
Aon names Galizia LatAm headAon has a new leader for its Latin American operations with Alejandro Galizia promoted to the role to replace the departing Fernando Pereira, The Insurer has learned.
The Plexus Groupe targets acquisitions with Hilb hireFormer The Hilb Group CEO Robert J Hilb has re-emerged in a new role at The Plexus Groupe (TPG), with a focus on acquisitions and strategic partnerships to grow the expansive US broker’s national footprint and brand.
Former Willis exec Edwards named Risk Strategies COOExpansive US broker Risk Strategies has named former Willis Towers Watson executive Sharon Edwards as COO.
Sompo International hires US management liability and FI head from XLSompo International has named Ray Santiago as executive vice president and head of the US commercial management liability (CML) and financial institutions teams (FI).
Dale Underwriting Partners lift HDI Specialty A&H duoAsta-managed Dale Underwriting Partners has appointed Steve Lawson and Lauren Meredith to enter the accident and health market, having received Lloyd’s approval to increase 2020 stamp capacity.
Everest Insurance appoints Karmilowicz NA P&C presidentEverest Insurance has promoted Mike Karmilowicz to executive vice president and president of its North America property and casualty (P&C) business.
HW Wood hires Kelsh as international non-marine headIndependent Lloyd’s broker HW Wood has brought in Martin Kelsh as head of international non-marine and added the new arrival to parent company HW International’s board of directors, The Insurer has learned.
Brown & Brown promotes insider to lead retail unitUS broker Brown & Brown has promoted Barrett Brown as an executive vice president and president of the company’s retail segment, with immediate effect.
Topsail Re hires Arch Re’s Bishop as CUOCayman Islands start-up reinsurer Topsail Re has hired Jay Bishop from Arch Re as its new CUO, The Insurer can reveal.
Hiscox hires Millard as chief investment officerLondon-listed insurer Hiscox has appointed James Millard as chief investment officer to manage $6.4bn of the group’s assets.
Coverys launches European MGA platform with former Generali duoMedical professional liability insurer Coverys has unveiled an MGA – Coverys European Holdings (CEH) – appointing Steven Spano as CEO and Doug Robare as CUO to lead the investment platform.
Aston Lark names CEO and CFO in IrelandGoldman Sachs-backed Aston Lark has named former Aviva Ireland executive Robert Kennedy as CEO and former AA financial controller Mark Nolan as chief financial officer of its growing business in Ireland.
Lloyd’s insurer builds out cyber practice with another AIG hireBrit – one of the largest Lloyd’s cyber insurers behind Beazley – has lured another AIG underwriter to join its New York-based team.
Guy Carpenter names Saper CEO of Pacific regionGlobal reinsurance intermediary Guy Carpenter has appointed Jeff Saper chief executive of the Pacific region.
Allied World veteran D’Orazio leaves after 16 yearsAllied World corporate COO and chief of staff Frank D’Orazio has stepped down from the role at the Fairfax Financial-owned carrier, The Insurer can reveal.
Convex strengthens energy team with Marsh JLT Specialty and Apollo hiresExpansive start-up Convex has appointed Marsh JLT energy & power partner Thomas Burrows and Apollo Syndicate 1969 liability underwriter Laurence Burrows, The Insurer can reveal.
BGCI takes MMC’s Radley for aviation unitExpansive start-up broker BGCI has hired Marsh’s John Radley as it continues to build out its aviation business, The Insurer can reveal.
Former Paragon wine program exec Locher joins Allied Public RiskGregory Locher, whose resignation from Paragon sparked a legal dispute between the MGA and Allied World, has resurfaced at managing general underwriter Allied Public Risk.