Barbican’s Reeves, Harrington and Godfray set to leave as Arch deal completesThree members of Barbican’s senior management team – chief executive David Reeves, chief underwriting officer Mark Harrington and chief operating officer Jon Godfray – are to leave the carrier in the wake of its takeover by Arch, The Insurer understands.
Cyber insurtech Arceo.ai appoints AGCS’ Donavan CUOCyber insurance start-up Arceo.ai has hired Emy Donavan as executive vice president and chief underwriting officer.
Beazley hires AWAC’s Karimali for US D&O teamBlue-chip insurer Beazley has hired Rozina Karimali as executive risk underwriter within its US cyber and executive risk division.
Chaucer takes AGCS’ Sheedy to build out US GL after capacity increaseSpecialty carrier Chaucer has appointed Colm Sheedy as class underwriter for US general liability (GL) as it also increases capacity for the line of business.
Pro CEO Niemczewski steps downArtur Niemczewski is departing from Pro Global to “pursue other opportunities” after six years in the CEO role.
Coverys 1975 hires Fathers as MPL underwriterCoverys Managing Agency has appointed Priya Fathers as medical professional liability (MPL) underwriter for Syndicate 1975.
Gard appoints Nilssen London CUOProtection and indemnity (P&I) insurer Gard has promoted Magne Nilssen to the newly created post of chief underwriting officer for London.
Tysers names Allen Bermuda directorIntegro-owned broker Tysers has appointed Christina Allen as a director in Bermuda.
Axis' Fosh to relinquish executive role at year-endIndustry stalwart and Axis Capital executive chairman for Europe Matthew Fosh is to step away from executive leadership at the end of the year, The Insurer can reveal.
Markel promotes Finsness to lead global casualtyUS carrier Markel has appointed Mia Finsness to the role of managing director of global casualty underwriting and claims.
Arch adds Watjen and Kilcoyne to boardBermudian carrier Arch Capital Group (ACGL) has appointed Thomas Watjen and Moira Kilcoyne to its board of directors.
Axa UK builds DA function with Hiscox and Ageas duoAxa UK has appointed Gary Head as director of delegated authorities, while Joel Markham takes on the role of sales and marketing head for delegated authorities.
Fidelis hires Stewart for senior PV&T underwriterBermudian Fidelis Insurance has added Kayley Stewart to its London-based underwriting team as senior political violence and terrorism underwriter.
Breckenridge adds broking VPs Hayes and MaizeBreckenridge Insurance Services has appointed John Hayes and Lisa Maize as vice presidents as the firm continues to build out its ranks.
Apollo names Grimsey chief actuaryApollo Syndicate Management has appointed Paul Grimsey as chief actuary.
McGill and Partners agrees recruitment ban with MarshExpansive broking house McGill and Partners has agreed not to poach broking staff from Marsh for up to three years following the take-over of a specialty portfolio in August this year, The Insurer understands.
HDI Global USA reshuffles exec leadershipHDI Global USA has promoted chief underwriting officer Jim Clark to the role of CEO, succeeding president and CEO Lothar Becker.
Rokstone swoops on Alesco’s AnsonRokstone Underwriting, the ambitious London-headquartered MGA, has hired Alesco energy broker Ian Anson as lead underwriter within its burgeoning property team, The Insurer can reveal.
Integro CEO Behrends exitsIntegro’s chief executive officer, Andrew Behrends, is stepping down from the top role as of 31 December, after three and a half years with the broker.
Veteran Markel chairman Kirshner to retireVice chairman Steven Markel will take over from Alan Kirshner as executive chairman of US specialty insurer Markel Corp when the veteran stands down from the post next May.