Former Ironshore chief Kelley to retire from LibertyLiberty Mutual’s vice chairman of Global Risk Solutions (GRS) Kevin Kelley is to retire from the company at the end of the year, The Insurer can reveal.
Aspen Re Dubai and Miami offices to closeAspen is closing the Dubai and Miami offices of its reinsurance operations and transferring business from Lloyd’s China to its Singapore arm as it looks to create a more streamlined platform under its new management team, The Insurer can reveal.
Travelers to cease writing cargo at Lloyd’sUS carrier Travelers is exiting cargo business at Lloyd’s, The Insurer understands.
Sompo International replaces CEO Frudd with OkumuraSompo International has appointed Mikio Okumura as chief executive officer, succeeding Nigel Frudd.
CFC names AIG’s Marshall transaction liability headLondon-based MGA CFC has appointed Angus Marshall as its transaction liability practice leader, as it targets growth in the US and “further afield.”
AIG hires Willis exec Barrett as head of multinational general insuranceAIG has continued to add to its senior management ranks with the hiring of Allison Barrett from Willis Towers Watson as global head of multinational in the carrier’s core general insurance (GI) business.
AWAC names Driver bespoke division headAllied World Assurance Company has promoted Paul Driver to head the company’s bespoke products unit.
Lockton hires JLT duo for APAC transactional risks divisionLockton has launched an Asia Pacific (APAC) transactional risks division, naming Will Seccombe as business leader and Mindy Ng as vice president.
Holderness re-emerges as Paraline senior adviserParaline Group – the holding company owned by activist investor group Elliot Management and Wand Partners – has appointed Andrew Holderness as a senior advisor, after he stepped down as global head of law firm Clyde Co’s corporate insurance group last month.
Chaucer names Swiss Re’s Stacey group CUOChaucer has appointed Nicola Stacey chief underwriting officer as John Fowle, the current joint chief executive and CUO, will condense his duties to the CEO role.
Former WRB financial lines head Magee reappears at AIGAIG has appointed Chris Magee as head of management liability in the UK, The Insurer understands.
AGCS names Williams global financial lines head as Poncin departsAllianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has appointed Shanil Williams as global head of financial lines, succeeding Bernard Poncin, who leaves after more than seven years in the role.
EPIC surety hire barred from competing with Marsh until August 2020A court has ordered that EPIC’s Southwest region surety practice leader, who joined from Marsh in July, must not compete with his former employer until August next year or pending trial.
Coverys 1975 active underwriter Bryceland departsActive underwriter at Coverys Managing Agency’s Syndicate 1975 Keith Bryceland has exited the business, The Insurer can reveal.
Burns & Wilcox adds AmWINS duo in HoustonBurns & Wilcox has added Suzette Torres as managing director and Gina Marquez as operations manager in Houston, with both returning to the wholesale broker after stints at AmWINS.
Shaw to be Tokio Marine Kiln CUOMatthew Shaw, most recently divisional president of global markets at Chubb, is to join Tokio Marine Kiln as CUO.
State National CEO Ledbetter to retire as Freeman takes overState National co-founder Terry Ledbetter is stepping down as chairman and CEO of the Markel-owned fronting carrier with Matthew Freeman named as his successor.
Keen replaces Shaw as Chubb Global Markets presidentJason Keen will take over as division president of Chubb Global Markets early next year, replacing Matthew Shaw who is leaving the company.
Everest adds quartet to financial lines teamEverest Insurance has made four hires in its financial lines team, joining from Chubb, Hiscox and Crum & Forster, according to a press release from the carrier early this morning.
Horbelt appointed Munich Re America CFOOliver Horbelt has been named chief financial officer for Munich Reinsurance America, after serving as head of the company’s Capital Partners Americas unit since 2015.