Leadenhall expands with Deutsche hireInsurance-linked securities investment manager Leadenhall Capital Partners has hired Phil Kane as senior credit officer, working in the life and alternative credit team.
Ed names Aon’s Turner Bermuda chairBroking house Ed has named Aon’s John Turner as chairman of its Bermuda operation, Ed Bermuda.
Johnston to become CEO of Lancashire Insurance CompanyHayley Johnston is to succeed Elaine Whelan as the new CEO of Lancashire Insurance Company (LIC), according to parent company Lancashire Holdings.
Voce says Argo board “cannot be trusted” to choose leadership or directionActivist investor Voce Capital has responded to Mark Watson standing down as Argo CEO by saying the move does not allay concerns about governance and oversight at the Bermudian (re)insurer.
Clune to take over as Lockton CEOPeter Clune will take over as CEO of broker Lockton next May with Ron Lockton moving into the chairman role in place of his uncle David.
Worldwide Facilities promotes Kitchen to MGA presidentWorldwide Facilities has announced Gary Kitchen as president of its MGA division, a new position, as the expansive national wholesale broker looks to further grow its geographic footprint.
Argo: Just a coincidence?The timing of the Watson and Noonan departures may not have any significance but the Argo vacancy could be attractive for a seasoned executive looking for a platform in a fast-improving market dynamic…
Guy Carp shuffles top legal and compliance rolesGuy Carpenter has named Michael Sevi chief compliance officer and general counsel, succeeding long-standing Michael Borik who moves to a “joint business and legal role” in the reinsurance broker’s Global Capital Solutions Group.
Argo share price a bellwether for future?Investors reacted positively to yeterday’s news of Argo CEO Mark Watson’s sudden departure. Some may have been encouraged by what they see as an increased likelihood of a sale, others may see opportunity in a clean slate and a new chapter in increasingly attractive market conditions.
Watson “retires” as Argo Group CEOMark Watson is stepping down immediately as CEO of Argo Group International Holdings with Kevin Rehnberg moving into the position on an interim basis.
Channel’s Littley reemerges at DA StrategyDA Strategy, a London-based delegated authority consultancy, has appointed former Channel Syndicate delegated underwriting head James Littley as associate.
Noonan steps down as StarStone chairEnstar-owned StarStone has announced that Ed Noonan is stepping down as chairman and as a member of the group board.
AmWINS confirms Kaplan hire from Swiss ReWholesale giant AmWINS Group has confirmed Alex Kaplan has joined as executive vice president for alternative risk, in a move first revealed by The Insurer.
BMS confirms hire of Willis Re’s Irvan as CPOBMS has appointed Jeff Irvan as chief property officer, US reinsurance, with immediate effect – in a move first revealed by The Insurer.
Fidelis parts way with Clarkson after less than a month in roleLondon market marine stalwart Bob Clarkson has left Fidelis after joining the total return (re)insurer a matter of weeks ago, The Insurer can reveal.
Argo creates new Americas reporting structureBermudian carrier Argo has established a new reporting structure for its business in the Americas led by newly appointed executive vice presidents.
Florida’s Olympus replaces CEO ScottFlorida homeowners insurer Olympus Insurance Company has replaced its CEO Jeffrey Scott, with Jim McDermott taking the role on an interim basis, The Insurer can reveal.
Flood leaves IronPro with Leahy named presidentThomas Leahy Jr has been named president of Liberty-owned Ironshore’s professional and management liability division IronPro, with Greg Flood understood to have exited the unit.
Schnorr named CEO of StarStone’s Lloyd’s managing agencyEnstar-owned StarStone has promoted its global head of marine and offshore energy Simon Schnorr to chief executive of its Lloyd’s business - StarStone Underwriting Limited, The Insurer can reveal.
Murphy to be Selective chairman as Marchioni gets set for CEO roleSelective Insurance Group has announced that John Marchioni will take over as the carrier’s next CEO on 1 February 2020 with the incumbent Greg Murphy moving to the newly created position of executive chairman.