Risk management industry trade body RIMS has named Kristen Peed, the head of corporate risk at Sequoia, as its president for the 2025 term effective 1 January.

Insurance services provider Davies has appointed Matt Button as deputy group CEO.

Alliant Insurance Services has hired Ben Guttenberger as vice president within its Americas division, based in Houston, Texas.

Start-up MGA Volt Underwriting has bolstered its underwriting capabilities with the appointment of Louis Scott as senior underwriter, power and renewable energy.

Alliant Insurance Services has hired Johnny Osborne as senior vice president within its Americas Division, based in Huntsville, Alabama.

Wildfire-focused insurtech MGA Kettle has named former Root executive Jeff Chen as its new chief risk officer.

Scor’s chief underwriting officer for marine, energy, engineering, aviation and space Adrian Poxon has retired from his position at the business.

Florida Insurance and Reinsurance Company has appointed Jeremy Baczkiewicz as chief underwriting officer.

UK MGA Alps has appointed Michelle O’Reilly as managing director, replacing the long-serving Ian Micklewright who is departing after more than 20 years with the business.

Hiscox has appointed Frank Lamantia as chief technology officer in the US.

The Federal Reserve Board has appointed three new members and reappointed four existing members to its Insurance Policy Advisory Committee (IPAC).

Arthur J. Gallagher has promoted Jared Wosleger to property practice director for the South Central region.

Former Helios CEO Martin Reith has resurfaced in a dual position as executive chairman of Volante Global and advisor to Acrisure Re Corporate Advisory and Solutions.

IQUW has appointed Ali Welchman as lead underwriter for its newly-launched ports and terminals product.

American Integrity Insurance Group, a leading Southeast property insurer, is proud to announce the promotion of Jon Ritchie to president.