Probitas swoops on CFC for casualty hireProbitas 1492 has appointed James Cowen international general liability senior underwriter in its casualty team.
AIG names Talbot’s Bilsby global head of specialtyAIG has appointed Talbot’s chief executive Peter Bilsby global head of specialty.
Brit appoints John King as chief underwriting officer in USFairfax-owned carrier Brit has appointed John King chief underwriting officer for Brit Global Specialty USA (“BGSU”).
Ex Third Point Re and AIG execs to launch start-up TransverseFormer Third Point Re executive Shane Haverstick has teamed up with ex-AIG programs division executive Ethan Allen to work on a new venture, Re-Insurance can reveal.
Urban joins Redpoint to build program platformFormer Third Point Re executive Tony Urban has joined Redpoint Insurance Group to lead business development and help build out its program insurance platform.
Fidelis unveils new Irish (re)insurerFidelis has unveiled a newly licenced Dublin subsidiary staffed with a phalanx of experienced management from rival (re)insurers, the Bermudian-headquartered firm announced today.
Swiss Re unveils new UK & Ireland CEOSwiss Re has filled its vacant UK & Ireland CEO position with Tava Madzinga, the current head of its MENA region.
US MGA start-up Vindati hires Allianz execStart-up US MGA Vindati has hired former Allianz executive John Barnwell to lead its new ocean marine line of underwriting.
Nichols named interim CEO/chairman at ProtectiveJay Nichols has returned to a front seat position in the industry as chairman and interim CEO of specialist trucking and transportation carrier Protective Insurance Corporation.
Q&A: Jean-Paul Conoscente, CEO of reinsurance at Scor Global P&CJean-Paul Conoscente, CEO of reinsurance at Scor Global P&C on independence, M&A and his advice for the new CEO of Lloyd’s John Neal
Kingstone’s Thatcher takes on CEO role from veteran GoldsteinNASDAQ-listed US insurer Kingstone Companies has named Dale Thatcher as CEO.
TigerRisk adds Aon’s Hughes to London retro deskReinsurance intermediary TigerRisk has appointed Jonathan Hughes as partner on the firms London-based retro team.
StarStone names Hendrickson Group CEOEnstar-owned specialty carrier StarStone has named John Hendrickson as group chief executive officer with immediate effect.
Howden names Kumar CEO in the United Arab EmiratesHyperion-owned broking house Howden has appointed Sajith Kumar as CEO of its Emirate arm, Hyperion UAE.
ILS’ march into primary markets continues with Victor moveFurther evidence of the expansion of alternative capital deep into the primary commercial markets was provided today with the appointment of a global head of capital markets to MMC’s MGA arm.
New Lloyd’s CEO outlines immediate prioritiesThe former QBE CEO John Neal has formally begun his new role as the CEO of the Corporation of Lloyd’s today with a welcome from the man who ultimately selected him, chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown.
Axa XL names Catlin veteran as London Market Wholesale CUOAxa XL insurance has named Dan Curran as chief underwriting officer for its London Market Wholesale business.
Axis Re names Haugh as global markets headAxis Re, the reinsurance arm of Axis Capital, has named Ann Haugh as president of its global markets division.
Antares names CNA Hardy’s Taylor next head of specialtyLloyd’s insurer Antares has appointed the former CNA Hardy head of specialty John Taylor to lead its specialty business.
IGI appoints Stephen Rix chief actuaryDubai-headquartered carrier IGI has named Stephen Rix as chief actuary.