PartnerRe names Meyenhofer specialty CEO as Haft heads new global cat unit
PartnerRe has appointed Philippe Meyenhofer CEO of its specialty lines unit while Greg Haft has been named CEO of the reinsurer’s newly formed global catastrophe operation.
Gransbury promoted to head new QBE NA specialty group
QBE North America has promoted Steve Gransbury to head of its newly-created specialty insurance group, with Tara Krauss taking over his previous role of head of accident and health.
Catalina continues to bolster corporate governance; names former Old Mutual CEO Hemphill chair
Bermudian-headquartered legacy specialist Catalina Holdings has named former Old Mutual CEO Bruce Hemphill as non-executive chairman of the board and Caroline Foulger as senior independent non-exec director, effective immediately.
Willis Re takes GC’s Jones to head Atlanta office
Willis Re has hired back Graham Jones from Guy Carpenter to take the position of branch manager of its Atlanta office, The Insurer can reveal.
HIIG replaces founder and CEO Stephen Way
Houston International Insurance Group (HIIG) has parted ways with its founder and chief executive officer Stephen Way, in a surprise move that sees the carrier bring in Andrew Robinson to take over the reins.
GuideOne takes Spain from The Hartford’s Navigators
Expansive US mutual insurer GuideOne National has appointed Nigel Spain from The Hartford’s Navigators Insurance operation as head of global technical property, The Insurer can reveal.
Former Lloyd’s exec Ribeiro joins Starr as London-based NED
Starr Companies has added industry veteran Jose Ribeiro as a non-executive director to the boards of its London-based operations.
Former Besso CEO Colin Bird to land at EC3 Brokers
Former Prospect chairman and London market veteran Colin Bird is set to re-emerge at BP Marsh backed-EC3 Brokers in a role linked to its newly-launched specialty division, The Insurer can reveal.
BMS inks preferred partner agreement with Chilean broker Insurex Re
BMS has entered an agreement with Chilean reinsurance broker Insurex Re as the broking house looks to build out its presence in South America from its Miami hub.
Antares names Campbell as head of specialty
QIC Global-owned Antares has appointed Martin Campbell as head of specialty at Antares Syndicate 1274, London.
EC3 Brokers launches specialty unit with RFIB’s Lane
BP Marsh-backed EC3 Brokers has launched a new specialty unit led by former RFIB executive Jonathon Lane as head of casualty and cyber, The Insurer can reveal.
Everest Re’s Jonathan Zaffino to join Ascot as president
Jonathan Zaffino is set to join expansive CPPIB-backed (re)insurer Ascot as group president, The Insurer can reveal.
IAT Re execs Mattox and Baker leave
IAT Reinsurance Company managing directors Peter Mattox and Steven Baker have both left the assumed reinsurance arm of the US specialty insurer, The Insurer can reveal.
HIIG replaces founder and CEO Stephen Way
Houston International Insurance Group (HIIG) has parted ways with its founder and chief executive officer Stephen Way, in a surprise move that sees the carrier bring in Andrew Robinson to take over the reins.
PartnerRe promotes Piché to president of Canadian life and health
PartnerRe has promoted André Piché to president of the Canadian division of its growing life and health reinsurance business.
PartnerRe confirms Stanley as US casualty head
PartnerRe has confirmed the appointment of Gareth Stanley as head of US casualty, a move first revealed by The Insurer in April.