Ex-Ironshore chief Kelley joins Aquiline
Former Ironshore chief executive Kevin Kelley has joined private equity firm Aquiline Capital Partners as an executive advisor.
Gallagher bolsters aerospace practice with six hires
Broking house Gallagher is continuing to strengthen its aerospace business with six more hires from rivals on both sides of the Atlantic, including Aon’s Matt Donohue and WTW’s Thomas Klaus.
Axa XL’s Hendrick suddenly exits; replaced by Chubb’s Gunter
Axa XL’s chief executive officer Greg Hendrick has left the carrier in a shock exit, being replaced by Scott Gunter, previously senior vice president of Chubb and president of Chubb’s North America commercial insurance division.
Argo and Voce agree on two board nominees
Argo has announced two board nominations jointly agreed with Voce Capital Management under the truce revealed last month as the activist investor also praised the Bermudian’s chairman elect Tom Bradley and new CEO Kevin Rehnberg for their role in the process.
Everest adds four underwriters to E&S casualty excess group
Everest Insurance has added four new underwriters within the E&S casualty excess group, with hires from Allianz, Crum & Forster, CoverX Specialty and RT Specialty.
Argo confirms Rehnberg as CEO, Bradley appointed chairman
Kevin Rehnberg has been appointed permanent CEO of Argo Group International Holdings while current board member Thomas Bradley has been named its next chairman.
Financial sector gender diversity report author to sit on Lloyd’s culture group
As part of an effort to address criticism of its workplace culture, Lloyd’s has recruited several prominent figures including former Virgin Money CEO Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia to join a new Fiona Luck-led independent advisory group.
Swiss Re CorSo names Pritchard as head of distribution UK
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions (CorSo) has appointed former Crawford global relationship leader Caroline Pritchard as head of distribution UK, as the the reinsurance giant continues to shake up its loss-making primary insurance arm.
HW International continues growth with Loring arrival
HW International (HWI) has continued on its recent expansion push by adding to its capabilities in the political violence, terrorism and cyber insurance markets with the hire of Paul Loring.
Miller bolsters fac team with Aon’s Lazarus
Broking house Miller has hired Michael Lazarus as it looks to build out its facultative reinsurance business.
Coverys looks to Beazley for active underwriter
Coverys Syndicate 1975 has appointed Valentina Minetti as active underwriter as the carrier looks to become a market leader in medical professional liability in the Lloyd’s market.
Lockton Global Re takes Finpro exec Spore from Marsh
Lockton’s expansive reinsurance intermediary platform has hired Marsh JLT Specialty US Finpro placement leader Greg Spore, The Insurer can reveal.
NFP hires Lennox and Morgenstein from newly launched CAC Specialty
NFP has continued its recent spate of hires on the US west coast with the arrival of Andrew Lennox and Art Morgenstein from newly-launched rival CAC Specialty, The Insurer can reveal.
Alliant appoints public entity practice leader from Aon
Carleen Patterson has joined Alliant as first vice president, practice leader within the public entity group after spending almost 21 years at Aon.
Acrisure realigns management for next phase of growth
Acrisure has realigned executive responsibilities as part of a repositioning for its next phase of development that will also see a focus on removing costs from the insurance transaction and the pursuit of joint ventures and investment opportunities, The Insurer can reveal.
ILS executive Scherer to leave Aon Bermuda
Aon’s Bermuda-based insurance linked securities (ILS) expert Chuck Scherer is leaving the company and heading back to the US, The Insurer has learned.