SiriusPoint US distribution head Curry joins BMS Re in latest underwriting hireSiriusPoint’s US head of distribution Josh Curry has stepped down from his post with the Bermuda specialty company and is expected to join BMS Re in an M&A role, The Insurer can reveal.
Axis adds Beazley’s O’Kill to head up data and analyticsAxis Capital has appointed Rebecca O’Kill as chief data and analytics officer, effective immediately.
Howden CAP appoints senior trio to expand surety divisionHowden has appointed the senior trio of Kevin Barrett, Patrick Shields and Warren Withfield to enhance the surety division of its capital, advisory and placement business, Howden CAP.
Miller confirms addition of Marsh’s Bright to direct marine unitIndependent insurance broker Miller has announced the appointment of Lee Bright as an account executive in its direct marine team.
ICA adds Zurich’s Delaney and Auto & General’s Kangatharan to boardThe Insurance Council of Australia has appointed Zurich regional CEO Justin Delaney and Auto & General Asia Pacific CEO Ram Kangatharan as non-executive board members.
Venbrook adds Aon’s Aguilar as CFOParthenon Capital-backed insurance distribution platform Venbrook Group has brought in Juan Aguilar from Aon as its chief financial officer.
Lockton expands crisis management division with Bannister as head of PVTLockton has appointed James Bannister as head of global war, terrorism and political violence.
Chaucer promotes Tighe as group head of ESGChaucer has promoted Simon Tighe to its group head of ESG in addition to his role as group head of investments and treasury at the firm.
Vantage promotes Wall to US financial lines headVantage Group has promoted Richard Wall to lead its US financial lines business, a role in which the executive will oversee the carrier’s management liability and financial institutions offerings in the country.
Skyward Specialty adds former Munich Re US CEO Kuczinski to boardFormer Munich Re US president and CEO Anthony Kuczinski is set to take a seat on Skyward Specialty’s board of directors, with Andrew Robinson hailing the soon-to-be new arrival as “an outstanding addition”.
Cowbell adds former Hippo comms chief Collins as it looks ahead to public listingCowbell Cyber has hired Hippo’s former head of marketing Andrea Collins as its new chief marketing officer, the latest addition to the firm’s management ranks as it eyes a potential public listing sometime in the next two years, The Insurer can reveal.
Howden to restructure global operations under unified management structureHowden is set to unify its structure under a single global executive, with insurance broking, reinsurance broking and underwriting all reporting to group CEO David Howden.
Hamilton names Bermuda veteran David Brown as board chairBermuda-based carrier Hamilton Insurance Group has appointed David Brown as chair of its board of directors.
Root makes trio of senior appointments including Binkley as CFORoot has announced three senior appointments with Megan Binkley named chief financial officer, Jon Allison as chief administrative officer and Jason Shapiro as senior vice president of business development.
Canopius launches aviation reinsurance business with Axis’ Hartley as leadCanopius Group has launched its aviation reinsurance business with the appointment of Andrew Hartley as head of aviation treaty, London.
K2 president Smith retires from MGA platform following Warburg recapK2 Insurance Services president Mark Smith has retired from the San Diego-based MGA consolidator following its December recap with Warburg Pincus backing with COO Matt Lubien promoted to succeed him in the role.
Ex-GuideOne programs head Cullen joins Ryan Specialty in RSUM roleGuideOne’s former head of programs Rick Cullen has joined publicly held wholesale intermediary Ryan Specialty, where he is expected to work within its underwriting management business as well as on programs housed within RT Specialty.
Axa XL strengthens cyber teams across Europe and AustraliaAxa XL Insurance has expanded its cyber capabilities across Europe and Australia with the appointment of 10 cyber underwriting experts.
Canopius names Bare as group risk directorCanopius has appointed Nephila Syndicate Management’s Charity Bare as group risk director.
LSM names Khoufaf as France claims managerLiberty Specialty Markets has promoted Myriem Houfaf Khoufaf to claims manager for France.