Fadden replaces Hansen as AGCS aviation headAGCS has named Tom Fadden as global head of aviation, replacing Mike Hansen who has left to join Stephen Catlin and Paul Brand’s start-up Convex.
Pioneer hires Willis Re’s Souter for head of capital rolePioneer has appointed Andrew Souter as head of capital.
Deloitte names Buesnel head of UK insuranceBig-four accountancy firm Deloitte has appointed Clive Buesnel as head of UK insurance, after four years as the firm’s global head of reinsurance.
Unicorn expands property offering with Edwards hireAmWINS’ London-based MGA Unicorn Underwriting has hired Matt Edwards as lead underwriter, property specialty as it seeks to expand its offering in the space.
Coalition hires former Aon Affinity CUOSwiss Re and Argo-backed cyber MGA Coalition has hired Brian Specht, former chief underwriting officer of Aon Affinity in the US, as head of affinity.
Sweeting joins Axis Re to head Lloyd’s casualtyAxis Re has hired Vibe Syndicate’s Joe Sweeting as its head of Lloyd’s casualty reinsurance.
BHSI expands into South Australia with Chubb hireBerkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has opened an office in Adelaide, its fifth in Australia.
WR Berkley names ex-Argo US casualty leader as Verus presidentMarlo Edwards has been named president of WR Berkley subsidiary Verus Underwriting Managers, succeeding Dale Pilkington, who the company said is retiring.
Former JLT US aviation executives decline Gallagher moveThree former senior aviation executives at JLT are understood to have declined an offer to join rival broking house Gallagher following the £190mn transfer of JLT’s aerospace business to the Illinois-headquartered firm, The Insurer understands.
Barbican takes Vibe’s Archer to lead international casualty treatyLloyd’s insurer Barbican has appointed Clive Archer as head of international casualty treaty reinsurance.
Aon Securities hires former JLT capital markets duoThe former co-heads of JLT Capital Markets, Rick Miller and Michael Popkin have resurfaced at Aon Securities – Aon’s investment banking division.
BHSI launches hub in ParisBerkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has opened an office in Paris, with a license to begin underwriting in France immediately.
Tokio Marine HCC bolsters marine liability team with Skuld’s KnightonSpecialty insurer Tokio Marine HCC has named Paul Knighton as marine liability and logistics underwriter.
LSM names BGC’s McMurray as CFOLiberty Specialty Markets has lured Steve McMurray from BGC Partners to take up the role of CFO, with immediate effect.
Hudson joins reinsurance broker Atlantic IntermediariesFormer RFIB Americas executive Simon Hudson has reemerged at boutique reinsurance broker Atlantic Intermediaries, The Insurer can reveal.
Sedgwick hires former McLarens MD as Singapore headCarlyle Group-backed Sedgwick has hired Bob Neo to lead its Singapore operation.
QBE names Hill alternative markets headQBE North America has named Kris Hill as president, alternative markets, effective immediately.
Nationwide names Walker as CEO succeeding RasmussenOhio-based insurance and financial services firm Nationwide has named Kirt Walker as chief executive officer-elect, succeeding CEO Steve Rasmussen who is set to retire in the autumn.
AIG hires Accenture exec Cusano for GI roleAIG has appointed John Cusano as chief business and technology operations officer in its General Insurance unit, effective 1 July.
Aspen Re swoops on TMR for head of North American property catastropheAspen Re has appointed Meredith Head as head of North American property catastrophe.