People Moves

Chubb taps Hiscox for aerospace head Slevin

Chubb has swooped on Hiscox for its divisional director of transport, energy and recall David Slevin to lead its London market aerospace practise, The Insurer can reveal.

Markel hires Proferes in global PL executive underwriting role

Markel has added another senior hire to its underwriting management ranks with the appointment of James Proferes as executive underwriting officer for global professional liability.

Brcerevic appointed head of Aon's Carrier Solutions Group

Aon has named Sasa Brcerevic as head of its MGA-focused Carrier Solutions Group, The Insurer can reveal.

Lockton to contest Guy Carpenter and MMC legal action against trio

Lockton is to contest the legal action launched by Guy Carpenter and Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC) in New York’s Southern District Court against three former Guy Carpenter executives who recently moved to Lockton Re.

Starr hires Marsh exec as UK and Europe FI head

Andrew Hopper has been appointed head of financial institutions for the UK and Europe at Starr Insurance Companies.

MMC and TigerRisk in litigation over Feldman, Freer hires

TigerRisk’s hiring of Kevin Feldman and Elliott Freer last month has led to a lawsuit from Marsh & McLennan Companies in New York, a countersuit in California and the issuance of temporary restraining orders.

Aspen Re CUO Issavi joins RSG’s Ryan Re

Emil Issavi is leaving Aspen Re to join Ryan Specialty Group (RSG) and its new reinsurance platform.

Axis swoops on RenRe for CISO

Bermudian Axis Capital has lured Kelly Isikoff from RenaissanceRe to take up the position of chief information security officer (CISO).

HDI builds out delegated authority team with StarStone hire

HDI Global Specialty SE – the insurance heavyweight created from the merging of the specialty lines activities of Hannover Re and HDI Global SE – has added to its London based US delegated authority underwriting team with the hire of Karen Frazer.

Suncorp CEO Cameron steps down suddenly

The CEO of one of Australia’s largest insurers, Suncorp, Michael Cameron has stepped down immediately after nearly four years in the role.

JLT launches legal proceedings against Hyperion as defections intensify

MMC-owned JLT has begun legal proceedings in the UK against the London-headquartered intermediary Hyperion following a flurry of high-profile resignations, The Insurer can reveal.

Everest Re adds Hartzband to board

Bermudian Everest Re Group has appointed Stone Point Capital founding partner Meryl Hartzband to its board of directors. She will join the carrier’s audit, compensation and nominating & governance committees.

Beazley’s Lake replaces Bride as finance director

Sally Lake has transitioned into her new of group finance director at blue chip insurer Beazley, replacing Martin Bride.

Lancashire CFO Whelan to step down

Lancashire’s chief financial officer and CEO of the carrier’s Bermudian arm Elaine Whelan is to retire from her top role at the carrier next year.

Liberty Mutual Re joins Lloyd’s Mexico platform

Liberty Mutual Reinsurance (LM Re), the reinsurance arm of Liberty Special Markets (LSM), has become the latest player to open an operation in Mexico under the Lloyd’s banner.

Kelly follows TMR’s O’Flynn to Ariel Re

Ariel Re has swooped on Tokio Millennium Re (TMR) for the second time this week as it builds out its financial lines team with the appointment of Sean Kelly as senior vice president and specialty underwriter for credit and financial products.

ProAssurance names Rand CEO

Alabama-headquartered ProAssurance has named Edward Rand as its next CEO, taking over from Stancil Starnes who has held the role for 12 years.

Ariel Re swoops on TMR EVP O’Flynn to lead financial lines

Argo Group’s Ariel Re has hired Stephen O’Flynn from Tokio Millennium Re (TMR) as head of professional lines and casualty treaty underwriting – Bermuda.