WR Berkley launches commercial auto unit led by former AIG execUS insurer WR Berkley has formed Berkley Prime Transportation, with former AIG executive Jeanne Fenster as president of the new division.
Aon unveils shared global broking and specialty leader rolesAon has expanded the responsibilities for several leaders in its Commercial Risk Solutions division, including appointing a global chief broking officer (CBO) and co-leaders of the Global Specialties segment.
Apollo hires former XL Catlin political risk underwriterApollo Syndicate Management has appointed William Steeds as senior political risk underwriter for Syndicate 1969.
AIG appoints Tata exec as head of shared servicesAIG has hired Shane Fitzsimons in the newly created role of global head of shared services, joining from Tata Group.
FedNat hires former Heritage CUO to lead Monarch growthFedNat has hired former Heritage and UPC Insurance executive Mel Russell as vice president and head of its Monarch National subsidiary.
AIG’s Blackboard appoints underwriting head from CNAJohn Mizzi has been appointed head of growth and underwriting at Blackboard Insurance, replacing Ed Pulkstenis, who moves into a newly created role of head of machine augmented solutions.
TigerRisk confirms JLT Re binding authority and program hiresTigerRisk has appointed Neill Cotton and Mark Sleet partners at the expansive broking house in a move first revealed by The Insurer earlier this month.
Hiscox seeking new CUO as Watson retiresHiscox’s chief underwriting officer Richard Watson will retire from his role after 33 years at the Lloyd’s blue-chip.
Swiss Re’s Higginbotham replaces Plunkett as Asia CEOSwiss Re has named Russell Higginbotham CEO of reinsurance in Asia and regional president.
NA casualty chief Holtmeier to leave JLT ReGregg Holtmeier, who was North American casualty team leader at JLT Re, is set to leave the firm as its operations are integrated with Guy Carpenter, The Insurer can reveal.
Beazley hires from Chubb and AJG for cyber middle market pushBeazley has hired two cyber and technology underwriters in the US, which it said are to meet growing demand from middle market businesses for insurance cover for cyber, data security and privacy exposures.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance swoops on QBE for UK head of customer and broker engagementBerkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has named Mark Walker UK head of customer and broker engagement.
Willis appoints Finex director from IntegroJohn Orr has joined Willis Towers Watson as a director within its Finex division, which focuses on financial, executive and professional risks.
Price Forbes launches security risks practice with JLT trioArdonagh-owned Price Forbes has launched a security risks practice, hiring a three-strong team from JLT to set-up the new division at the London-based wholesale broker.
Ark’s head of specialty programmes Bryant departsArk Syndicate Management’s head of specialty programmes Richard Bryant has stepped away from the firm, The Insurer can reveal.
Mosher to replace Mayewski as AM Best Ratings Services CEOLarry Mayewski is to retire as chairman, president and CEO of AM Best Rating Services and will be succeeded by Matthew Mosher, who is currently executive vice president and chief operating officer.
CFO and deputy CEO Harlin to retire from AxaGérald Harlin, Axa’s group deputy CEO and chief financial officer, is to retire at the end of the year after 29 years at the insurer.
Marsh promotes Hanuschak to Victor North America presidentBrian Hanuschak has been appointed president of North America for Victor Insurance, with he and international president Anthony Stevens now running Marsh’s MGU business following the departure of CEO Christopher Schaper.
Payne resigns from JLT Specialty USA after MMC takeoverDavid Payne, who held the position of chief revenue officer at JLT Specialty USA, has resigned from the firm in the aftermath of its acquisition by MMC, The Insurer can reveal.
Former JLT Specialty USA exec Turk joins expansive NFPFormer JLT Specialty USA executive Doug Turk has re-emerged at NFP as the latest high-profile hire by the expansive private equity-backed retail broker.