Waller Helms managing director Andrew Cochran has joined rival boutique investment bank Houlihan Lokey with the same title.
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Axa XL has strengthened its aviation team with the hire of the Fidelis Partnership’s head of airlines Abi Wilkins, The Insurer understands.
Oak Reinsurance has appointed former Lancashire executive James Irvine as chief underwriting officer for property.
HDI Global UK & Ireland has appointed Hannah Brooke as head of marine cargo underwriting.
Concert Group has promoted Scott Stosek to the newly created position of director of finance, while the executive has also been handed the role of CFO at the fronting carrier’s in-house risk retention platform Harmony Re.
US independent reinsurance broker Holborn has appointed former Swiss Re executive Frederic Gindraux as senior vice president, claims advisory.
A quartet of senior WTW executives have exited the intermediary in recent weeks, including financial lines executive Rob Yellen, multinational growth head Jay Sharma, and property placement leader Carolyn Harris, The Insurer can reveal.
Price Forbes has strengthened its motor fleet team with the appointment of Mike O'Mahoney as director, with a particular focus on the UK commercial fleet sector.
Antares Global Management has unveiled a raft of senior leadership appointments within its new commercial division, which was formed last month following a restructure of its underwriting operations.
BMS has bolstered its energy practice with a trio of London-based appointments.
Former Coalition executive Madison Mooney has joined Tokio Marine HCC – cyber & professional lines group (CPLG) as director of business development.
Beazley Security has appointed two vice presidents to support its growth and geographic expansion; Stephanie Webb will oversee sales in the UK and Europe, while Jason Deering will focus on expanding client engagements across the Americas.
Axa XL has appointed two new client relationship leaders (CRLs) in the US: Russell Caminske, formerly with AIG, as east zone CRL, and Ryan Larson, previously with Gallagher Bassett, as west zone CRL.
Mike Karmilowicz, chairman of Everest Global Insurance, has announced his resignation, according to an SEC filing.
WTW’s global president of risk and broking Lucy Clarke has credited outgoing North America head of corporate risk and broking Michael Chang with driving the region’s specialisation strategy.
