Allianz Commercial recruits Chubb management liability veteran WedlinAllianz Commercial has added Chubb veteran Eric Wedlin to its ranks, with the new hire appointed regional head of management liability commercial and management liability financial institutions for financial lines in North America.
Hive appoints Inigo’s Langran as class underwriterAviation-focused MGA Hive Underwriters has appointed Inigo’s David Langran as a class underwriter.
CAC adds experienced industry corporate director Lane to boardCAC Group has added seasoned corporate director Wendy Lane as an independent manager of its board, with her appointment hailed by chairman Paul Sparks as “a significant milestone” for the broking business, The Insurer can reveal.
Chubb bolsters Asia Pacific P&C leadership with Gough and Baker appointmentsChubb has bolstered its Asia Pacific regional leadership with Chris Gough appointed head of P&C for Asia and Hayden Baker named head of P&C for Australia and New Zealand.
Gallagher Re’s Nick Forti succeeds Kent in new group strategic partnership roleGallagher Global Broking has appointed Nick Forti as its group head of strategic partnerships – the newly created role vacated by former Willis Re CEO James Kent earlier this year – with William Thompson to assume the position of head of global clients at Gallagher Re, The Insurer can reveal.
Ardonagh London exits continue as Inver Re’s parametric head Kurt Cripps departsArdonagh Group has seen another senior London market exit with parametric specialist Kurt Cripps resigning from his role at Inver Re, The Insurer can reveal.
Liberty mid-market division names Lankford GM for field UW, Gross GM for global PELiberty Mutual’s middle market division has appointed Nikki Lankford general manager for field underwriting and Amy Gross general manager for global private equity following Marc Orloff’s promotion in February to lead Liberty’s middle-market division.
HW Kaufman hires Rocket Morgtage’s Janis as general counsel and for leadership teamHW Kaufman Group has hired David Janis from Rocket Mortgage as its new general counsel, with the newly-appointed executive also joining the family-owned insurance firm’s leadership team.
PartnerRe names Caldara CUO of P&C AmericasPartnerRe has promoted Tiina Caldara to the role of CUO of P&C Americas, replacing Jon Schriber, who recently left to join Arch as president of its US reinsurance operation.
Beazley CFO Lake to leave business in 2024Beazley’s chief financial officer Sally Lake is to leave the company next year.
Vesttoo names Barlev interim CEO as co-founders Bertele and Lifshitz departVesttoo has appointed board member Ami Barlev as its interim CEO with the executive succeeding Yaniv Bertele, whom The Insurer understands to have left the business, along with fellow co-founder and former chief financial engineer Alon Lifshitz.
Lloyd’s veteran Peter Spires exits suddenly after 27 years’ loyal servicePeter Spires has become the second Lloyd’s executive committee member to suddenly step down in the past month after his surprise exit was confirmed today.
McGill bolsters US operations with Hennessy appointed CEO and Judice to become presidentMcGill and Partners has unveiled a series of leadership changes to strengthen its position in the US.
Dual NA adds Gosselink as EVP for fine art programDual North America has brought in Peter Gosselink as executive vice president of its recently launched fine art program, with the new hire tasked with overseeing its development and growth.
BPL boosts credit offering with Sheikh and Gandy hiresCredit and political risk broker BPL Global has appointed Natwest’s Riz Sheikh to expand its portfolio solutions team.
CNA Hardy strengthens UK marine underwriting capabilitiesCNA Hardy has bolstered its UK marine team with three underwriting appointments across the regional hubs of Glasgow and Manchester.
Optio appoints Mugge as CFOSpecialty MGA Optio Group has appointed Mark Mugge as its chief financial officer, effective immediately.
SiriusPoint head of US and Canada reinsurance Chester is latest exec to exitSiriusPoint’s head of US and Canada reinsurance Ari Chester is stepping down from his role and leaving the company, marking the latest significant departure at the Bermuda-based (re)insurer in recent months, The Insurer can reveal.
Plexus opens Memphis office with Cheston and Ruffin hiresThe Plexus Groupe, a top 100 US insurance brokerage and advisory firm, has announced the opening of a new office in East Memphis, Tennessee, with the hires of Cary Cheston and Jeff Ruffin.
Howden adds Aon’s Green to lead large and complex property risksHowden has appointed Robert Green as executive director, property, with a focus on servicing UK and European clients with large and complex property risks.