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The CEO-designate will commence his tenure on 1 June. -
Alliant is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, and is the ‘furthest thing from a serial acquirer,’ Greg Zimmer, CEO, Alliant, said at RISKWORLD 2025.
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The executive also spoke about growing organically and via M&A.
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The appointment is part of the company’s expansion in the marine market.
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The executive was previously a top US casualty broker.
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The appointment follows the recent exits of CUO Chatterjee and SVP Dharma-Wardana.
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Richard Schmitzer will retire as E&S president and CEO, and Todd Sutherland will succeed him.
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The executive had previously been at Aon for over 15 years.
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At his last annual meeting as CEO, Buffett highlighted the importance of Berkshire’s insurance operations.
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He takes over from Amanda Lyons, who was promoted to global product leader last year.
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The MGA also appointed CNA’s Matthew Schardt as head of casualty.
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The executive has been with the firm’s underwriting team for over 12 years.
