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            The broker will join Ron Borys’ financial lines team.
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            Erbig joins after more than 20 years in finance-related positions at Liberty Mutual.
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            Jason Keen joined Everest in 2022 as head of international.
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            The executive joined the Dallas-based insurer as CUO in 2023.
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            This publication revealed the move earlier this year.
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            The executive’s exit follows CEO Joseph Lacher’s resignation last week.
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            The broker said WTW hasn’t shown it was irreparably harmed by the defection.
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            APIP is one of the world’s largest property programs.
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            The carrier recently expanded its reinsurance product suite in Bermuda.
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            Haney will remain on board as a senior adviser.
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            The appointments are aimed at offering a clearer team structure.
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            Sources said that the executive will join the reinsurance brokerage next year, after his garden leave expires.
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            WTW’s Jessica Klipphahn will take over as head of North America mid-market.
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            The reinsurer also hired Martin Bages as Latin America and Caribbean head.
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            Ben Hanback joins from Aon, where he spent almost a decade.
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            Bill Ross has been CEO of the non-profit for 21 years.
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            Bonnet has spent more than four years at WTW in increasingly senior roles.
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            The hire comes a few months after Nick Greggains was promoted to CEO.
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            The London-based executive will relocate to Daytona Beach, Florida.
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            The new chief executive has served on PI’s board since 2018, including as chair.
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            The broker will report to Howden US CEO Mike Parrish.
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            The broker’s new business and client services division is targeting $400mn of savings.
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            Dale Krupowicz was also named head of operations for the segment.
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            The motion claims the New York court has no jurisdiction in the case.
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            Joseph Lacher will step down as president and CEO and resign from the board.
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            After six years as CFO, Mark Craig is taking on the position of chief investment officer.
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            Neil Ross was also appointed CUO for the broker’s MGA.
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            Brian Church has spent 20 years at Chubb.
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            The reshuffle is likely laying the foundations for the eventual succession to CEO Mario Greco.
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            Mike Mulray joins from Everest, where he was EVP president of North America insurance.
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            The international division is seeking a new London market manager.
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            Moretti has relocated to California from London.
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            Founder Chad King will transition to chairman but continue leading M&A efforts.
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            WTW claims at least two $1mn accounts were also unfairly lost to Howden.
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            The broker is understood to manage Brown & Brown’s account at Howden.
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            Jeremiah Bickham will be a strategic adviser until the end of the year.
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            Lupica moved to the role last year as part of a staggered handover of responsibilities to Juan Luis Ortega.
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            The move marks Acrisure Re’s first investment in Latin America.
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            The executive was formerly EVP and central regional leader at Aon.
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            The executive has been at the broker for over 20 years.
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            The two executives join from Markel and Arch, respectively.
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            The executive will officially start in mid-November.
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            Sources said Marsh Specialty UK growth leader Lizzy Howe will lead the operation.
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            The company will implement a new leadership structure after his departure.
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            The executive has worked for Aon for almost two decades.
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            The executive was most recently serving as CRO – insurance.
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            Landa was part of the team lift led by Michael Parrish, who is CEO of the US retail arm.
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            The business is beginning to integrate following a $9.8bn acquisition.
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            The move is the latest in a series of casualty leadership shake-ups at the insurer.
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            She previously served as Hub’s North American casualty practice leader.
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            The Bermuda-based executive joined the Ardonagh Group’s reinsurance broking arm in March 2023.
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            Superintendent Harris is stepping down this month after four years of service.
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            The MGA secured a “significant strategic investment” from Zurich earlier this year.
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            The subsidiary will offer primary and excess liability.
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            The executive previously spent more than 16 years at The Hartford.
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            Return horizons are shifting, and entrepreneurial underwriters should start looking at longer tail business.
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            Marlon Williams will focus on the placement of reinsurance and retro business.
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            The hire comes as Guy Carpenter fills the void created by the Willis Re raid earlier this year.
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            He will drive the growth of Chubb's claims-made excess casualty facility.
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            Getting that message across is key to bettering the industry.
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            The executive joins the company after 17 years at Aon.
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            The executive has also held senior positions at Lockton and Marsh.
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            The executive has been with ASG since it was formed in 2016.
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            The insurance industry’s lower reliance on foreign skilled workers softens the blow.
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            The executive will join Howden’s new US retail broking operation.
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            This will be Fidelis’ first office in North America and will be led by former Navigators Re head Ivan Vega.
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            He will spearhead the division’s launch slated for 2026, which will be the first product launch for ICW Group’s specialty unit.
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            The executive will initially focus on casualty fac business incoming as the result of the Markel renewal rights deal.
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            The executive met with UK colleagues to discuss plans for the US business.
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            Markel’s Bryan Sanders is receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award for his service to the industry.
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            The succession could take some time, and the current CEO could also move to exec chairman.
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            Lockton Re has predicted major growth in the global cyber insurance market.
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            A federal judge restricted former Marsh employees from soliciting for Howden.
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            The Chicago-based executive was previously Everest’s CUO of excess casualty.
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            Her predecessor will become head of US excess casualty and operations.
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            This follows the news that AmTrust will spin off some of its MGA businesses.
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            The executive joins from MSIG USA.
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            The business said it was experiencing strong momentum on the Island.
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            He was appointed CUO of casualty, Americas, in July last year.
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            The executive previously held roles at The Hanover, CNA and AIG.
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            Tricia Loney brings 20 years of industry experience to the role.
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            The annual meeting took place in Pasadena, California, miles from the site of LA wildfires.
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            The carrier’s US and Europe claims teams will report to Dominic Clayden.
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            The team previously operated with Sheerin and Woodruff but will grow to five brokers.
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            Former head of construction Bill Creedon will assume the role of chairman.
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            He joins the company after 22 years in casualty leadership roles at Chubb.
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            Bill Bouvier has spent more than three years at the legacy firm in this role.
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            Both executives will be based in New York City.
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            Rafael Diaz, Tiara Elward and Felipe Murcia will join BMS’s LatAm and Caribbean unit.
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            The executive stepped down from Oneglobal in July after five years leading the firm.
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            The executive will oversee the direction and management of the firm’s liability portfolio across the US and Canada.
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            The executive has been serving as COO since February.
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            The executive most recently served as head of North American treaty reinsurance.
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            The executive said claims can be a differentiator in a softening market.
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            The broker has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit by Marsh.
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            CFO Liam Caffrey has been elected as Rountree’s successor.
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            Henrietta Butcher leaves Tysers after decades with the broker.
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            Lisa Binnie will succeed him as president of the company’s specialty admitted segment effective September 1.
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            The company said defendant "distraction" can’t make up for flimsy arguments.
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            Sources said the team is led by Martin Soto Quintus and is mostly based in Chile.
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            After spending 20 years at Aon, Goodman will start a senior executive position with Guy Carpenter.
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            Angus Hampton, meanwhile, has been promoted to head of casualty in place of Mario Binetti.
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            The long-time Allianz and Hive executive will be based in New York City.
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            Hasnaa El Rhermoul will be SVP at Ethos Transactional, sources said.
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            He succeeds Felix Cassau, who is joining Hannover Re.
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            Kerr will begin a new role as CEO at Market Innovators.
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            The lawsuit is the third filed by MMA against Alliant in the past year.
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            Parrish, now CEO of Howden US, and his colleagues said they didn’t violate contracts.
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            The executive succeeds current CEO Petway, who is retiring.
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            Patton Kline succeeds Glod as US aviation and space practice leader.
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            The promotions will enhance underwriting capability across key segments.
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            Claude Wade is to step down from his role to address ongoing health issues.
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            The executive was previously Navigators’ head of excess casualty.
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            Peter Vogt will act as a strategic advisor at Axis until the end of 2026.
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            The executive has previously served on VCIA’s board of directors.
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            The executive joins from Coalition and brings more than 30 years of experience.
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            The executive has worked for JLT Re, Lockton Re, Willis Re and US Re.
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            Appointments include leadership in transportation, energy, marine and others.
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            Teresa Black will succeed him as division president of North American surety.
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            She joins the specialty insurer after working at Hamilton as CUO.
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            The former executive passed away following a 40-year career in insurance.
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            The industry veteran also served as president and CEO of Starr Global Accident & Health.
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            The executive has been with the brokerage since 2004.
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            The executive joins from At-Bay and brings more than 25 years of experience.
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            The plaintiffs seek a declaration that part of Marsh recruits’ restrictive covenants are unenforceable.
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            Group CEO David Howden says: ‘Our doors are open’.
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            The company has also appointed David Tran as head of programs, Canada.
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            The newly created role consolidates leadership across UK entities.
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            An industry veteran of 34 years, the executive is known for placing US healthcare business in London.
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            The suit asserts the raid will cause “incalculable harm” to the broker.
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            The executive joined Navigators in 2010 after eight years at White Mountains Capital.
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            Nadia Beckert was promoted to Bermuda CUO in March.
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            The president expects to see benefits from the deal in H2 2026.
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            Lion's share of Markel Re staff have been offered roles at Ryan, with others to work on run-off.
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            The executive formerly held roles at At-Bay, AIG and Hiscox.
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            The Miami-based executive assumes the role left vacant by April McLaughlin.
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            The executive was previously head of excess casualty, North America.
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            The lawsuit claims more than 100 employees left with Parrish and his three reports.
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            Matthew Flynn joins from RenaissanceRe.
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            The executive has been with the company for roughly one year.
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            The executive left Lockton Re in June after almost six years.
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            The executive had previously worked four years as head of trade credit for AIG.
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            The executive will continue to lead CRC Insurisk in the expanded role.
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            Staff targeted include producers that channel business through Howden’s London wholesale arm.
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            The former Everest executive has more than 30 years of A&H experience.
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            He will serve as an independent non-executive member.
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            Jill Beggs was most recently COO for reinsurance.
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            Doan Nguyen-Huu also succeeds Claudia Valencia Lascar as unit head.
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            Jim Franson joins from Validus Re, where he was US president.
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            It is slim pickings for quality mega deals and the brokerage has an in-built need for speed.
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            The former Corvus president will report to Ajit Jain.
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            The move consolidates the company’s leadership of primary and excess construction casualty lines.
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            Incumbent Oskar Buchauer is stepping down after 27 years.
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            Alcor has also opened an Atlanta office, broadening operations in the US market.
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            The executive briefly exited the firm last month for a role at Marsh.
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            Laure Forgeron has worked at the Swiss carrier since 2009 in numerous senior positions.
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            Succession, heavyweight M&A and expanding beyond its core will all test the broker.
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            Michael Mora was appointed North America CEO just over a year ago.
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            The industry veteran has been in personal lines HNW for more than four decades.
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            CEO Jeff Consolino will undertake CFO duties on an interim basis.
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            The broker has emerged as the emphatic winner of the supercycle, but new tests are coming.
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            In March 2024, Cowen was appointed to lead Chubb’s new international transactional liability platform.
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            Underhill spent nine years at BHSI as global head of transactional liability.
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            Peter Cordell will join Syndicate 1729 in January.
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            John Neal was due to start at Aon as global reinsurance CEO in September.
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            The former Lloyd’s CEO will not make his planned move to Aon.
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            He has pleaded not guilty to the criminal charges, which carry potential life sentences.
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            The executive has spent 13 years in the broker’s marine division.
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            Last year, the firm obtained a Class 4 license in Bermuda.
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            While official return to office mandates have gathered steam, what they look like in practice can vary widely.
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            Finsness joined the carrier in 2014 and was head of casualty claims in Bermuda from 2017 to 2023.
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            The MGA is expected to launch a product-recall portfolio in September.
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            The appointments will be effective as of August 1.
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            His 30 years of experience includes stints at Tokio Marine and Swiss Re.
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            The broker also alleges a coordinated effort undermine client confidence.
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            The executive previously held roles at Capgemini, The Hartford and AIG.
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            Although overall compensation has gone up, analysis shows divergence versus value creation.
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            Arturo Pelaez will continue in his managing director role at Brookfield Asset Management.
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            She joins the brokerage after 18 years at Canada’s Intact.
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            But June was the busiest month of the year on the back of recent broker churn.
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            The executive succeeds Tim Barber, who left the firm as of July 1.
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            The executive joined The Hartford when it acquired Navigators in 2019.
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            Last month, Insurance Insider US revealed that former GTS Americas head Scott Pegram had left the company.
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            The unit will include both ocean and inland marine coverage.
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            The broker’s fac reinsurance division will encompass around 70 staff, it is understood.
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            The changes affect operations in Switzerland, Bermuda and the US.
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            Separately, Caribbean market head Janine Seifert is leaving the reinsurer for BMS Re.
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            The broker has expanded the number of global industry verticals to seven from four.
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            He was most recently Marsh’s US manufacturing and automotive practice head.
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            The executive brings more than 25 years of insurance experience.
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            The executive told this publication he will have more time “to propel” embedded auto MGA In The Car.
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            Richardson has been with the firm since 2015 and was most recently vice chair and chair of international.
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            The executive has experience as both an attorney and a broker.
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            The restructuring affected less than 5% of its workforce, according to the company.
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            Understanding people’s strengths was seen as key to mitigating workplace challenges.
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            The broker built out Lockton Re’s US casualty and professional lines treaty book.
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            Andrew Pryde succeeds Andreas Kull, who will stay on until September.
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            The executive will report to US construction practice leader Jim Dunn.
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            Goldman will join Ascot next month to take on the newly created role.
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            The move follows a recent string of initiatives for Howden in Latin America.
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            The unit will operate via VerTerra Insurance, the company’s E&S insurer.
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            Taylor joined the firm last year as head of product innovation.
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            He joined RPS in 1999 after a year-long stint as regional manager of Executive Risk.
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            The appointments are pending regulatory approval.
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            The executive previously spent 15 years in a variety of roles at Zurich.
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            She joins from Liberty Mutual, where she spent almost three years in various senior roles.
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            Fallon will retire in January 2026 after 30 years at the company.
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            The company has also promoted Alex Baker and Tim Duffin.
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            Markel is simplifying its structure from six US wholesale and two US retail regions to four integrated US regions.
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            The pair joined MMA after the $7.75bn purchase of McGriff in November.
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            Holschneider co-founded the firm and is currently executive chairman.
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            The executive was formerly head of cyber solutions, North America.
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            Scott Pegram had been at Liberty Mutual for over six years in various senior roles.
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            The 30-year insurance veteran will be charged with taking on recruitment and M&A.
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            The executive brings nearly 30 years of liability experience to the role.
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            Above-market organic growth, mid-market M&A and talent infusions were all heralded.
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            Rachel Bardon will also join the board of Compre's Bermuda-based reinsurer Pallas Re.
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            Brokers across London and Bermuda have handed in their notice to join the start-up reinsurance broker.
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            The former Hub executive has over 30 years of experience in transportation.
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            The Bermuda-based team is led by John Fletcher.
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            The appointment follows B&B’s acquisition of Accession.
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            The executive has been with the firm for close to 15 years.
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            The broker is launching a reinsurance arm in partnership with Bain Capital.
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            The reinsurer has also appointed Mehdi Benleulmi as global head of credit.
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            The executive has 15 years of experience in meteorology and cat analytics.
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            The line is being launched by Joe Cala and Scott Harper, sources said.
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            Ed Short was previously VP, digital partners, at Arch.
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            Eric Seyfried and Glen Manjos are also departing Axis’ cyber and tech unit.
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            The executive will be responsible for leading E&S primary and excess casualty.
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            The broker has been building out its Bermuda reinsurance presence.
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            Muñoz was also Aon Re chairman for the Latin American region.
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            The executive was previously president of insurance programs.
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            The executive will remain CEO of reinsurance until September 1.
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            The executive said he left the company in September.
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            The reinsurer confirmed Andrew Phelan’s exit, as of 15 May.
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            The executive has over 30 years of finance and industry experience.
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            The executive replaces Mike Warwicker, who left the firm earlier this year.
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            Bredahl has been appointed CEO and Bonneau as chairman.
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            The changes are aimed at improving underwriting and operational performance.
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            The executive has been with the firm since its inception in 2023.
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            He will also invest in the company.
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            Philip Enan joins following 11 years at Chubb.
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            The executive will also continue as MD overseeing Caribbean fac.
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            Spicer will transition to a global specialty executive chairman role.
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            She will continue to work with the executive team on key projects and initiatives.
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            The executive will take the global role alongside his existing US responsibilities.
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            The underwriter has held positions at The Hanover, Liberty Mutual and Zurich.
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            The executive has been with the firm since 2011.
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            The executive has experience across both insurance and banking.
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            The industry veteran has also held roles at Marsh, Willis and CNA.
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            The executive had served as chief investment officer since 2000.
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            Unpacking how much excess capital there really is and dissecting the source of its returns.
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            The executive is departing for a role at Birch Risk.
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            US national accounts head Paul Lavelle will retire as of June 1.
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            The executive joined the MGA in January 2024 and has spent his entire insurance career within the TL space.
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            Michael Brooks, SVP, head of transactional liability, will be taking over temporarily.
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            The moves come as the company said it will "double down" on US E&S.
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            He will lead AIG’s business across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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            The exec will lead key initiatives including Aon United, and work closely with NFP.
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            Neil Eckert has been chair since the carrier was founded.
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            The former leader, Kirby Hill, will assume the role of chairman, captives and specialty programs.
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            The executive joins forces with executive chairman and co-founder Erik Matson.
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            Hussey will take over the role left vacant when Luis Sonville moved to AJ Gallagher late last year.
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            He was most recently middle market casualty leader and EVP at Chubb.
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            The executive has previously held roles at CRC Group, Allianz and Nationwide.
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            He was appointed executive chairman for international in 2021.
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            The suit names former Marsh execs Hanrahan and Andrews as defendants.
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            The CEO-designate will commence his tenure on 1 June.
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            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.
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            The reinsurer also promoted Ethan Allen to chief program officer.
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            New roles include CUO for primary and excess casualty and practice leader for complex specialty.
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            The company also hired Beazley’s Tracy Holm as general counsel.
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            The executive will begin serving as Hiscox USA’s CUO as of May 5.
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            The pair add to the roster of aviation-focused hires at WTW.
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            The executive was most recently at Oliver Wyman after joining from AIG last year.
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            The hires form part of WTW’s build-out of its US aviation practice.
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            His leadership roles included overseeing the firm’s capital solutions group.
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            Everest’s US wholesale business is seeking to expand its market presence.
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            The fund apparently plans to purchase life insurance policies as investments.
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            The executive will define strategic priorities and guide global growth.
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            Marsh alleges Aon also went after its clients as well as its employees.
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            Insurance Insider US explores the economics of the lift-out growth strategy.
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            The CUO’s turnover closely follows that of the CEO.
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            The insurer has not yet announced a successor for the 32-year company veteran.
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            Alongside Chatterjee, SVP Dharma-Wardana has also exited the team.
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            The executive has been with the firm for 20 years.
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            Hill will replace Frank Sapio in the role.
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            He will replace Scott Lee, who is retiring after 40 years in claims.
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            The role will unify the P&C and professional and executive risk practices.
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            ISA is part of Ryan Specialty National Programs, which launched last month.
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            Rouse was promoted to co-global placement leader last October.
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            The two internal hires have been with BHSI for around five years.
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            Alex Amezquita will fill Cahill’s previous position as CFO.
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            The executive has spent over 20 years at Chubb.
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            The broker adds a new EVP and new president to its benefits practice.
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            The appointments cover US casualty, the US Central region and construction.
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            Erik Manning is joining the business from BMS as head of ceded reinsurance.
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            He will oversee Ascot’s US and Bermuda insurance and reinsurance companies.
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            The executive will also oversee premium audit and customer service.
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            The executive was most recently chief revenue officer at Aon.
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            Carriers surveyed cited access to niche markets as a key strength.
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            The executive will continue to lead personal lines and core commercial.
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            Korte had been serving as interim president of the unit since December.
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            Joe Cala will leave the carrier after nearly 13 years on the product recall team.
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            The executive was named group CEO in January.
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            Since leaving Hiscox Krefta has founded a consultancy.
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            AIG veteran Kevin Bidney will focus on North American marine.
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            Joe Fobert will report to William Hazelton, EVP of Everest.
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            Jeanmarie Giordano joined the company last September.
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            Keogh worked at Aon for nearly 30 years before retiring in 2022.
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            Nadia Beckert joined the carrier as an underwriter in 2021.
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            The executive will continue as head of BHSI’s E&P lines business.
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            The executive has managed both casualty and personal lines reinsurance books.
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            David Lavins had previously headed up subsidiary MGA Amwins Access.
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            The executive was Everest CEO from 1994 to 2013 and has served as board chair since 1994.
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            Former CEO Buss had been appointed in November 2023.
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            Adam Russell most recently held the role of head of strategy for global placement.
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            The broker has promoted Oriol Gaspa Rebull to global head of analytics strategy.
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            The promotions come after Aon hired Marsh’s construction and surety heads.
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            The firm also promoted Devin Inskeep to an expanded role as SVP, head of ratings and advisory.
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            The new CEO hints at expansion into MGA markets.
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            CEO Kieran Dempsey will relinquish the additional title of president.
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            Price Forbes operations in Miami, Chile and Peru will report to Mulic.
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            Cue a feeding frenzy from suitors and a frenzy of speculation from the market.
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            The underwriter will be based in New York and drive underwriting strategy.
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            The executive will join the firm effective May 1.
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            Markel also announced the appointment of Jon Michael to its board.
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            Earlier today, Aon confirmed president Eric Andersen had stepped down from his role.
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            BHSI is dividing its retail general property unit into four regions.
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            Markel Insurance is made up of the firm’s three primary underwriting businesses.
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            The executive will remain with the firm as a senior adviser to the CEO until mid-2026.
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            Based in London, the executive joined BMS nine years ago after a stint as MD at AJ Gallagher.
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            She replaces Matt Westhoff, who left in October to lead QBE NA.
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            Kathleen Reardon, CEO of Hiscox Re & ILS, also talked about the impact of the California wildfires and why it’s important for cedants to work with a reinsurer with strong underwriting and modelling skills when disaster strikes.
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            The company is seeking to expand in the reinsurance and retrocession markets.
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            He also joined Everest’s board last week as an independent director.
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            The move combines two units in the North America middle market division.
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            Last year, the firm consolidated financial and excess liability lines under the leadership of Richard Porter.
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            Perlman has been at MMA for over six years, most recently as president of national business insurance.
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            Dickerson has spent over three years at the reinsurance broker.
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            The company is seeking to promote growth in its US excess casualty book.
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            Andrew George will report to president and CEO of Marsh Martin South.
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            The executives will join the company in the coming weeks.
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            Debbie Chalkley has been appointed CFO of Fairfax India.
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            Competition for specialty reinsurance talent remains high.
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            The executive will work closely with Kaufman leadership in London.
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            John Howard was appointed as an independent, non-executive member.
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            The executive joined the Bancolombia-owned insurer as CEO in early 2020.
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            Industry veteran Tonya Courtney will lead the company’s newest E&S business.
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            The executive, Mike Schell, has over 50 years of industry experience.
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            He served in the role since the Applied Underwriters segment’s inception in late 2023.
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            The executive will head the newly formed GBLI subsidiary.
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            Gibbs will oversee delegated underwriting authorities and facilities.
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            The announcement comes amid discussions regarding a potential merger with Howden.
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            The executive is returning to Tysers after nearly four years at Price Forbes.
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            The executive joined BMS in 2022 after three years as deputy CEO at Carpenter Marsh Fac.
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            Katie McGrath is appointed CorSo CUO amid a restructure of the unit.
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            Former PRS president Ana Robic was promoted to regional president.
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            Ana Robic will succeed Furby as EMEA regional president.
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            The division is seeking to place underwriters in regions across the US.
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            WKFC’s chief executive D’Onofrio will become RSUM’s global CUO.
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            Eric Quinn was named president of Ryan’s MGU operations as Mark Engel joined in marine and energy.
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            Kritzman has been with TMHCC for more than seven years.
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            This publication revealed the appointment earlier today.
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            The MGA will have a broad casualty-focused appetite with Lloyd’s capacity backing.
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            The broker has over 30 years’ experience and will be based in Dallas.
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            He will have to step down from his non-executive role on the board to take the job.
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            A quick roundup of our best journalism for the week.
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            The executive joined the firm in early 2023 after 10+ years at Aon.
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            The group should also tilt capital allocation away from M&A and deepen its disclosure.
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            His predecessor Peed remains with the firm as executive chairman.
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            Alexandra Furth has more than 20 years of claims and legal leadership experience.
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            The role at PCS included acting as primary touchpoint for ILS.
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            A new UK CEO for the trade credit insurer will be announced at a later date.
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            The executive succeeds Lou Capparelli, who becomes global casualty chairman.
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            The executive was CFO of Marsh Specialty and Global Placement.
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            Stuart Heath will retain his current role of head of delegated property.
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            The carrier’s US platform will continue to be led by long-time executive Sal Pollaro.
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            Andy Taylor will also retire after over 25 years with the company.
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            Jason Hart, head of proactive cyber, was also promoted to managing director.
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            President Andersen said he was optimistic about the 2025 reinsurance market.
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            The executive will link up again with former colleague Lucy Clarke in Q2.
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            John Csik is retiring as president after nearly 40 years with the company.
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            Andy Houston will be based in London, reporting to Mark Roberts, division president UKISA.
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            Brown also said California needs a Marshall Plan-like strategy after the wildfires’ devastation.
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            Daniela Mills joins after more than eight years at Lockton.
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            The executive joins after 20 years with Lexington.
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            The carrier is restructuring the business into three segments.
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            Finnis was formerly head of commercial lines at WTW.
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            The carrier named Jason Neu, financial lines EVP for its E&S subsidiary Westchester, to succeed Stapleton.
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            Bradley was construction team leader for US casualty at WTW.
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            The E&S lines division adds property, casualty and financial lines.
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            Foa becomes P&C national head and Lemann is small commercial director.
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            The exec previously spent over 12 years at Aon, recently as chief innovation officer, commercial risk NA.
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            The executive will replace retiree Michael Miller.
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            IFC corporate director and chairman of IFC GSL advisory board Clarke will succeed Miller.
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            He was appointed acting CEO earlier this month, after Andrade’s departure.
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            The appointment follows a series of moves across the Miami treaty sector over the past 12-18 months.
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            Regilio will lead a sales team to “expand market share and forge strategic partnerships”.
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            The move comes after Argo Pro announced it will exit professional lines.
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            The executives will report to Jenise Klein, CUO for North America.
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            The cyber MGA also named Sarah Thompson global head of sales strategy and Jack Jenner to managing director.
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            The announcement confirms this publication’s report that Grim resigned from Brown & Riding.
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            It is understood that Grim will be part of the casualty team at the TIH-owned wholesaler.
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            Also, John Diaz will lead a customer and distribution management function.
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            Robin Hamilton has been appointed head of energy and marine liability.
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            Piyush Patel and Sandra Russo have joined Dellwood as head of programs and AVP, respectively.
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            Irwin joins the firm from Beazley, where she’d worked since 2019.
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            Brock served for nearly 37 years at the firm.
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            Carlos Becerra will succeed Delgado as Miami-based LatAm fac head.
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            Groeber joined CFC as EVP in 2020 before becoming US CEO in 2023.
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            At Zurich, Hirs served as group head of M&A and CFO for North America.
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            The executive has been with the firm for 27 years.
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            Lynch served as CAC natural resources president for nearly four years.
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            Christopher Flatt succeeds Christopher Schaper, who was appointed CRO of AIG in November.
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            'Mo’ Tooker will add personal lines to his current position overseeing SME and distribution.
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            He succeeds Wayne Peacock, who retires this year after four years of service.
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            Andrade is taking up a CEO role at another “prominent financial services firm”, Everest said.
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            Flatt will remain on the company’s board of directors.
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            The move comes after Burke’s five years as EVP of cyber and technology.
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            He succeeds Hugo Wegbrans, who becomes head of CRB for Europe.
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            The Corporation’s CEO will run Aon Reinsurance Solutions.
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            The move means Lloyd’s will have a new chairman and a new CEO in the same year.
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            The executive also served as CCO at Aspen before moving to Vantage.
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            The appointment comes a month after AP’s $13.5bn sale to Gallagher.
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            Tim Watson most recently served as a senior credit and political risk underwriter.
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            III also denies its CEO made anti-gay remarks or harassed a gay employee.
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            Old Republic Cyber will focus on providing specialized cyber and technology-related coverage.
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            Former COO Jack Falvey’s appointment as CEO was reported last August.
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            Brian Young is now Fairfax president, while Carl Overy is Odyssey CEO.
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            The executive has also worked for AIG and Ace.
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            Saunders will remain with the firm as a senior advisor in a part-time role.
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            Danielle Harrison will become SVP, division manager, and Laurel Rudnick will be SVP, CUO.
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            Sonville’s hire was reported by Insurance Insider US last week.
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            A former executive claims he was terminated for reporting that III CEO Sean Kevelighan used homophobic slurs.
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            Shawn Parker takes up Gatt’s previous role as COO of Westchester Programs.
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            Sources said the executive will join AJ Gallagher in a regional leadership position.
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            A look back at the year in P&C (re)insurance, with the aid of some of our visual journalism.
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            The executive had joined the firm from Chubb in May.
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            The pair will lead crisis management and financial lines, respectively.
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            The executive will oversee the group’s strategic financial direction.
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            Maria Long joins the cyber insurer from Munich Re as the company's deputy CUO.
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            Ballan has prior experience at Liberty Mutual, Alliant Insurance and Davis Polk & Wardwell.
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            The executive has prior experience at Houlihan Lokey, Nomura and Deloitte.
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            The promotions are in the commercial/life and personal/specialty operations.
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            The carrier has seen two other exits from its US tax team this year.
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            Both the US and UK had busy summers, but the talent momentum in the US did not continue into Q4.
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            The Bermudian's MGA will be based out of Miami, New York and Pennsylvania.
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            James Drinkwater is to serve as vice chair and executive chairman at Amwins Global Risks.
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            Richard Winborn joins as president, while Patrick Mitchell takes on the COO role.
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            Adam Garrard will cover his responsibilities on an interim basis.
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            Everest Group’s regulatory filing did not give a reason for the resignation.
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            The former CEO will also serve as executive managing director within Aon’s reinsurance solutions business.
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            The MGU also announced a string of promotions to leadership, including RWI CUOs and a new head of Europe.
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            He joins from Swiss Re, where he has spent the last 27 years of his career.
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            The executive is currently Asia Pacific CEO.
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            The appointment will be effective January 1.
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            Castel founder Mark Birrell will take the role of executive chairman.
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            Guy Pierpoint will report to head of marine Phil Wheeler.
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            The executive will oversee all financial operations for the Howden-owned MGA.
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            The hybrid fronting carrier was launched last year and is led by Talbot alumnus Sam Reeder.
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            The new offerings will be part of the specialty reinsurance portfolio.
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            Bryan Salek and Angela Kirby will lead the new segment as SVPs.
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            Rivera will succeed current CEO Carlos Rivera, effective January 1.
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            Other key leaders come from Virginia, Rhode Island and Utah.
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            Ken Anderson, CFO for RSA, will succeed Marcotte.
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            This follows yesterday’s appointment of Sean Smith as company president.
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            The executive will focus on securing reinsurance capacity for new programs.
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            The executive joins RPS after almost 12 years at Markel.
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            This publication previously revealed that private equity firm GTCR was seeking to place the broker into a continuation vehicle.
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            Moyles will serve as co-president alongside Tom O’Neil.
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            The executive will build out Hamilton Americas property team and a book targeting commercial E&S risks.
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            This publication revealed that Chris Schaper would move into the role on an interim basis in July.
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            Both executives will be reporting to EVP Bill Hazelton.
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            Shapella will also join the company’s executive leadership team.
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            Both appointments are effective immediately.
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            She steps in to replace Phil Taylor, who left the company in September.
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            The executive spent over 15 years at Aon in various M&A-related positions.
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            Nicola Gaisford joined RiverStone from R&Q last year.
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            He joins from R&Q Insurance Holdings, where he has been chief accounting officer.
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            It is understood the executive will join the carrier later this year.
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            The appointments will enhance Chubb’s Latin American leadership structure.
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            The promotion is effective as of January 1.
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            Barbara Bufkin has held executive roles across the industry, and Patricia Roufca was UK CEO at Fidelis Underwriting.
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            Westhoff will also spearhead the launch of QBE’s E&S property offering.
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            The insurer also promoted Rick Ciullo to head of global specialty’s US retail businesses.
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            The executive joined the company in 2019 from Barbican.
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            Ball will succeed Jeff Poliseno, who is set to retire.
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            Richard Mangion spent almost two years as CFO at Bridgehaven.
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            It is understood that Bezerra will remain based in Miami for his new position.
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            Howard, who led the brokerage through its recent transition to private ownership, will take a vice chair role.
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            DeSett will develop Hub’s commercial lines strategy and drive organic growth.
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            Alan Jay Kaufman will remain the firm’s chairman and CEO.
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            He succeeds Laura Vest, who is retiring after 20 years with the company.
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            Chandler stepped down as CEO in January to take the role of vice chair.
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            It is understood that the cut programs include Yachtinsure, Rhino, Paramount, Pinpoint and NTA.
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            Previously, Thomas Long was an AVP for construction at Arch.
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            This publication revealed her departure from Guy Carpenter in August.
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            Axa XL Re has hired former Swiss Re executive Greg Schiffer as its North America CEO, effective from 11 November.
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            He will oversee the launch of Tokio Marine’s new excess casualty line.
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            The executive joins Applied from Canopius.
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            Ben Purkiss has joined the company from Coverys as head of business development.
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            The carrier has appointed AIG’s Sharon Primerano as vice president and US inland marine manager.
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            Arch announced the retirement of CEO Marc Grandisson on Monday, with immediate effect.
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            The executives had served as co-presidents of the organization since 2021.
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            The executive has been group CUO since 2021.
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            Roman Romeo was named CEO of Reinsurance Solutions in Bermuda in April this year.
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            He replaces Kevin Madden who will assume the role of chairman for North American real estate.
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            She most recently led the broker’s UK insurance vertical.
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            The carrier filed a separation agreement with the SEC on Wednesday.
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            He will assume the role of EVP and CFO effective March 31 of next year.
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            The plaintiff claims he was terminated for testifying to anti-gay harassment.
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            In tandem, John Posa joins the primary casualty team as vice president.
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            Paul spent five years at Gallagher Re in addition to 10 years at Guy Carpenter.
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            The region will be led by Bill Ferree as president and Matt Sitzmann as COO.
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            Cole will lead development of the firm’s financial lines practice.
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            The executive moves from his current role as chief risk officer for Axis Managing Agency.
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            The executive joins Munich Re from Amwins Global Risks.
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            Richard Pennay will become CEO of Aon Securities.
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            He replaces Richard Goldfarb, who will remain as head of strategy.
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            The executive has over 20 years’ worth of actuarial and analytics experience.
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            Daniel Boisvert will join the company’s Connecticut office.
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            Based in Ascot’s London office, he will develop and lead claims strategies.
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            Harland succeeds Anna Jay, who was named active underwriter of Syndicate 1609 in the summer.
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            Joe Bonanno has previously worked at Brit and Markel in Bermuda.
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            Brightstone also hired Tim Tompkins as its chief product officer.
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            The company is also looking to fill a CUO position.
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            The two senior positions will be based in London.
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            The company also promoted Eric Biderman to general counsel.
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            Anna Digel is now chief broking officer for Aon’s US financial services group.
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            He was most recently head of excess casualty, east zone, at Axa XL.
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            Baudouin is transitioning to a chairman position in Mexico.
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            Padilla has also held senior regional roles at Cooper Gay and Swiss Re.
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            The executive played a role in founding Montpelier Re, Lancashire and Fidelis.
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            The new wholesale broking team will begin with professional liability, Acrisure said.
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            Ali joins the board of Hiscox’s US subsidiary with nearly 25 years of industry experience.
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            The region has 13 offices across Texas and Louisiana.
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            The executive has also served as agriculture reinsurance VP at Navigators.
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            The executive joins Selective after 19 years at Progressive.
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            Debbie Goldstine previously held an EVP role at Lockton.
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            The awards spanned 31 categories, handed out after judges parsed more than 120 entries.
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            Howard Siegel remains CEO of the MGU.
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            With the move, RT adds a CEO to its binding authority and a CEO to its RT ProExec businesses.
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            Criado will retire on October 31, after nearly five years with Aon.
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            Convex’s Ben Baker and Apollo’s Alex Fitzpatrick join unit head Larry Burrows.
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            James Davenport has been promoted to corporate CFO, replacing Bob Stafford.
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            Based in New York, he joins the firm after seven years as Marsh CFO.
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            Neelam Patel joins the specialty insurer from WR Berkley.
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            Bruce joined the Aon primary casualty team in Atlanta in 2016.
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            The new unit is part of HDI’s expansion of its specialty product offerings.
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            Zywave is backed by Clearlake Capital Group and Aurora Capital Partners.
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            Nick Abraham will succeed Nathan Mathis as CEO of the firm's London-based specialty distributor.
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            The hire comes amid the firm’s drive to expand in the US market.
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            Lila Granda will oversee the PRC portfolio, reporting to insurance CEO Alex Blanco.
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            The executive joins the specialty start-up from Great American Insurance.
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            He replaces Neill Currie, who will assume the role of independent director.
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            Mark Gregory will retire next March, while Sara Mitchell will initially join as a strategic adviser.
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            Mike Neal and Mark Abate have been elevated to senior leadership roles.
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            This publication revealed last year that Ocampo will lead the Colombia unit.
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            She replaces interim COO Kirk Maddern, who retires at the end of the year.
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            The duo have several years’ experience in specialist construction risk.
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            Chris Caponigro will be responsible for expanding Axa XL’s product offering and investor base.
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            The executive has resigned from AIG to fill the vacant CEO role at the large corporate unit of the German carrier.
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            Ellis will re-join Marsh after leaving in 2019 for a position at AIG.
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            The executive spent 18 years in various finance roles at Arch.
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            Former Artex managing director Jasmine DeSilva will run the segment.
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            The executive previously spent over 11 years at Captive Resources.
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            Andrew Knight will fill the newly created role of country manager.
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            The executive joins less than a year after Baldwin Group launched Juniper.
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            The executive was previously Guy Carpenter’s head of sales in New York.
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            Anthony Mirabal will work closely with Juan Carlos Gomez, who will become president for the region.
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            The expanded team aims to increase capability across global specialty lines and property specialty retrocession.
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            The executive succeeds Tim Ryan, who was recently appointed as the firm’s US president.
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            This publication reported Melvin’s hire on Wednesday.
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            Mullarkey joins from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.
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            Former CEO Pete Chandler had stepped down and assumed a vice chair role in January.
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            A strategy is in place for the carrier to expand its presence on the Island.
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            Levitz will become executive chairman starting in 2025.
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            The move is the latest phase of the operational transformation program, AIG Next.
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            The PVT market has seen a recent spike in staff movements, as new capacity enters the space.
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            The company yesterday promoted Jenna Ziomek to P&C leader for PE and M&A.
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            The executive has 20 years of experience in environmental risk and sustainability.
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            Sources said LSM head of third party in Miami Humberto Pozo will serve as interim head of distribution.
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            Ziomek joined WTW in 2021 and has 17 years of industry experience.
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            The promoted employees have all been with BHSI’s Singapore offices for years.
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            Sanchez will report to Carolina Carmona, LSM’s head of financial lines in south Florida.
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            They will complete the terms of two recently resigned board members.
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            Ridge Muhly and Adam Kornick join from Gen Re and Porch Group.
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            The executive joins Jencap following a 20-year career with Markel.
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            Lloyd’s is also opening a Miami office, starting September 1.
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            Rusas and Miraglia will grow Alliant’s M&A nationwide.
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            Previously, Fishl held underwriting roles with Munich Re and Chubb.
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            Cardona will report to both UIB Latin America CEO Carlos Gutierrez and Miami CEO Francisco Torres.
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            The executive will end her career at Aon Bermuda effective October 1.
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            The executive joined Chubb in 2013 as assistant VP and regional manager.
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            Sources said that Guy Carpenter has promoted Jennifer Paretchan to succeed Mowery.
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            The executive brings more than 30 years of industry experience to the role.
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            Tony McIntosh and Eric Morrison both join from TruPoint Underwriters.
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