Latest Human Resources Headlines
All the headlines from our Human Resources Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Rival Wholesale Brokers Ryan Specialty Group and All Risks Agree to Merge
Jun 24 2020 // Two of the largest property/casualty insurance wholesalers are looking to merge. The deal will unite Chicago-based Ryan Specialty Group and its nearly $12 billion in premium, and All Risks, headquartered in Delray Beach,...
Pan Named Managing Director at Lockton Capital Markets
Jun 23 2020 // Lockton Capital Markets (LCM), based in New York City, has appointed Richard Pan as managing director. In this role, Pan will work closely with CEO Ken Pierce to grow the structured finance practice, which brings the...
Morgan Stanley Sued by Ex-Diversity Officer Alleging Racial Bias in Firing
Jun 17 2020 // A former Morgan Stanley diversity officer sued the bank on Tuesday, alleging racial discrimination, retaliation and violation of equal pay laws, according to a court filing. The plaintiff, Marilyn Booker, was a managing...
New Insurer Astaara Focuses on Protecting Maritime Industry from Cyber Risks
Jun 12 2020 // A new insurance services business, called Astaara Company Ltd. (ACL), has been launched to protect maritime companies from cyber threats Offering risk management, underwriting and analytics, London-based Astaara will work...
For Entertainment Insurance Specialists, Coronavirus Intermission Is Looking Long
Jun 12 2020 // The entertainment industry is prepping for its return to work after a near total shutdown from COVID-19. For the entertainment industry and the insurance brokers serving this sector, what that return to work will look is...
Amazon’s Heavily Automated, Frugal HR Leaves Sick Workers in Limbo
Jun 8 2020 // Tony Banks told Amazon.com Inc. right away when he tested positive for Covid-19. More than a month later, he’s on the mend, but struggling with fatigue and shortness of breath that makes most physical activity feel...
Insurtech MGA Hippo to Buy Its Carrier Partner Spinnaker Insurance
Jun 5 2020 // Home insurance insurtech agency Hippo plans to acquire New Jersey-based Spinnaker Insurance Co., an insurer with which it has has had a three-year partnership. The deal, first reported by Carrier Management, is designed to...
Chubb’s McNab Joins QBE North America as Chief Human Resources Officer
May 20 2020 // Specialty Insurer QBE North America announced the appointment of Becket McNab as chief human resources officer. McNab will be responsible for all North America human resources activities, including driving the...
It’s a Wrap For Entertainment, at Least for Now
May 18 2020 // The entertainment industry is prepping for its return to work after a near total shutdown from COVID-19. What the future holds for the entertainment industry and insurance brokers serving this sector remains unclear,...
DUAL Acquires Specialty Managing General Agency in New Zealand
May 7 2020 // DUAL, the underwriting arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, announced the acquisition of a controlling interest in New Zealand specialty underwriting agency International Underwriting Agencies (IUA). “This is an...
Goodreau Joins Michigan’s High Street Insurance as Managing Partner, COO
May 6 2020 // Traverse City, Michigan-based insurance brokerage, High Street Insurance Partners (HSIP), has added Scott Goodreau as managing partner and chief operating officer. Goodreau, who joined the company in April, brings nearly...
Zaffino Exits Everest to Join Ascot as Group President
Apr 28 2020 // Ascot has announced the appointment of Jonathan M. Zaffino as group president. He will oversee the organization’s U.S. and Bermuda platforms and will also have executive responsibility for Ethos Specialty, a managing...
AXA XL Forms New Leadership Team, Aims to Restructure with Regional Business Units
Apr 21 2020 // AXA XL announced a new leadership team and proposed changes to the operating model of its Insurance business following a strategic review. Key proposed changes to the operating model include the creation of a single global...
Louisiana’s Stonetrust Commercial Insurance Promotes Treigle; Adds Chou, Jones
Apr 17 2020 // Baton Rouge, La.-based Stonetrust Commercial Insurance Co. has promoted Michael “Shane” Treigle as executive vice president and chief financial officer, and hired Tracy Chou as executive vice president and...
Aspen Re Names Axis Re’s Kreuzer Senior Managing Director for Americas
Apr 7 2020 // Scott Kreuzer has been appointed senior managing director, Americas, at Aspen Re, effective May 4, 2020. Kreuzer joins Aspen Re from Axis Reinsurance where he has served as senior vice president, head of Casualty North...
Blenheim Gets Initial Approval from Lloyd’s to Launch New Managing Agency
Mar 27 2020 // Blenheim Underwriting announced it has been granted ‘approval in principle’ by the Lloyd’s board to establish a new managing agency. Blenheim said it can now submit an application to the Prudential...
5 Lies Insurance Agencies Believe About Recruiting
Mar 23 2020 // As you read this list, I want you to think: Are these lies present in my firm? Am I part of the problem? Can I be part of the solution? Lie #1: Human resources can handle it all. I know plenty of insurance brokers on...
Hamilton Managing Agency Taps Aspen’s Fergusson as Head of Excess Casualty
Mar 6 2020 // Hamilton Insurance Group, the Bermuda-headquartered group of companies that underwrite specialty insurance and reinsurance, announced that Fergus Fergusson has been appointed to the position of division head, Excess...
QBE Promotes Postlewhite to Managing Director of QBE Re
Feb 27 2020 // QBE has appointed Stephen Postlewhite as managing director, QBE Re. He will start the new role from April 1, taking over from Jonathan Parry, who will retire in 2021. With more than 20 years’ experience in the...
NFP Names Ongkiko Managing Director of Utah Office
Feb 26 2020 // NFP has named Michael Ongkiko managing director of its Utah Office. Ongkiko will lead the Utah office and be responsible for developing new business opportunities, expanding relationships and growing the NFP service...
