Latest Leadership Headlines
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People Moves: Chubb Global Markets Promotes Kirk to Head of Marine; WTW Hires PwC’s Tahir Thomson for Risk & Capital Mgmt.; BMS Names 4 Senior Leaders in Asia
Jul 7 2022 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Chubb Global Markets and two brokers, Willis Towers Watson (WTW) and BMS. A summary of the new hires follows here. Chubb Global Markets Promotes Kirk to...
Del Vecchio’s Successor Shares Same Vision for Building Generali Into European Leader
Jul 6 2022 // Leonardo Del Vecchio’s right-hand man was named on Monday to succeed the Italian billionaire — who died last week — as chairman of the family’s Delfin holding company. Francesco Milleri, the...
People Moves: Verisk Promotes Rayner to President of Specialty Business Solutions; Munich Re Appoints 2 Senior Leaders for Singapore and SE Asia
Jul 1 2022 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Verisk and Munich Re. A summary of these new hires follows here. Verisk Promotes Rayner to President of Specialty Business Solutions Verisk, the global...
People: Risk Strategies Names Ellison Benefits Leader
Jun 30 2022 // Risk Strategies has named Jason Ellison its employee benefits leader for national health care practice. Ellison, who previously was a senior vice president at Gallagher for health and welfare consulting, will work to...
People Moves: Ed Broking’s Baird Takes Leadership Role at Aventum; Chubb Appoints AGCS’ Nicklin as Global Client Executive for UK, Ireland
Jun 23 2022 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at re/insurance broker Consilium and the insurer Chubb. A summary of these new hires follows here. Ed Broking’s Baird Takes Leadership Role at...
Many Business Leaders Feel Unprepared for Growing Geopolitical Risks, Inflation
Jun 14 2022 // Many business leaders feel unprepared for growing geopolitical risks and inflation, according to a report published by Beazley. “Across the UK and U.S., fewer business leaders feel well prepared to manage...
AXIS Exits Property Reinsurance to Focus on Specialty; Leadership Team Restructured
Jun 8 2022 // AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd. announced it has completed the shift of AXIS Re from property reinsurance to focus instead on casualty, specialty, accident and health, and credit lines. With the refocus of AXIS Re, AXIS Re CEO...
People Moves: SiriusPoint Announces Appointments to Executive Leadership Team and Insurance & Services Segment
Jun 7 2022 // SiriusPoint Announces Appointments to Executive Leadership Team and Insurance & Services Segment SiriusPoint Ltd., the Bermuda-based specialty insurer and reinsurer, announced two internal appointments to the...
EU Leaders Agree to Pursue Ban on Most Russia Oil; Insurance Prohibition Delayed
May 31 2022 // European Union leaders agreed to pursue a partial ban on Russian oil, paving the way for a sixth package of sanctions to punish Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin, for the invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions would...
People Moves: Oneglobal Appoints IRB’s Oka as CEO Reinsurance Brazil; Chubb Names 3 Senior Leaders for Financial Lines in UK, Ireland, S. Africa, Global Markets
May 26 2022 // Oneglobal Appoints IRB’s Oka as CEO Reinsurance Brazil Oneglobal Broking announced the appointment of Adriano Oka as CEO Reinsurance Brazil. Oka will report to Nery Silva, CEO Mercosul, Oneglobal Brazil. The...
Pimco Sued Over ‘Fraternity’ Culture by Minority Ex-Workers
May 18 2022 // Pacific Investment Management Co. now has both men and women suing over a “fraternity” culture that allegedly favors White males. Two men, a Black ex-employee and a former contractor who is Asian, claim...
People Moves: WTW Reshapes M&A Practice; Starr Names Relationship Leader; Cover Genius Adds 2
May 13 2022 // WTW Vows to Grow M&A Practice, Appoints Broking Regional Leader Insurance broker WTW (Willis Towers Watson) announced that Mark Rusas will focus exclusively on leading the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practice...
Update: Generali’s CEO Survives Leadership Challenge, but Rebels Take Board Seats
Apr 29 2022 // Philippe Donnet kept his job as chief executive of Italian insurer Generali on Friday, surviving a challenge from rebel domestic investors who retained board seats and vowed to keep up the pressure for reform. The vote at...
Maine’s Long-Time Chamber of Commerce Leader Stepping Down
Apr 29 2022 // The longtime president of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and one of the best known advocates for businesses in the state said this week that he will soon step down. Dana Connors has led the chamber for almost three...
People Moves: Lockton Restructures Int’l Leadership; MGA Arcadian Promotes Barna for Transactional Liability; McGill and Partners Hires DARAG’s Hill for Structured Solutions
Apr 26 2022 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at brokers Lockton and McGill and Partners as well as the Bermuda MGA Arcadian Risk Capital. A summary of these new hires follows here. Lockton Announces New...
Redefining Leadership Development
Apr 18 2022 // The role of a great leader continues to evolve as new business demands and expectations are met with shifting challenges and priorities. However, while most insurers are focused on growing employees’ technical...
People Moves: MEMIC Appoints Fongemie; Mulready Joins Hartford’s Navigators; Falcon Risk Hires 3 Leaders
Apr 13 2022 // Portland, Maine-headquartered MEMIC Group has appointed Eileen Moran Fongemie to the position of senior vice president and chief financial officer. Fongemie, who becomes only the third CFO in MEMIC history, will also...
People Moves: Western Reserve to Promote Brunn to President; Hilb Group Names Hartzler as Platform Leader for Midwest
Apr 8 2022 // Western Reserve Group to Promote Greg A. Brunn to President and CEO Western Reserve Group announced the promotion of Greg A. Brunn to President and CEO effective January 1, 2023, upon the retirement of current President...
Toxic Culture
Apr 4 2022 // Many of today’s employees are enjoying the continued perks of remote and hybrid work. And while some employers are gearing up to cutback on remote work, they may want to reconsider. Not only does remote and hybrid...
People Moves: Faylo New U.S. Cyber & Tech Leader at Lockton; Big ‘I’ Names Boggs VP of Agent Development; MGA Falcon Hires 3 Senior Leaders
Mar 31 2022 // Lockton appointed Michelle Faylo as its U.S. Cyber & Technology Leader. Faylo will lead Lockton’s team of skilled cyber specialists, delivering innovative and effective solutions to global businesses that face...
