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People Moves: Marsh Promotes Pellegrini to US, Canada Specialty Lead; CRC Group Announces Executive Leadership Appointments

Oct 6 2023 // Pellegrini Appointed Marsh Specialty Leader for US and Canada Broker Marsh said it promoted Michael Pellegrini to head of Marsh Specialty in the US and Canada. Effective immediately, Pellegrini will oversee Marsh’s...

CRC Group Names Three to Leadership Roles

Oct 5 2023 // CRC Group, a wholesale speciality insurance distributor based in Birmingham, Alabama, part of Truist Insurance Holdings, has named three people to leadership roles. Mike Baeurle was appointed chief client officer,...

People Moves: Risk Strategies Adds Bussiere; Pie Insurance Appoints Foglietta as CFO; Palisades Expands Leadership Team

Oct 4 2023 // Risk Strategies Names Bussiere Commercial Lines Leader, New York Region Risk Strategies, headquartered in Boston, Mass., appointed Margaret Bussiere as commercial lines leader, New York region. Bussiere brings nearly 25...

G&G Independent Insurance: Creating a Culture Of Collaboration and Exceptional Experiences

Oct 2 2023 // At G&G Independent Insurance, the mission of delivering exceptional experiences extends to both cli- ents and employees. A culture of collaboration, respect and support makes the Fayetteville, Arkansas-based agency a...

People Moves: Arch Insurance (Bermuda) Promotes Smith to MD After Hay Retires; Aon Taps Nichols From Aeolus as Global Reinsurance Clients Leader in Bermuda

Sep 26 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Arch Insurance and Aon. A summary of these new hires follows here. Arch Insurance (Bermuda) Promotes Smith to MD after Hay Retires Arch Insurance (Bermuda)...

Spyware Hacking of Egyptian Oppo Leader Prompts Updates from Apple

Sep 25 2023 // BOSTON (AP) — A leading Egyptian opposition politician was targeted with spyware after announcing a presidential bid, security researchers reported Friday. They said Egyptian authorities were likely behind the...

Maine House GOP Leader, a Lobsterman, Survives Boat Capsize and Sinking

Sep 20 2023 // Like most lobstermen, the Maine House Republican leader scrambled to complete his work ahead of the remnants of Hurricane Lee. Rep. Billy Bob Faulkingham was rushing home from sea when a giant wave rose up, seemingly from...

People Moves: Hylant Names Reyes Risk Leader and Adds NC Benefits Team Members

Sep 20 2023 // Hylant, one of the larger privately held insurance brokers in the country, has made a number of personnel changes in recent weeks. Alejandro Reyes will lead Ohio-based Hylant’s business risk consulting teams, which...

People Moves: Sompo International Announces New UK Leadership Team; SiriusPoint Names Smyth Head of Marine, Active U/W for Syndicate 1945

Sep 15 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Sompo International and SiriusPoint. A summary of these new hires follows here. Sompo International Announces New UK Leadership Team Sompo International,...

People Moves: Duble to Retire from Fred C. Church; Hanover Names Seibold, Barrett to Leadership; Mulick Joins IMA in Sales

Sep 14 2023 // Fred C. Church Makes Key Personnel Changes to Its Education Team Chris Duble, Fred C. Church chief executive officer and client executive, has announced his plans to retire at the end of 2024. Duble began his career in...

People Moves: Pie in Colorado Names Four VPs to Leadership Team

Aug 24 2023 // Pie Insurance, headquartered in Denver, Colo., appointed four new vice presidents to its leadership team. Pie promoted Carla Woodard to vice president of claims. Woodard has more tahn 25 years of claims management...

People Moves: Drogin Cyber Leader at Mosaic; Loney to Lead Specialty Casualty at DUAL North America

Aug 21 2023 // David Drogin will lead cyber business growth in the U.S. as Mosaic Insurance‘s senior vice president, head of U.S. cyber. He will report to Global Head of Cyber Yosha DeLong. Drogin will be responsible for leading...

CRC Group Names Two to New Leadership Posts in Tennessee

Aug 2 2023 // CRC Group, one of the the largest wholesale specialty insurance distributors, has named Farrah Schubmehl president of the group’s Nashville office. Schubmehl She has been senior vice president and property broker at...

People Moves: Schaper Now AIG Global Chief Underwriting Officer; Brough Head of Aspen Marketing, US Distribution; Giannisis is HUB N.A. Property Practice Leader

Jul 27 2023 // American International Group said Christopher Schaper, currently CEO of AIG Re, has been named global chief underwriting officer of AIG, effective as of the closing of the previously announced sale of Validus Re to...

People Moves: Germano Named DUAL Casualty Leader; Shaw Joins Axis to Help Lead Specialty Programs; Victor Appoints Cashman President of ICAT

Jul 25 2023 // DUAL North America announced Connie Germano as its chief casualty officer. Germano’s appointment comes as DUAL continues to expand its reach and capabilities in the market. Germano will be responsible for overseeing...

Lawsuit Filed Against Northwestern Leaders Stemming From Football Hazing Scandal

Jul 19 2023 // A former Northwestern football player filed the first lawsuit against Pat Fitzgerald and members of the school`s leadership, seeking damages stemming from a hazing scandal that cost the former football coach his job. The...

Business Leaders Appear Less Concerned by Cyber Risk: Report

Jul 18 2023 // The worldwide impact of cybercrime on business is predicted to balloon to $10.5 trillion by 2025, but boardroom focus on cyber risk appears to be diminishing, according to a Beazley risk and reliance report. “The...

People Moves: Aon Names UK Leaders for Reinsurance Solutions; Zurich Announces Key Leadership Roles for APAC Commercial Insurance

Jul 12 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Aon and Zurich Insurance. A summary of these new hires follows here. Aon Names UK Leaders for Reinsurance Solutions Insurance broker Aon plc outlined the...

People Moves: WTW Names Mascaro Hospitality Leader; Leach SVP, Founder of K2 Financial US Ops; MEMIC Hires Underwriters

Jul 11 2023 // WTW announced the appointment of Juan Mascaro as hospitality segment leader, a part of the Real Estate, Hospitality, and Leisure Division within Corporate Risk and Broking (CRB), North America. Mascaro has more than two...

People Moves: Allianz Commercial Taps AIG’s Sandric as Leader Asia Region; Banyan Risk Appoints Munro as CUO; Miller Strengthens Entertainment Team With Senior Hire

Jul 11 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Allianz Commercial, Banyan Risk and Miller. A summary of these new hires follows here. Allianz Commercial Taps AIG’s Sandric as Leader Asia...