The Cooperative of American Physicians Inc. has named Sarah E. Pacini its new chief executive officer effective Feb. 1. Pacini most recently was vice president of risk management and insurance, president of Advocate Physician Partners Risk Purchasing Group, and chairperson …
Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Christopher Swift was named to the additional post of chairman in a transition that occurred earlier than the insurer had initially planned. Swift, 53, replaces former CEO Liam McGee, 60, as chairman, …
Hays Companies announced that Steve Topel has joined its Chicago operations as president of property and casualty. Topel joins Hays Companies with extensive leadership experience. He served as the president and chief sales officer of The Horton Group, as well …
Pennsylvania’s Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf has appointed Teresa Miller to be the state’s insurance commissioner in his administration. Miller is an attorney and former administrator of Oregon Insurance Division. She succeeds Michael Consedine, who has been leading the Pennsylvania Insurance …
Willis Group Holdings plc, the global risk adviser, insurance and reinsurance broker, has announced a group of internal promotions and moves to strengthen the Willis China leadership team. Mitchell Ma has been appointed as chairman of Willis China. Ma has …
A group of global insurance companies and brokers took advantage of the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos to announce that they have established a micro insurance consortium and micro insurance venture incubator (MVI). Among the companies taking part in …
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has strengthened its Cyber & Technology team with the addition of two new senior executives. Francois Brisson and Richard De Piero have been appointed Global Head and North America Head, respectively, for this key line of …
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG announced that “Allied World Europe will enter the marine liability market, which will further complement the company’s current marine cargo offering.” Allied World has appointed Pene Reuben, Assistant VP, Marine Liability, to develop and …
RSA Insurance Group Plc said it will fight a constructive dismissal case filed by the former head of its Irish unit, who stepped down more than a year ago amid an accounting scandal. Philip Smith, who was paid €34,000 ($39,400) …
General Re Corp. has announced senior appointments at the group’s global direct property/casualty reinsurance operation. Robert M. Jones will serve as co-president and chief marketing officer for global marketing. Carole M. Ferrero will also assume the title of co-president in …
