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In Succession Move, Canopius Names AXA XL’s Robertson Deputy CEO

Specialty insurer and reinsurer Canopius Group announce that Neil Robertson has been appointed Group deputy chief executive officer, with effect from May 4, 2021. In this capacity, Robertson will report to Michael Watson, Group chairman and CEO. The company said …

Levy to Retire as CEO of Munich Re US; Winter to Succeed Him

Steven Levy, the longtime president and CEO of Munich Re US, plans to retire on April 1. Munich Re executive Marcus Winter will replace him, the company disclosed. Levy has worked for Munich Re US for 23 years, holding a …

Tamayo Returns as CEO of MAPFRE North America; Joined by Corral

Jaime Tamayo is returning to MAPFRE North America to be chief executive officer, a post he relinquished in 2016 after eight years to become CEO of international operations for the insurer. In his return, Tamayo is succeeding his successor, Alfredo …

Philadelphia Insurance Promotes Glomb to CEO; O’Leary Continues as Chairman

Philadelphia Insurance Companies announced that after 38 years with the company, Bob O’Leary will step aside as chief executive officer at the end of the year. President John W. Glomb is being promoted to CEO effective January 1. O’Leary spent …

EverQuote Employees Mourn Sudden Passing of Co-Founder, CEO Birnbaum, 47

Seth Birnbaum, the entrepreneur co-founder and chief executive officer of the Cambridge, Mass.-based online insurance marketplace EverQuote, passed away on Nov. 28. A statement released by the company said that Birnbaum’s passing was unexpected and peaceful, and that he died …

Rawlins to Become CEO of Shelter Mutual as Moore to Retire

Shelter Insurance announced that Randa Rawlins would become Shelter Mutual Insurance Co.’s next president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2021, in anticipation of the retirement of current President and CEO Matt Moore, who will retire in June 2021. Also, Paul …

Chief Actuary Antonello to Be Next CEO of Employers Holdings

Small business workers’ compensation insurance specialist Employers Holdings Inc. has named Katherine H. Antonello as its president and chief executive officer. She will take over upon the retirement of Douglas D. Dirks on April 1, 2021. Dirks will be retiring …

RLI Corp. CEO Michael to Retire in 2021; Kliethermes Will Replace Him

Property/casualty specialty insurer RLI Corp. said current CEO Jonathan Michael is retiring at the end of 2021, and RLI Insurance President and Chief Operating Officer Craig Kliethermes will succeed him. Michael’s official retirement day is Dec. 31, 2021, which will …

Nautilus Insurance Names Joyce as President; Kuzma to Become Chairman

Scottsdale, Arizona-based specialty insurer Nautilus Insurance Group announced the appointment of Thomas Joyce as president. He is succeeding Tom Kuzma, who has been named chairman. These changes will take effect January 1, 2021. Joyce joined Nautilus as senior vice president …

American Family Succession Plan: Westrate to Succeed Salzwedel as CEO in 2022

American Family Insurance group’s succession plan calls for Chair and Chief Executive Officer Jack Salzwedel to continue as chair and CEO until Jan. 1, 2022. American Family Enterprise President Bill Westrate will serve as CEO-elect starting January 2021 and will …