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Ironshore International Names Ethirajan as COO; Retains Role as IronServe’s COO

Ironshore International has appointed Krishnan Ethirajan to serve as chief operating officer. He will retain his current role as chief operations officer of IronServe Inc., a global operations unit that delivers a range of specialized underwriting, finance and technological support …

Aspen Appoints Thornton as Group Chief Operating Officer

Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. announced that Richard Thornton has been appointed to the newly created position of group chief operating officer. Thornton will undertake this new role in addition to his responsibilities as group head of strategy, said the company, …

AXIS Chief Operating Officer Gressier to Retire in 2015

Bermuda-based specialty insurer AXIS Capital Holdings Limited said that Jack Gressier, chief operating officer, plans to retire in a year, after 12 years with the firm. The company said it does not intend to replace Gressier and that his responsibilities …

Changes at Top for AIG Commercial Lines: Smith Named COO; Shea, Thomas Head Global Lines

American International Group Inc. announced senior leadership changes in its Commercial Insurance business, naming Michael Smith as chief operating officer (COO). Also, James Shea has been appointed president of Global Financial Lines, and Robert Thomas has been named president of …

Ryan Clarkson is the New Chief Operating Officer at Atlas General Insurance Services, LLC

San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 6, 2014) – Atlas General Insurance Services, LLC, a national multi-line program manager, welcomes Ryan Clarkson to the team as the new chief operating officer. In his position, Clarkson will be responsible for strategic operations, including …