Insurance CEOs News

Minnesota RJF Agency’s Jeatran Becomes Assurex Global Chairman

Assurex Global, a worldwide network of independent insurance brokers representing $23 billion in premium volume, has named its newest and 52nd chairman of the board. Bill Jeatran, chief executive officer of RJF Agencies, Minneapolis, Minnesota, succeeds Paul J. Hering, who …

XL Board Chairman Esposito Resigns

Bermuda’s XL Capital Ltd. announced that Michael P. Esposito, Chairman of XL, has resigned from its Board of Directors. However, the bulletin also noted that he “will continue as Chairman of the Board of Security Capital Assurance Ltd., XL’s 46 …

Cover-All Extends Tenure For CEO Roblin

Fairfield, N.J.-based Cover-All Technologies Inc. said it’s extended the tenure of its top executive. The company, which makes software for the property casualty insurance industry, said it’s reached an agreement with CEO, President and Chairman John Roblin under which he …

Marsh & McLennan CEO Ousted

Michael G. Cherkasky is out as CEO of Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. and the search is on for his replacement, the company’s board of directors announced this morning. The board “determined that a change in leadership will best enable …

Kingsway Picks Jackson to Succeed Star as President and CEO

Toronto-based Kingsway Financial Services Inc. announced that its founder William G. Star is retiring from his position as president and CEO, effective December 31, 2007. Shaun Jackson, currently executive vice-president and chief financial officer, has been appointed as his successor. …

Zurich Names Lehmann Chief Risk Officer; Foley CEO No. Am. Commercial

Zurich Financial Services Group announced that it has elevated Axel P. Lehmann, a 48 year-ol Swiss national, to the post of Chief Risk Officer and to the Group Executive Committee effective January 1, 2008. In addition Zurich said that as …

Grimstad to Lead La. Medical Liability Insurer as President, CEO

The Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO) Board of Directors elected Thomas H. Grimstad, M.D., as its new president and chief executive officer. Dr. Grimstad will succeed John E. Lemoine, M.D., effective Jan.1, 2008. Since LAMMICO was founded in 1982, …

Sandler is New Ironshore Board Chairman, as Clements Steps Down

Bermuda-based Ironshore Inc. has announced that Ronald A. Sandler, who joined the Company’s Board in October, has been elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors. He replaces Bob Clements who has been serving as Interim Chairman since the founding …

J.Rolfe Davis Insurance CEO Appointed to Fla. Council of 100

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist approved the nomination of F. David McKinney, chairman and CEO of J. Rolfe Davis Insurance, to The Florida Council of 100. McKinney joined J. Rolfe Davis Insurance in 1974. He received his B.S. degree in political …

AIG’s Glaser Named Marsh CEO

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. has named Daniel S. Glaser, an AIG executive who began his career as a Marsh broker, as chairman and chief executive officer of its insurance broker, Marsh Inc. Glaser currently serves as managing director of …