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Aon, Willis Announce Leadership Team for Post-Merger Brokerages

In anticipation of their proposed merger receiving final approval, insurance brokers Aon and Willis Towers Watson announced the future leadership team for the firm that will be effective following the close of the merger, which they expect to occur before …

Saxe Doernberger & Vita Promotes Clifford, Johnson to Of Counsel

Saxe Doernberger & Vita P.C. (SDV) has promoted associate attorneys Brian J. Clifford and Kelly A. Johnson to of counsel. Clifford, resident in the firm’s Connecticut office, has represented clients on a range of coverage and litigation matters, including advising …

AXA XL Names Colao as Global Chief Underwriting Officer for Cyber

AXA XL announced that Michael Colao, who has 20 years experience in financial services cyber security, has been named global chief underwriting officer for Cyber. Colao will manage aggregate cyber exposure across AXA XL’s products globally. Additionally, he will help …

Beacon Mutual Names Hanover’s Tumeinski as Chief Financial Officer

The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company has named Gregg Tumeinski as chief financial officer (CFO). Tumeinski will succeed Cynthia Lawlor, who is retiring after more than 28 years at the Rhode Island workers’ compensation insurer. As CFO at Beacon, Tumeinski will …

SterlingRisk Insurance Promotes Larocca to Chief Strategic Relations Officer

SterlingRisk Insurance, a Woodbury, New York-based independent insurance brokerage, has promoted Robert F. Larocca to chief strategic relations officer. Larocca, who began his career at SterlingRisk in 1999, will retain his title of executive vice president and continue to report …

Hay Joins Sedgwick in Tennessee as Global Chief People Officer

Sedgwick, a provider of technology–enabled risk, benefits and integrated business services, has added Michelle Hay as global chief people officer. With more than 25 years of professional experience and a human resources leadership and consulting expertise, Hay will have executive …

Houston’s Skyward Specialty Names Burkhart President of Specialty Lines

Houston-based Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc. (Skyward Specialty) has appointed John Burkhart president of specialty lines with oversight of Executive and Professional Liability, Healthcare Professional Liability, Surety, E&S and the A&H businesses. Burkhart brings 28 years of experience and has …

New York’s NFP Hires Beaudette as Senior Vice President

NFP, a New York, New York-based insurance broker and consultant that provides property/casualty, corporate benefits, retirement and individual solutions, has hired Daniel Beaudette as a senior vice president. Beaudette will be part of the team focused on growing NFP’s managing …

New Jersey’s American Global Hires McGill to Lead National Project Risk Practice

American Global has hired John McGill as president of American Global Project Solutions, in which he will head its national project risk practice. The practice is dedicated to bringing analytics, innovation and best practices to contractors and owners engaged in …

Propel Insurance in Washington Names Hub’s Fusaro CFO

Tacoma, Wash.-based Propel Insurance has named Angelo Fusaro chief financial officer. Fusaro succeeds Pete Hendrick, who has announced his retirement after serving as CFO since 2004. Fusaro has more than 20 years of experience in financial and operational management. He …