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TigerRisk Names Ridpath a Partner in Casualty Practice

Broker/adviser TigerRisk announced it has appointed Glyn Ridpath a partner in the company’s fast-growing Casualty Practice. Based in London, he will report to James Few, TigerRisk’s CEO UK. Ridpath started his insurance industry career in the claims department of Aon …

White Named Communications Director for Wisconsin Insurance Agents Group

The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW) has hired Natalie White as the association’s new communications director. White joins PIAW after several years of working in the Wisconsin Legislature. In addition to absorbing the media and marketing functions of PIAW, …

Lockton Dunning Benefits Adds 3 Key Executives in Houston

Lockton Companies’ Lockton Dunning Benefits has hired Jason Mahler, Travis Brashear and Don Harrison, expanding its growing presence in the Houston market. All three executives will work closely with the firm’s clients across the nation to develop data-driven employee benefits …

UK-Based BMS Group Launches Asia Broking Operations with M&A Insurance Focus

BMS Group Ltd., the London-based independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, announced the launch of its Asia broking operations, headquartered in Singapore and with proposed operations in Hong Kong, pending regulatory approval. BMS Asia will initially focus on M&A insurance …

Zern Picked to Lead Ryan Specialty Benefits in Chicago

Ryan Specialty Group LLC (RSG), based in Chicago, has added John Zern as president and chief executive officer of Ryan Specialty Benefits. Zern will lead the development of Ryan Specialty Benefits, which focuses on wholesale benefits brokerage and managing general …

Michigan’s Provision Insurance Appoints Irvine as Chief Financial Officer

Provision Insurance Group, an independent insurance agency headquartered in Bingham Farms, Mich., has named Chris Irvine as its chief financial officer and a member of its executive leadership team. Irvine previously served as director of Finance and Operations for Teamworks, …

Newly Appointed Florida Deputy CFO to Focus on Insurance Fraud

Former Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections Julie Jones has been appointed Deputy Chief Financial Officer within the Office of Chief Financial Officer, according to a statement from the Florida Department of Financial Services. As Deputy CFO, Jones will …

Florida’s Altmaier to Assume NAIC Presidency for 2021

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) will have officers for 2021. The newly-elected officers will assume their duties on Jan. 1, 2021. Members of the association of regulators elected these leaders for the new year: President: Florida Insurance Commissioner …

Papadopoulo Promoted to President, Chief Underwriting Officer of Arch Capital Group

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) announced that Nicolas Papadopoulo will be promoted to the position of president and chief underwriting officer, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Papadopoulo joined Arch in 2001 and currently serves as chairman and CEO of Arch Worldwide …

Applied Underwriters Hires 3 from AIG to Lead New Fine Art and Collectibles Unit

Insurer Applied Underwriters has named three executives from AIG’s Private Client Group to develop its new Applied Fine Art and Collectibles business unit that is based in New York. Ronald Fiamma will serve as president of Applied Fine Art and …