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Hanleigh Hires Cremens as Sales Director in Connecticut Office

Hanleigh, a subsidiary of CRC Group – a nationwide wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products – has hired Scott Cremens as sales director, based in its Windsor, Conn., office. Hanleigh is a managing general underwriter offering high limit disability, personal …

J.M. Wilson Hires Cella, Tokarz as Assistant Underwriters in Illinois

Managing general agency and surplus lines broker J.M. Wilson has added Scott Cella as assistant property/casualty underwriter and Ryan Tokarz as assistant transportation underwriter in its Arlington Heights, Ill., office. Cella and Tokarz are responsible for assisting with new and …

Michigan’s J.W. Wilson Adds Cole; Promotes 4 in Underwriting Posts

Insurance broker and managing general agent JM Wilson has hired Laura Cole as assistant fleet underwriter in its Portage, Mich., corporate office. The company additionally has promoted four others in underwriting positions. Cole is responsible for assisting fleet underwriters on …

AXA XL Names Marsh’s Barker to Lead Aviation Insurance Business in Canada

AXA XL has appointed Alex Barker to lead its aviation insurance business in Canada. Barker will report to Eric Donofrio, chief underwriting officer, Aerospace, Americas, and to Renato Rodrigues, country manager, Canada. Barker joins AXA XL from Marsh and MacLennan …

AssetSure Hires Karlunas as Vice President, Personal Insurance Practice Leader

Independent insurance agency AssetSure has hired Ted Karlunas as vice president and Personal Insurance Practice leader. In this role, Karlunas will lead personal insurance operations as the agency expands its outreach to new territories. He will be involved in the …

Topa Insurance Group in California Names Eyre to Board

Calabasas, Calif.-based Topa Insurance Group has named William Eyre to the board of directors. Eyre has more than 40 years of experience in the reinsurance industry, both in executive positions and sales. Eyre is currently managing director at Pinnacle Risk …

Missouri Employers Mutual Names Smith VP, Claims; Expands Executive Team

Tim Smith has joined Missouri Employers Mutual (MEM) as vice president of Claims. He will provide executive-level leadership to claims outcomes, strategy and initiatives. Smith comes to MEM from NORCAL Mutual Insurance Co. where he served as senior vice president …

Ribadeau-Dumas to Succeed Kessler as CEO of SCOR

The SCOR board of directors has unanimously chosen Benoît Ribadeau-Dumas as the next chief executive officer of SCOR, succeeding Denis Kessler, SCOR’s current chairman and CEO. With effect from Jan. 1, 2021, Ribadeau-Dumas will become deputy chief executive officer of …

QBE Names 4 From Berkshire Hathaway to Financial Lines Team

QBE North America announced the appointment of four senior industry veterans to leadership positions within its Financial Lines business. Joining QBE are: Danielle Librizzi as head of Professional Liability Thomas Kocaj as head of Management Liability Michael McGuinness as senior …

Giller Named VP in Tokio Marine HCC’s Cyber, Professional Lines Group in Chicago

Tokio Marine HCC – Cyber & Professional Lines Group has promoted Ari Giller to vice president of Cyber and Tech Underwriting, responsible for overseeing the West Coast and Midwest underwriting divisions. He is based in Chicago and reports to Michael …