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CFC Executives Walsh and Newman to Step Down After Lloyd’s Misconduct Probe

CFC, the London-based managing general agent, announced that its founder and group CEO, David Walsh, and Graeme Newman, CEO of CFC Underwriting, will be exiting the company following the completion of an investigation by Lloyd’s into allegations of non-financial misconduct. …

Markel’s State National to Enter UK Market, Offering Program Services for MGAs

Markel, the insurance operations of Markel Group Inc., announced that its wholly owned subsidiary State National Companies is entering the UK market, effective Jan. 1, 2024. State National, the largest program services carrier in the U.S., is partnering with Markel …

People Moves: Falvey Group Names Nasso; Gibbons Joins Iroquois in New England; RCM&D Adds Dignan

Falvey Names Nasso as Chief Underwriting Officer Falvey Insurance Group, headquartered in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, hired Tom Nasso as chief underwriting officer. Before joining Falvey, Nasso most recently served as executive vice president, head of ocean marine at Ascot …

Probitas Ready to Launch Lloyd’s Special Purpose Arrangement for 2024 Year of Account

Lloyd’s syndicate Probitas 1492 announced that Lloyd’s has given formal approval for its special purpose arrangement (SPA), which will begin underwriting in the 2024 year of account. The SPA, called “AdA SPA 2024,” aims to develop a diverse portfolio of …

People Moves: Liberty Mutual Re Names Swiss Re’s Chisolm as Senior Underwriting Exec; Everest Insurance Int’l Appoints 2 Senior Leaders in Asia

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Liberty Mutual Reinsurance and Everest Insurance International. A summary of these new hires follows here. Liberty Mutual Re Names Swiss Re’s Chisolm as Senior Underwriting Executive Liberty Mutual Reinsurance (LM Re), …

People Moves: Wiglesworth-Rindom Names Cathey; Liberty Brokers Promotes Baillie

Wiglesworth-Rindom Insurance Agency, based in Stuart, Florida, has named Linda Cathey vice president of agency operations. Cathey will oversee growth and development of the agency team. She previously was the managing director for Squeeze, an online insurance agency and quote …

People: McCosh, Sumrall Take New Posts at McGriff

McGriff, a Charlotte-based insurance broker and subsidiary of Truist Insurance Holdings, said it has named two people to help lead its risk services division. Brandon McCosh was promoted to be national director, risk control; and Shane Sumrall was named national …

People Moves: Howden Taps Marsh’s Bayon de La Tour as International Head of Cyber; Argenta Promotes Davidson to Lead New Energy Transition Offering

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Howden and Argenta Syndicate Management. A summary of these new hires follows here. Howden Taps Marsh’s Bayon de La Tour as International Head of Cyber Howden, the London-based global insurance group, …

NBJ London Markets Rebranded as ‘Verlingue London Markets’, Senior Execs Hired

Verlingue has launched Verlingue London Markets following the rebranding of specialist Lloyd’s and London market wholesale broker NBJ London Markets. The business also has made a number of senior hires to expand its access to markets and expertise for its …

People Moves: WTW Appoints Messinger to Financial Institutions; Integris Names Canales-Perry to Claims

Global insurance broker WTW appointed Brad Messinger as leader of the financial institutions and professional services (FI&PS) industry division. Messinger will assume this role on January 1 while continuing his current duties as the region leader for the Northeast. Messinger …