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People Moves: Allianz Commercial Taps AIG’s Valencia to Lead Portfolio Solutions; Sompo Int’l Taps Allianz’s El Oulhani for Distribution & Client Mgmt. in France

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Allianz Commercial and Sompo International. A summary of these new hires follows here. Allianz Commercial Taps AIG’s Valencia to Lead Portfolio Solutions Allianz Commercial has appointed Claudia Valencia as global head …

People Moves: Lockton Taps Aon Veteran Guffanti as Head of Continental Europe; Markel Australia Appoints Rogers From AXA XL as Head of Queensland

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Lockton in London and Markel Australia. A summary of these new hires follows here. Lockton Taps Aon Veteran Guffanti as Head of Continental Europe Lockton, the world’s largest independent insurance broker, …

People Moves: Zurich Nordic Promotes Fritz to CEO; Arch Taps Cyber U/Ws From Tokio Marine and AIG; Liberty Names RSA’s Furlan as Head of Casualty, Europe

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Zurich Insurance, Arch Insurance and Liberty Specialty Markets. A summary of these new hires follows here. Zurich Promotes Fritz to CEO Zurich Nordic Zurich Insurance has appointed Mattias Fritz, currently Nordic …

New FERMA President Plans to Amplify Voice of European Risk Managers at EU Level

Charlotte Hedemark became president of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) on Oct. 16 at an official handover ceremony at the FERMA Seminar 2023 in Antwerp, Belgium. She replaces Dirk Wegener, who was president for four years. In …

People Moves: WTW Risk & Broking Names Marsh’s Powell as Chief Claims Officer; QBE Europe Promotes Keller as Head of Liability

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at WTW and QBE Europe. A summary of these new hires follows here. WTW Risk & Broking Names Marsh’s Powell as Chief Claims Officer WTW, the advisory, broking and solutions company, announced …

Markets/Coverages: Howden Launches Innovation Hub With £500M of Delegated Underwriting Capacity, Commits £10M for Insurtech Funding

Howden, the London-based insurance group, has launched Howden Ventures, subject to Lloyd’s approval, with £500 million ($607.1 million) of delegated underwriting capacity, to create an investment and risk incubator that will fast-track insurance product development. Howden Ventures will draw expertise …

People Moves: Maryland Insurance Administration Names McEvoy, Promotes Sexton; Plymouth Rock Appoints Malaret

MIA Appoints McEvoy as Associate Commissioner of Operations and Sexton as Director, Legislative and Regulatory Policy Maryland Insurance Commissioner Kathleen A. Birrane appointed Sean J. McEvoy as associate commissioner of operations and promoted Jamie Sexton to serve as director of …

People Moves: BHSI Taps Allianz’s Fuertes as Head of Energy and Construction in Spain; Allianz Commercial Hires AIG’s Vagenende to Lead New Benelux & Nordic Region

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) and Allianz Commercial. A summary of these new hires follows here. BHSI Taps Allianz’s Fuertes as Head of Energy and Construction in Spain Berkshire Hathaway Specialty …

People Moves: Gallagher Re Taps RenRe’s Allard as Head of Global Credit & Political Risk; Sompo Int’l Names Heads of Claims, Distribution & Client Relationship Mgmt

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Gallagher Re and Sompo International. A summary of these new hires follow here. Gallagher Re Taps RenRe’s Allard to Lead Global Credit & Political Risk Global reinsurance broker Gallagher Re has …

People Moves: Aon Appoints Reinsurance Leaders in Brazil, Peru; Markel Names Styles Head of Cargo; Arch Global Mortgage Group Promotes Fearon to CEO, Int’l Mortgage

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Aon plc, Markel and Arch Capital’s Global Mortgage Group. A summary of these new hires follows here. Aon Promotes Solano, Diaz as Brazil and Peru Reinsurance Leaders Insurance broker Aon plc …