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Attorney General Names Turkel to Head Sept. 11th Victim Compensation Fund

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has chosen Allison Turkel to head the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). Turkel, who has served in the Justice Department for more than 14 years, most recently in the Office for Victims of Crime, …

Mosaic Insurance Opens Singapore Office, Hiring 2 Specialty Underwriters

Mosaic Insurance has opened an office in Singapore and hired two specialty underwriters to build its transactional liability business across the Asia-Pacific region. Benn Wilson will serve as regional CEO, and head of Asia for Mosaic’s transactional liability division. Joining …

Mercury Insurance in California Names Pang Chief Technology Officer

Mercury General Corp. named Wilson Pang chief technology officer to lead its technological transformation efforts. As part of Mercury’s executive leadership team, Pang will develop and drive digital transformation strategies and will be responsible for overseeing the company’s software engineering …

People Moves: Childs to Retire as Chair of Hiscox; Optio Taps Munich Re’s Kennett as UK Head of Political Risk & Terrorism; Conduit Re Names BMS Re’s Binetti to Lead Casualty

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Hiscox, Optio Group and Conduit Re. A summary of these new hires follows here. Childs to Retire as Chair of Hiscox Board Hiscox Ltd., the international specialist insurer, announced that Robert …

Markets/Coverages: Verlingue Launches Dedicated Media Practice in UK

Verlingue Ltd., the UK chartered insurance broker, has established a dedicated media practice under plans to expand its presence in the fast-growing independent media sector. The team, headed up by Maia Olesen, client director, will focus on independent advertising agencies …

People Moves: Aon Names Mgoqi as CEO for South Africa; Tokio Marine Kiln Appoints AIG’s Green to Head Aviation War Risks

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Aon and Tokio Marine Kiln. A summary of these new hires follows here. Aon Names Mgoqi as CEO for South Africa Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm, has named …

People Moves: Ashley Promoted to Division President of Chubb Tempest Re Int’l; Argenta Taps TMK’s Groves as Head of Cyber; Mosaic Hires Chief People Officer

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Chubb Tempest Re, Argenta Syndicate Management Ltd., and Mosaic Insurance. A summary of these new hires follows here. Ashley Promoted to Division President of Chubb Tempest Re Int’l, Succeeding Roberts Chubb …

Specialty Re/Insurer Canopius Expands in APAC, With Launch of Melbourne Office

Canopius Group, the global specialty re/insurer, announced the opening of a new trading office in Melbourne, Australia. The operation will be led by David Mutton, who joins Canopius as casualty underwriter, APAC with immediate effect. Canopius will initially underwrite casualty …

Acrisure Continues European Expansion With Launch of German Subsidiary

Acrisure, a fintech company that operates a top-10 global insurance broker, announced the formation of Acrisure Deutschland GmbH, a new subsidiary covering the German, Austrian and Swiss markets. Mathias Pahl will serve as president of Acrisure Deutschland GmbH and head …

People Moves: Robinson Named CEO of Optio; Bogardus Becomes Chief Executive of Everest Re Singapore; Pen Underwriting Promotes Simmonds in Public Sector Division

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Optio Group, Everest Re, and the MGA Pen Underwriting. A summary of these new hires follows here. Robinson Named CEO of Optio Group Optio Group, the London-based specialty MGA, announced the …