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QBE Opens Dutch Branch as Part of Europe Expansion Plans; 5 Senior Hires Announced

QBE said it will begin writing business in the Netherlands, incepting from January 2023, now that it has received regulatory approval from the DNB (De Nederlandsche Bank). The company first announced its plans to launch a Dutch branch in June …

People Moves: Duffey at RPS, Drumwright at Starke Agency

RPS Elevates Duffey as President of Signature Programs Risk Placement Services, a specialty insurance distributor, announced that Russell Duffey will be president of its program administration division, known as RPS Signature Programs. Duffey, based in Georgia, joined RPS in 2000 …

People Moves: Howden Names Industry Veteran Long to Chair Equine Unit; TMK Taps Beazley’s Shastri for Life Sciences; Marsh Norway Hires WTW’s Fagerli for Specialty

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Howden, Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), and Marsh Norway. A summary of these new hires follows here. Howden Appoints Industry Veteran Long to Lead Equine Division Howden, the London-based broker, announced the …

People Moves: Smith Named President of BoMont Group in Alabama

BoMont Group, an insurance brokerage and consulting firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, has named a former Floridian as president of the company. Griffin Smith, who earned his bachelor’s degree from Chipola College in Marianna, Florida, and started his insurance career …

People Moves: IQUW Taps Carpenter’s Fisher as President; Consilium Snags 6 for Financial Lines From Ed Broking; Aon Commercial Risk Solutions Promotes 2 in EMEA

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at IQUW, Consilium, and Aon Commercial Risk Solutions in EMEA. A summary of these new hires and promotions follows here. IQUW Taps Former Carpenter Exec Fisher as President Property and specialty re/insurer …

Ariel Re Obtains Approval to Launch Managing Agent at Lloyd’s

Ariel Re, a global reinsurance business with offices in Bermuda, London and Hong Kong, has obtained approval to launch a managing agent at Lloyd’s of London. The new managing agency, Ariel Re Managing Agency (ARMA), will assume the management of …

People Moves: Miller Launches Dedicated Bloodstock and Livestock Team, Led by WTW’s Horne; CNA Hardy Expands Teams Across Lines in Continental Europe

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at broker Miller and CNA Hardy. A summary of these new hires follows here. Miller Launches Dedicated Bloodstock and Livestock Team, Led by WTW’s Horne Miller, the London-based independent specialist re/insurance broker, …

People Moves: Canopius Names QBE’s Corrigan as Head of Change; Howden Taps AXA XL’s Lutgen as COO, Europe; IGI Hires Canopius’ Jarvis as CUO

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at re/insurers Canopius Group and International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. as well as the broker Howden. A summary of these new hires follows here. Canopius Names QBE’s Corrigan as Group Head of …

People Moves: AXA XL Reinsurance Promotes Twite to CEO, Bermuda; MGA Rokstone Hires 3 Engineering Underwriters From Globe

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at AXA XL Reinsurance and the MGA Rokstone. A summary of these new hires follows here. AXA XL Reinsurance Promotes Twite to CEO, Bermuda AXA XL Reinsurance announced it has appointed Mark …

People Moves: Postulka Returns to Arbella; Graham Joins Risk Strategies

Postulka Returns to Arbella as Vice President and Chief Information Officer Arbella Insurance Group, in Quincy, Massachusetts, has announced that Matt Postulka has rejoined the company as vice president and chief information officer (CIO). Postulka will be responsible for all …