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BHSI Hires Liberty Specialty’s Ferrari as Head of Transactional Liability in Australasia; AM Best Appoints Curtis for Market Development, Asia-Pacific Region

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance and AM Best. A summary of these new hires follows here. BHSI Hires Liberty Specialty’s Ferrari as Head of Transactional Liability in Australasia Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance …

Florida People Moves: DeSantis Reappoints Knight to Citizens Board

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has reappointed venture capitalist Erin Knight to the Citizens Property Insurance Corp. board of governors, the governor’s office announced. Knight, of Coral Gables, was appointed a year ago and is one of three people DeSantis has …

People Moves: Hilb Names CEO at Choice Financial; Crum & Forster Appoints Kovalsky to Credit Team; Cross Insurance Welcomes Randlett as Counsel

Hilb Group Founder Takes Helm at Choice Financial Virginia insurance agency Choice Financial Group has appointed insurance veteran Robert J. Hilb as chief executive officer following the retirement of J. Richard Braun, founder and president of Choice. Prior to his …

People Moves: Risk Strategies Makes Roth Senior Vice President in Colorado; Dietrich Named to Pinnacol Board

Risk Strategies named Patrick Roth senior vice president, growth leader for the Central and West regions. Roth is located in Colorado. He will be responsible for developing a sales culture, managing all levels of producers, driving organic growth strategies, and …

People Moves: RSL Insurance in Texas Adds Colville; FIRST Names Riolo Relationship Manager

Houston, Texas-based RSL Insurance added Ryan Colville as an insurance advisor on the commercial business team. Colville will serve the insurance needs of business owners in the West Texas region. He previously worked in the agriculture business as an agronomy …

People Moves: American Family’s McElwee Takes Over at Plymouth Rock as Long-Time Leader Belodoff Retires

The Plymouth Rock Co., parent company of auto and home insurance providers in the Northeast, announced that Andrew McElwee is its new president and chief operating officer, having taken over responsibility for the firm’s day-to-day operations from Hal Belodoff, following …

People Moves: Acrisure Re Hires Carpenter’s Furlong; HDI Global Specialty Promotes Button for Distribution & Biz Devel.; Tokio Marine Names Former QBE Exec for Board

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at broker Acrisure Re and two insurers: HDI Global Specialty and Tokio Marine Europe. A summary of these new hires follows here. Acrisure Re Hires Carpenter’s Furlong Acrisure Re, the re/insurance division …

People Moves: Howden RE Hires Former Carpenter Exec Thienel to Launch German Unit; MGA Alta Signa Appoints Kisters as Professional Indemnity Manager, Netherlands

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the broker Howden RE and the MGA Alta Signa Europe. A summary of these new hires follows here. Howden RE Hires Former Carpenter Exec Thienel to Launch German Reinsurance Unit Howden …

HSB (UK and Ireland) Creates Commercial Division to Streamline Service

HSB (UK and Ireland) announced the formation of a new Commercial Division, creating closer alignment between its business development, underwriting and claims teams. The division, headed by Terry Dyson, who has been appointed Commercial Director, will focus on delivering a …

People Moves: AXA XL Names Ensurance’s Burgess as U/W, Construction, UK & Lloyd’s; Aon strengthens M&A and Transaction Team With 3 Hires

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at AXA XL and Aon. A summary of these new hires follows here. AXA XL Names Ensurance’s Burgess as Sr. U/W, Construction, UK & Lloyd’s AXA XL Insurance announced it has appointed …