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DeSantis Appoints 3 Insurance Defense Attorneys as Workers’ Comp Judges

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed three insurance defense attorneys to the state’s workers’ compensation bench. Jill Jacobs has worked as deputy city attorney for Palm Beach for the last seven years, handling many workers’ compensation claims from city workers. …

Gallagher Re Launches Climate Risk Resilience Practice, Led by World Bank’s Bavandi

Gallagher Re, the global reinsurance broker, announced it has launched a global practice focusing on public sector and climate resilience solutions, with responsibility for developing Gallagher Re’s core offering globally and driving profitability as well as developmental impact. Antoine Bavandi …

People Moves: Miller Expands Into Media & Entertainment; Aon Re Names Carpenter’s Toffanello Head of Italy; SiriusPoint’s Sawyer Rejoins AXA XL for U.S. Casualty Re

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at insurance broker Miller, Aon Reinsurance Solutions in Italy, and AXA XL. A summary of these new hires follows here. Miller Expands Into Media & Entertainment With Bramwell Hire Miller, the London-based …

Generali Investor Del Vecchio Dies at 87

Leonardo Del Vecchio, the Italian entrepreneur who started off with a tiny optics workshop in the Dolomite mountains and ended up as the undisputed world leader in eyewear, has died. He was 87. His death was confirmed on Monday by …

People Moves: Alera Group in Illinois Names Kreuger Senior Vice President, Carrier Partnerships

Deerfield, Illinois-based Alera Group named Steve Kreuger as senior vice president, carrier partnerships. Kreuger will be responsible for creating and maintaining all employee benefits carrier partnerships at Alera Group. Kreuger has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance …

People Moves: McGriff Names Curtis VP for Captives, Alternative Risks

McGriff Insurance Services, a retail insurance broker based in Huntsville, Alabama, has named Bud Curtis vice president and alternative risk business development manager. McGriff, a subsidiary of Truist Insurance Holdings, the sixth largest insurance broker in the U.S., said in …

People Moves: MMC Names Jones, Hageman to Senior Posts; Lockton Welcomes Marsh’s Millett for Innovation; Applied Financial Builds Cyber Risk Team

Marsh McLennan Creates New Senior Leadership Positions Marsh McLennan announced the appointment of John Jones as chief marketing and communications officer and Pat Hagemann as chief of staff to the chief operating officer. Jones will lead Marsh McLennan’s new marketing …

Argo Group Names Bradley CEO as Rehnberg Departs

Thomas A. Bradley has stepped into the role of chief executive officer of Argo Group International Holdings Ltd., the Bermuda-based specialty insurer. Bradley, who has served as Argo’s chairman since 2020, has been interim CEO since March 2022 when Kevin …

People Moves: Ed Broking’s Baird Takes Leadership Role at Aventum; Chubb Appoints AGCS’ Nicklin as Global Client Executive for UK, Ireland

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at re/insurance broker Consilium and the insurer Chubb. A summary of these new hires follows here. Ed Broking’s Baird Takes Leadership Role at Aventum Consilium, the international re/insurance broker, part of The …

Broker Miller Announces Hands Will Succeed Collins as CEO; Chair Clarke to Retire

Miller, the London-based independent specialist re/insurance broker, announced that James Hands will succeed Greg Collins as CEO of Miller. Collins will move to become chair of the Partnership Board, succeeding Graham Clarke who will retire. The changes will take place …