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People Moves: Lim Promoted to CEO, Howden Singapore; Liberty Specialty Mkts. Hires Lim for Aviation Claims; OdysseyRe Taps Everest’s Finnegan for U.S. General Casualty

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Howden Singapore, Liberty Specialty Markets and OdysseyRe. A summary of these new hires follows here. Lim Promoted to CEO of Howden Singapore Howden, the London-based international insurance broker, announced that it …

People Moves: Oberg Joins S&S Marine; UFG Surety Adds Kyner, Virginia Office

Oberg Joins S&S as Commercial Account Executive Rhode Island-based Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage (S&S) reports that Nathan Oberg has joined its commercial division and will focus on the marine industry. Oberg comes to S&S with experience in the marine …

People Moves: Highwing Names McKenney CEO; Gorst & Compass Adds Oliva in California

Highwing named Jim McKenney CEO, and added an advisory board of experienced professionals to support its expansion. McKenney will lead the company’s team of insurtech professionals. President and Co-founder Erik Mitisek will remain with the firm, leading new business development, …

People Moves: AXA Reappoints Buberl as CEO; Gosset-Grainville Named Chair

Thomas Buberl has been reappointed as AXA’s chief executive officer, while Antoine Gosset-Grainville has been name chairman of the board of directors, succeeding Denis Duverne, who has retired. Burberl first became CEO and a director of AXA in September 2016. …

Maine’s Long-Time Chamber of Commerce Leader Stepping Down

The longtime president of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and one of the best known advocates for businesses in the state said this week that he will soon step down. Dana Connors has led the chamber for almost three …

People Moves: Miller Taps RKH’s Malin, Marsh’s Gil Ramirez for Renewables Team; Chubb’s Haquette to Lead HDI Global’s France Branch Office

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the London-based broker Miller and the insurer HDI Global in France. A summary of these new hires follows here. Miller Appoints RKH’s Malin, Marsh’s Gil Ramirez for Renewables Team Miller, the …

People Moves: Henderson Brothers Promotes 2; Resilience Adds Aon’s Thompson

Pittsburgh’s Henderson Brothers Promotes Two Veterans for New Roles Greater Pittsburg insurance agency Henderson Brothers announced two promotions to its professional staff. Thomas Philbin, director of Commercial Lines, has been named director of Mergers and Acquisitions and director of Strategic …

People Moves: Lockton Restructures Int’l Leadership; MGA Arcadian Promotes Barna for Transactional Liability; McGill and Partners Hires DARAG’s Hill for Structured Solutions

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at brokers Lockton and McGill and Partners as well as the Bermuda MGA Arcadian Risk Capital. A summary of these new hires follows here. Lockton Announces New International Leadership Structure Lockton, the …

People Moves: Estée Lauder’s Burrell Joins GEICO; Olson Heads Zurich Programs; Hudnall Leads Donegal Commercial Lines

Estée Lauder’s Burrell Joins GEICO as Chief Marketing Officer Insurer GEICO announced Damon Burrell has joined the company as chief marketing officer. Burrell will oversee all of GEICO’s marketing efforts. Burrell reports to CEO Todd Combs. Most recently, Burrell served …

People Moves: Lloyd’s Names Hernandez Mkt. Dev. Mgr., Central America; Chaucer Taps Argenta’s Sheppard for Renewables; H.W. Kaufman Promotes Kaufman Davis

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Lloyd’s, Chaucer, and H.W. Kaufman Group. A summary of these new hires follows here. Lloyd’s Names Hernandez Market Development Mgr., Central America Lloyd’s, the re/insurance marketplace for commercial, corporate and specialty …