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CRC Group Names Two to New Leadership Posts in Tennessee

CRC Group, one of the the largest wholesale specialty insurance distributors, has named Farrah Schubmehl president of the group’s Nashville office. She has been senior vice president and property broker at CRC and will succeed Jake Blackshear, the company said …

Marsh Names Williamson CEO of MGU Business, Victor

Charles Williamson has been hired by Marsh to become chief executive officer of it global managing general underwriting business, Victor. Williamson was most recently co-founder and CEO of Vault, an MGA and reciprocal exchange for the high net worth market. …

People Moves: Allen Joins Maine’s BroGue Insurance; Alliant Adds Beilein in New York

Allen Joins BroGue Insurance & Financial Services BroGue Insurance & Financial Services, headquartered in Bangor, Maine, hired Elaine Allen as a personal lines account manager. Allen started her insurance career with Farmers Insurance as a retention specialist and most recently …

People Moves: Schaper Now AIG Global Chief Underwriting Officer; Brough Head of Aspen Marketing, US Distribution; Giannisis is HUB N.A. Property Practice Leader

American International Group said Christopher Schaper, currently CEO of AIG Re, has been named global chief underwriting officer of AIG, effective as of the closing of the previously announced sale of Validus Re to RenaissanceRe, which is expected to occur …

People Moves: Pinnacle Hires Chen as Senior Consulting Actuary; Atain Names Habel VP and Head of Excess Casualty

Pinnacle Actuarial Resources Hires Chen as Senior Consulting Actuary Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc., based in Bloomington, Ill., hired Michael K. Chen as a senior consulting actuary. Chen has 20 years of actuarial experience and is returning to Pinnacle. His previous …

People Moves: Watkins Names Loftis Director of Sales and Carrier Relations

Watkins Hires Loftis as Director of Sales and Carrier Relations Watkins Insurance Group, headquartered in Austin, Texas, hired H. Lee Loftis as the new director of sales and carrier relations. Lofits has over 45 years of insurance industry experience, most …

People Moves: Germano Named DUAL Casualty Leader; Shaw Joins Axis to Help Lead Specialty Programs; Victor Appoints Cashman President of ICAT

DUAL North America announced Connie Germano as its chief casualty officer. Germano’s appointment comes as DUAL continues to expand its reach and capabilities in the market. Germano will be responsible for overseeing DUAL’s commercial casualty and financial lines divisions. Having …

Donnelly to Lead Marsh Specialty’s Global Business; Sartain Named President Marsh US

Marsh said today that Pat Donnelly has been appointed as president, Marsh Specialty and Global Placement, effective immediately. Donnelly was formerly president of Marsh’s US business since the start of 2022. Prior to that, he was head of Marsh Specialty …

People Moves: Embroker Names Jennings CEO

Embroker said it promoted Ben Jennings, the company’s chief revenue officer for the last four years, to chief executive officer. The digital business insurance platform said it conducted an extensive search for a new CEO. Founding CEO Matt Miller stepped …

LAAIA Names Diaz-Padron President, Elects Other Board Members

The Latin American Association of Insurance Agents has elected new a new board of directors for the term that lasts through 2025. At its 53rd annual convention this month in Hollywood, Florida, the association named Juan Carlos Diaz-Padron, vice president …