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Former Sompo Exec Chang Moves to WTW

Michael Chang, former CEO of Sompo International’s Global Risk Solutions business, has been hired by WTW as head of Corporate Risk and Broking (CRB) North America. Chang was at Sompo for six years, where he was also co-leader of Global …

People Moves: Vantage Adds Lea as Vice President; MJ Insurance Names Gates as IT Project Manager

Vantage Adds Andrew Lea as Senior Vice President Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. has hired Andrew Lea as senior vice president of cyber liability, technology E&O, media and management professional liability insurance. Lea brings underwriting experience from senior-level underwriting roles with …

People Moves: Specialty Comp Insurance Solutions Promotes Math to President; Polak Retiring as TWIA GM

Specialty Comp Insurance Solutions Promotes Steve Math to President & CEO Specialty Comp Insurance Solutions (SCIS), a division of Specialty Program Group, LLC (SPG), promoted Steve Math, FCAS, to president and chief executive officer of SCIS, reporting to Chris Treanor, …

People Moves: Quigley Ascot’s Surety Lead; Olson Named Zurich N.A. Head of Programs

Quigley Named Ascot’s Head of Surety Ascot appointed Tara Quigley executive vice president and head of Surety. She will be responsible for developing, and managing Ascot’s Surety portfolio across the U.S. Her appointment marks the final stage of Ascot’s entry …

Carolina People: Owens Agency Promotes One, NC DOI Elevates Three

Owens Promotes Johnson Owens Insurance Agency, based in Greer, South Carolina, has promoted Sandra Johnson to be director of operations. Johnson, who joined the agency a decade ago, has served as the agency’s point of contact for carriers. She will …

People Moves: United Fire Group Appoints Martin as CFO; AmericanAg Adds Colton as General Counsel

United Fire Group Appoints Eric J. Martin as Chief Financial Officer United Fire Group, Inc. has appointed Eric J. Martin as Chief Financial Officer, effective April 18, 2022. Martin brings more than 29 years of experience to UFG, including the …

People Moves: EPIC Adds Ponter in Houston; Goosehead Promotes 10 Managing Directors

Kathleen Ponter Joins EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants in Houston EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has added Kathleen Ponter to its Houston Property & Casualty team as a producer. Ponter will utilize her property and casualty experience to provide risk …

People Moves: Dunbar Joins CAC Specialty as VP in Houston; Alliant Adds Mahoney in Dallas

CAC Specialty Names Mike Dunbar as Vice President in Houston CAC Specialty has announced the expansion of its Houston-based Oil & Gas team with the hiring of Mike Dunbar, who recently joined CAC Natural Resources as vice president. Dunbar has …

People: Lore Heads IAIABC, McPeak to USAA, Ford to Lockton Cyber, Bone to Trustmark

Lore Takes Helm at IAIABC The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions, a guiding force for workers’ compensation regulators and the industry, has named Heather Lore executive director. Lore, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, has been with IAIABC since …

People Moves: Iroquois Names Howard Regional Manager of OK, AR; CoVerica Names Cox as President & CEO

Iroquois Names Lucas Howard as Regional Manager of Oklahoma and Arkansas Iroquois has named Lucas Howard as regional manager of Oklahoma and Arkansas. He will partner with strong independent insurance agencies and select carriers to drive profitable growth. Howard most …