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Harrison Joins Holmes Murphy in Houston as VP, Business Development

Waukee, Iowa-based insurance services firm, Holmes Murphy, has added Don Harrison as vice president of Business Development for South and Central Texas. Based in Houston, Harrison will lead Holmes Murphy’s business development and client relationship services. He brings more than …

Florida-Based Windhaven, The Hearth Insurance Group Tap Wollenberg as CFO

Susan Wollenberg has been selected to serve as chief financial officer for Windhaven Insurance and The Hearth Insurance Group, according to Jimmy E. Whited, CEO of the Florida-based companies. Wollenberg will be responsible for managing financial performance and developing operational …

Ryan Specialty Group Adds Blackshear as Global Chief Compliance Officer

Michael Blackshear has joined Ryan Specialty Group (RSG) as a senior vice president and global chief compliance officer. He is based in the company’s Chicago headquarters. Blackshear joins RSG with over 27 years of financial service and executive experience in …

Zurich Insurance Names Martin as CEO EMEA and Bank Distribution, Succeeding Blanc

Zurich Insurance Group has appointed Alison Martin to the role of chief executive officer Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and Bank Distribution with immediate effect. Martin will continue to oversee the Group Risk Management function for a limited period …

FTP Inc. Names Glaser to Launch FTP of California LLC

FTP Inc. has named Lee Glaser to establish FTP of California LLC, based in San Diego. Glaser will focus on developing the producer base and adding additional underwriters and programs for FTP of California. He has a background in commercial …

Insurance Trainers & Educators Elect American Integrity’s Nicholson as President

Larry Nicholson of American Integrity Insurance Co. in Tampa, Florida has been elected to serve as president and chair of the Society of Insurance Trainers and Educators (SITE) for 2019-20. Nicholson previously served on the board of directors of SITE …

Westcott Named President of Berkley Re America

W. R. Berkley Corp. announced the appointment of Daniel R. Westcott as president of Berkley Re America (BRAM). Westcott has 20 years of experience in the property/casualty reinsurance market. He joins Berkley from The Navigators Group, where he has been …

Berkshire Hathaway’s Leeks Joins Everest Insurance as Lloyd’s Syndicate Underwriter

Everest Insurance International announced the addition of Martin Leeks to its Lloyd’s Syndicate 2786 as a medical malpractice and multi-national/ specialty underwriter. Leeks will be responsible for the development of the Medical Malpractice European SME underwriting strategy while assisting the …

New York DFS Superintendent Lacewell Announces New Executive Appointments

New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell has announced new executive appointments. Steven F. Kluger has been appointed executive deputy superintendent for Capital Markets, James V. Regalbuto has been promoted to deputy superintendent for Insurance – …

Brit Global Adds AIG, NAS Cyber Specialists to U.S. Cyber & Technology Practice

James Patterson and Ryan Mimmo have been appointed vice presidents of Cyber & Technology for Brit Global Specialty USA. They are based in San Francisco and New York, respectively, and are responsible for underwriting and supporting the growth of BGSU’s …