AXA XL, the property/casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, has named Robert Klepper as chief underwriting officer for Short Tail Insurance Lines. In his new role, Klepper will be responsible for developing underwriting and product profitability strategies for short …
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. the non-life legacy insurance investor and capacity provider of U.S. and European MGA program business, announced that Ken Randall will step down as group CEO, but will continue as executive chairman of the group. …
Ali Payne has joined insurance services firm Holmes Murphy in Waukee, Iowa, as practice leader for Organizational Wellbeing. Payne brings more than 19 years of experience developing holistic, innovative solutions to enhance both the employee experience and engagement. Payne spent …
American International Group announced the formation of AIG Re, which consolidates the company’s assumed reinsurance operations, including Validus Re, AlphaCat and Talbot Treaty, into one global business. AIG completed its acquisition of Bermuda reinsurer and specialist insurer Validus Holdings last …
From broccoli to the board room, Lance Smith has cultivated a reputation for collaboration, hard work and common sense. A partner in Smith’s Farm, the largest producer of broccoli and one of the largest growers of cauliflower in the East, …
Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. announced that Joshua (Josh) Brekenfeld has been appointed director of Global Corporate Development. Brekenfeld joins Aspen from Lloyd’s of London where he spent six years in senior roles, most recently leading the business oversight relationship between …
Alera Group, a national employee benefits, property/casualty, risk management and wealth management firm based in Deerfield, Illinois, has appointed Mark Englert as national property/casualty practice leader. Englert will be responsible for continuing Alera Group’s path toward building world-class property/casualty solutions. …
Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey (PIANJ) has elected Bruce Blum of Somerset, N.J., president at the association’s annual business meeting at Harrah’s in Atlantic City. Blum is owner of Blum & Walsh Group Inc., a division of T.E. Freuler …
W.R. Berkley Corp. announced the appointment of Daniel R. Spragg as president of its specialty unit, Berkley Select. Spragg has 30 years of experience in the specialty insurance and insurance consulting industries. He most recently served as founding partner of …
MS Amlin, the London-based re/insurer, announced the appointment of Mary Vogiatzidou to the role of senior marine underwriter. Vogiatzidou will be based in MS Amlin’s Dubai office and will be responsible for the continued development and growth of the marine …
