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WTW Names Shaw as Global Head of Data, Analytics & Innovation, Global Facultative

Willis Towers Watson announced the appointment of Fiona Shaw as its new head of data, analytics and innovation for its Global Fac division. Shaw has extensive insurance, reinsurance and analytics experience having spent 30-plus years at Willis Towers Watson, initially …

Louisiana’s LUBA Workers’ Comp Adds Tucker as VP, Sales Manager

Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based workers’ compensation insurance company, LUBA Workers’ Comp, has hired David Tucker as vice president and sales manager. Tucker has more than 10 years of service in the insurance industry, with experience in agency relations, risk mitigation, operations, …

American Family Succession Plan: Westrate to Succeed Salzwedel as CEO in 2022

American Family Insurance group’s succession plan calls for Chair and Chief Executive Officer Jack Salzwedel to continue as chair and CEO until Jan. 1, 2022. American Family Enterprise President Bill Westrate will serve as CEO-elect starting January 2021 and will …

Lockton Names Duffy President of Washington D.C., Northern Virginia Offices

Lockton has promoted Ryan Duffy to president of its Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia offices. Duffy is responsible for the ongoing stewardship of new and existing clients in the region. He oversees new business development and ultimately the overall client …

BKS Partners of Florida Promotes Berry to Partner

BKS Partners, a national insurance brokerage and risk management firm headquartered in Tampa, Fla., has appointed Jennifer Berry to partner. Berry joined BKS in 2006 as a founding colleague. She currently works with individuals and families with their private risk …

McMinimy Joins Liberty Company Insurance Brokers’ Team in Houston

The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers has added David McMinimy as a commercial producer in its Liberty White unit in Houston. McMinimy has years of experience specializing in construction risks. He previously was with Allen Insurance Brokers. In addition to construction, …

AXIS Re Promotes Osterrieder to Head of Casualty North America

Reinsurer AXIS Re announced the promotion of Dan Osterrieder to head of Casualty North America. Osterrieder will be responsible for general liability, auto, umbrella and excess, workers’ compensation, professional and management liability, among other areas. Osterrieder joined AXIS Re in …

Chubb Names Lupica President, North America; Krump Vice Chair, Global Underwriting, Claims

Global insurer Chubb announced appointments to two new executive positions. Chubb has named John Lupica as president of North America Insurance, the company’s largest division. Lupica is currently vice chairman, Chubb Group, and president, North America Major Accounts and Specialty …

Marsh JLT Specialty Promotes Cheung to UK Placement Leader

Broker and risk adviser Marsh announced the appointment of Winsee Cheung as UK Placement Leader, Marsh JLT Specialty. Effective in the fourth quarter, Cheung will report to Paul Moody, UK CEO, Marsh JLT Specialty, and will be based in London. …

Gridiron Insurance Underwriters of Florida Hires Murphy to Lead Property Division

Gridiron Insurance Underwriters, Inc., a program manager specializing in program business on a regional and national basis through select retail and wholesale producers, has hired Ben Murphy as its new head of Property. Murphy joins Gridiron after 15 years as …