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Coalition Hires Weryk in New York as Head of Business Development

Coalition, a cyber insurance and security company, has hired Marcin Weryk as head of Business Development. Weryk brings more than 15 years of insurance industry experience as a cyber and technology E&O underwriter to this role, managing teams at global …

Aon Appoints Tunnicliffe as UK Chairman for Global & Specialty Business

Insurance broker Aon plc announces the appointment of Andrew Tunnicliffe as UK chairman, Global & Specialty, part of its Commercial Risk Solutions, Health Solutions and Affinity business. He will take up the new role on July 27. Tunnicliffe has over …

Phillips Named Senior Underwriter at WQIS in Houston

The Water Quality Insurance Syndicate (WQIS), a specialist insurer that provides comprehensive coverage in the vessel pollution insurance market, has appointed John P. Phillips as senior underwriter based in Houston. Phillips will report to Justin A. Mongello in New York, …

Allianz Restructures AGCS North America Team as Part of New Profit Plan

As Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS) executes its plan to regain profitability in the corporate and specialty insurance segment, it is adopting a more simplified regional organization in North America. The company announced several U.S. and Canada appointments …

State Auto Extends CEO LaRocco’s Contract

State Auto Financial Corp’s board of directors has extended the contract of President and CEO Mike LaRocco for an extra 12 months, citing the need for “stability and continuity” in the face of COVID-19. LaRocco’s contract now runs through the …

Randall to Retire as Executive Chairman of Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings

The board of directors of Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. announces that Ken Randall, executive chairman of the company and co-founder of R&Q, has notified the board of his intention to retire with effect from March 31, 2021. The …

Capsicum Re Names New Chairman as Chilton Takes on New Role Within Gallagher

Capsicum Re, the specialist reinsurance broker, has announced the appointment of Raja Balasuriya as its chairman. He succeeds fellow Capsicum Re founder Grahame Chilton in the role, who it was announced would re-join the wider Gallagher business – working alongside …

Everest Insurance Hires Manger as Head of Casualty Claims in New Jersey

Everest Insurance has hired Louis Manger as head of Casualty Claims. In this role, Manger will lead all facets of Casualty Claims, including all direct-handled and TPA-administered claims. He will be based in Liberty Corner, N.J. Manger joins Everest from …

New Jersey’s SageSure Appoints Bernstein as Chief Administrative Officer

SageSure, a Jersey City, N.J.-based insurance and services company specializing in underserved property markets, has appointed Lisa Bernstein as chief administrative officer. In this new role, Bernstein will spearhead SageSure’s ability to execute personnel investment programs and initiatives, leading the …

Bridges Elected Vice Chair of Independent Insurance Agents of Texas

The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) elected Mark Bridges of INSURICA in Amarillo to serve as vice chair for 2020-2021. Bridges was elected to the post during IIAT’s annual business meeting on June 10, which was held virtually. Bridges …