Chris Boggs, executive director of education for the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (Big I), is adding risk management to his title and responsibilities. Boggs’s new role combines his current position of Big I Virtual University executive director, …
Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. (SDV) has promoted Bethany L. Barrese to partner, effective January 1, 2020. Barrese’s practice focuses on complex policyholder coverage issues. She has experience handling coverage disputes arising from construction projects and frequently negotiates construction defect …
Starr Insurance Cos. has appointed Paul O’Ryan as Canadian territory manager, general aviation, effective Jan. 6. O’Ryan joins Starr from Swiss Re where he was head of General Aviation Americas in Toronto for more than 11 years, according to his …
Distinguished Programs has hired Paul R. Zeni as its new Northern California regional sales executive. Zeni has roughly 35 years of insurance industry experience. Zeni will represent Distinguished Programs insurance products across all industry service sectors. Prior to his work …
Commercial property/casualty and professional liability insurer Philadelphia Insurance Companies announced leadership changes, effective January 1, 2020. President and Chief Executive Officer Bob O’Leary has become chairman, succeeding the departing Jamie Maguire. O’Leary will continue as CEO. Chief Underwriting Officer John …
Specialty insurer Everest Insurance has appointed Mike Karmilowicz to be executive vice president and president of North America P&C. He will be responsible for all property/casualty insurance underwriting units and direct brokerage business for the Everest Insurance North American platform. …
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) announced it has named Hilary Browne to the dual role of country manager for Ireland and head of Casualty for U.K. and Europe. Browne comes to BHSI with nearly 20 years of European market experience. …
Appalachian Underwriters Inc. (AUI) has welcomed back Derek Roberts as its New England regional manager. Working locally out of AUI’s new Maine office, he will be placing accounts in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Previously the …
Specialty insurer Chaucer announced the appointment of Chance Gilliland as head of U.S. Property Insurance, Mel Smart as head of International Property Facultative and Michael Johnston as deputy class underwriter, International Property Binders. As Head of U.S. Property Insurance, Gilliland …
Capsicum Re, the specialist reinsurance broker, launched a aviation reinsurance team led by David Bell. Bell is based in London and reports to Matt FitzGerald, managing partner of the London Property and Specialty division. Bell brings 36 years of aviation …
