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EPIC Adds Beazley’s Bejean to Georgia-Based Greyling Division

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants has added Lionel Bejean to the firm’s Greyling Division, based in Alpharetta, Ga., as senior vice president. In his new position, Bejean will be responsible for serving the risk management, professional liability and property/casualty insurance …

Davis Promoted to Asst. Personal Lines Underwriter at J.M. Wilson

Managing general agency and surplus lines broker J.M. Wilson has promoted Liam Davis to assistant personal lines underwriter in its Portage, Michigan, office. Davis is responsible for assisting underwriters on a wide variety of property and casualty risks, as well …

Ohio Director Froment Named to Federal Insurance Advisory Committee

Ohio Department of Insurance reported that Director Jillian Froment has been appointed to serve on the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI). The committee provides advice and recommendations to the Federal Insurance Office (FIO). FACI was established in 2011 to …

Lloyd’s to Open Miami Office to Expand Its Latin American and Caribbean Business

Lloyd’s plans to set up an office in Miami to support business development in the Latin American and Caribbean markets. “Latin America is a key market for Lloyd’s, with premium close to US$1.5 billion,” said Daniel Revilla, regional head, Latin …

Markel Hires Slade from Hamilton Capital as President of New ILS Fund, Lodgepine

Markel Corp. announced it has hired Brenton “Brent” Slade as president of Lodgepine Capital Management Ltd., its new retrocessional insurance linked securities (ILS) fund based in Bermuda. Slade comes to Lodgepine from Hamilton Capital Partners, where he had been senior …

BHSI Taps Executives from AIG and AXA XL as Claims & Product Line Leaders in France

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) announced it has expanded its leadership team in France, naming Katell Pouliquen as head of Claims, Louis du Ché as head of Property and Ludovic Ruiller as head of Environmental. With more than 15 years …

Arnold, Palsgraaf Appointed to New Positions at North Dakota Insurance Department

North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread has appointed John Arnold as deputy insurance commissioner and Johnny Palsgraaf as general counsel. Prior to his appointment with the North Dakota Insurance Department, Arnold served as the State Elections director for the Secretary …

Russell Promoted to Accounting, Finance Specialist at J.M. Wilson in Michigan

J.M. Wilson has promoted Crystal Russell to accounting and finance specialist in its Portage, Michigan, office. Russell will also be responsible for JM Wilson’s in-house finance company, Cedar Finance. Her duties also include processing accounts payable and receivable, finance contracts …

Spencer Educational Foundation Taps Miller for New Executive Director Position

The Spencer Educational Foundation announced the addition of Megan Miller as executive director, a new position. Miller will oversee the foundation’s day-to-day operations including the administration of grants, the Risk Manager in Residence program for universities, and the scholarship and …

Cover in California Names Mercury’s Houlihan Chief Insurance Officer

Cover in San Francisco, Calif., has named Robert Houlihan chief insurance officer. He becomes part of the management team in the company’s U.S. headquarters. Houlihan has more than 20 years of industry experience. He joins Cover following positions at Progressive …