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News on insurance and reinsurance industry hiring, appointments and people moves. News and announcements covering key hires and people moves across the global reinsurance, commercial and specialty insurance markets.
Specialty MGA appoints Davood Khalaghizadeh to lead D&O underwriting
4th March 2026
Specialty MGA, a member of the MNK Group, is enhancing its specialist financial lines offering with the appointment of Davood Khalaghizadeh as Senior Underwriter for Directors and Officers (D&O). Khalaghizadeh brings a rich background across major global insurers and MGAs, including AIG, QBE, and CV Starr, where he oversaw D&O portfolios. He ... Read the full article
Guy Carpenter adds QBE’s Paas as Head of European Capital & Advisory
4th March 2026
Guy Carpenter, a reinsurance broker, risk advisor, and part of Marsh, has appointed Al Paas as Head of European Capital and Advisory. In his new role, Paas will lead the broker's expansion and strengthen its investment banking capabilities across Continental Europe. Paas has extensive international experience in capital markets and M&A advisory, ... Read the full article
Stephanie Cryer to lead underwriting at QBE International
3rd March 2026
QBE Insurance Group, a commercial insurer and reinsurer headquartered in Australia, has appointed Stephanie Cryer as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) for its International division, taking effect on 1 April 2026, subject to regulatory approval. Cryer will report to Jason Harris, Chief Executive Officer of QBE International, and will join the division’s ... Read the full article
Arrow’s new property FAC reinsurance practice to be led by Paul Witzenfeld
3rd March 2026
Specialist managing general agent (MGA) underwriting platform, Arrow Risk Management, has appointed Paul Witzenfeld as Underwriting Practice Leader, tasked with spearheading the firm's new property facultative (FAC) reinsurance underwriting practice. The new practice will provide property facultative reinsurance on both primary and excess of loss basis. The goal is to maintain a ... Read the full article
RSUM strengthens Ryan Financial Lines leadership with senior executive promotions
3rd March 2026
Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers, the underwriting management division of Ryan Specialty, has announced the promotion of three senior leaders within its Ryan Financial Lines business. Ryan Financial Lines (RFL) provides an all-in-one platform offering a wide range of financial lines insurance products for both clients and capital partners. These leadership updates ... Read the full article
RiverStone International appoints Ciara Browne as Chief Risk Officer
3rd March 2026
RiverStone International, a global provider of legacy solutions, has appointed Ciara Browne as Chief Risk Officer (CRO). Browne is an experienced actuary and consultant in the Irish insurance market, with more than a decade of experience advising insurance clients on financial reporting, risk management and regulatory matters. She has extensive experience across ... Read the full article
Antares promotes Ina Salillari to Reinsurance Purchasing Lead
3rd March 2026
Antares Global, a specialist Lloyd’s syndicate known for providing tailored marine, aviation, and property insurance solutions, has promoted Ina Salillari to Reinsurance Purchasing Lead, Retail - Business Development. She joined the syndicate in 2020 as a Reinsurance Technician, later becoming Senior Reinsurance Technician, before taking on her most recent role as ... Read the full article
Cotality adds Wayne Peacock as Independent Member of its Board
3rd March 2026
Cotality, a global property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions provider, has appointed the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of USAA, Wayne Peacock, as an Independent Member of its Board, effective February 18th, 2026. Peacock served 36 years at USAA, including five years as President and CEO, and has expertise across banking, ... Read the full article
K2 International forms new division to write non-US professional liability
3rd March 2026
K2 Group Holdings Limited (K2 International), a London-based specialty re/insurance underwriting platform and division of K2 Insurance Services, has launched K2 Professional Indemnity Limited (K2 PI), a new division that will write international (non-US) professional liability business on behalf of a panel of Lloyd’s of London syndicates. The new division is ... Read the full article
Andrew McGee named Chief Broking Officer for Howden UK&I Retail
3rd March 2026
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Howden has announced the appointment of Andrew McGee as Chief Broking Officer for Howden UK&I Retail. In his new role, McGee will oversee engagement with Howden’s insurer partners. His proven track record in delivering strategic and commercial value positions him to continue developing the firm’s UK&I ... Read the full article
Acrisure London Wholesale expands into construction market with Tom Hester appointment
3rd March 2026
Acrisure London Wholesale, the London-based wholesale division of global fintech firm Acrisure, has expanded into the construction market with the appointment of Tom Hester as Senior Vice President (SVP), Head of Construction. In his new role, Hester will lead a newly launched specialist team, overseeing the build-out and strategic development of ... Read the full article
Africa Specialty Risks names Kotran as Head of Business Development, Middle East & Turkey
3rd March 2026
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the developing-markets-focused re/insurance group, has appointed Joseph Kotran as Head of Business Development, Middle East and Turkey. In his new role, Kotran will lead business development initiatives across the region and work closely with Amit Khilosia to support the group underwriting teams. Additionally, he will collaborate with Zouheb ... Read the full article
Jörg Bruniecki to succeed Charles Goldie as MS Re CUO
2nd March 2026
MS Reinsurance (MS Re), a Switzerland-domiciled global reinsurer, has announced that its Group Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) Charles Goldie will retire, effective 1st April 2026, with Jörg Bruniecki, current CUO, Global Specialty Lines, succeeding him. Goldie retires after serving as the company’s CUO for five years. He will continue to support ... Read the full article
RGA appoints Jayson Bronchetti as EVP, Investments
2nd March 2026
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA), a global life and health reinsurer, has announced the appointment of Jayson Bronchetti as Executive Vice President, Investments, effective 2nd March 2026. Bronchetti will succeed Leslie Barbi, who is retiring in 2026 after leading RGA’s investment function since 2020. In his new role, Bronchetti will provide ... Read the full article
Swiss Re CorSo appoints Robert Kell as Customer & Distribution Manager ANZ
2nd March 2026
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, the commercial insurance arm of reinsurance giant Swiss Re, has appointed Robert Kell as Customer & Distribution Manager ANZ, based in Sydney. Kell brings experience across wealth management, insurance and reinsurance, with a strong track record of building high-value partnerships, strengthening distribution capabilities, and delivering sustainable growth. Most ... Read the full article
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