WR Berkley unit Verus hires ex-Argo exec as CUODonna Pyle has joined Verus Underwriting Managers as chief underwriting officer.
Swiss Re CorSo hires Coppola from AGCS to spearhead US casualty repositioningSwiss Re Corporate Solutions has hired Laura Coppola from rival Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) as it repositions its troublesome US casualty book.
Topa names COO as management changes continueFollowing the departure of former CEO John Donahue, now president of E&S broker MJ Hall, Topa Insurance has promoted Denise Pavlov to chief operating officer.
Ascot continues US expansion with Greene hireAscot’s US build out has continued with the arrival of Crystal Greene from Liberty International Underwriters to lead its management liability team, The Insurer can reveal.
Ryan to take reins at Navigators Wholesale after Saunders departureJeff Saunders is retiring as head of Navigators’ dedicated wholesale operation at the end of the year with Tim Ryan set to take over in the position at The Hartford-owned carrier, The Insurer can reveal.
Munich Re confirms Wallace as property E&S headMunich Re Specialty Insurance has announced former Navigators executive Jim Wallace as head of property, excess and surplus lines, a move first revealed by The Insurer in November.
Expansive BMS signs up Irvan from Willis ReWillis Re North America executive Jeff Irvan has resigned from the firm to join ambitious reinsurance broker BMS as chief property officer, The Insurer can reveal.
AmTrust E&S launches excess casualty unit led by Everest’s LynnAmTrust E&S Insurance Services has announced an excess casualty underwriting division led by Jeff Lynn, who joins from Everest Re.
Rheel joins Munich Re’s NA specialty insurance driveFormer Aspen US insurance president Bob Rheel has joined Munich Re’s new specialty insurance platform as the carrier continues to build out its platform in a buoyant E&S marketplace, The Insurer can reveal.
Ritz exits as Western World comes under Lexington structureFormer Western World CEO Jonathan Ritz is leaving the specialty carrier as it is realigned to become part of AIG’s Lexington Insurance E&S platform, The Insurer can reveal.
Munich Re Specialty Insurance adds Edelstein as COOMunich Re has named former Hiscox executive Adam Edelstein as COO of its new specialty insurance platform.
The Hanover confirms E&S president; reveals surety headThe Hanover has confirmed the appointment of Steven Mills as president of its excess and surplus (E&S) business – a hire first revealed by The Insurer in January – while announcing an expansion of its specialty leadership team.