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Howden’s DUAL Acquires Align Financial; Sweeney, Johnson to Lead; O’Connor Exits

London-based DUAL, the underwriting arm of Howden Group Holdings, reports it has completed the acquisition of Align Financial Holdings that was announced in August. San Diego-based Align is a specialist general agency and underwriting management group, underwriting more than $680 …

Virginia’s Allianz Partners Hires Wright as CFO, O’Connor as Head of Operations

Allianz Partners, a Henrico, Va.-based insurance company, has hired Jeff Wright as chief financial officer and Jim O’Connor as head of Operations. Wright succeeds Diane Babson, who took an assignment with another Allianz Partners business unit, while O’Connor fills a …

Willis Towers Watson Names 3 to Senior Posts in Corporate Broking

Insurance broker Willis Towers Watson announced three senior appointments within its Corporate Risk and Broking segment to strengthen its broking platform. These appointments are part of the company’s ongoing investment in its dedicated broking centers, which feature specialized teams using …

O’Connor Named National Practice Leader for Employee Benefits at CBIZ

Cleveland, Ohio-based CBIZ Inc., a provider of employee benefits and insurance advisory services, has appointed Jim O’Connor national practice leader for employee benefits. O’Connor previously served as managing director and executive vice president of CBIZ’s New Jersey and New York …