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People Moves: SAN Names Sakraida Regional VP; Washington Named Pro-Praxis VP

Satellite Agency Network Group, Inc. (SAN), headquartered in Hampton, New Hampshire, appointed Michael Sakraida as regional vice president for Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. With more than 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, Sakraida most recently served as …

People Moves: NJM’s CEO Livingston to Retire; Voorhees Named Successor

NJM Insurance Group’s President and Chief Executive Officer Mitch Livingston, will retire on July 31, after 19 years at the company, including the past seven as its leader. The company’s board of directors has selected Carol Voorhees, NJM’s executive vice …

People Moves: Arch Insurance Names 2 Senior Leaders for Casualty Team in Spain

Arch Insurance Names 2 Senior Leaders for Casualty Team in Spain Arch Insurance announced the appointments of Carmen Cobeta as head of Casualty, Spain, and Irene Fernandez Franic as senior casualty underwriter, effective immediately. Cobeta and Fernandez Franic join Arch …

Oakbridge Names Ledyard Chief Operating Officer; Hub Hires Nashville Advisors

Atlanta-area-based Oakbridge Insurance, one of the largest privately owned agencies in the Southeast, named John Ledyard chief operating officer and executive vice president. Ledyard spent almost 11 months at Higginbotham, a Texas-based insurance brokerage and agency, much of that time …

People Moves: Marsh Promotes George as President of Marsh Specialty; Specialist Risk Group Taps Marsh’s Morgan as Head of Corporate for UK Retail Pillar

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the brokers Marsh and Specialist Risk Group (SRG). A summary of these new hires follows here. Marsh Promotes George as President of Marsh Specialty Insurance broker Marsh announced the appointment of …

People Moves: WSIA Elects Officers; RSUI’s McCrorie Becomes Chair

Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA) members elected Phillip McCrorie to serve as 2025-2026 WSIA Chair. McCrorie serves as CEO and chairman of RSUI. He joined the WSIA Board in 2021 and the executive committee in 2024. Others elected for …

People Moves: Miller Taps SCOR’s Foucart as Managing Director in Reinsurance Practice; Acrisure Re Corporate Advisory & Solutions Appoints 4 Senior Hires

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the brokers Miller and Acrisure Re. A summary of these new hires follows here. Miller Taps SCOR’s Foucart as Managing Director in Reinsurance Practice Miller, the London-based independent specialist re/insurance broker, …

Alliant Names Norris, Vance to VP Roles in Southeast

Alliant Insurance Services announced two additions to the team in the Southeast. Sadler Norris was named vice president in the employee benefits group, based in Atlanta. His goal is to work with clients to develop benefits plans that reduce health …

People Moves: Tokio Marine HCC Int’l Promotes Gower as Head of Marine and Energy Liability; Miller Launches M&A and Strategic Solutions Team With 3 Senior Hires

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Tokio Marine HCC International and the broker Miller. A summary of these new hires follows here. Tokio Marine HCC Int’l Promotes Gower as Head of Marine and Energy Liability Tokio Marine …

People Moves: Wilson Named Deputy Chair of Argenta Syndicate Mgmt as Whiter Steps Down; Specialty MGA UK Hires Hussain as Head of Political, Credit Risk

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Argenta Syndicate Management and Specialty MGA UK. A summary of these new hires follows here. Wilson Named Deputy Chair of Argenta Syndicate Mgmt as Whiter Steps Down Argenta Holdings Ltd., the …