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People Moves: Patel Named Chair of Canopius Managing Agents, Succeeding Meader; Evolin Broking Taps Downing From Miller to Launch Construction Division

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the re/insurer Canopius Group and the broker Evolin. A summary of these new hires follows here. Patel Named Chair of Canopius Managing Agents, Succeeding Meader Canopius Group, the global specialty re/insurer, …

Alabama DOI Gives Deputy Commissioners New Responsibilities in Efficiency Move

Two deputy commissioners at the Alabama Department of Insurance will take on new roles in an effort to improve efficiency and outreach at the agency, Commissioner Mark Fowler announced Tuesday. Larry Chapman, with the DOI for two years, will add …

People Moves: Kalinsky Named CEO of Plymouth Rock Management; Hunter Joins Protecdiv

Plymouth Rock Assurance, headquartered in Woodbridge, New Jersey, named Greg Kalinsky as president and CEO of the Plymouth Rock Management Co. of New Jersey, effective February 24. Kalinsky will oversee Plymouth Rock’s direct-to-consumer and exclusive agent auto insurance division, based …

People Moves: MEMIC Promotes Holbrook; XS Brokers Hires Dawson

The MEMIC Group, headquartered in Portland, Maine, promoted Matt Holbrook to vice president of data and analytics. Holbrook, who is based in Maine, joined MEMIC in 1996 and most recently served as senior director of data, analytics and technology. In …

Everest Group Names Williamson as Permanent Chief Executive Officer

Everest Group Ltd., the Bermuda-based property/casualty and specialty re/insurer, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jim Williamson as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Williamson was most recently Everest’s acting CEO, a position he assumed when Juan …

People Moves: Scully Appointed President of Automobile Insurers Bureau

The governing committee of the Automobile Insurers Bureau of Massachusetts (AIB) appointed William H. Scully as president. Scully served as interim president succeeding Kim A. Barber who retired in April 2024. Scully has been with the AIB since August 2000 …

People Moves: Lawley Names 4 New Partners; Burns Heads XS Brokers New Cyber Unit

Lawley, headquartered in Buffalo, New York, appointed four new partners. Michael Jantzi II has worked in the insurance and business development sectors since 2010. Prior to becoming a partner, he was an employee benefits consultant for over 10 years. Michael …

People Moves: Arch Promotes Thompson to Offshore Energy Underwriting Manager; WTW Names Mamone as Head of Tech Delivery and Strategy

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Arch Insurance International and Willis Towers Watson. A summary of these new hires follows here. Arch Promotes Thompson to Offshore Energy Underwriting Manager Arch Insurance International (Arch) has announced the promotion …

People Moves: SCOR UK Promotes Mummé-Young to CUO; QBE Taps Allianz’s Marega for New Role as European Product Manager, Professional Indemnity

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at SCOR UK and SCOR Syndicate as well as QBE. A summary of these new hires follows here. SCOR UK Promotes Mummé-Young to CUO SCOR announced the appointment of Henry Mummé-Young as …

People Moves: Arch Insurance Int’l Promotes Senior Leaders in Casualty Team; Markel Taps Chubb’s Jordan as Casualty Claims Manager in Australia

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Arch Insurance International and Markel. A summary of these new hires follows here. Arch Insurance Int’l Promotes Senior Leaders in Casualty Team Arch Insurance International announced three senior promotions within its …