Tag: Business executives

Endurance Appoints Richard Housley As VP

Bermuda-based Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced that Richard Housley has joined the company this week as Executive Vice President and Global Practice Leader for Property Insurance. Mr. Housley has extensive experience in property insurance markets where... Read more of this article

Lancashire Founder Richard Brindle To Retire

Lancashire Holdings Limited announced that Richard Brindle, the Group’s Chief Executive Officer since he founded the business in 2005, has notified the Board of his retirement from the Group and as a director with effect from the forthcoming AGM on 30th April 2014. Alex Maloney, currently the Group’s Chief Underwriting Officer and Chief... Read more of this article

EY Names Pete Cangany As Senior Partner

EY announced today [Apr 16] two leadership changes effective 1 July 2014. Pete Cangany has been named its Senior Partner in Bermuda, and Gil Tucker has been named Chairman of the firm. Since January 2013, Cangany has served as Insurance Leader for the EY Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands region, and he will continue to lead... Read more of this article

Kurt Elia Joins Argo Group International Holdings

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced today that Kurt Elia has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Mr. Elia will report to Argo Group President and Chief Executive Officer Mark E. Watson III. “Attracting, developing and retaining top talent is central to everything we do at Argo,” said Mr. Watson. “Kurt’s... Read more of this article

Grayston Replaces Viera As Chamber President

Following the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce’s AGM on April 9th there were a number of changes at the executive board level. Ronnie Viera stepped down as Chamber President after 2 years of service, and has been replaced by Kristi Grayston. Mr. Viera, on discussing his departure said, “I have really enjoyed my time as President, and hope that that... Read more of this article

BHCT New Executive Director: Ralph Richardson

The Board of Trustees of the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trust [BHCT] has announced the appointment of Ralph Richardson [pictured left] as Executive Director, replacing Wendy Augustus. A spokesperson said, “The Board has the fullest confidence that Mr. Richardson will be an excellent steward of BHCT’s mission as a leader and advocate for healthcare... Read more of this article

Bacardi Ltd. CEO Ed Shirley Leaves Company

The Board of Directors of Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world announced the departure of president and chief executive officer Ed Shirley. Mr. Shirley expressed his plans to return to retirement after a 36-year career. An interim CEO will be announced shortly and will serve until a successor is appointed. Pending... Read more of this article

Hiscox Re Announces New Senior Appointments

Hiscox Re, the newly combined reinsurance operations of Hiscox, has continued to strengthen its senior management team with the appointments of Reeva Bakhshi as Chief Financial Officer and Paresh Thakrar as Chief Operating Officer. As Chief Financial Officer, Reeva Bakhshi will be based in Hiscox’s Bermuda office. She previously held a number of high... Read more of this article

TM Manager Nina Webb Attends INTA Meeting

The International Trademark Association’s [INTA] “Maintaining the Perfect Partnership” conference was held March 4th – 5th in New York City. Amicus Law Chambers Ltd’s Trademark Manager, Nina Webb traveled to New York City to participate in the event and hopes to share vital Intellectual Property [IP] matters with enthusiasts. INTA President... Read more of this article

PwC Release 6th Annual “Digital IQ” Survey

Though many organisations lay claim to being a digital enterprise, only a minority – 20 percent – are truly there, according to the 6th Annual Digital IQ Survey report released by PwC. In the report, PwC explores organisations’ ability to understand, value, and weave technology throughout the enterprise—their Digital IQ. In this year’s study... Read more of this article