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Argus Group Pay Tribute To Sheila Nicoll
The Argus Group paid tribute to Sheila Nicoll, saying her “distinguished career and her significant contributions to the insurance and reinsurance industry will always be remembered.” A spokesperson said, “The Argus Group announces with great sadness the passing of our cherished former Chairman, Sheila Nicoll. Ms. Nicoll’s distinguished... Read more of this article
BermudAir Appoints Nico Buchholz As President
BermudAir announced that Nico Buchholz has been appointed President of the company as of August and will also serve as Deputy CEO. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Buchholz is well known as a global leader in the aviation industry, bringing over 30 years of experience and expertise as an accomplished aerospace C-suite executive from firms across North... Read more of this article
KRyS Global Appoints Joseph Sitholé
KRyS Global announced the enlistment of Joseph Sitholé, set to lead their Bermuda office, bringing 13 years of experience in insolvency and restructuring across various industries. A spokesperson said, “KRyS Global is delighted to announce the enlistment of Joseph Sitholé to lead the Bermuda office. Joe joins the Firm from the picturesque city... Read more of this article
Toby Smith Joins Mosaic As Americas CEO
Toby Smith joined Mosaic Insurance as Americas CEO, effective July 23. A spokesperson said, “Based in New York, Smith is a top-ranking industry figure who will become a member of the specialty insurer’s leadership team, with specific responsibility for spearheading market engagement and profitable growth across the US, Canada, and the wider... Read more of this article
Colm Homan To Retire From PwC After 31 Years
After 31 years at PwC, including over 20 years as partner, Colm Homan is retiring, effective September 30, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Colm has been central to the Bermuda firm’s success and growth, helping to shape it into what it is today. Colm joined PwC Bermuda in 1999, bringing a wealth of knowledge, expertise and a passion for excellence... Read more of this article
Trott & Burrows Complete Graduate Programme
Butterfield announced that Bermudians Shara Trott and Rickai Burrows have “successfully completed the Graduate Talent Programme and will transition to full-time positions.” A spokesperson said, “The closing of the Bermuda programme was marked by joining the BSX at Exchange House for the bell-ringing ceremony. Following a presentation... Read more of this article
Mosaic Insurance Restructures Teams
Mosaic Insurance today announced a “restructure of roles across its underwriting and operational teams to drive growth of its all-important agency business.: A spokesperson said, “The reorganization, effective immediately, demonstrates Mosaic’s evolution as a global agency whose business increasingly is driven by trade-capital partners... Read more of this article
Inkster Elected As Island Games Chairman
Andrew Inkster was elected as the new chairman of the International Island Games at its Annual General Meeting in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. A spokesperson said, “The AGM of the International Island Games was held this week in Orkney Islands [Scotland]. A new chairman, Andrew Inkster, was voted in by the member islands. He is pictured here... Read more of this article
Chubb Limited Appoints David Lupica
Chubb Limited announced that David Lupica, Chief Operating and Distribution Management Officer, Westchester, has been named Vice President, Chubb Group and Division President of Westchester. A spokesperson said, “Lupica will have executive operating responsibility for Chubb’s wholesale excess and surplus [E&S] lines business in North... Read more of this article
Hiscox Insurance Appoints Curtis Dickinson
Specialist global insurer, Hiscox, has appointed former Finance Minister Curtis L. Dickinson as a Non Executive Director for its Hiscox Insurance Company [Bermuda] Limited subsidiary [HIB], subject to regulatory approval. A spokesperson said, “In this capacity, Curtis will work with the rest of the HIB board to oversee the strategy and vision... Read more of this article
Markel Group Appoints Phil Schmidt
Markel Group has appointed Phil Schmidt as Chief Strategy Officer. A spokesperson said, “Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. [NYSE: MKL], announced today that Phil Schmidt has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer. Effective today, Schmidt will lead Markel’s Global Strategy team. Schmidt, based in Bermuda, joined Markel... Read more of this article
Brit Ltd Appoints Jacques Bonneau
Brit Ltd announced the appointment of Jacques Bonneau to the Board of Brit Re as a Non-Executive Director, subject to regulatory approval. A spokesperson said, “Jacques retired as CEO and President of PartnerRe in March 2024, and is a highly regarded leader within the global [re]insurance sector. Other positions Jacques has held in his career... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Announces Leadership Changes
Carey Olsen announced leadership changes effective July 1, 2024, with Alex Ohlsson as chairman and Michael Hanson and Simon Marks as managing partners. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen has today announced a number of changes to its executive leadership team, with effect from 1 July 2024. “Current group managing partner Alex Ohlsson, who... Read more of this article
Ascot Appoints New Group & US Counsel
Ascot Group Limited, the Bermuda based global specialty insurance company, announced that Michael Sevi has joined the firm as Ascot Group General Counsel, reporting to Group Chief Executive Officer and President Jonathan Zaffino. A spokesperson said, “Additionally, Ascot Group is pleased to announce that John Gill has been promoted to the position... Read more of this article
BermudAir Names Leslie Peden As SVP
BermudAir today announced the appointment of Leslie Peden to the post of Senior Vice President, Sales & Distribution. A spokesperson said, “In this new role, Leslie is responsible for BermudAir’s travel partner channel strategies and engagement globally, as well as the airline’s multi-channel distribution activities. “Leslie brings... Read more of this article
Carey Olsen Promotes Michelle Falcucci
Carey Olsen has promoted six lawyers to the partnership across its Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, and Jersey offices, effective July 1, 2024, with Michelle Falcucci being promoted in the Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen is pleased to welcome Michelle Falcucci [Corporate, Bermuda], Richard Sykes [Property, Cayman Islands],... Read more of this article
