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Robert Katzman Joins Argo As Chief Actuary
Bermuda-based Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced the appointment of Robert Katzman as chief actuary reporting to Argo Group Chief Financial Officer Jay Bullock. “Bob has a great depth of actuarial experience with a strong understanding of global risk management trends and best practices,” said Bullock. “He has demonstrated a commitment... Read more of this article
Michael McWatt Appointed At Butterfield Cayman
The Bank of N. T. Butterfield & Son Limited announced that Michael McWatt [pictured] was named Managing Director, Butterfield Bank [Cayman] Limited, effective 26 April 2016. In this capacity, he will lead Butterfield Group’s Cayman operations and will have overall responsibility for Community Banking functions in Bermuda and Cayman. Mr. McWatt... Read more of this article
Hamilton Underwriting Appoints Alex Baker
Hamilton Underwriting Limited, the managing agency of Lloyd’s Syndicate 3334 and the Lloyd’s operations of Hamilton Insurance Group, announced today [May 10] that Alex Baker has been appointed to the position of Chief Actuary and Chief Risk Officer. Reporting to CEO Dermot O’Donohoe, and working closely with Group Chief Risk Officer Peter Skerlj,... Read more of this article
Air Care Appoints James Leman as Manager
Air Care Ltd. announced the appointment of James Leman to the position of Manager, Business Development & Customer Care. Mr Leman says building on Air Care’s commitment to the provision of excellent customer care will be at the top of his agenda. “I am very excited about the opportunity with Air Care,” said Mr. Leman. “The role allows me... Read more of this article
Bacardi Mourns Death Of Ruben Rodriguez
Bermuda-headquartered Bacardi Limited said they are mourning the loss of Ruben Rodriguez, 79, retired chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Bacardi Limited, who passed away earlier this week in Connecticut. “The Bacardi family and employees are saddened by the passing of Ruben—one of the icons of the Company. Through his drive and... Read more of this article
Estera Appoints Siddle Non-Executive Chairman
Estera, formerly Appleby Fiduciary Business, has appointed Roger Siddle as Non-Executive Chairman. Mr Siddle brings a wealth of expertise to Estera as it embarks on its journey as an independent fiduciary business. His experience covers a range of business areas, including strategy, performance and change management, gained from various professional... Read more of this article
Aspen Re Appoint Cardona As Managing Director
Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited announced that its reinsurance segment, Aspen Re has appointed Hugo A. Cardona as Managing Director for Latin America and Caribbean. Mr Cardona will join Aspen on May 2 from Odyssey Reinsurance Company where he was Chief Underwriting Officer and Senior Vice President, Latin America, Brazil & Caribbean. He succeeds... Read more of this article
Grainne Richmond Appointed BIMA President
Grainne Richmond [pictured] has been appointed the new president of the Bermuda Insurance Management Association [BIMA], following the group’s AGM this month. Richmond takes over from Robert Paton, executive vice president at Aon Risk Solutions, who has served a two-year term as BIMA president. “The role of president is a great responsibility, but... Read more of this article
Mt. Logan Re Appoints Michael Beck As COO
Mt. Logan Re, Ltd. ] announced the appointment of Michael Beck as its Chief Operations Officer, effective April 25, 2016. Mr. Beck has 26 years of experience in the insurance/reinsurance industry, including senior roles at AIG, PartnerRe, Swiss Re, and Zurich Re. His extensive background has crossed multiple disciplines, including underwriting, investment,... Read more of this article
Philippe Gouraud Appointed By XL Catlin
XL Catlin today [April 14] announced that it has appointed Philippe Gouraud as Head of Strategic Client and Broker Management for its Insurance segment, effective April 15, 2016. He reports to Kelly Lyles, Chief Regional Officer, Insurance at XL Catlin. With a global remit, Mr. Gouraud takes on responsibility for further driving XL Catlin’s marketcentric... Read more of this article
Lawyer Michael Skrbic Joins Harneys Firm
Harneys announced that global corporate and insurance lawyer Michael Skrbic has joined as Counsel in its Bermuda office, effective 4 April 2016. Mr. Skrbic has over 25 years’ experience in insurance and banking law gained in London, Hong Kong and Bermuda. He has held senior positions at major insurers including ACE Group and Zurich Financial Services;... Read more of this article
Aspen Insurance Appoints Lorraine Seib
Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance, the insurance segment of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, announced the appointment of Lorraine Seib as Global Head of Excess Casualty. Reporting to David Cohen, President & Chief Underwriting Officer, she will be based in New York and will focus on delivering creative, problem-solving excess casualty coverage solutions... Read more of this article
