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Premier & Sandra Ro To Kick Off Tech Summit
The fifth annual Bermuda Tech Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], will kick off with a keynote conversation between Premier David Burt and Sandra Ro, CEO, Global Blockchain Business Council. The Bermuda Tech Summit, held from October 8-10 at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, is the signature event of Bermuda Tech... Read more of this article
Paul Simons & Christophe Chandler Promoted
Convex Group Limited, the international specialty insurer and reinsurer, today announces that Paul Simons will become Bermuda Chief Executive Officer [CEO] and Christophe Chandler will become Group Deputy Chief Underwriting Officer Reinsurance, effective 1st January 2024, subject to regulatory approval. A spokesperson said, “Simons will continue to... Read more of this article
AXA Names Pilko As CEO For Americas Region
AXA XL announced that Lucy Pilko has been appointed Chief Executive Officer for the Americas region of its insurance operations, effective October 30, 2023. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Pilko assumes the role from Joseph Tocco who has decided to retire, after more than 12 years as a senior executive in the company’s Insurance business, including... Read more of this article
KPMG: Partnership & Leadership Changes
KPMG in Bermuda announced the appointments of Felicia Wilsen, Sarah Robey and Anam Khan to Partner at the firm, effective October 1, 2023. A spokesperson said, “We are thrilled to recognise the outstanding achievements of Felicia, Sarah* and Anam*. They bring expertise from each area of our business, adding great breadth and depth to our leadership... Read more of this article
Fidelis MGU Strengthens Underwriting Team
Fidelis MGU announced promotions, including three to senior executive roles, with immediate effect. A spokesperson said, “Richard Coulson has been promoted to Deputy Group Chief Underwriting Officer [CUO], remaining in his secondary role as Chief Executive Officer [CEO] of Insurance. He was most recently UK CUO since 2021, overseeing all business... Read more of this article
BILTIR Attends NAIC Summer National Meeting
Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] executives were in Seattle, Washington, for the 2023 National Association of Insurance Commissioners [NAIC] Summer National Meeting. A spokesperson said, “Executive Director Christine Patton and Executive Advisor The Hon. Curtis Dickinson attended the meeting and connected with U.S.... Read more of this article
Fortitude Re Appoints Zhang & Sooboodoo
FGH Parent, L.P., announced the appointment of Ming Zhang as Chief Risk Officer and Andrew Sooboodoo as Chief Regulatory Officer, effective immediately. A spokesperson said, “Ming will join Fortitude Re’s Executive Committee and report to Chief Executive Officer Alon Neches. He will lead the company’s corporate risk management strategy, continuing... Read more of this article
Column: Do Executives & HNWs Need A Trust?
[Written by Ashley Fife] In a recent column, I discussed why Bermuda-based executives and other high net worth individuals in particular should consider making a Bermuda will, and what may happen if they do not. I also provided an introduction to estate planning [including formation of trusts] and business succession planning. This column outlines what... Read more of this article
Chilson To Serve As President Of Argo Surety
Argo Group International Holdings announced Greg Chilson as president of Argo Surety, effective September 1. Mr. Chilson has served as a strategic advisor to the business since May. “Greg joins the company with a tremendous amount of industry experience as we look to build on Argo Surety’s track record as a very profitable, growth-oriented business,”... Read more of this article
Compre Continues To Expand US Operation
Compre, the Bermuda-headquartered, international legacy group, today announces the appointment of seven US claims specialists, effective immediately. A spokesperson said, “The team will report to Bill Bouvier, claims director, North America and, to accommodate them, Compre has moved its US headquarters to new offices in Manchester, New Hampshire. “The... Read more of this article
Mosaic Appoints David Drogin As US Cyber Lead
Mosaic Insurance has appointed David Drogin to lead growth of its US cyber business, as part of the division’s global buildout to meet demand across the sector. A spokesperson said, “Drogin joins the specialty insurer’s New York office as SVP, Head of US, Cyber, reporting to Global Head of Cyber Yosha DeLong. He will be responsible for leading... Read more of this article
SiriusPoint Appoints Shapella As Deputy CUO
SiriusPoint, a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has appointed Anthony Shapella as Deputy Chief Underwriting Officer. A spokesperson said, “Based in New York and reporting to David Govrin, Group President, and Chief Underwriting Officer [CUO], Mr. Shapella will join the business on September 5th, 2023. “In this newly created role,... Read more of this article
