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Bankers Association Announces New CEO
The Bermuda Bankers Association [BBA] welcomed Geoff Scott as its new CEO, succeeding Thomas O’Rourke who steps down after 4 years in the role. A spokesperson said, “Geoff has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, starting his career in Canada and transitioning to Barbados in 2012 as Chief Risk Officer at a leading... Read more of this article
Everest Names New Chief Information Officer
Everest Re Group announced that Srini Maddineni, Everest’s SVP and Global CIO for Insurance and Reinsurance Systems, will succeed Terry Walker as Group Chief Information Officer [CIO]. A spokesperson said, “Everest Re Group, Ltd. [Everest], global underwriting leader providing best-in-class property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance... Read more of this article
Claire van Overdijk Appointed King’s Counsel
Carey Olsen counsel Claire van Overdijk has been appointed King’s Counsel [KC] following her successful application in the 2022 KC competition. A spokesperson said, “”KC status is awarded to practising advocates who have demonstrated considerable skill and excellence in advocacy in difficult cases in the higher courts of England and... Read more of this article
Chubb Announces Global Climate Business Unit
Chubb announced the launch of a new global climate business unit, drawing on the company’s extensive technical capabilities in underwriting and risk engineering and bringing together Chubb units engaged in traditional, alternative and renewable energy, climate tech, agribusiness and risk engineering services. A spokesperson said, “The new... Read more of this article
Watlington Announce Management Changes
In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX], Watlington Waterworks Ltd. announced senior management changes. The full filing stated: “Lt. Col. Allan Rance retired as President and C.E.O. of Watlington Waterworks Limited at the end of 2022. A new senior management team to continue building a stronger company has been appointed effective January... Read more of this article
Everest Mourns Passing Of John Weber
Everest Re Group said they are mourning the passing of Everest Board Director John Arthur Weber. A spokesperson said, “Everest Re Group, Ltd. announced with great sorrow the December 25 passing of Everest Board Director John Arthur Weber.” “It has been an honor for me and my fellow Directors to serve alongside John,” said Joseph V.... Read more of this article
Appleby Lawyers Recognised As ‘Global Elite’
The 2023 edition of the Private Client Global Elite Directory recognised lawyers across four of Appleby‘s global offices. A spokesperson said, “Lawyers from across four of Appleby’s global offices have been recognised in the 2023 edition of the Private Client Global Elite Directory. “Cayman Islands partner and Global Head of Private... Read more of this article
Benchimol To Retire, Tizzio Named Future CEO
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced that Albert Benchimol will retire at the end of 2023, and he will be succeeded as President and CEO by Vincent Tizzio. A spokesperson said, “AXIS Capital Holdings Limited [AXIS] announced today that, following a career in [re]insurance and banking that has spanned more than four decades – including ten... Read more of this article
Fidelis Appoints Mathias, Bellamy & Davern
Fidelis Insurance announced three senior promotions, effective immediately; Charles Mathias to Deputy Chairman, Matthew Bellamy to Director of Underwriting, and Michael Davern as a member of the Executive Committee. A spokesperson said, “Fidelis Insurance [Fidelis] is pleased to announce three senior promotions, effective immediately. Charles Mathias... Read more of this article
BDA Elect Michael Hanson & Susan Pateras
The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] board elected Michael Hanson as the new Chairperson and Susan Pateras as the Deputy Chairperson, and also welcomed Stuart Lacey to the Board. A spokesperson said, “On December 5, the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] held its Annual General Meeting and Board of Directors meeting. At this meeting,... Read more of this article
New Director & Board Members At ABIC
The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] ushered in a changing of the guard at its 2022 Annual General Meeting, as Wayne Smith was welcomed as the new Executive Director, succeeding Richard Winchell, who has retired after 16 years in the role. A spokesperson said, “Mr Winchell and ABIC Administrator Greta Peters, who is also retiring... Read more of this article
Mosaic Insurance Partners With Safe Security
Mosaic Insurance has launched a pioneering platform powered by California-based Safe Security to help underwriters evaluate cyber risk for brokers and insureds. A spokesperson said, “Mosaic leverages Safe Security’s award-winning cyber risk assessment platform, SAFE, which offers a real-time view of the extent and nature of a company’s enterprise-wide... Read more of this article
