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SiriusPoint Appoint Stephen Smyth
SiriusPoint Ltd., a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, announced that it has appointed Stephen Smyth as Head of Marine in London. A spokesperson said, “Mr Smyth, who joins SiriusPoint on October 16th, 2023, will also be the Active Underwriter for Syndicate 1945, subject to Lloyd’s approval. “SiriusPoint underwrites marine insurance... Read more of this article
Harris Resigns From BF&M Board Of Directors
The BF&M Limited Board of Directors announced the resignation of Mr. Christopher Harris as a Director with effect from 15 September 2023. Mr. Anthony Joaquin, Chairman of the Board of Directors commented, “We would like to thank Chris for his significant contribution both as a Director and Chairman of our Audit Committee. We all wish him the very... Read more of this article
AXA Welcomes Anthony Dagostino As Chief CUO
AXA XL today announced the appointment of Anthony Dagostino to a newly created role of Global Chief Cyber Underwriting Officer, Commercial Lines. Based in New York, Mr. Dagostino will report to Libby Benet, AXA XL’s Chief Underwriting Officer. According to Ms. Benet, “Cybersecurity continues to be a top risk management concern for clients across... Read more of this article
EY Boosts SaT Team With Penrose’s Promotion
EY has further boosted its growing Strategy and Transactions [SaT] team in the region with the progression of Mike Penrose, EY Bermuda, to Associate Partner. A spokesperson said, “The appointment reflects EY’s ongoing investment and the strong business performance of the SaT team, which helps clients in the EY Region of the Bahamas, Bermuda,... Read more of this article
Marsh Appoints Michelle Sivanayson, Tanja Korff
Michelle Sivanayson has relocated to Bermuda from Canada to take on the role of Islands Practice Leader and Tanja Korff has been named Bermuda Client Services Leader role, Marsh announced today. A spokesperson said, “Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, announced today two Bermuda-based leadership appointments within... Read more of this article
Mosaic Builds Underwriting Talent Across Canada
Mosaic Insurance has built out its team of underwriting specialists to provide global capacity in five lines of business to brokers and clients across Canada. A spokesperson said, “The global firm opened an office in Toronto, Ontario last July, and since then, has expanded coast to coast in the Canadian specialty insurance market across five highly-relevant... Read more of this article
Hannah Tildesley To Speak At Forum In NY
Appleby Bermuda Partner Hannah Tildesley will speak at the Transatlantic Wealth & Estate Planning conference taking place 13 September in New York City. A spokesperson said, “This conference has a truly transatlantic focus and covers wealth and estate planning for US citizens or those who have financial interests in US assets. “The... Read more of this article
Fergus Morrison To Be Promoted At Aeolus
Aeolus Capital Management Ltd. announced that Fergus Morrison is to be promoted to Partner, “with immediate effect and subject to Bermuda immigration approval.” A spokesperson said, “Mr. Morrison first joined Aeolus in 2018, where he currently serves as Portfolio Manager on the team responsible for underwriting and pricing property... Read more of this article
Eduardo Fox Receives Fred Reiss Award
The Bermuda Captive Conference has announced that Eduardo Fox is the recipient of the 2023 Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award, for outstanding commitment and contribution to Bermuda’s captive industry. A spokesperson said, “Eduardo Fox, this year’s awardee, has a decorated career in the captive insurance space spanning over 30 years,... Read more of this article
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
