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Talent
Axa XL hires AIG’s Carnazza to lead Americas construction property
He will be replacing Joe Vierling, who retired at the end of 2025.
Andrew Ragsly
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January 21, 2026
Talent
Crawford names Mike Hoberman CEO of US operations
The company will also split operations into US and international divisions.
Adam Kovac
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January 21, 2026
Legal
Howden, Alliant agree to injunction blocking client poaching, use of confidential info
The temporary deal would remain in effect through a trial on the merits.
Clark Mindock
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January 20, 2026
Legal
Marsh rejects settlement talks, only ‘tip of the iceberg’ known about Howden raids
The parties will likely consider settlement talk formats after discovery.
Clark Mindock
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January 20, 2026
Reinsurance
Everest names Cellura as head of fac and hybrid reinsurance
Trevor Gallagher has been appointed COO of the unit.
Rachel Dalton
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January 20, 2026
Talent
The Hartford promotes Low and Mendes to leadership positions
The company made the appointments in its middle and large business division.
Sanvi Bangalore
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January 20, 2026
Talent
Axa XL LatAm reinsurance head Salcedo exits for Aon Re
It is understood that Salcedo will join Aon as P&C treaty head for Colombia and Ecuador.
Jairo Ibarra
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January 16, 2026
Brokers
Client and employee support for Guy Carp rebrand strong: Klisura
The reinsurance broker will be known as Marsh Re starting in 2027 as part of a broader company shift.
Thorsten Schier
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January 16, 2026
Talent
Beazley’s group chief of claims Diamond departs
The executive’s departure comes amid a wave of cyber reshuffling in the industry.
Clark Mindock
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January 16, 2026
Specialty lines
Guy Carpenter hires Swiss Re marine and energy Americas head Cowie
Guy Carp has been rebuilding its marine and energy team after a major Willis Re team lift.
Samuel Casey
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January 16, 2026
MGAs/MGUs
CFC hires Boxx’s Yoast as global head of commercial
The MGA is looking to drive its commercial strategy across the globe.
Samuel Casey
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January 16, 2026
Legal
Howden exec Southern asks court to dismiss Marsh trade secret case
Southern is said to have diverted 36 clients with $4mn in annual revenues from Marsh.
Clark Mindock
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January 15, 2026
Talent
AIG’s Lexington Insurance appoints Smallcombe as president
The executive was previously head of casualty at the AIG subsidiary.
Sanvi Bangalore
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January 15, 2026
Talent
ICW expands specialty business with alternative risk transfer unit
The unit will be part of ICW Specialty, which launched in June 2025.
Sanvi Bangalore
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January 15, 2026
Talent
Hamilton Re taps property vet Steinhoff as CUO
The 25-year industry veteran will report directly to CEO Adrian Daws.
Adam Kovac
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January 12, 2026
Talent
Markel hires Chubb’s Gureja as chief risk officer of US and Bermuda
Preeti Gureja has held senior roles at Chubb and AIG.
Sanvi Bangalore
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January 12, 2026
Talent
Helvetia recruits LatAm veteran Cardona as Miami chief
The executive will take the position left vacant by Alain Bizet, who moved to lead Chaucer LatAm in Miami last year.
Jairo Ibarra
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January 12, 2026
Brokers
Augment Risk builds up MGA team with Howden Re, BMS hires
The appointments will grow Augment’s programmes operation.
Rachel Dalton
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January 12, 2026
Legal
Alliant sues Howden over 'corporate blitzkrieg’ and team lift in Houston
The lawsuit is the latest in a string of cases against Howden by rival brokers.
Clark Mindock
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January 09, 2026
Talent
TransRe’s Torre to lead global property
The move is one of several promotions that shake up the property, cat modeling and client/broker relationship teams.
Adam Kovac
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January 09, 2026
Talent
Howden swoops on Markel’s Botticelli and Vantage’s White to build US cyber team
Markel said Paul Melone will oversee Botticelli's responsibilities in the interim.
Olivia Royle
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January 09, 2026
Brokers
Lockton Re promotes Bisset to CEO North America, Durant to global VC
Nick Durant helped launched Lockton Re North America in 2019.
Jai Singh
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January 09, 2026
Talent
Core Specialty’s Oliphant to launch property MGA Alloy Risk
Oliphant was the president of the property division for Core Specialty for five years.
Farhin Lilywala
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January 08, 2026
Talent
Lockton’s Andler to lead carrier relations at FM
He will join the company on January 15 as SVP, global market and product relations.
Adam Kovac
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January 08, 2026
Talent
Hamilton Select launches E&S property division led by Munich Re’s Bonanno
The team will focus on distressed, hard-to-place accounts.
Adam Kovac
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January 08, 2026
Casualty/GL
Mosaic launches in excess casualty, confirms Andruczyk hire
The carrier will offer $10mn per risk, targeting large corporations.
Rachel Dalton
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January 08, 2026
Talent
Axa XL names Stitham casualty CUO in Americas
Matthew Stitham replaces Donnacha Smyth, who was promoted to global CUO, casualty.
Kyoung-son Song
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January 08, 2026
Talent
Ascot Bermuda CEO Keith transitions to US treaty reinsurance role
The move marks the firm’s intention to broaden its US reinsurance offerings beyond facultative capabilities.
Kyoung-son Song
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January 07, 2026
Talent
Andersen and AIG: Drawing a line under a period of uncertainty
The board has moved decisively to put in place credible nextgen leadership, closing off sale speculation.
Adam McNestrie
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January 07, 2026
Reinsurance
AIG Zaffino’s compensation to decrease to $15mn from $25mn upon transition
Andersen’s annual target compensation as successor will be $18mn, after he assumes the CEO role in June.
Farhin Lilywala
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January 06, 2026
News
Sexual assault charges against McElroy dropped in Vermont
The former AIG exec was set to face trial in March.
Clark Mindock
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January 06, 2026
Talent
CFC brings on Aspen’s Price to head US operations
The executive joins newly appointed US CEO Justin Camara.
Olivia Royle
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January 06, 2026
Reinsurance
AIG confirms appointment of Andersen as Zaffino’s successor
Zaffino will become executive chair of AIG and retire as CEO by mid-year.
Rebecca Perkins
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January 06, 2026
Talent
Andersen lined up to succeed Zaffino as AIG CEO
The incumbent CEO will move to executive chairman.
Adam McNestrie
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January 06, 2026
Talent
Former Pure CEO Buchmueller joins PCS as board chair
The independent MGU was spun out of AIG in 2023.
Jairo Ibarra
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January 05, 2026
Brokers
Brown & Brown places Howden Re role on Arrowhead under review
The move comes after a 200+ person mass team lift from Brown & Brown’s retail business in the US.
Adam McNestrie
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January 05, 2026
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