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Global reinsurance broker Gallagher Re has announced the appointment of Odd Kåre Engh Mistereggen as interim broker for EMEA. Mistereggen joins from rival broker Howden Re and brings a strong analytical approach to complex risk management with a strong background in project management, retail broking and reinsurance. Mistereggen specializes in property and casualty risk transfer,…

Pen Underwriting, a multi-category, multi-territory managing general agent (MGA), has entered into a multi-year strategic arrangement to support its non-standard home insurance portfolio in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. From April 1, 2026, a new consortium of insurance companies led by Zurich and Hiscox will provide underwriting capacity for Pen’s specialist real…

Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions, the reinsurance arm of global brokerage Aon, has announced the appointment of Jose Maria Lopez as marine product coordinator for EMEA interim reinsurance. This position is in addition to Lopez’s current responsibilities leading the Marine Corps team in Latin America. In his new role, he will drive the coordination of Aon’s overall…

Club Vita, an independent longevity analytics partner serving pension plans, insurance companies, reinsurers and advisors, has announced four senior promotions within its U.S. and Canada teams to strengthen its leadership position in North America. In the U.S., Erik Pickett has been promoted to senior vice president and chief actuarial content officer, and Natalie Gleed has…

Bridgehaven Europe Specialty DAC, a European insurance company specializing in commercial and professional risks, has signed its first general agency (MGA) capacity agreement in Europe with Arrow Risk Management GMBH (Arrow). The agreement follows Bridgehaven’s acquisition of Dublin-based SureStone in 2025 and represents an early step in the company’s wider plans to grow its mandated…

Goosehead Insurance, an independent personal insurance agency, has announced the appointment of Martin Thornthwaite as general counsel and corporate secretary, replacing John O’Connor, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. In his new role, Thornthwaite will be responsible for Goosehead’s legal, compliance and human resources functions. In addition, he will manage the company’s…

Kalepa, a company focused on artificial intelligence underwriting solutions, has appointed Audrey Howell as head of product, responsible for leading product vision and strategy and driving innovation through artificial intelligence advancements across the platform. In her new role, Howell aims to provide the automation, risk intelligence and portfolio guidance that insurers rely on to grow…

KatRisk, a provider of catastrophe risk modeling software to the insurance and financial services industries, has acquired RED, a specialist provider of catastrophe models, including earthquake, flood, landslide and wind risk models. KatRisk said the acquisition accelerates the development of high-fidelity seismic models in the United States and enhances the multi-hazard catastrophe modeling portfolio for…

SIGNAL IDUNA Reinsurance Ltd (SI Re), a Swiss-based reinsurer, announced the appointment of Simon Parten as ILS Portfolio Manager, effective June 1, 2026. In his new role, Parten will further develop SI Re’s insurance-linked securities (ILS) portfolio, a key diversification vehicle within the company’s reinsurance business. He has extensive experience in portfolio allocation including catastrophe…

Reinsurer Topsail Re has confirmed the promotion of Michael Swartz to senior vice president of underwriting and appointed Jason Callaway to the company’s executive team as chief information officer and executive vice president. Michael Swartz has been with the organization for more than two and a half years, serving as senior vice president after making…