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mea Platform, an AI-native insurance technology company, has announced the appointment of Mina Sahib as regional vice president for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). In her new role, Sahib will be responsible for leading mea’s expansion in the MENA region, working with reinsurers, carriers, brokers and MGAs to introduce agency AI solutions to…
Global legacy specialist Enstar Group has partnered with Artex Capital Solutions, a provider of insurance-linked securities (ILS) insurance management and alternative risk solutions, to provide investors with a streamlined exit solution for the Artex ILS transformation vehicle, offering investors a diverse range of forward-looking and retrospective exit products through Enstar’s Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited subsidiary….
Lloyds Group AEGIS London has announced the appointment of Robert M. Blue as a non-executive director, further strengthening its board of directors. Blue serves on the Board of Directors of Associated Electric & Gas Insurance Services Limited (AEGIS), the parent company of AEGIS London, and also serves as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of…
Aon has appointed Jeff Alpaugh as Risk Capital’s chief commercial officer, responsible for leading the firm’s Risk Capital global commercial strategy, supporting clients in aligning capital, insight and risk solutions as they pursue growth in increasingly complex markets. In his expanded role, Alpo will leverage this experience to further align Aon’s venture capital capabilities with…
HDI Global UK & Ireland (HDI) has significantly expanded its presence in the London energy and electricity insurance market. The move is in line with the company’s long-term strategy to establish itself in the sector and builds on the recent appointment of Matthew Bond as head of energy and power. HDI explained that the expansion…
VIG Re has appointed Michael Klikovits as treasurer and member of the senior leadership team, where he will help guide the company’s finances through the current three-year strategic cycle, ‘VIGRe28 – Step Up’. expansion. accelerate. Klikovits has extensive expertise in group reporting, regulatory compliance and insurance industry financial management. He gained this experience working for…
Coalition, a proactive insurance company focused on preventing digital risks, announces enhanced business recovery endorsements designed to protect revenue, accelerate settlements and support businesses after a cyber incident. During the Activate conference, the Coalition announced a series of recognitions, including key account coverage, expedited reviews, cash flow lifelines, and reduced wait times for customers using…
Major operator Zurich Insurance Group has appointed Digbijoy Joseph Shukla (Digi) as head of digital for Asia Pacific (APAC), taking over from Roopa Malhotra, who has moved to chief growth and advice officer Zurich Japan. Shukla will help shape Zurich’s pan-Asia-Pacific customer and digital agenda and lead Zurich Edge, the insurer’s regional digital and embedded…
Sompo, a commercial and consumer property and casualty insurance and reinsurance provider, has expanded its Australian operations by recruiting a team of nine local underwriters with expertise in the property, casualty, financial, energy and construction sectors. The team will be based in offices in Sydney and Melbourne, subject to regulatory approvals. Paul O’Neill, president of…
Brown & Brown, Inc., an insurance brokerage and risk management company, announced the appointment of Eileen Akerson as chief legal officer. In her new role, Ackerson will join the Brown & Brown senior leadership team and will lead legal, regulatory, compliance and enterprise risk management efforts across the company. She is a legal executive with…