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EC News (16 June 2022)

  • Publish Date: Posted almost 2 years ago
  • Author:by Sheridan Muir

Round-up of the weekly news and developments from the global (re)insurance market with stories from SCOR, Miller, HDI Global and more.

SCOR appoints Stuart McMurdo as Reinsurance CEO as Michel Blanc retires

SCOR has announced Stuart McMurdo has been named CEO of Reinsurance succeeding Michel Blanc who will retire in January 2023 after 31 years with SCOR. Effective immediately, McMurdo and Blanc will work closely together to ensure a smooth transition and relationship continuity with business partners. Read More

Miller appoints John Duda as ILS specialist in Bermuda

Specialist (re)insurance broker Miller has announced the appointment of John Duda as head of ILS development & capital management products, as the firm continues to build out its capabilities in Bermuda and the ILS market. Read More

HDI Global SE announces a number of management board changes

HDI Global SE has announced a series of management board changes. Jens Wohlthat will retire at the end of September 2022, and hand over his functions to David Hullin, where he will be responsible for the entire business of the Industrial Lines division of the Talanx Group outside Germany. Read More

Apollo Group name Stuart Davies as non-executive director

Apollo group has announced the appointment of Stuart Davies as non-executive director. Davies has more than 30 years of experience in financial services. He has held several senior insurance industry roles, including chairman of DARAG, group CEO of Sompo Canopius, and ten years as CEO at Aegis London. Read More

Gallagher adds Mike Parry as partner in its renewable energy team

Gallagher has announced Mike Parry has been appointed as a partner in its renewable energy team to focus on offshore wind risks. He will work closely with executive partner Gavin Tidman and Duncan Gordon, Gallagher’s leading renewables expert, as the firm continues to expand its renewable energy expertise. Read More

Dan Hydleman joins Pen Underwriting as a specialist technology underwriter

Pen Underwriting has announced the appointment of Dan Hydleman as a specialist technology underwriter. Based in the Leeds office, Hydleman will report to Tom Dixon, head of technology. Read More