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Acera Insurance, a Canadian-owned and employee-controlled insurance brokerage, has appointed Hugh Watt as its new chief operating officer.

Acera Insurance appoints Hugh Watt as COO to lead growth

Acera Insurance, a Canadian-owned and employee-controlled insurance brokerage, has appointed Hugh Watt as its new chief operating officer.
Cyber risk solutions provider Resilience has expanded into Germany and Austria, appointing Thorsten Mairhofer as head of the region to lead local operations.

Resilience appoints Thorsten Mairhofer as regional head to lead Germany and Austria expansion

Cyber risk solutions provider Resilience has expanded into Germany and Austria, appointing Thorsten Mairhofer as head of the region to lead local operations. The strategic...

Encova Insurance appoints new CIO to spearhead digital transformation

Encova Insurance has announced the appointment of Ramu Lingala as Executive Vice‑President and Chief Information Officer.
Drawing on his leadership experience at XL Group, Safeco, and global industry bodies, McGavick will guide mea’s strategic expansion. His expertise in (re)insurance data challenges aligns with mea’s mission to unlock value from existing data systems using GenAI and Agentic AI. The move underscores mea’s commitment to transforming data flow in insurance and adjacent sectors.

Insurance veteran Mike McGavick joins mea Platform as chairman and strategic advisor

mea Platform, the AI-powered InsurTech revolutionising insurance transactions and operations, has appointed Mike McGavick as board chairman and strategic advisor. The company, which leverages cutting-edge...
Chubb, a global insurance giant known for its wide-ranging commercial and personal property and casualty insurance offerings, has appointed Carla Orejas as head of major accounts and distribution for Continental Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa (CEMENA), effective 2 June 2025.

Chubb names Carla Orejas to drive regional growth in major accounts and distribution

Chubb, a global insurance giant known for its wide-ranging commercial and personal property and casualty insurance offerings, has appointed Carla Orejas as head of major accounts and distribution for Continental Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa (CEMENA), effective 2 June 2025.

Tokio Marine HCC International appoints Thibaud Hervy as CEO

Tokio Marine HCC International, the international subsidiary of global specialty insurance group Tokio Marine HCC, has announced the promotion of Thibaud Hervy to chief executive officer (CEO) and Simon Button to chief underwriting officer (CUO).
Hiscox, a specialist global insurer, has appointed Phil Withey as chief technology officer (CTO) for its London Market division, reinforcing its leadership team as it ramps up its digital transformation agenda.

Hiscox appoints Phil Withey as CTO to lead London Market’s tech transformation

Hiscox, a specialist global insurer, has appointed Phil Withey as chief technology officer (CTO) for its London Market division, reinforcing its leadership team as...
SCOR, a global reinsurance group headquartered in Paris and a leading player in the reinsurance market, has announced the appointment of Philipp Rüede as the new chief executive officer of its Life & Health (L&H) business, effective 1 June 2025.

SCOR names Philipp Rüede as CEO of Life & Health division

SCOR, a global reinsurance group headquartered in Paris and a leading player in the reinsurance market, has announced the appointment of Philipp Rüede as the new chief executive officer of its Life & Health (L&H) business, effective 1 June 2025.
Manulife, a global financial services provider with a strong presence in insurance, wealth and asset management, has appointed Stephanie Fadous as chief actuary, effective 9 May 2025.

Manulife appoints Stephanie Fadous as chief actuary

Manulife, a global financial services provider with a strong presence in insurance, wealth and asset management, has appointed Stephanie Fadous as chief actuary, effective 9 May 2025.
Feather, a Berlin-based InsurTech startup, has appointed Eloi Lanthiez as Country Launcher for France, as it looks to drive growth in the region and across Europe.

InsurTech startup Feather taps Eloi Lanthiez to drive growth in France

Feather, a Berlin-based InsurTech startup, has appointed Eloi Lanthiez as Country Launcher for France, as it looks to drive growth in the region and across Europe.

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Experian Health buys eInsights to boost insurance discovery

Experian Health, the healthcare arm of global data and technology business Experian, has acquired eInsights, a healthcare technology firm that helps providers locate patient...
Donegal expands ZestyAI deal to sharpen property risk

Donegal expands ZestyAI deal to sharpen property risk

Donegal Insurance Group, a US property and casualty insurer, has broadened its existing relationship with InsurTech firm ZestyAI by adopting the Z-PROPERTY solution to...
Slingshot Insurance emerges from stealth with $27m seed to power AI-native embedded insurance. Read the full story.

Slingshot Insurance lands $27m to power embedded cover

Slingshot Insurance, an AI-native insurer focused on the embedded economy, has launched publicly after operating in stealth, backed by a $27m seed round. Rally Ventures...
Earnix warns against delaying insurance pricing modernisation

The hidden costs of replacing insurance core systems

Insurers could delay the benefits of better pricing and underwriting by making them dependent on lengthy core system replacements, with Earnix advocating a more...
Earnix tackles fragmented AI adoption across insurance

Earnix tackles fragmented AI adoption across insurance

Insurers are investing heavily in artificial intelligence, but fragmented systems and disconnected teams risk preventing the technology from delivering its full value, according to...
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