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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.
Pikl, a specialist InsurTech focused on the vacation rental market, has appointed Steve McGuinness as its new chief operating officer (COO) and James Everett as chief underwriting officer (CUO).

Pikl expands leadership team to scale InsurTech growth

Pikl, a specialist InsurTech focused on the vacation rental market, has appointed Steve McGuinness as its new chief operating officer (COO) and James Everett as chief underwriting officer (CUO).
London-based Icen Risk, a specialist in M&A insurance, has received a significant minority investment from Zurich, a leading global insurer.

Icen Risk gains Zurich backing to accelerate growth in M&A insurance market

London-based Icen Risk, a specialist in M&A insurance, has received a significant minority investment from Zurich, a leading global insurer.
MAPFRE, a global insurance giant, has named Carlos Díaz Gridilla as the new general manager of its real estate subsidiary, MAPFRE Inmuebles.

MAPFRE Inmuebles welcomes new general manager amid expansion plans

MAPFRE, a global insurance giant, has named Carlos Díaz Gridilla as the new general manager of its real estate subsidiary, MAPFRE Inmuebles.
Novidea, an InsurTech firm specialising in cloud-based insurance management solutions, has appointed Oren Leshem as vice president of sales for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Middle East & North Africa (MENA) regions.

Novidea appoints Oren Leshem as VP of sales for APAC and MENA

Novidea, an InsurTech firm specialising in cloud-based insurance management solutions, has appointed Oren Leshem as vice president of sales for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Middle East & North Africa (MENA) regions.

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