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IGI taps Novae underwriter for energy expansion
Specialist commercial re/insurer International General Insurance Holdings (IGI) has strengthened its energy offering with the appointment of James Green as senior underwriter for downstream energy.
Mr Green joins from Novae, where he was class underwriter for renewable energy, including power. In his previous role, he specialised in onshore and offshore construction and operational business, across the full range of technology sectors, and on a global basis.
He also previously spent eight years at JLT and seven years at XL Insurance, respectively.
At IGI, Mr Green will focus on growing and developing a focused renewable energy and conventional power portfolio with large corporate clients or independent power providers as part of IGI’s wider downstream energy offering.
Mr Green will be based in the London office and will report into Hassane Rhazouani, head of downstream energy and Graham Hensman, head of energy.
AIG Appoints Aspen Re’s Lillelund as CEO of AIG Europe in Luxembourg
American International Group, Inc has announced that Thomas Lillelund will join as chief executive officer of AIG Europe SA.
Headquartered in Luxembourg, AIG Europe SA is a new legal entity for AIG’s business in the European Economic Area and Switzerland. The new entity has been established to provide business continuity for AIG’s European operations after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union.
In this new role, Mr Lillelund will report to Chris Townsend, chief executive officer, International General Insurance. His appointment is subject to the required regulatory approval.
Mr Lillelund joins from Aspen Re where he has been chief executive officer. He will be responsible for Continental Europe and Ireland. Previously, he served as regional managing director of the Asia Pacific region for Aspen Re. During his 20-year career, he served as AIG’s regional vice president in Southeast Asia, and worked for various companies in Hong Kong, South Africa and the US.
Anthony Baldwin, currently CEO of AIG Europe Ltd., will become chief executive officer of AIG’s new UK entity, American International Group UK Ltd, and will continue to report to Mr Townsend.
NSM announces key senior appointments
Nephila Syndicate Management Ltd (NSM) has announced that Gina Butterworth has joined the company as director of Underwriting.
She was previously director of Underwriting at ERS and spent many years in senior roles at Chaucer. She will succeed Adam Beatty (who is appointed ceo) as active underwriter of the syndicate, effective the 1st January 2019.
London Market Group Appoints JLT Specialty’s Lebecq as CEO
London Market Group (LMG) has appointed of Clare Lebecq as CEO.
Ms Lebecq, who will take on the role on a permanent basis, will start on the 1st November and replaces Chris Beazley, who will return to MS Amlin as CEO of their Swiss reinsurance operation at the end of August.
In the interim period, the LMG’s agenda will continue to be overseen by the board sponsors, the LMG said.
Ms Lebecq is currently operations director at JLT Specialty, providing wholesale and retail insurance broking, risk management and claims consulting services.
Broker THB Taps Bertelkamp from Ansvar Insurance as European Operations Director
THB, the London-based specialist re/insurance broker and AmWINS subsidiary, has announced the appointment of Ko Bertelkamp as operations director of THB Europe, effective immediately.
Mr Bertelkamp is based in Amsterdam and reports to Ricardo Borges, managing director, THB Europe.
The appointment follows last month’s announcement of the THB Europe leadership transition, with Ricardo Borges becoming managing director as Paul Lindeboom retires and Joaquim Caria steps down to focus on specific projects for the business.
Mr Bertelkamp joins from Turien & Co and Ansvar Insurance Company and brings 30 years’ experience in the insurance market to THB.
He began his career at Ansvar in 1988, serving in a succession of senior roles at the business, before becoming CEO in 2003. He most recently served as joint COO of Ansvar and sister company Turien & Company.
Hyperion makes Swiss Re hire for renewables growth
RKH Specialty, part of the Hyperion Insurance Group, has appointed Deborah Duss as a divisional director in its marine, energy and construction practice to boost renewables growth.
Liberty eyes Nordics expansion with newly created role
Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM) is looking to expand its reach in the Nordic region, allowing it to underwrite and service more business through its office in the Netherlands.
As part of the strategic change, Rob Groenen, formerly general manager for the Netherlands, is promoted to the newly created role of head of Benelux and Nordics.
Mr Groenen joined LSM from Zurich Financial Services in 2009 as professional indemnity underwriting manager for continental Europe.
“The Benelux and Nordic regions offer us many opportunities to write key lines which can be serviced by our growing team in the Netherlands,” said Kadidja Sinz, Liberty Specialty Market’s head of Europe. “This expansion will contribute significantly to our growth plans and our overall European portfolio.
Ed Appoints Jordan as Divisional Director, Marine
Ed, the global reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker, has announced the appointment of Patrick Jordan as divisional director, Marine.
Based in London, he takes up his role with immediate effect and reports to Heather Clarkson, managing director, Marine.
Mr Jordan brings more than a quarter of a century of insurance experience to the team. He joins from Lloyd and Partners, where he served as a partner since 2010, placing hull & machinery, P&I, marine liability, yachts, builders risks and ports and terminals covers.
Prior to that he served in a succession of senior broking roles at UIB and Benfield, having begun his career in insurance in 1991 at Steamship Mutual P&I Club.