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Chubb taps Hiscox for aerospace head Slevin
Chubb has swooped on Hiscox for its divisional director of transport, energy and recall David Slevin to lead its London market aerospace practice.
International Union of Marine Insurance appoints Agnes Choi Asia ambassador
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has appointed an additional Asia ambassador to build its position in the region.
Agnes Choi, chairwoman of promotion and external relations for the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board and former IUMI executive committee member, was confirmed at the second IUMI Asia Forum in Shanghai on the 22nd-23rd May.
| James Drew joins Brit as head of outwards reinsurance |
Aviva’s James Drew has been appointed head of outwards reinsurance at Brit, effective 1 July 2019.
Based in London, Mr Drew will report to Christiern Dart, Brit’s group chief underwriting officer (CUO) and will be responsible for overseeing outward reinsurance purchasing and also the development and expansion of new and existing reinsurance relationships.
He brings more than two decades of experience in the Lloyd’s of London market to the role, most recently working as head of reinsurance at Aviva and prior to that head of reinsurance roles at Insurance Australia Group and Torus Insurance (now Starstone).
Liberty Specialty names new claims manager for Energy, Property and Construction
Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM) has appointed Gavin Coley as claims manager for Energy, Property and Construction.
In his new role, he is responsible for managing the Energy, Property and Construction claims team, reporting to James Side, LSM head of specialty claims.
Prior to joining LSM, Mr Cole held the position of technical head of claims for two years at Neon Underwriting where he contributed to the delivery and implementation of the company’s claims strategy.
He has also served 15 years in a number of technical and managerial positions, including global head of property claims at MS Amlin.
Brit Bermuda exec Slater leaves for Convex
Richard Slater has become the latest former XL Catlin executive to join Bermuda-based start-up (re)insurer Convex.