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Marsh JLT Specialty appoints Louise Nevill to lead UK marine & cargo business
Marsh, the insurance broker and risk adviser, has appointed Louise Nevill as chief executive for Marsh JLT Specialty’s UK Marine & Cargo business.
She is expected to join the firm early next year and will report to Paul Moody, UK chief executive, Marsh JLT Specialty and Marcus Baker, global head of Marine & Cargo, Marsh JLT Specialty.
In this role, Ms Nevill will assume overall responsibility for one of the world’s largest marine and cargo insurance broking teams, consisting of over 200 colleagues in London, Norwich, and Birmingham
Ms Nevill will join Marsh from Gard (UK) Ltd, where as vice president she led the marine underwriting team. She was previously the director of underwriting at WRB Underwriting, Lloyd’s Syndicate 1967, where she established the marine business from scratch in 2010. Prior to that, she was head of marine and energy at Talbot Underwriting.
Markel names Hastings wholesale MD in leadership shuffle
Markel International has appointed internal candidate James Hastings to the role of wholesale managing director, as the carrier looks to create two distinct operations for its wholesale and national markets businesses.
Beauregard takes helm at expansive Zurich Wholesale & Surplus unit
Ron Beauregard has replaced Andy Swenson as head of Zurich Wholesale & Surplus (ZWS) as the insurer continues its growth strategy in the hardening E&S market.
Everest hires AIG’s Sipple as head of inland marine
Everest Insurance unveiled the hiring of Michelle Sipple as vice president and head of inland marine.
Markel International makes senior appointments
Specialist (re)insurer, Markel International has named Simon Wilson as managing executive of global strategy for insurance operations, Markel Corporation.
Additionally, Henrik Bjornstad will assume the role of managing director of Markel International’s national markets division, effective 1 January 2020.
Mr Wilson, who is based in Richmond Virginia, will be responsible for the global strategy teams in both Richmond and London, He will also remain on the Markel International Board. He will report to Robert Cox, president and chief operating officer for insurance operations, Markel Corporation.
Meanwhile, Mr Bjornstad will be based out of the London office and report into William Stovin, president of Markel International. He currently serves head of strategy for insurance operations, Markel Corporation.
Additionally, John Enright has been appointed head of strategy for Markel International, assuming responsibility of the strategy team based in London, reporting to Mr Wilson.
Gard names Pritchard-Davies CFO
Norwegian P&I club Gard has promoted Christian Pritchard-Davies to the role of CFO, replacing former Steinar Bye who departed after 15 years with the insurer.
AXA XL promotes Peter Welton to UK head of energy
Peter Welton has been promoted to UK Head of Energy for AXA XL Insurance replacing Luis Prato, who was promoted to chief underwriting officer for UK legal entities in September
In his new role, Mr Whelton is responsible for developing the UK energy book and providing and designing innovative insurance and flexible solutions for energy clients.
He will lead a team of underwriters in London.