Greenwich, Conn.-based insurer W.R. Berkley Corp. said it has appointed Shasi Gangadharan chief executive officer and Aaron Yip chief operating officer of its newly formed Berkley Insurance Asia. Gangadharan joins from Chubb Insurance, where he was CEO of its Southeast Asia business. Yip also joins from Chubb, where he was regional manager for China and CEO of its Hong Kong business.
Charlottesville, Va.-based insurance provider PartnerOne Environmental announced that it has named Michelle Huitt assistant vice president and Marie Maxwell underwriter for its new regional office in Jacksonville, Fla. Huitt joines from USG Insurance Services, where she was production manager. Maxwell also joins from USG Insurance, where she was a producer and broker.
London-based adjusting and claims management company Cunningham Lindsey said it has added three employees to its major and complex loss division:
- Jim Whipple, vice president, senior executive general adjuster. He joins from Crawford & Co., where he was executive general adjuster.
- Jerald (Jerry) Griffin, executive general adjuster. He joins from VeriClaim, where he was executive general adjuster.
- Cory Robbins, protégé general adjuster. He joins from Crawford & Co., where he was a property adjuster.
Dallas-based insurance consulting and services company Insurance Technology Services said it has appointed Marti Daniels vice president of business development for the Midwest. She joins from Blue Cod Technologies, where she was as regional sales manager.
Chicago-based wholesale brokerage R-T Specialty LLC said it has appointed J.C. Sparling executive vice president. He joins from CRC Insurance Services, where he was senior vice president. Sparling is based in New York City.
Philadephia-based Berkshire Hathaway Guard Insurance Cos. said it has appoined Sue Bonkowski, CPIA, and Mike Lawless, CIC, senior field representatives.
Neenah, Wis.-based Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. said it has named Dione Kenyon to its board of directors. Kenyon recently retired from the Jewelers Board of Trade, where she was president for 14 years.
Nashville, Tenn.-based trade association Insurors of Tennessee said it has appoined Ellie Small membership specialist. She joines from Uber, where she was a partner support representative.
Switzerland-based Zurich Insurance said it has appointed Geno Fernandez chief underwriting officer for Zurich North America, effective July 5. Fernandez currently serves as head of strategic execution for Zurich North America Commercial, and will succeed Mary Merkel, who will retire after 33 years at Zurich.
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Trudy Knockless
Trudy Knockless is a reporter on ALM Media's Business of Law desk. She has a background serving legal and insurance publications. Contact her at [email protected] or on LinkedIn at Trudy Knockless.
