American Risk Management Resources Network LLC (ARMR) announced that Kari Dybdahl Kohal joined as the organization's next president. She previously served as executive vice president and director of operations at ARMR. TigerRisk Partners LLC appointed Francis Paszylk as partner and head of its London casualty practice. He previously worked at Aon as market leader. Ryan Specialty Group LLC announced the retirement of Mike Rice Sr. at the end of the year. He joined as chairman and CEO of RSG Underwriting Managers LLC. IASA appointed Laurie Macklosky as president for the 2020-2021 term. She also works as AVP of business execution at The Hartford. CLS Risk Solutions appointed Jim Connolly strategic development director. His past experience includes time at Willis Towers Watson, JLT, Chubb, Land Securities and Canary Wharf Group. QOMPLX announced the following appointment for RubiQon Risk & Insurance Service:

• Conan Ward - GM and president
• Romel Salam - principal and CRO

QBE North America appointed Toria Lessman as senior vice president, head of professional lines and industry verticals. Before this, she worked as regulatory and compliance attorney with the law firm Tressler LLP. Clyde & Co announced that Ian Birdsey joined as a partner in London. He previously worked at Pinsent Masons as global head of cyber. Boyd, Shackelford, Barnett and Dixon LLC appointed Wes Edison to their team as senior vice president. He previously served as senior vice president at Marsh Wortham. Cannasure Insurance Services appointed Jim McErlean director of business development. He previously served as western U.S. business development manager at NSM Insurance Group. Hiscox has promoted Russ Findlay to group chief marketing officer. He served as senior vice president of marketing at IHOP. Trilogy Managing General Agents Ltd announced that Peter Staddon joined as a non-executive director. He previously worked as managing director at Managing General Agents Association. Arbella Insurance Group has promoted William Hughes to vice president of its commercial lines division. He previously worked at HUB International and Liberty Mutual in sales leadership roles. Bracewell LLP announced that Vincent E. Morgan joined as a partner in the litigation group. He previously served as partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. Related: People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: July 3, 2020