NFP announced that Andrew Pendergast joined as senior vice president. He served as a broking industry expert on the liability and exposures that SPACs face. Marsh announced the following appointments: |

• Katherine Keefe - U.S. cyber Incident management leader
• Eddie Albers - U.S. life sciences practice leader

Sedgwick appointed Elizabeth Francy Demaret as president, specialty solutions. She previously served as chief of staff and executive vice president of carrier relations at Sedgwick. Cline Agency appointed Robert Raymond Rawstron III as real estate practice leader. He served as a member of agency councils including CSE Insurance Group, California Insurance Group, Fireman's Fund, and Prudential-LMI. Willis Towers Watson appointed Charles Carwin as director for property and casualty. He served at Navigators as vice president and head of group risk and capital analytics. CRC Group announced the following promotions: |

• Mike Brennan - CEO
• Neil Kessler - president & COO

Crum & Forster announced that Nicole Bennett joined as chief executive officer of Pethealth Inc. She previously served as chief of staff at Crum & Forster. Chubb appointed Alex Forman as casualty manager for the United Kingdom and Ireland. He served as head of U.K. retail underwriting at Swiss Re Corporate Solution. LP Risk appointed Alicia Calhoun as senior vice president. She previously served as senior vice president and practice leader with top insurance firms. BMS Group announced the following appointments: |

• Denny Miller - vice president
• Jessica Howard - vice president

Ryan Specialty Group, LLC appointed Miles Wuller as executive vice president. He previously served as senior vice president of RSG Underwriting Managers. Related: People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: October 16, 2020