Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance announced that Denise Zabka joined as agency development field specialist. She previously held leadership roles in two leading captive insurance companies, including agency manager and district manager. Sayata announced the following appointments:

• Susan Speer: business development manager
• Lisa Sanders: business development manager

XPT Specialty appointed Mark Smith as president. He previously served as a founding partner of XPT. New Energy Risk announced the following promotions:

• Dr. Brentan Alexander: president
• Dvorit Mausner: managing director, operations

Emma Walker has been named head of aerospace for Chubb Global Markets. She previously served as an assistant underwriter at Chubb. Topa Insurance Company announced that Damon Lay joined as director of programs. He previously served at Farmers Insurance as director. Related: People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: November 5, 2021