Apollo appointed Caroline Stanley to build out ports and terminals business within its marine energy liability class. She has held a number of increasingly senior underwriting roles across The Hartford Group companies. IQUW appointed Cindy Jiang as political risk underwriter to its specialty division. She served at RBC Capital Markets as equity research associate. Ames & Gough announced the following appointments: |

• Allison Barefoot - equity partner
• Brian Lynch - equity partner
• Cady Sinks - equity partner

Gallagher Re appointed Susan Allen as senior vice president within the alternative distribution vertical. She served at Target Markets Program Administrators Association as director of insurance services and education. California Insurance Wholesalers Association announced the following promotions: |

• John Donahue - president
• Yana Connors - vice president
• Garett Kaneko - treasurer
• Sarah Sloan - secretary
• Mike Louderback - board member
• Zach Hernandez - committee chair

Antares Global announced the following appointments: |

• Faraz Khalid - global chief risk officer
• James Linsao - global chief operating officer

Omni Bridgeway announced the following appointments: |

• Maryanne Woo - investment manager and office head, Chicago
• Lauren Alexander - investment manager and office head, Miami
• Enrique Molina - investment manager, Miami

CFC appointed Scott Bailey as cyber underwriting leader. He served at Markel International as managing director. Aura Risk Management & Insurance Services announced that Eric Morrison joined as senior vice president. He had 20 years of experience in niche property & casualty and workers' compensation. Bridge Specialty Group appointed Walter Grote as chief underwriting officer and regional leader for the south central region. He held underwriting leadership positions at Travelers, Allianz, QBE and Arrowhead. Related: People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: January 3, 2023