People on the move in the P&C insurance industry: May 31, 2024

The latest insurance industry personnel news from Blenheim Underwriting, Gallagher Re, Howden Re and more.

The latest P&C industry personnel news. (Photo: Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock)

Alliant Insurance Services appointed Mark Pastorius as executive vice president, managing director. He worked as managing director for an insurance brokerage as lead strategist on the firm’s largest book on the West Coast.

Liberty Company Insurance Brokers announced the following appointments:

Blenheim Underwriting appointed David Barber as a senior liability treaty underwriter on Syndicate 5886. He previously served at Fortegra.

Canopius appointed Andy Haste as its new group chairman. He served as group chief executive at RSA Insurance Group.

Cowbell appointed Simon Hughes as senior vice president of Global Distribution. He holds over fourteen years of property and casualty experience, with a focus on cyber, leading teams in both the U.S. and London markets.

Argo Group International Holdings, Inc. appointed John Lecci as senior vice president, head of professional liability. He held more than 23 years of experience in risk management, underwriting, product development and broker relations.

Global Federation of Insurance Associations appointed Stephen Frank as vice-president . He has worked in the financial services sector for over two decades and has led the CLHIA since 2017.

Ryan Specialty appointed Derek Pouliot as chief reserving officer. He previously served as senior vice president and chief profitability & risk actuary at Ryan Specialty.

bolt appointed Jeff Staley as head of sales. He holds experience in the software industry at high-growth startups and leading technology companies, including Salesforce, SAP, and Oracle.

Truliant Federal Credit Union announced the following appointments:

Gallagher Re appointed Brian Flasinski as CEO, Gallagher Re North America. He previously served executive vice president and North American sales leader.

Howden Re appointed David Hearn as chairman, global clients strategy. He served as executive vice president at Guy Carpenter.

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