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NFP names industry vet to its Canadian surety group
March 21, 2024 by David GambrillDeanna Brewer is NFP’s new senior vice president and account manager for surety in Canada. A P&C insurance industry vet with more than 25 years of experience in the surety business, Brewer was appointed for her technical knowledge and strategic…
AXA XL names country manager for Canada
August 23, 2023 by David GambrillAXA XL has named Glen Hopkinson the new country manager for Canada. Removing the ‘interim’ tag from his title, the company said Monday that Hopkinson will lead AXA XL’s insurance operations in the country, effective immediately. “Glen’s extensive insurance expertise,…
AXA XL names new underwriting manager in Canada
August 3, 2023 Canadian Underwriter StaffSpecialty insurance provider AXA XL has named Kirsten Andersen underwriting manager for its design professional insurance business in Canada. The business unit provides errors and omissions/professional liability insurance to architectural and engineering firms in Canada, according to the firm’s website.…
Swiss Re names new Canadian head of property and specialty
July 21, 2023 by David GambrillMarc Ross will be the new head of property and specialty in Canada for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions effective Sept. 1, the company announced. Ross’s appointment is aligned with the date James Gasco becomes head of Canada for Swiss Re…
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions names new head of Canada
June 13, 2023 by David GambrillSwiss Re Corporate Solutions has appointed James Gasco head of Canada for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, effective Sept. 1, 2023. Gasco succeeds Adrian Hall, who moves to London to become Head UK, Ireland, South Africa, and EMEA Wholesale for Swiss…
MPI announces new interim CEO and president
May 23, 2023 by David GambrillMarnie Kacher is now interim president and CEO of Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) while the province’s public auto insurer begins recruiting for a permanent leader. “MPI is an important Crown corporation and I want to thank Marnie Kacher for taking…
Canadian P&C industry luminary to head over the pond
May 11, 2023 by David GambrillCanadian property and casualty insurance industry luminary Adrian Hall will be taking on a new role as head of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ UK, Ireland, South Africa and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and African) Wholesale division in September 2023. Hall…
New leadership team at Arch Insurance Canada
January 10, 2023 by Alyssa DiSabatinoJean-Pierre (J.P.) Galipeault is now president of Arch Insurance Canada. Galipeault will also be keeping his title of chief regional executive. He joined Arch’s Warranty and Lender Solutions group in 2013, when he held the role of vice president of…
Insurtech BOXX Canada names former Beazley chairman as president
February 24, 2022 by David GambrillFormer Beazley Canada board chairman Phil Baker is now president of global cyber insurtech BOXX Canada. Baker also will be responsible for delivering BOXX’s insurance strategy globally as its global head of insurance. The Toronto-based and privately-held company helps businesses,…
Crawford’s new national TPA sales director for Canada
January 17, 2022 by David GambrillCrawford & Company has promoted Victoria Hanson to be its director of sales, National TPA (third party administrator) in Canada. She will report to Jeff Setterington, Crawford Canada’s vice president of sales, effective immediately. “Victoria has a strong proven track…
Former Aviva Canada leader to head up Allianz Holdings plc
May 26, 2021 by David GambrillAllianz Holdings plc has named Colm Holmes, currently CEO of Aviva General Insurance in the United Kingdom, as its new CEO, effective at the end of November 2021. Holmes will be a familiar name to anyone who had dealings with…
New president for Liberty Mutual Canada
May 19, 2021 by Adam MalikLiberty Mutual Canada veteran Rob Marsh will become the company’s new president, effective next week. Marsh will succeed Garth Pepper, who will be moving up the company’s ladder to take the role of president of global risk solutions for the…