Job Moves and Senior Appointments 04.11.2024

It’s time for the weekly job moves round up, so let’s get into it;

PRICE FORBES

Price Forbes Singapore is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Gray as Director of Professional Risks and Healthcare. Based in Singapore, Gray will report directly to Phil Johnson, CEO of Price Forbes Asia Pacific, bringing with her over a decade of industry experience across both broking and underwriting. In her new role, Jennifer will focus on effectively managing and expanding Price Forbes’ professional lines and healthcare portfolio, leveraging her experience to drive growth through both domestic and international markets.

Previously, Jennifer served as Regional Head of Corporate for Asia at Honan Insurance Group Asia, where she was instrumental in developing and servicing a diverse retail and international portfolio across the region.

Commenting on her new role, Jennifer said: “Having previously worked in the London market, Price Forbes was a brand I respected and knew well. I am looking forward to being part of the brand’s regional expansion into Asia and building out our professional lines and healthcare team.”

TOKIO MARINE

Tokio Marine HCC (TMHCC) today announces the appointment of Dan Browne as a Professional Indemnity (PI) Underwriter and Chloe Pitchford as a PI Development Underwriter. Dan and Chloe will join TMHCC’s growing Professional Risk team with Dan based in London and Chloe in Manchester.

Dan brings with him 6 years of underwriting experience, specialising in professional indemnity, cyber and liability business. He will have a specific focus on business development within the London market. Chloe joins with 7 years broking and underwriting experience. At TMHCC, she will be based in the Manchester office, focusing on growing the PI portfolio and taking responsibility for managing relationships with the company’s extensive broker network.

Dan and Chloe will be part of a TMHCC Professional Risk team that is market leading in their wealth of knowledge, expertise and years of combined experience. Their arrival not only bolsters TMHCC’s ability to manage a growing portfolio but also signifies the business’ commitment to delivering exceptional service and tailored risk solutions to support brokers and insureds.

ABI

Sacha Romanovitch has joined the Association of British Insurers (ABI) as its Independent Non-Executive Director, replacing the outgoing INED Baroness Dianne Hayter. Sacha takes up her role with immediate effect. 

Sacha was CEO of not-for-profit Fair 4All Finance, which aims to boost financial inclusion and before that was the CEO of accounting firm Grant Thornton. Beyond her business acumen, she is recognised for her work contributing to the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) agenda and as an expert in developing company purpose.

As the ABI’s INED, Sacha will sit on the Board and several committees, including Audit & Risk, Consumer and the Appointments & Remuneration committees. She will also attend other groups as appropriate, including the Consumer Advisory Group (CAG) which is made up of key figures from consumer groups such Which? and Citizens Advice.

The role of the INED is designed to bring outside perspective to the ABI, enrich diversity of experience and reinforce strong governance.

HDI GLOBAL

Melanie Windirsch is the new Head of International Programmes (IP) at HDI Global SE. She succeeds Dr Dirk Höring, who held the position before being promoted to the HDI Global SE Executive Board in April. In her new role, Windirsch will report to Dr Thomas Kuhnt, COO/CIO of HDI Global.

Melanie Windirsch brings more than twelve years of experience in the field of Corporate Insurance to HDI Global, having previously worked at Allianz Commercial. In her last position, Windirsch acted as Head of Global Network Management and Multinational Governance. Furthermore, she upholds a proven track record in Underwriting. Windirsch will be responsible for more than 50 colleagues in the departments of HDI Global IP Services, IP Operations and Technology, and Global Network.

SEDGWICK

 Sedgwick, a leading global provider of claims management, loss adjusting and technology-enabled business solutions, has appointed Gabriel Braimah as International Business Development Manager.

“As we welcome Gabriel to the team, he will support our continued work to enhance our global claims capabilities and deliver innovative solutions to our clients,” said Eric Malterre, Sedgwick Chief Client Officer – International. “Gabriel’s extensive experience in claims management will be invaluable as we strive to reduce the total cost of risk for our clients and navigate the evolving claims landscape.”

Braimah brings over a decade of experience in the insurance and risk management sector, with a strong focus on claims management and process optimisation.

BIZCAP

 Bizcap, a leader in fast and flexible business finance across the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand, is thrilled to announce its upcoming Singapore expansion and the appointment of Joseph Lim as Managing Partner – Asia. Launching in Q1 2025, Bizcap’s move will connect Singapore’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with efficient short-term funding tailored to support local market dynamics.

Joseph Lim, Managing Partner – Asia for Bizcap Singapore

Why Singapore?

As a strategic gateway to Asia, Singapore’s thriving SME sector and standing as a global financial hub make it an ideal starting point for Bizcap’s Asian expansion. By meeting the demand for non-bank financing, Bizcap aims to provide flexible funding solutions for businesses facing challenges with traditional lenders, replicating the success seen across its UK, Australian, and New Zealand markets.

CHUBB

Chubb has named Mario Romanelli as Regional President South America and Diego Sosa as Regional President Northern Latin America. Effective immediately, both Mario and Diego will report to Paul McNamee, Executive Vice President, Chubb Group and President, Chubb Overseas General.

Romanelli will lead the regional office in Miami as well as Chubb’s operations in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.

Sosa will continue to lead Chubb’s operations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America and its business in Panama and Puerto Rico.

Commenting on the appointments, McNamee said, “I’m excited to announce the promotion of two of our most experienced, proven and accomplished leaders to accelerate the success we are experiencing across the region. Mario and Diego will empower us to continue advancing the full capabilities of Chubb, providing even greater focus and service quality for our commercial and consumer clients and partners.”

CLARA ANALYTICS

 CLARA Analytics (“CLARA”), a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for insurance claims optimization, today announced it has hired Eugene Wong as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Wong brings over 15 years of finance and operating experience to his new role. He will work closely with CLARA CEO Heather H. Wilson to chart the financial and strategic course of the company amid impressive growth.

Mr. Wong’s appointment underscores CLARA’s ability to attract top talent as its claims intelligence platform is recognized for improving outcomes with claim guidance and document intelligence. CLARA was recently named one of the World’s Top Insurtech Companies of 2024 by CNBC and Statista.

MARSH

Marsh has announced senior leadership appointments within its global placement practice. Effective November 1, Christopher Lang will assume the role of Digital Leader, Marsh Specialty and Global Placement, reporting to Pat Donnelly, President, Marsh Specialty and Global Placement.

In this newly created role, Mr. Lang will lead Marsh’s digital global insurance placement strategy designed to improve the client experience and operational efficiency. This initiative will enable Marsh brokers and underwriters to connect, share data, and trade risk seamlessly and efficiently on a proprietary platform.

Succeeding Mr. Lang on November 1 are Marsh veterans Daniel Aronson, US Casualty Practice Leader, and Michael Rouse, US Property Practice Leader. As Co-Global Placement Leaders for the region, Messrs. Aronson and Rouse will drive all elements of Marsh’s global placement strategy in the US and Canada, working with key global and regional stakeholders to develop innovative solutions and challenge the market to meet the evolving needs of clients.

CORLYTICS

Corlytics, a leading global RegTech consolidator, is set to further strengthen its presence internationally with the appointment of Graham Howell as CFO.  Graham is the latest in a series of C-Suite executives to have taken up roles in the last couple of months in both Europe and the United States.
The Corlytics Board and Private Equity partner Verdane are working with the broader management team on executing their vision for global growth. The appointment follows a major recent expansion in the United States as well as acquisitions of the RegTech platform from Deloitte UK, ING’s SparQ, and Clausematch. These milestones show the increasing breadth and depth of the firm’s offering as global regulatory demands grow in their complexity. It also further cements firm’s position as a leader in the rapidly growing RegTech market, which is projected to grow by $65 billion by 2032.
Graham Howell will be responsible for building a platform for ongoing rapid expansion at Corlytics, through both organic and inorganic growth. Reporting directly to founder and CEO John Byrne, Graham brings 35 years’ experience in finance functions within the software industry, of which the last 15 years have been spent as the CFO of various SaaS software companies, including Nextlane (backed by PSG), TraceOne (backed by Hg) and Ullink (backed by Hg). He has an impressive track record of working in partnership with PE backed businesses, driving market and financial expansion.
SAGESURE
SageSure, one of the largest managing general underwriters focused on catastrophe-exposed markets, today announced Peter Hearn has been appointed to the SageSure Board.

Hearn is a seasoned executive with nearly four decades of experience in the global insurance and reinsurance sector, most recently as the Vice Chair of Marsh McLennan and Chief Executive Officer of Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC. Previously, he served as the Global Chairman and Global CEO of Willis Re, where he was also a member of the Willis Group Executive Committee.

OUTSYSTEMS

OutSystems, a global leader transforming how companies innovate through software, has announced the appointment of Ben Sekhon as the Regional Vice President of UK and Ireland. Sekhon will spearhead the company’s strategic direction and growth in the region, with a strong focus on helping businesses achieve their c-level strategic objectives and unlocking the potential of AI to drive real business value.
With over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Sekhon specialises in leading high-performing teams and driving growth in venture capital and private equity-backed ventures. Passionate about leveraging AI to drive innovation and efficiency in IT, Sekhon’s role will combine his deep industry knowledge and expertise in building and leading high-performing go-to-market teams to drive operational excellence and scale the businesses further.

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