Job Moves and Senior Appointments 10.03.2025

With more than 25 years of financial experience, Anwar has led as a CFO within the MPL industry for the last decade of his career shaping financial performance, optimizing capital management, and transforming financial operations. Drawing from his strategic finance, M&A, and leadership experience, Anwar will oversee corporate finance functions and lead financial analysis to support Coverys’ short- and long-term growth strategies.

GALLAGHER BASSETT

Gallagher Bassett (GB), the leading claims and risk services provider, has announced Katie Lamb’s appointment as General Counsel – GB Europe, Middle East and Asia. Katie brings a wealth of expertise to the GB team with nearly fifteen years of experience in the insurance industry.

“I am thrilled to accept this position and lead the legal and compliance function at Gallagher Bassett. I’m eager to contribute to a stronger legal and compliance framework, and work alongside a talented group of individuals as part of the wider Gallagher family”, Katie said.

CFC

CFC, the specialist insurance provider, pioneer in emerging risk and market leader in cyber, has announced the appointment of Lisa Sumner (ABOVE LEFT) and Dharini Patel as joint marketing directors.

“We have big plans for CFC and as we take the next steps on our growth journey it is more important than ever that we invest in our global brand,” said CFC Group CEO, Louise O’Shea. “This is an opportunity to take stock of the successes of our 25-year history and explore how we will continue serving brokers’ and clients’ needs for the next 25 years. All while providing our marketing team the leadership to achieve these ambitions.

“I couldn’t be more delighted to welcome Dharini and Lisa and look forward to working together as we take the CFC brand to new heights.”

The partnership marks the first ever senior job share at CFC and comes at an exciting time of expansion for the business.

Sumner and Patel bring a wealth of expertise across the entire marketing function, which will play a crucial part in streamlining activities and positioning CFC for its next stage of global growth.

ATFX CONNECT

ATFX Connect, the institutional arm of ATFX, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mohammed Khan as Chief Operating Officer. With extensive experience in the institutional brokerage industry, he brings a wealth of expertise in business transformation, revenue generation, and strategic planning to ATFX Connect.

As Chief Operating Officer, he will focus on expanding ATFX Connect’s institutional services, refining product strategies, and strengthening key client relationships. Prior to joining ATFX Connect, Mohammed spent over 20 years at FXCM/Stratos Group in senior leadership roles. His expertise in operational efficiency, product innovation, and leveraging technology-driven solutions positions him to drive sustained business growth and institutional market expansion.

CHETWOOD BANK

Chetwood Bank, the UK digital challenger bank, has appointed Ben Mitchell as Director of Savings. This appointment marks a significant step in Chetwood Bank’s strategy to expand its savings offering, ensuring customers benefit from compelling propositions and no nonsense banking.

Mitchell brings more than 25 years’ experience in retail banking and financial services, having held senior positions at SilverRock Bank as Head of Products and at Tandem Bank as Director of Savings, where he played a key role in shaping the banks’ savings propositions. With additional board-level experience within the higher education and charity sectors, Mitchell brings a broad perspective on both product development and strategic management.

CALIFORNIA DEPT OF INSURANCE 

 Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has announced several appointments to help drive forward the California Department of Insurance’s mission to protect California consumers. These include reappointing members Mitch Steiger and C. Bryan Little to the California Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) Governing Committee as well as reappointing member Dr. Fabiola Cobarrubias to the Insurance Diversity Task Force.  

“I am pleased to announce these reappointments to the Insurance Diversity Task Force and the WCIRB Governing Committee,” said Commissioner Lara. “Now more than ever, diversity means business and community input is essential to protecting consumers. I appreciate the insight and perspectives these members bring to our oversight of the nation’s largest insurance market.”

AEGIS

AEGIS London, a leading Lloyd’s syndicate, has appointed William Cullen as a Non-Executive Director, helping to strengthen its Board.

Mr. Cullen brings a wealth of experience to AEGIS London, having been President & Chief Executive Officer of its parent company, AEGIS in the US, from 2018 to 2023. Prior to that he served since 1997 as Senior Vice President & Chief Underwriting Officer.

With a career in insurance spanning five decades, he has built a reputation for strategic thinking, underwriting excellence and deep industry insight. His appointment underscores AEGIS London’s commitment to strong leadership across its Board, as it continues its growth and innovation in the specialty insurance space.

Tom Busher, Non-Executive Chairman of AEGIS London said: “Bill’s track record and expertise in the global insurance market make him an outstanding addition to our Board. His insight will be invaluable as we continue to build on our strengths and navigate the evolving risk landscape – we are delighted to welcome Bill to AEGIS London.”

NORTH STANDARD

NorthStandard has appointed Kate Kwiatkowska as its new Head of Sustainability to drive forward a key part of the global marine insurer’s long-term strategy.

Joining from Fintel plc, where she served as Head of ESG and Corporate Marketing, Kate will be responsible for engaging with NorthStandard members, brokers, employees, and other stakeholders, developing the role sustainability plays in overall strategy and reviewing the Club’s sustainability priorities on an ongoing basis. She will also establish metrics and reporting mechanisms for demonstrating progress over time.

TOKIO MARINE HCC

Tokio Marine HCC International (TMHCCI), a member of the Tokio Marine HCC (TMHCC) group of companies based in Houston, Texas, has announced that it has promoted Camilla Gower, former Senior Underwriter – Marine & Energy Liability, to Head of Marine and Energy Liability at TMHCCI.

Effective as of April 1, Camilla will be responsible for leading the team and continuing to drive growth in a key market for the carrier. She will report directly to Ben Kinder, Chief Underwriting Officer for Marine, Energy and Renewables. Camilla has over 15 years’ experience in marine underwriting, joining TMHCCI in 2020 from her role as Joint Head of Marine & Energy Liabilities at StarStone Insurance. Prior to StarStone, she held positions at CNA Hardy, Aegis and WTW.

APOLLO

 Apollo, the innovative integrated insurance group, today announces the appointment of Gina Gill as chief information officer, effective March 2025. Gill will report to David Ibeson, group chief executive officer, and will play a vital role in driving Apollo’s continuing adoption of technology, tools and data solutions, including advanced analytic initiatives, that enable the business to achieve its strategic objectives.

Gill has over 17 years’ experience across digital transformation, technology strategy, and operational leadership. She joins Apollo from the Cabinet Office, where she was the interim chief strategy officer. Prior to this, Gill was the chief digital & information officer at the Ministry of Justice. She has also held several senior positions at the Financial Conduct Authority, Barclays Capital and Lloyds Banking Group, where she focused on driving digital innovation, IT service management and commercial negotiations.

David Ibeson said: “As we continue to expand our offerings and pioneer innovative solutions for our clients, Gina’s deep expertise in digital transformation and strategic leadership across the public and private sectors will be a great asset to our team. We look forward to welcoming her to the Apollo team.”

21X

21X, a pioneering digital asset exchange and ecosystem, recently announced the appointment of Victoria Jahn as Head of Regulatory Affairs. This strategic appointment underscores 21X’s commitment to navigating the complex regulatory landscape of digital assets and ensuring compliance as it prepares for its exchange launch.

Jahn brings to 21X extensive expertise in DLT and blockchain legal matters, with a specialized focus on the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) and the DLT Pilot Regime. Prior to joining 21X, Jahn was an Associated Partner at Waldeck Rechtsanwälte where she played a key role in establishing and expanding the firm’s digital assets practice. Her experience includes advising a broad range of clients, from startups and FinTech companies to regulated investment firms and market operators, on implementing DLT-based business models and ensuring regulatory compliance.

MCCARRON COATES

Leeds-based insurance brokerage, McCarron Coates, has offered a trading agreement to its first appointed representative business, based on a friendship long in the making. McCarron Coates has partnered with new start-up brokerage Kentaro, becoming the new Horsforth-based brokerage’s AR principal and offering it a suite of services that will help fuel its growth.

Whilst Kentaro may be a new name, the individuals behind the business, Dean Fletcher and Zahid Taj, are well-known to McCarron Coates. In fact, McCarron Coates director, Paul Coates, and Kentaro director, Dean, first became friends at primary school.

Although they have never worked for the same business, both Paul and Dean have been on a similar journey through the insurance world and have remained close friends ever since those days of school assemblies.  Their parents still live just doors away from each other and Paul is destined to be an usher at Dean’s wedding, which takes place later this year. As a former head of sales at Schofield Insurance Brokers, Dean had worked for the business for 23 years.  Taj joined later but also accrued 18 years of service.  With both brokers consequently being extremely well-known in the Leeds market, they now see a strong future for their new business.

NEOTAS

Westfield Specialty International has announced the latest in a series of senior appointments, with Pete Stephens joining as head of the Professional Indemnity team and Hattie Hassall as a senior PI underwriter. Both will be based in London and report to Mark Fellows, head of financial and professional lines.

Mark Fellows said: “This is the second pair of appointments to our Professional Indemnity team since January, part of a broader programme of hiring across the Westfield Specialty business as we continue to make significant investments – not just into new and existing talent, but in terms of new capital and new products as well.

“The fact that Westfield can attract experienced professionals of the quality of Peter and Hattie is testament to the strength of our offering – people are excited about the opportunity we bring in terms of underwriting ambition, willingness to expand our product offering and a disciplined approach to growth. We will continue to support and grow our existing international facility distributed business, whilst developing new open market opportunities as we expand our overall financial lines proposition.”

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