It’s been a while since the last job moves round-up, so let’s get busy;
AVANTIA
Avantia Group is fortifying its commitment to leadership in governance and compliance with the appointment of Jo Ainsworth into the role of Chief Risk and Compliance Officer.
Avantia Group, the high-growth home insurance platform, is the parent company behind Homeprotect, an award-winning direct-to-consumer brand for home insurance. Their proprietary decisioning platform is powered by AI which enables real-time decisions to be deployed across all aspects of the insurance value chain.
SUPERSCRIPT
Superscript, the digital insurance broker, announces the appointment of Tania Joyce as Chief Financial Officer, to support the company as it enters its next phase of growth.
Following Superscript’s recent award win, Growth Company of the Year at the National Insurance Awards, Superscript is bolstering its executive team with the hire of Tania, who brings a wealth of experience in senior financial roles. Tania’s previous experience includes the role of Divisional Finance Director at Compare the Market, during its significant growth period in 2008, jumping the ranking of most visited insurance websites in the UK. Tania also previously held the position of Business Development Manager at international FMCG brand Campbell’s, where she led the strategic transformation of complex business areas to address its profitability.
MEA PLATFORM
mea Platform, the rapidly scaling AI solution transforming insurance transactions and operations, today announced the appointment of Mike McGavick as Board Chairman and Strategic Advisor.
A recognized leader in global insurance, McGavick is the former CEO of XL Group (now AXA XL) and former Chairman, President, and CEO of Safeco Insurance. McGavick has also served as Chairman of the Geneva Association and the American Insurance Association, earning a reputation for reshaping organizations and advocating for industry-wide improvements. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Operating Board of Directors at Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund.
CONSILIUM
Consilium, the global Specialty (re)insurance broking business of the Aventum Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Woodward as Chief Claims Officer (CCO).
Nick joins Consilium from Optio, where he served as Claims Director. With nearly 30 years of experience spanning both the legal and claims sectors, he brings a wealth of expertise in technical, operational, and performance management across Lloyd’s, the London Market, and MGA businesses. An ACII-qualified (re)insurance lawyer, Nick is recognised as a multi-class and jurisdictional claims specialist.
ACRISURE
Acrisure UK Broking has announced a trio of senior appointments aimed at accelerating its UK Retail expansion, just days after revealing plans to rebrand all its UK broking entities under the Acrisure name by the end of 2025. The unified brand is expected to support organic growth, broker confidence, and talent acquisition across the UK.
Gary Green joins Acrisure’s MGA, Sutton Specialist Risks (SSR) to spearhead 2Vision, a new specialist unit catering to regional brokers supporting SMEs. SSR’s 2Vision will offer tailored cover for Professional Liability, Directors’ and Officers’ Liability, Commercial Combined, and Standalone Terrorism risks—sectors that continue to grow in complexity and regulatory scrutiny.
Tom Brown has been appointed to lead the former Hine Insurance business, now under Jeff Hobson, Regional Director in the North and CEO of Eleven Network. Tom was previously Broking Director at Lothbury and brings regional market knowledge and leadership in broking strategy.
Scott Feltham joins the Southern management team under Sally Swann, Regional Director of the South, Acrisure UK Broking, as Private Clients Development Director, tasked with strengthening Acrisure’s High Net Worth (HNW) and Family Office proposition. He brings over 20 years’ experience in overseeing and arranging complex insurance and risk management programmes for Ultra High Net Worth and HNW families and individuals across a wide spectrum of exposures.
WESTFIELD SPECIALTY
ROKSTONE
Rokstone, the International Speciality (Re)Insurance MGA, part of the Aventum Group, has announced the appointment of Matt Bishop as Class Underwriter to its new UK and Ireland Casualty division, launched last week.
Matt joins Rokstone following his notice period from Convex, where he was Senior Underwriter for the last five years. He has 35 years’ experience specialising in Casualty in the regional composite, Lloyds and London markets, specialising in UK and Ireland Casualty (Primary and Excess of Loss), Property, and Business Interruption.
DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has added Ben Smoker as a new partner in the business’ Major Injury and Casualty team in Manchester.
Ben joins DWF from Keoghs, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record in complex and catastrophic personal injury claims.
21X
Europe’s first fully regulated DLT trading and settlement system – has today announced the appointment of Prof. Ralf Wandmacher as its Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. Mr. Wandmacher will also join the company’s management board, bringing a wealth of experience from both traditional finance and the burgeoning digital asset space.
Mr. Wandmacher’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for 21X as it prepares for its go-live, having secured its operator’s license at the end of 2024. His extensive background in the finance industry, coupled with his understanding of innovative technologies, will be instrumental in driving the company’s operational efficiency and financial strategy.
SPOTLITE CLAIMS
Spotlite Claims, the TV, Film and Entertainment Loss Adjuster has appointed Timothy Adams, a well-known and highly respected adjuster with experience in film, television, contingency and sport to its team. The appointment has been made in response to the growing demand for loss adjusting services from TV and film producers across the whole spectrum of broadcast entertainment – from drama series to sporting events. Spotlite Claims is part of Woodgate & Clark, one of the UK’s leading loss adjusters.
RESILIENCE
Resilience, the leading cyber risk solutions company, announced today the appointment of Diego Rodriquez Vazquez as Underwriting Manager for Spain and Portugal.
Vazquez joins Resilience from Axa XL where he worked for two years as Senior Cyber Underwriter for Spain and Portugal; before that, he worked four years as a Cyber Underwriter for Iberia at Chubb. Vazquez worked for almost a decade as a cybersecurity consultant and auditor in top-level consultancies such as PwC and S21SEC, where he collaborated with the elaboration and deployment of cybersecurity strategic plans in important clients of the IBEX 35 and Fortune 500.
BROADSTONE
Broadstone, a leading, independent UK financial services consultancy delivering expert advice to employers, insurers, lenders and pension scheme trustees, today announces the appointment of Bill Pedersen to its Board as Non-Executive Director.
Bill is a highly-experienced executive in the financial services sector with a career spanning 35 years at Milliman, an international consulting and actuarial firm specialising in life insurance and financial services, property and casualty insurance, healthcare and employee benefits.
ROKSTONE
Rokstone, the International Speciality (Re)Insurance MGA, part of the Aventum Group, has appointed Stephanie Belcourt as Head of Complex Claims.
The appointment reflects the continued investment in the claims provision in line with Rokstone’s strategic growth as it enters new lines to diversify its expansive portfolio. Now with a 16 strong in-house claims team, both in the US and UK, Rokstone has built a sophisticated and efficient global claims function, vital to meeting the expectations of first division carriers and broker partners, as well as maintaining competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving market.
Stephanie will join Rokstone following her notice period. She brings 20 years of industry experience, having previously served as Claims Manager for Marine and Liability at Apollo Syndicate 1969 for eight years. Prior to that, she held a similar position at Hiscox for seven years, following an early career in the legal profession. Stephanie is recognised for her technical claims expertise and strong industry relationships.
INSURANCE ADVISORY PARTNERS
Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, announces that the firm has appointed Lambros Lambrou to serve as Chief Strategy Officer for Aon, effective immediately.
As Chief Strategy Officer, Lambrou will take on responsibility for key Aon Executive Committee initiatives core to the firm’s Aon United strategy and 3×3 Plan, including support of Aon’s “independent and connected” NFP strategy. Aon recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of the close of the NFP acquisition, which has accelerated the firm’s access to the middle market and contributed meaningfully to the firm’s performance. Working closely with NFP CEO Doug Hammond and his leadership team, Lambrou will further reinforce points of connection that are leading to bringing the best of Aon and NFP to clients. Lambrou and Hammond will continue to report to Case.
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