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HSB (UK & Ireland) Names Former Munich Re Exec Götz as Dir. of Strategy, Value Propositions; Antares Appoints Interim CEO After Death of van der Straaten
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the insurers HSB (UK & Ireland) and Antares. A summary of these new hires follows here. HSB (UK & Ireland) Names Former Munich Re Exec Götz as Director of Strategy, Value …
POSTED JULY 16, 2026 2:25 PM |
AM Best Shifts Outlooks to Negative for Safety Insurance
AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable while affirming the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (ICR) of “a” (Excellent) for Massachusetts-based Safety Insurance Co., Safety Indemnity Insurance Co., Safety Property …
POSTED JULY 16, 2026 2:15 PM |
The Hanover Announces CEO Succession Plan; Roche to Retire at End of 2026
The Hanover Insurance Group announced that John C. Roche, president and chief executive officer, plans to retire on Dec. 31 following a distinguished 40-year career in the insurance industry. Richard W. Lavey, chief operating officer of The Hanover and president …
POSTED JULY 16, 2026 1:38 PM |
London Offices Without AC Face New Price Risk Due to Heat Waves
London’s office market is weighing the possibility of lower prices for properties that don’t come with cooling options such as air-conditioning, according to real estate brokers and consultants. “Heat is now up there as a red flag,” said Chris Cummings, …
POSTED JULY 16, 2026 12:57 PM |
Iran Warns Strait of Hormuz Is a ‘Red Line’ and Will Resist Until the End
Iran said on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz was an inviolable “red line,” warning that if U.S. President Donald Trump carried out his threat to attack Iran’s infrastructure, it would strike all infrastructure across the Gulf region. The U.S. …
POSTED JULY 16, 2026 10:04 AM |
People Moves: MEMIC Expands Northeast Underwriting Team with New Hire Rutledge
The MEMIC Group, headquartered in Portland, Maine, hired Sean Rutledge to its Northeast underwriting team as a production underwriter. Based in Massachusetts, Rutledge will partner with agents and employers across Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, specializing in small business accounts. …
POSTED JULY 16, 2026 10:00 AM |
India Bars Seafarers From Hormuz Voyages After Attacks
India has directed ship owners, ship managers and recruitment agencies to stop deploying the country’s seafarers on vessels going through the Strait of Hormuz following an upsurge in attacks. Among precautions, there should be no deployment of Indian crew members …
POSTED JULY 16, 2026 9:37 AM |
People Moves: Canopius Appoints Moore US CEO; Sogliuzzo Hired to Head Howden Re North America Marine, Energy; ACORD Solutions Announces New Board of Directors
Canopius Appoints Moore US CEO Canopius Group, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, appointed Nadine Moore as CEO of its U.S. business. Based in Chicago, Moore will lead Canopius’ U.S. operations across both its retail and wholesale businesses. Moore will assume leadership …
POSTED JULY 16, 2026 6:11 AM |
Farmers Looks to Make it Easier for Consumers to Understand Insurance
Farmers Insurance has launched a new initiative designed to make insurance easier to understand and more transparent for consumers. Farmers said the enterprise-wide effort reflects its continuing commitment to helping consumers better understand their options so they can make more …
POSTED JULY 16, 2026 5:41 AM |
Cover Genius Raises $100M in Capital From Vista Credit Partners
Cover Genius, the insurtech for embedded insurance, said on July 15 it raised $100 million in capital, backed by Vista Credit Partners, a subsidiary of Vista Equity Partners. The raise ups the business to a $1.9 billion valuation, said Cover …
POSTED JULY 16, 2026 5:11 AM |
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