Appointments
Rothbury Insurance Brokers has appointed Shane Ohlin to the newly created role of chief information officer. With over 25 years of experience in information technology, Ohlin has previously held senior management and consulting rol...
Appointments
WTW appoints Baum to senior roles WTW has appointed James Baum, a seasoned industry veteran, as head of corporate risk and broking, as well as head of Australia and New Zealand. Baum most recently worked for Aon for 18 years...
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Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has appointed Kevin Bates as its new country head for Australia and New Zealand. The new country leader based in Sydney, will take over for Christine Bell, who has chosen to retire, as of 4 November.&n...
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Chubb appoints new APAC president Marcos Gunn has been appointed as the new Asia-Pacific president for US insurer Chubb, replacing Paul McNamee. McNamee has relocated to New York to become EVP and president of overseas...
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Lockton New Zealand has appointed Michael Harrow as head of corporate risk, stepping into the role vacated by new CEO Craig Buckle. Lockton said Harrow’s appointment reflected the firm’s “continued ambition...
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IAG New Zealand CEO Amanda Whiting confirmed the appointment of Rachael O’Brien as chief risk officer. O'Brien has been serving in the role on an acting basis since July 2023, when the insurer’s executive team was...
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IAG New Zealand appointed Michele Embling, Rachel Walsh and Scott Pickering to its board. Embling is currently a board member for AIA New Zealand, Transpower, Toitū Tahua – The Centre for Sustainable Finance, and the...
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Kris Faafoi to become CEO of the Insurance Council of New Zealand Former Labour minister Kris Faafoi will become the new chief executive of the Insurance Council of New Zealand, effective from April 2024. Tim Grafton, who...
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Chris Mackinnon to take on regional Lloyd’s role Chris Mackinnon of Lloyd’s is set to become the insurance body’s regional director for Asia, the Pacific, Middle East and Africa. Mackinnon will replace Iain...
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American International Group (AIG) promoted Liam Pomfret to the position of New Zealand general manager. Pomfret, who joined AIG in 2018 as Asia Pacific head of professional indemnity & cyber, will report to Grant Cairns, head...
