People Moves

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (259+ words) "Tim and Kim bring extensive insurance industry experience and proven leadership to the 5Star Life Board," said General Larry O. Spencer, USAF (Ret.), Chair and President of AFBA and President of 5Star Life. "Their expertise will strengthen our Board and help guide the…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (307+ words) Two personnel moves embedded in this week's industry roundup point to the same underlying story, and it is a bigger one than a leadership note usually gets. Third Wave Insurance has named Paul Vredenburg chief executive, moving founder Brian Bair…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (455+ words) Most senior commercial underwriters say AI has saved them time on admin. Far fewer say it has improved the quality of their decisions. That gap shapes how submissions get handled, how risks get priced, and how consistent underwriting decisions are…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (253+ words) Square Insurance Brokers has appointed Kapil Baraya as Head of Department, Corporate & Commercial Lines. He will lead the company’s corporate and commercial insurance business while also overseeing its life insurance operations. Baraya will be responsible for client relationships and business…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (958+ words) Corgi has named Erin Gambrel (pictured, center) vice president of financial services, tasked with driving retail investor growth and brand reach for the company's ETF lineup. Gambrel joins from Investing Authority, where she oversaw retail trading campaigns reaching more than…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (592+ words) Achmea Farm Insurance has opened a permanent office in Tamworth, New South Wales, placing a direct insurer’s operation in a regional centre already contested by specialist agricultural brokers. The office opened on September 4, 2026, with around 50 clients, farmers, and industry stakeholders…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (505+ words) Captive International Willis Re appoints new CEO Willis Re has announced the appointment of Neil Eckert (pictured) as chief executive. Eckert will lead Willis Re's global broking and advisory strategy, working closely with the firm's leadership team to drive growth…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (121+ words) Jaipur | Sept 09: Square Insurance Brokers Private Limited has appointed Kapil Baraya as Head of Department, Corporate & Commercial Lines. In his new role, he will also oversee the company’s life insurance business. Kapil brings over 18 years of experience in the corporate…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (279+ words) Willis Re was relaunched in late 2024 as a joint venture between WTW and Bain Capital. WTW had sold its original reinsurance arm to Arthur J. Gallagher for US$3.25 billion in 2021. Growth since relaunch has been built primarily on talent. The broker…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (366+ words) Square Insurance Brokers appoints Kapil Baraya as Head of Corporate and Commercial Lines MediaBrief Square Insurance Brokers Private Limited has appointed Kapil Baraya as Head of Department, Corporate and Commercial Lines. In his new role, Baraya will also oversee the…...