Three prominent insurance-linked firms have announced significant leadership changes aimed at strengthening their strategic direction and market presence.
Dan Keeler to Spearhead CFC’s Digital Underwriting Strategy
Specialist insurer CFC has appointed Dan Keeler as head of digital underwriting, a newly created role designed to drive the company’s technology-led trading model.
In his new position, Keeler will oversee the development of CFC’s API partner strategy and lead the evolution of Connect—its proprietary one-question quoting platform—which already accounts for nearly 40% of new business enquiries.
Keeler joins from Ascot Group, where he was portfolio delivery manager, and brings extensive experience from previous underwriting and transformation roles at Covea Insurance and Hiscox.
Liberty Mutual Surety Expands German Operations
Liberty Mutual Surety is strengthening its presence in Germany with the opening of a second office in Hamburg, complementing its established base in Cologne.
The expansion is part of the company’s broader global growth strategy, which includes operations in 10 European markets as well as in the Americas and Asia-Pacific.
As part of the move, Martin Wendt has been appointed head of Surety Germany, with underwriting responsibilities also covering Austria and Switzerland. Wendt, formerly with Tryg Trae, played a pivotal role in launching its surety business in Germany and previously held senior positions at Allianz Trade.
Munich Re Specialty Syndicate CEO to Retire
Thomas Artmann, CEO of Munich Re Syndicate Limited (MRSL), will retire on August 30, 2026, concluding more than 30 years with the group.
Artmann has led the Lloyd’s platform since 2015, delivering consistent performance and maintaining strong underwriting profitability.
