Insurance carriers and brokers across Europe have unveiled a wave of senior appointments and promotions, reflecting strategic shifts across cyber underwriting, claims transformation and delegated authority management.
Arch Insurance strengthens cyber leadership in Europe
Arch Insurance has elevated Jose Carlos Jiménez Fernández to head of cyber for Europe, while Rafael Ortiz Losada has been appointed head of cyber for Iberia, with both roles taking effect immediately.
In his expanded position, Jiménez Fernández will drive the growth of Arch Insurance Europe’s cyber portfolio across continental markets, leading underwriting strategy, product development and distribution efforts from Madrid. Ortiz Losada, meanwhile, will focus on expanding the cyber business across Spain and Portugal, with responsibility for primary and excess cyber, technology errors and omissions (E&O), and media E&O lines.
Both executives joined the firm in 2023. Jiménez Fernández previously served as head of cyber for Iberia and held roles at Tokio Marine HCC, while Ortiz Losada joined as a senior cyber underwriter from AIG. Sergio Pierro will continue as head of cyber for France, working closely with the broader European team on strategic execution.
AXA Insurance UK introduces claims transformation role
AXA Insurance UK has appointed Martin Milliner as chief claims transformation officer, a newly created position aimed at enhancing its claims operations.
Milliner joins from Direct Line Group, where he was managing director of claims, overseeing the Motability partnership, legal services and motor services operations. Prior to that, he spent 18 years as claims director at LV=/Allianz Personal.
UIB announces marine leadership transition
UIB has appointed David Waller as managing director of its marine division, marking a leadership transition after nearly 30 years under Andrew Little.
Little will move into a senior advisor role to the president of the marine division, while Waller will continue to serve as co-head of North America alongside his new responsibilities. The transition is designed to ensure continuity for clients and partners while supporting the continued development of the marine platform.
Asta bolsters leadership team with senior promotions
Asta, the Davies-owned third-party managing agent at Lloyd’s, has announced a series of senior promotions to strengthen its leadership structure and support future growth.
David Hopkins has been named chief underwriting officer, having joined the business in 2024 following roles at Westfield Specialty, Argo Group, AXIS Capital and Antares Managing Agency.
Clare Barley has been appointed managing director after 11 years with the firm, stepping up from her previous role as chief operating officer. Leslie Edmonds succeeds her as COO and joins the executive team.
In addition, Laura McMaster has been appointed to the newly created role of chief experience officer, where she will focus on enhancing strategic support for syndicate clients and overseeing governance frameworks.
Ben Carter and Phil White have also been promoted to chief actuary positions, each taking responsibility for a portfolio of syndicates, subject to regulatory approval.
