Global insurance businesses Howden, Tokio Marine Kiln, and Consilium have announced a series of senior appointments and strategic initiatives as they strengthen their leadership teams and expand specialist capabilities.
Howden appoints group chief legal officer
Howden has named Christopher Dalrymple as its new group chief legal officer, effective March 23, in a newly created role within the global broking business.
Dalrymple brings more than 25 years of legal leadership experience spanning insurance and financial services, with additional expertise in public company governance, private equity, and capital markets. He joins from Alleghany Corporation, the global reinsurance holding company that was listed on the NYSE until its acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway in 2022.
As general counsel at Alleghany, Dalrymple led international legal teams and advised the board and chief executive on strategic and governance matters. He also played a key role in major corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and public offerings.
His appointment follows the recent arrival of Susan Panuccio as group chief financial officer, as Howden continues to bolster its senior leadership bench in line with its ongoing expansion strategy.
Tokio Marine Kiln strengthens property division
Separately, Tokio Marine Kiln has appointed Lauren Storer as an underwriter in its property & motor division. She will report to Neil Robertson, divisional head of open market property.
Storer brings more than 13 years of underwriting experience across direct and facultative property business, covering Lloyd’s, the company market, and global reinsurance platforms. She joins from Lancashire Insurance Company, where she served as a senior underwriter and led the development of the international strategy for its D&F business.
Previously, Storer spent over a decade at Munich Reinsurance Company, building a portfolio of US and international property risks while contributing to the development of digital underwriting tools. Her remit included territories across the US, Caribbean, Middle East, Australasia, and Latin America.
At Tokio Marine Kiln, her appointment further enhances the property & motor division’s international portfolio across both open market and delegated authority business.
Consilium launches energy risk solutions division
Meanwhile, Consilium has launched a new energy risk solutions division and appointed Johnny Hilliard as managing partner. He will take up the role following the completion of his notice period.
Hilliard brings more than 16 years of experience, specialising in third-party liabilities within the North American market. He joins from Amwins Global Risks, where he served as divisional director for energy.
Earlier in his career, Hilliard held senior positions at Cogent International and Roberts Armytage & Partners. In his new role, he will focus on building out the energy liabilities specialism within the newly established division.
The energy risk solutions unit marks Consilium’s second divisional launch this year, following the recent introduction of its international casualty division. The firm said Hilliard’s appointment represents the first phase of a broader strategy to develop a comprehensive energy platform.
