Newline Group Appoints John Driscoll Deputy Chief Underwriting Officer
Newline Group (Newline) today announced the appointment of John Driscoll to Deputy Chief Underwriting Officer. Based in London, Mr. Driscoll will work alongside Newline Group’s Chief Underwriting Officer, Andy Pecover, in this newly created position to lead Newline’s underwriting performance around the globe.
Mr. Driscoll brings a wealth of knowledge...
OdysseyRe Appoints Matthew Sheppard Deputy Chief Underwriting Officer for London Branch
Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe) today announced the appointment of Matthew Sheppard as Deputy Chief Underwriting Officer for the Company’s London branch. Mr. Sheppard will work with Chief Underwriting Officer Andre-Francois Rocque to oversee OdysseyRe’s London Market reinsurance business.
Mr. Sheppard brings over 20 years of insight and experience to this...
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited: Personnel Announcements
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“Fairfax”) (TSX: FFH and FFH.U) is pleased to announce that, effective January 1, 2025, Brian Young has become the President of Fairfax Insurance Group and Andrew Barnard, who has held this position since 2011, has moved to the role of Chairman of Fairfax Insurance Group.
...Newline Group Opens New Office in Hong Kong
Newline Group (Newline) today announced the establishment of Newline Hong Kong Services Limited.
Newline Group CEO, Bob Pollock, stated, “I’m pleased to see an important market such as Hong Kong added to our geographical footprint. This expansion demonstrates Newline’s commitment to our broking partners, insureds and cedants...
OdysseyRe Names Daniel Boisvert Senior Vice President for Property Treaty
Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe) today announced the appointment of Daniel Boisvert as senior vice president for its property treaty unit.
Mr. Boisvert brings more than two decades of experience to OdysseyRe. He most recently served as the senior vice president of Treaty Underwriting at Munich Reinsurance...
Newline Group Expands UK Operations with New Office in Manchester
London, UK – 05 September 2024 - Newline Group (Newline) today announced the opening of a new office in Manchester, further demonstrating its long-term commitment to brokers and clients in the UK regional market.
Manchester marks the second regional office Newline has opened in the UK after opening an office...
Odyssey Group Announces Leadership Change
Odyssey Group Holdings, Inc. (Odyssey Group) today announced a leadership change that further builds upon the Company’s succession plan that was put in place in February 2023. Odyssey Reinsurance Company’s global CEO, Carl Overy, will succeed Brian Young as CEO of Odyssey Group effective January 1, 2025. This appointment coincides...
Newline Europe Names Johannes Beckers as Head of Cyber
Newline Europe Versicherung AG (Newline Europe) today announced the appointment of Johannes Beckers as the new head of Cyber Liability. In this position, Mr. Beckers will oversee and lead the development of Newline Europe’s cyber portfolio throughout the EEA.
Manuel Wirtz, Newline Europe’s chief executive officer, stated, “Johannes' wealth of...
Newline Group Expands into Sydney with Nicholas Beswick as Head of Professional Indemnity
Newline Group (Newline) today announced that Newline Australia Insurance Pty Ltd (Newline Australia) has opened a new office in Sydney and named Nicholas Beswick as Head of Professional Indemnity.
“Establishing offices in key territories is part of our ongoing strategy to be closer to our distribution partners and clients,” said...
