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Marsh appoints Marcus Baker as Chairman, and Michael Walls as Global Head, Marine Cargo and Logistics
Professional services firm and broker Marsh has appointed Marcus Baker to the newly-created role of Chairman, Marine, Cargo, and Logistics, Marsh Risk. Michael Walls will succeed Baker as Global Head of Marine, Cargo, and Logistics, Marsh Risk. Both roles are effective January 1st 2027. They will report to Andrew George, President, Specialty and Industry, Marsh…
Falvey Insurance expands cargo underwriting team
Falvey Insurance Group, which specializes in marine and cargo risks, has announced several changes to its senior leadership, cargo underwriting team and Board of Directors. The company has strengthened its cargo underwriting team with the appointments of Max Reilly and Dylan Edelson as Assistant Vice Presidents, Underwriting. Both have backgrounds in cargo and marine underwriting…
Price Forbes appoints Anthony Burnell-Nugent CEO of Marine; Paul Kearns becomes Chairman
Independent specialty broker Price Forbes has named Paul Kearns as Chairman of Marine, with Anthony Burnell-Nugent being promoted to Chief Executive Officer, Marine. Kearns has been at Price Forbes for more than 20 years. In his new role as chairman, he will continue to leverage his experience to support the marine leadership team as it…
New organizational structure at Skuld
Norway-based marine insurer and Group Club Skuld has announced organizational changes which it said would position it for future growth, with the changes taking effect from November 1st. As part of the changes, Skuld is adjusting its executive management team and streamlining its market organization. The insurer said that the new structure would create “larger,…
Gallagher appoints new senior broker for marine hull & war risks
Broker Gallagher has announced the appointment of Darren Rowland as executive director of hull and war risks in its global marine practice. Rowland brings more than 40 years’ experience in marine broking to the post. In his new role he will be based in London and support Gallagher’s extensive client base providing bespoke risk management…
Clearwater Underwriting names MacHale as CEO
MGA Clearwater Underwriting has announced the appointment of Henry MacHale to the role of Chief Executive Officer, a newly created role. MacHale is expected to take up the role in the second quarter of 2027. He is currently Chief Underwriting Officer & Head of Strategy, International Markets at Sompo and will leave the organization ahead…
Markel Insurance names two senior marine & energy executives
Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc, has appointed Josephine Stroud as Head of Energy Liability and Jenny McFarlane as Senior Underwriter for Marine & Energy Liability. The pair will be based in London and report to the Marine & Energy Liability team, part of the Marine Transportation business, led by Grant Smith….
Howden confirms Emma Carpenter as Head of Superyachts, London
UK-based international broker Howden has confirmed the appointment of Emma Carpenter as Head of Superyachts, London, initially announced in August. Carpenter will lead Howden’s London Superyacht team and join its Global Superyacht Executive Committee, “helping to shape the continued development of its international proposition while supporting long-term succession planning”. Carpenter joins Howden after more than…
New marine specialist at Stephenson Harwood
International UK-based law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has strengthened its Commercial Litigation practice with the recruitment as Partner of marine insurance specialist Jennifer Lavelle. She advises on coverage instructions and the handling of recovery claims arising from charterparties, bills of lading, marine casualties and salvage. “She is widely recognised as a leading adviser for cargo…