Several major insurance firms have announced leadership appointments as they focus on growth, market positioning and strategic expansion.
CFC has appointed Lisa Sumner (pictured left) and Dharini Patel (pictured right) as joint marketing directors, marking the company’s first senior job share. The appointment comes as CFC seeks to expand its global brand and refine its marketing strategy.
Louise O’Shea, CFC Group CEO, said: “We have big plans for CFC and as we take the next steps on our growth journey, it is more important than ever that we invest in our global brand.”
Sumner and Patel previously led the marketing function at Travelers Europe, overseeing strategy across brands, events, campaigns and communications. Their combined experience will support CFC’s efforts to streamline marketing activities and position the company for further global growth.
Jack Keily has joined New Dawn Risk as head of management liability and financial institutions. Keilty, who has over a decade of experience in the London financial lines market, will report to the US broking team and work alongside James Bullock-Webster, head of US broking.
Keilty previously served as director in the professional and financial lines team at Price Forbes and held positions at JLT Specialty. His expertise in management liability and financial institutions aligns with the company’s commitment to providing specialist solutions.
“Jack is one of the foremost emerging leaders in our industry, and I know our producers appreciate that we are broadening our offering at a time when they have less and less choice in the London market, said Max Carter, CEO of New Dawn Risk Group.
Tokio Marine HCC International has promoted Camilla Gower to head of marine and energy liability, effective April 1.
Gower, previously a senior underwriter in the Marine & Energy Liability division, will lead the team and drive growth in a key market for the insurer. She will report to Ben Kinder, chief underwriting officer for Marine, Energy and Renewables.
Gower has more than 15 years of experience in marine underwriting and joined the company in 2020. Her prior roles include joint head of marine and energy liabilities at StarStone Insurance, as well as positions at CAN Hardy, Aegis and WTW.
These appointments reflect the ongoing expansion and strategic focus of CFC, New Dawn Risk and Tokio Marine HCC International in their respective markets.
