MSIG USA has appointed Siobhan O’Brien (pictured above left) as head of cyber insurance. With over 20 years of experience in cyber insurance and professional liability, O’Brien will oversee the growth and strategy of MSIG USA's cyber insurance portfolio.
O’Brien previously served as managing director and Cyber Center of Excellence leader at Guy Carpenter, where she led cyber initiatives across international markets. She also held leadership roles at Marsh UK Limited, where she developed customized cyber insurance programs for clients.
Peter McKenna, CEO of MSIG USA, said that O’Brien’s expertise aligns with the company's efforts to address the evolving challenges of the digital landscape.
“With O'Brien's leadership, MSIG USA is uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive strategies that protect clients and help them achieve their goals in today's technology-driven world,” McKenna said.
QBE North America has announced the appointment of Lauren Finnis (pictured above right) as senior vice president of distribution. Based in Chicago, Finnis will focus on enhancing distribution channels, refining broker and customer data insights, and supporting growth across QBE’s North American specialty and commercial businesses.
Finnis joins QBE from Willis Towers Watson, where she led the commercial lines division within the insurance consulting and technology practice. Her career spans roles in underwriting, claims, pricing, and distribution with major insurers and brokerage firms.
Julie Minor, global head of distribution for QBE Insurance, said that Finnis’s expertise will support the company’s efforts to elevate customer experiences and strengthen trading relationships.
"Her deep expertise and passion for service excellence will be invaluable as we aim to elevate the customer experience and enhance trading relationships across our Specialty and Commercial businesses in North America,” Minor said.
Chubb has also made two leadership appointments in its Overseas General Insurance business to support underwriting operations and international growth. Tim Stapleton, previously executive vice president of financial lines for Overseas General Insurance, has been named chief underwriting officer for the division.
Stapleton will focus on underwriting standards, operations, and audit strategies and will report to Paul McNamee, Chubb Group president of Overseas General Insurance.
Succeeding Stapleton is Jason Neu, who will take over as executive vice president of financial lines for Overseas General Insurance. Neu previously served as executive vice president of financial lines for Westchester, Chubb's North American wholesale subsidiary.
McNamee highlighted the appointments as part of Chubb’s strategy to ensure operational alignment with strategic objectives.
"Tim and Jason's leadership in underwriting operations will provide greater visibility into our progress and ensure alignment with strategic objectives,” McNamee said.
NFP has also announced the hiring of Dan Davoli as managing director of complex risk, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Davoli will focus on expanding client relationships and enhancing complex risk offerings in NFP’s Atlantic region. He will report to Sean Hickey, NFP’s head of US Complex Risk and Risk Services.
Davoli brings over two decades of experience in the complex risk market. He previously served as a senior vice president at Marsh, working with Fortune 500 clients across the southeastern United States. Earlier in his career, he held senior roles at AIG and Aon, specializing in servicing large, complex risks.
Hickey said that Davoli’s industry knowledge and leadership experience will strengthen NFP’s capabilities in delivering risk financing solutions to clients.
“Dan and his team will be acutely focused on driving organic growth by delivering world-class risk financing solutions for our customers and their organizations,” Davoli said.
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