The insurance industry continues to experience significant leadership changes, with several prominent companies announcing new appointments and expanded roles for key executives.
Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited, a global specialty insurer, has appointed Jonny Strickle (pictured above, left) as group managing director.
In his new role, Strickle will report directly to CEO Dan Burrows and will oversee the integration of the company’s actuarial, capital, underwriting and risk functions. Burrows expressed confidence in Strickle’s ability to guide decision-making within the company, noting his proven leadership and technical expertise.
Strickle joined Fidelis in 2020 and became group chief actuarial officer in 2023 following the completion of the Separation Transactions.
With over 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, Strickle previously served as head of reserving at a Lloyd’s syndicate and worked as an actuarial consultant at EY.
The Hartford has announced the expansion of two key executives, Shekar Pannala and Jeffery Hawkins (pictured above, center), as part of a new organizational structure for its Technology and Operations functions.
Pannala has been appointed chief information officer, overseeing technology, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and cloud modernization. Meanwhile, Hawkins will serve as chief data, AI, and operations officer, leading data, analytics, AI, and operations. Both executives will report to chairman and CEO Christopher Swift.
The company’s new structure aims to enhance its technology strategy, which has seen significant progress in recent years. Pannala brings three decades of experience, including his previous role as global CIO at Chubb, while Hawkins has over 25 years of experience, most recently as CIO at CVS Health.
The Everen Group has promoted Karyn Peixoto (pictured above, right) to senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective April 1, 2025.
Since joining the company in December 2022, Peixoto has played a key role in shaping the company’s HR strategy and building a strong company culture.
Robert Foskey, president and CEO of The Everen Group, praised her leadership and contributions, stating that her promotion positions the company well for long-term success.
In her expanded role, Peixoto will continue to lead the company’s HR function and work with the Executive Leadership Team to align people strategies with business objectives.
Everest Insurance has appointed Joe Fobert (pictured directly above left) as head of US retail casualty and industry practices.
Fobert, who has more than three decades of experience in commercial underwriting, will report to William Hazelton, executive vice president of Everest Insurance. Fobert’s previous roles include head of major accounts excess casualty at Chubb, and he has also held leadership positions at AIG and Crum & Forster.
Hazelton emphasized Fobert’s strategic vision and collaborative leadership, which make him well-suited to lead Everest’s US Casualty portfolio.
Munich Re Specialty – North America has appointed Vincent Baldo (pictured directly above, right) as head of the healthcare business unit within Excess & Surplus Lines, effective March 31, 2025.
Baldo, who joined Munich Re in 2022, will lead healthcare underwriting units serving senior living facilities, hospitals, and allied health facilities.
Liz Kramer, president of excess & surplus lines at MRS-NA, praised Baldo for his leadership in growing Munich Re’s healthcare offerings and expressed confidence in his ability to continue delivering superior service. Baldo succeeds Tyler Coleman, who transitioned to a new role earlier this year.
These leadership changes reflect the ongoing efforts of insurance companies to adapt to an evolving market and to strengthen their capabilities in key areas such as technology, operations, HR, and specialized insurance offerings.
