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VCIA President Richard Smith To Step Down at Beginning of 2022
Richard Smith, the long-time president of the Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA), will step down from his position at the beginning of 2022, the VCIA announced on September 30, 2021. The VCIA has set up a formal search committee to focus on finding a successor to Mr. Smith. Read More
AXA XL Appoints Jeremy Gittler Americas Head of Cyber and Technology
AXA XL Insurance has named Jeremy Gittler head of cyber and technology for the Americas, based in New York. In his new role, Mr. Gittler will manage AXA XL's cyber portfolio and develop the regional underwriting strategy and product innovation in the Americas. Read More
West Virginia Governor Appoints Allan L. McVey Insurance Commissioner
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has appointed Allan L. McVey as the state's insurance commissioner. Mr. McVey has served as secretary of the West Virginia Department of Administration since January 2019. He previously served as insurance commissioner from March 2017 until his appointment as secretary of administration. Read More
Stephen Clark Named AXA XL Marine Liabilities Global Practice Leader
AXA XL's global marine insurance business has appointed Stephen Clark marine liabilities global practice leader. Based in Chicago, Mr. Clark assumes the new role in addition to retaining his responsibilities as North America hull and liabilities practice leader. Read More
AXA XL Names North American Construction Business Profit Center Heads
AXA XL's North America construction business has promoted Ray Allen and Jim Richert to lead its construction professional business line and subcontractor default insurance (SDI) business line respectively. Mr. Richert will assume underwriting management oversight of AXA XL's SDI business while Mr. Allen assumes underwriting management of AXA XL's contractors professional and environmental liability insurance coverages. Read More