Recent executive and strategic moves in the insurance industry involving WTW, Hartford, Higginbotham, Liberty, Alliant, McGowan, and Fusion Specialty include:
- WTW: Appointed Dale Porfilio as senior director and head of personal and commercial lines business development in its Insurance Consulting & Technology segment. Peter Miraglia and Rusas moved from WTW to Alliant’s M&A division. WTW also named a new construction leader in CRB North America.
- Hartford: Named Prateek Chhabra as chief risk officer, effective September 1, 2025, succeeding Robert Paiano, who is retiring after nearly 30 years. Chhabra, previously chief insurance risk officer, brings experience from The Hanover, Aon, McKinsey, and Verisk. Paiano will stay on as an advisor during the transition.
- Higginbotham: Appointed Andrew Reutter as CFO and COO, coming from Stone Point Capital. The firm also acquired Eagan Insurance and Thompson & Smith Insurance, expanding its presence in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
- Liberty: Hired Amber Cowan as chief human resources officer to lead HR strategy, recruitment, and workforce development as the company scales across U.S. markets. Cowan has prior experience at USI Insurance Services, Silicon Valley Bank, and Cincinnati Insurance.
- Alliant: Named Keith Coghlan as vice president in its employee benefits group to support clients in the Southeastern U.S. Peter Miraglia joined as executive vice president in Alliant Specialty’s M&A division, alongside Rusas from WTW. Alliant also acquired Property Owners Protection Insurance Co. (POPIC), enhancing its real estate sector offerings.
- McGowan: McGowan Allied Specialty Insurance added four hires to its entertainment and amusement division: Andy Dickerson and Kris Ward as associate vice presidents, and Joe Newlove and Bryce Reese as producers, bringing extensive underwriting and brokerage experience.
- Fusion Specialty: Appointed Robert Underhill as head of Americas, overseeing operations in North and South America. Underhill, formerly with Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, will focus on growing Fusion’s transactional liability segment.
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