Aegist Specialty, a France-based MGA regulated by the ACPR, providing specialty underwriting across facultative and treaty, with a focus on Europe, Middle East and Africa, announced the appointment of Mr Samir Hemsi as CEO, effective October 2025. He will be based in Paris.
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South Africa's leading short-term insurer has initiated a strategic rebranding exercise to consolidate its specialist business units under a single brand, Santam Specialist Solutions (SSS).
The Fidelis Partnership (TFP) has promoted Mr Billy Ayres to head of crisis management. In his new role, he will be responsible for oversight of both the terrorism and contingency teams, leveraging his deep expertise in specialty insurance markets to further strengthen client offerings in this space.
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR) has appointed Mr Phillip Murphy as medical malpractice senior underwriter. In his new role, he will be responsible for broadening the medical malpractice underwriting line, which is currently offered within a suite of liability solutions.
ISA Solutions, a specialty reinsurance broker and MGA, has announced a significant expansion of its capabilities with the launch of new binding authority agreements.
Gallagher has appointed Mr Ryan Witchard as executive director of its Middle East and Africa marine practice. In his new role, he will lead the team offering clients advice for all shipping, cargo, hull and machinery risks.
Specialist MGA platform and wholly owned subsidiary of The Fidelis Partnership (TFP), Pine Walk, has launched Arenite Specialty.
Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has announced a new single integrated third-party division, bringing together financial and professional (FinPro) and casualty under one unit in its UK and MENA region.