Zurich has named Tina Mallie as the new head of direct markets for Zurich North America Commercial. In this role, she will be responsible for overseeing the company's insurance offerings to businesses that sell or service automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, equipment, and also auto recyclers.
Ariel Holdings, a Bermuda-based insurance and reinsurance holding company, has appointed George Rivaz as CEO. He succeeds Don Kramer, the long-time insurance deal-maker who was instrumental in founding Ariel and who will continue to serve as non-executive chairman of the company.
XL Insurance has appointed Seraina Maag as chief executive of its North America Property & Casualty (P&C) unit. She succeeds Dennis Kane, who will retire at the end of the year.
Ace Westchester, the US-based property and casualty operation of the ACE Group, has appointed Joseph Casey as president of ACE Westchester Professional Lines, who will be responsible for leading overall efforts, including new business development, strategic direction and implementation of underwriting strategy and product development of all management and professional liability products and services.
Chartis, a property-casualty and general insurance provider, has appointed Samir Shah as senior vice president and chief risk officer, who will be responsible for worldwide risk management strategies.
Also appoints Isaiah 'Ike' Harris, Jr. as chairman
