Operations/tech

Peel Hunt and Jefferies analysts are reassured by calibre of the outgoing CEO’s internal replacement.

The interim chief will stay on in an advisory role for an initial period before retiring.

The move follows Jess Pryor’s promotion to executive chairman of Brit’s US business.

CEO Richard Harries and active underwriter Toby Drysdale outline the carrier’s ambitions as it leans into the pricing cycle.

The former Arch managing agency director will focus on legacy business, M&A and alternative capital.

The EU surety and guarantee operations is now one entity and rebranded to Liberty Mutual Surety.

The association’s members have also identified digital platforms as a prime concern.

Brian Dusek will develop and grow the start-ups North America cyber portfolio and report to Yosha DeLong.

Miller CEO Greg Collins has pledged to expand the business internationally as its takeover by private equity firm Cinven and Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC completes.

The lawyer moves up after five years at the carrier.

CEO Amanda Blanc claims a world first with a plan that includes underwriting curbs on companies making more than 5% of their revenue from coal from the end of this year.

The new recruit will take on the role of head of Europe for the growing M&A team.