Key Leadership Moves in US Insurance Sector Highlight Growth and Innovation

The insurance and financial services sector has seen notable leadership changes impacting key areas such as specialty insurance, brokerage services, and technology. Mosaic Insurance has appointed Sachin Warty as global head of financial institutions and professional liability to spearhead expansion efforts in North America. Reporting lines have been reorganized with new international heads for professional liability and financial institutions to support global strategy. Additionally, Mosaic has promoted two executives to focus on client and broker engagement, strengthening its market presence and distribution channels. In brokerage, Lockton has named Jake Byrne as US marine risks and liability practice leader, underscoring its commitment to enhancing marine insurance expertise and client service nationwide. Byrne brings extensive experience from Lockton and Aon in managing complex international marine portfolios. Westfield Insurance has introduced a newly created role of enterprise CIO, appointing Lloyd Scholz to develop technology strategy in alignment with business growth and global expansion. Scholz’s background includes technology leadership at Markel and Capital One, emphasizing data and analytics capabilities for Westfield’s property and casualty operations. In governance, MassMutual has added Michael T. Rollings to its board, leveraging his previous CFO experience at Vanguard and MassMutual. Rollings' financial leadership and strategic advisory roles will contribute to overseeing the company’s financial planning and management. These appointments reflect ongoing industry trends focused on specialization, digital transformation, and leadership continuity within the US insurance market.