Senior Leadership Changes in Insurance Sector: Insights and Impacts
Numerous senior-level appointments and promotions have been announced within the insurance and financial services sectors, covering roles in broking, specialty MGA, marketing, and board positions. This dynamic shift in leadership highlights strategic moves aimed at enhancing industry adaptability, compliance, and service delivery in an evolving market landscape.
HUB International Expands in Private Client Services
Brandon Hetrick has been appointed vice president and private client risk advisor at HUB International's Newport Beach office in California. This move supports HUB's strategic growth in offering risk management solutions to high-net-worth families across North America. Hetrick brings 25 years of experience from previous roles at AssuredPartners and State Farm, enhancing HUB's regulatory compliance and industry footprint.
Leadership Addition at IICF Northeast
Sarah Gavlick has been named chair of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation's Northeast Division board. With over three decades in underwriting, marketing, and client distribution, Gavlick currently serves as executive vice president of carrier relations and client distribution at Jencap Group. Her former experience includes senior management roles at Markel, reinforcing industry-leading regulatory and compliance expertise.
Underwriting Leadership Strengthened at Hinterland
Hinterland Insurance, specializing in hard-to-place risks, has appointed Evan Krozy as chief underwriting officer and Kristine Harding as executive vice president for commercial packages and property, effective February 2, 2026. Krozy, previously COO at Frederick Mutual and with extensive experience in specialty lines and operations at Ascot Group and The Hanover, joins alongside Harding, who brings 17 years of expertise from Lockton. This enhances Hinterland's underwriting capabilities and strategic risk management initiatives.
RT Specialty Announces Promotions in Environmental and Construction Practice
Four staff members have been promoted within RT Specialty's Environmental and Construction Professional practice in Hamilton, NJ. Among them, Mayuri Rastogi advances to senior account manager, Aaron Roland to account executive, AJ Donaldson to account manager, and Daniel Wilhelm to assistant vice president. These promotions reflect the company's investment in its environmental casualty and quality assurance talent, strengthening regulatory compliance requirements and payer-provider coordination.
New Marketing and Revenue Executives at Hagerty and FMG
Marc Burns has been promoted to chief marketing officer at Hagerty, and Matt Teshera joins as SVP of marketing. Burns will guide the brand-building across insurance and other business areas, while Teshera focuses on marketing strategies. Concurrently, Matt Newman has been appointed as chief revenue officer at FMG, leading sales and revenue operations, with a background at Hearsy, ISS, and RiskMetrics. This strategic enhancement aims to boost industry outreach and revenue streamlining.
Board Appointments at Radian and Prudential
Radian Group Inc. has added Seraina Macia to its board, bringing her extensive experience from roles such as EVP at AIG. Concurrently, Maryann Mannen has been elected to Prudential Financial's board, effective May 2026, subject to shareholder approval. Mannen, previously with Marathon Petroleum and FMC Technologies, enhances the board with her extensive operational and financial expertise, supporting robust regulatory compliance frameworks.
Mount Logan Capital Appoints New CFO
Effective April 1, 2026, Brandon Satoren will assume the role of CFO and corporate secretary at Mount Logan Capital Inc., succeeding Nikita Klassen. Satoren has been involved with Mount Logan's retail credit platform since May 2021 and brings experience from positions at PennantPark, AQR Capital Management, and PwC. His appointment signifies a strategic alignment with compliance standards and risk management objectives.