Trident and MSIG USA Leadership Changes Highlight Insurance Market Shifts

Trident Reciprocal Exchange has appointed Ryan Hodges as CEO, bringing over 25 years of property and casualty insurance experience, including expertise in underwriting and risk management. This leadership change aligns with a trend of private insurers increasing their involvement in Florida’s homeowners insurance market, highlighted by regulator-approved transfers of policies from Citizens Property Insurance Corp to private carriers. S

eparately, MSIG USA has appointed Tony Beirne as chief actuary and Dale James as chief risk officer, enhancing their actuarial and risk management leadership amid ongoing organizational growth. Beirne will manage reserving, pricing, capital modeling, and portfolio analytics, while James will oversee enterprise risk, compliance, and business continuity. These strategic hires reflect an industry focus on strengthening governance, capital strategy, and operational risk management.