H.W. Kaufman Group, a Michigan-based insurance company, has named Danny Kaufman and Jodie Kaufman Davis as co-presidents, creating new leadership positions that will establish distinct responsibilities across Kaufman’s global portfolio. Alan Jay Kaufman will continue to serve as the Chairman and CEO. Danny Kaufman, who is currently the president of Burns & Wilcox in the US, will also oversee the brokerage and Canadian divisions. Jodie Kaufman Davis will become the vice-chair of Atain Insurance Companies while retaining oversight of RB Jones and will continue to be responsible for Kaufman’s businesses outside North America.
Hub International Limited, based in Chicago, has appointed Tim DeSett as North American commercial lines president. DeSett, who has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, will be responsible for developing HUB’s commercial lines strategy and driving organic growth. He was previously the executive vice president of property & casualty at NFP and the head of North America field operations and distribution for AIG.
Chubb, headquartered in New Jersey, has named Tim Benson as the executive vice president and multinational insurance leader, effective October 30. Benson and the multinational team will work closely with Chubb’s Global Services group to execute and deliver North America multinational programs globally. Benson, who has over 20 years of insurance industry experience, was previously the executive vice president and chief revenue officer for Chubb’s middle market division. He will succeed Laura Vest, who is retiring after 20 years with the company.
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