The insurance sector has announced key leadership changes with the appointments of Ashley Powers, Nick Greggains, and Sun Siang Liew to executive roles in their respective organizations.
Alliant Insurance Services has named Powers as senior vice president within its employee benefits group. Based in Irvine, Calif., Powers will focus on improving business process efficiencies and driving innovation for Alliant’s western region benefits operations.
With more than 13 years of experience in benefits administration and consulting, Powers previously served as vice president of client services at a national business consulting firm, specializing in operations, team development, and client retention. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Vanguard University.
“Ashley has a deep understanding of the client service experience and consistently delivers strategic solutions that empower service teams to exceed client expectations,” said Kevin Overbey, president of Alliant Employee Benefits.
Novatae Risk Group has appointed Greggains (pictured above left) as its new president. In this role, he will collaborate with CEO Richard Kerr on strategic direction, financial performance, and operational excellence.
Greggains brings more than 35 years of industry experience, having previously served as president and CEO of Ethos Specialty Insurance Services, a news release highlighted. His career includes leadership roles at Pioneer Underwriters, XL Insurance, and Catlin Group. He holds a degree in business studies and finance from Sheffield Hallam University in England and is an associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
“Nick’s expertise in operating insurance companies, including setting strategy, building teams, attracting and retaining talent and driving performance will prove invaluable for our business,” said Kerr.
Mt. Logan Capital Management, Ltd. (MLCM), the third-party capital management platform of Everest Group, Ltd., has named Liew (pictured above right) as chief analytics officer. Liew will oversee portfolio management and actuarial analytics, reporting to CEO John Modin.
Liew was previously senior vice president of portfolio analytics at RenaissanceRe, following its acquisition of Validus Re. He played a key role in investor portfolio construction and product development at AlphaCat Managers, Validus Re’s third-party capital affiliate.
“I am pleased to welcome Sun to MLCM , who brings a proven track record in portfolio management, analytics, and optimization to our ILS team,” said Modin.
As of Jan, 1, Everest’s third-party capital facilitated by MLCM reached a record $1.8 billion.
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