A prominent Connecticut-based insurance company has appointed a new, London-based head of international insurance operations.
The Navigators Group announced late last week the hiring of Michael J. Casella as President of International Insurance, effective April 1. 2016. In his new role, Casella will be responsible for the company’s international insurance segment, one of its three operating segments.
Casella will report to Navigators’ President and Chief Executive Officer Stanley Galinski out of his London office.
Casella, a longtime insurance veteran, joins Navigators from
Travelers Insurance. Prior to that, he enjoyed a 32-year career with
Chubb, with assignments as CEO of
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe and of
Chubb’s Lloyd’s managing agency.
Casella expressed excitement at the prospect of joining Navigators’ leadership team.
“The strong foundation in the London market, with both a long-term participation in the Lloyd’s market and branch of Navigators Insurance Company, along with the existing six regional offices in Europe and presence in Lloyd’s China and Brazil, is evidence of Navigators’ commitment to the international insurance market,” he said.
“I look forward to working with my new colleagues to build upon that strong foundation and to enhance the level of service to our insurance brokers and policyholders outside of the United States.”
Galanski celebrated the appointment, calling Casella a “seasoned global insurance executive” who has lived and worked in a variety of markets, including the US, Europe and Asia.
“He is an accomplished business builder and a proven team player with an approach that fits well with our entrepreneurial culture,” Galanski said. “We look forward to having him join our team to lead the ongoing development of our international insurance business.”
Navigators Group is an international specialty insurance holding company based in Stamford, Connecticut. The company oversees insurance operations, underwriting management companies and operations at Lloyd’s.
It has offices in the United States, the United Kingdom and continental Europe, as well as representative offices in China and Brazil.
