People & Places

Mark Peeters joined Ryan Specialty Group as CEO of a new London-based D&O MGA.

Palomar Insurance Holdings appointed Daniel Bilot to its Advisory Board. Bilot will work closely with the company to evaluate business development opportunities, advise on property catastrophe analytics initiatives and offer expertise on the current reinsurance market.

Alice Gannon, senior vice president and actuary for USAA announced her intention to retire in January of 2015 after 36 years of service. Upon Gannon's retirement, Dan Pickens, vice president of P&C portfolio management, will become USAA's chief actuary.

Jay Straughan and Randy Kerlin joined Rytech's senior management team in the roles of COO and executive vice president of operations, respectively.

New Programs

Hiscox announced a new cyber deception coverage designed to combat malicious efforts by criminals to trick employees into transferring company funds.

News

TWFG Insurance CEO Gordy Bunch announced the business is expanding with 15 new branches in Texas, two additional branches in California, and another in Washington.

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Around the industry: November 12, 2014

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