US insurance companies are bolstering senior leadership amid continued growth in the specialty insurance market, driven by demand for tailored coverages and strategic risk management solutions.
Chubb names senior VP of investor relations
Chubb Limited has appointed Susan Spivak (pictured, left) as senior vice president of investor relations, effective Nov. 17.
Spivak brings more than two decades of experience in investor relations and equity markets, having led teams at The Hartford, Argo Group International Holdings, and Alterra Capital Holdings, and previously worked as an equity analyst at Wachovia Securities, ABN Amro, and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette.
Peter Enns, Chubb’s executive vice president and CFO, said Spivak’s expertise in corporate finance and investor engagement will be a significant asset for the company.
M Financial expands RIA channel leadership
Greg Webster (pictured, center) has joined M Financial Group as vice president of RIA channel development.
In this newly created role, he will expand the firm's network of financial advisors and insurance producers and provide market intelligence to the wealth solutions business.
Webster brings more than 35 years of experience in life insurance, wealth management, and high-net-worth planning, having served as president and CEO of Eagle Strategies LLC and held executive roles at HSBC, Guardian Life, Headwaters Group, and New York Life.
GLGA appoints new CEO
Great Lakes General Agency (GLGA), an independent wholesale broker and MGA specializing in commercial transportation insurance, has appointed Jason Austin (pictured, right) as president and CEO, effective Nov. 10. Austin has over 16 years of insurance industry experience, including leadership roles at Crum & Forster, AIG, and Selective Insurance.
Outgoing president David M. Smith will become chairman of the board, focusing on strategic initiatives. Smith said Austin’s actuarial expertise and strategic insight will drive continued growth and innovation for GLGA.
Skyward Specialty adds board expertise
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group has appointed Christopher Peirce to its board of directors, effective Feb. 1, 2026.
Peirce spent 30 years at Liberty Mutual, serving as CFO and president of the Global Specialty and Commercial Markets division. He is expected to chair the audit committee following the 2025 financial year.
Skyward CEO Andrew Robinson said Peirce’s experience will be critical as the company finalizes its planned acquisition of Apollo, subject to regulatory approval.
