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AXA XL has announced that Danielle Roth has been promoted to practice leader and head of cyber claims, North America. In addition to managing AXA XL's cyber claims professionals in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, Ms. Roth will also oversee the company's newly created cyber incident response team. Read More

Hartley Hartman has joined specialty workers compensation underwriter and alternative risk provider Risk Partners as business development manager, captive insurance. In his new position, Mr. Hartman will manage all new business development activities, support the company's captive insurance strategy, and further strengthen Risk Partners' presence in the industry segment. Read More

Lawrence Cook has joined Somers Risk Services as director of client services. He will be responsible for enhancing client relations and services as well as special project work, marketing support, and partner company relations. Prior to joining Somers Risk, Mr. Cook was the director, program management, for Sedgwick. Read More

AXA XL Insurance has appointed Michael Takigawa head of commercial errors and omissions (E&O) for the Americas region. Based in San Francisco and Monterey, California, Mr. Takigawa will oversee the underwriting strategy and product innovation for AXA XL's commercial E&O business in the regions, which includes lawyers, accountants, and miscellaneous professional liability. Read More

Warren Miller, a client relationship manager with Performa Investment Management in Charleston, South Carolina, is also responsible for working with Performa's marketing and business development team to cultivate new relationships. He also has been a conference task force member for various captive insurance associations. Read More