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Chubb appoints Guney Celik as regional head of marine for Eurasia & Africa

Global (re)insurer Chubb has announced the appointment of Guney Celik as regional head of marine for Eurasia & Africa.

 

In his new role he will take responsibility for the ongoing expansion of the firm’s marine presence in the Eurasia & Africa region, working with both underwriting and business development teams.

 

Mr Celik has previously led Chubb’s Marine portfolio in Turkey since 2017. He will continue to be based in Istanbul, and will report jointly to Emre Bugday, Chubb Turkey country president; Nikolay Dmitriev, regional director, Property and Casualty; and Benoit Chasseguet, regional marine manager, Continental Europe.

 

Marsh JLT Specialty builds renewable energy leadership with four hires

Marsh has made four senior appointments to the Marsh JLT Specialty renewable energy team, including Oliver Holme and Darren Popham in the UK, Martin Beck in Asia and Michael Kolodner in the US.

 

Chubb names Markwick-Day upstream energy underwriting officer

Chubb has appointed Melanie Markwick-Day as senior upstream energy underwriting officer within its overseas general energy division.

 

Everest hires Van Helden from Lloyd’s for business development role

Everest Insurance has hired Ralph van Helden as business development director for its global markets unit as the company once again turns to the Corporation of Lloyd’s to build out its roster.