Several big names in the U.S. insurance world have announced new leadership roles recently, signaling fresh directions and growth plans.
At Howden, Joe Clark has stepped in as president of its Private Risk Solutions division, while Dale Krupowicz takes on the role of head of operations. Both bring a wealth of experience to the table. Clark has spent over 20 years in personal lines and private client insurance, with past roles including president at Liberty Select and chief growth officer at Aon Private Risk Management. Krupowicz, a Certified Advisor of Personal Insurance, has more than 30 years of experience focused on high-net-worth personal insurance. She was previously COO and partner at a boutique agency, leading operations and client services for nearly two decades. Their goal is to strengthen Howden’s services for wealthy individuals, focusing on personalized risk management. Also, Howden announced Susan Panuccio will become group CFO early next year.
Over at Everest Group, Anthony Vidovich is set to become executive vice president and general counsel starting on or before January 5, 2026. He will report to Everest’s president and CEO, Jim Williamson, and take over from Ricardo Anzaldua, who plans to retire. Vidovich brings almost 30 years of legal experience in global property and casualty insurance. His career includes leadership at AIG, XL Catlin, and The Hartford. He has a law degree from Rutgers and has served on several advisory boards. Everest also recently named Jiten Voralia as chief underwriting officer for global reinsurance.
Alliant Insurance Services has welcomed Erik Toerge as senior vice president of its Employee Benefits Group. Based in Tampa, Toerge will oversee national clients, offering data-driven consulting and risk management services tailored to employee benefits. Before joining Alliant, he was a vice president at a national insurance brokerage and consulting firm, known for his talent in building results-focused teams.
Lemonade has added Prashant Ratanchandani to its board of directors. Ratanchandani currently serves as vice president of engineering for AI products at Meta, leading teams behind the company’s generative AI efforts. He has also held leadership roles at Microsoft, contributing to Windows development. He holds degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Lemonade’s board also features co-founders Daniel Schreiber and Shai Wininger, along with other key members.
These appointments highlight a wave of strategic talent moving into the insurance industry. Each executive brings specialized expertise, aiming to enhance services and expand business in their respective areas. The industry is clearly investing in leadership to better serve clients and address evolving needs.