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February 5 2026 by Jon Guy
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Mark Christen joins Markel Insurance as senior financial lines claims adjuster
- February 4
Sydney-based Christen, who joins from Axa XL, will report Lisa Mitchell, head of claims for Australia.
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Tokio Marine Management Australasia hires Daniel Sirone as chief claims officer
- February 2
Sydney-based Sirone previously worked at Sedgwick for 10 years, most recently as executive general manager for home claims and building services.
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Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance appoints Hiroshi Umiyama as president, CEO
- February 2
Shinichiro Funabiki will assume the role of chairman of the board, while he remains CEO of MS&AD Holdings.
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Zurich promotes Melissa Starfield to head of strategic broker management
- February 2
She replaces Hamish MacLean, who left Zurich for Delta Insurance Australia.
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