SiriusPoint Ltd. announced the appointment of Emily Yoo to the newly created role of chief operating officer, effective August 10, 2026.
Yoo, who will be based in New York, will join SiriusPoint’s executive leadership team with responsibility for technology, claims, transformation and operational excellence.
Most recently, Yoo led global operations, technology and transformation within Zurich’s travel insurance business. Prior to joining Zurich, she held roles at Bain, Deloitte and Tokio Marine.
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Canopius Group appointed Nadine Moore as chief executive officer of its U.S. business, effective September 2026.
She will report to Group CEO Neil Robertson and will join the group leadership team to deliver on Canopius’ long-term strategy in the region. Based in Chicago, she will lead Canopius’ U.S. operations across both its retail and wholesale businesses.
Moore most recently served as managing director and senior partner at Boston Consulting Group.
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Badger Mutual Insurance Company has named Shane Paltzer as director of strategic growth.
Paltzer brings more than 30 years of insurance industry leadership experience to Badger Mutual, most recently serving as vice president of personal lines underwriting & corporate relations at Acuity Insurance. His leadership experience spans underwriting, marketing, compliance, culture and operations.
Paltzer’s addition supports Badger Mutual’s TRUST in Action strategy, which is focused on expanding commercial expertise, strengthening agency partnerships, and continued innovation to better serve policyholders, employees and independent agents.



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