TLDR: Howden Private Risk Solutions has expanded its US leadership with Joe Clark as President and Dale Krupowicz as Head of Operations. Everest Group appointed Anthony Vidovich as EVP and General Counsel. Alliant Insurance Services named Michael Cusack as Senior Vice President. Lemonade welcomed Prashant Ratanchandani, Meta’s VP of Engineering for AI products, to its board of directors, signaling a strategic focus on artificial intelligence.
Several prominent insurance industry players have recently announced significant leadership appointments and strategic hires across the United States, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance specialized services, strengthen legal and operational frameworks, and integrate advanced technological expertise.
Howden Private Risk Solutions Bolsters US Leadership
Howden Private Risk Solutions has announced key appointments aimed at expanding its client-focused model for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals in the US. Joe Clark has been named President, bringing over two decades of experience in personal lines, private client, and family office insurance. Clark previously served as president of Liberty Select at The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers and was chief growth officer at Aon Private Risk Management. Joining him is Dale Krupowicz, appointed as Head of Operations. Krupowicz, a Certified Advisor of Personal Insurance, boasts over thirty years of experience in high-net-worth personal insurance, having most recently served as COO and partner at a boutique personal insurance agency for 17 years. Together, Clark and Krupowicz will spearhead the development of Howden’s private client operations, focusing on risk management and personalized protection strategies. Earlier this month, Howden also announced Susan Panuccio would take on the role of group CFO in early 2026.
Everest Group Appoints New General Counsel
Everest Group has named Anthony Vidovich as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, with his tenure commencing on or before January 5, 2026. Vidovich will report directly to Jim Williamson, Everest’s President and CEO, and will join the company’s executive leadership team. He succeeds Ricardo Anzaldua, who is set to retire after a transition period. Vidovich brings nearly three decades of experience in the global property and casualty (re)insurance industry, having most recently served as global head of insurance legal.
Alliant Insurance Services Expands in New York
Alliant Insurance Services has announced the appointment of Michael Cusack as Senior Vice President within its Alliant Americas division. Based in New York, Cusack will focus on delivering comprehensive insurance and risk management solutions to a diverse client base across various industries. He joins Alliant with a robust background in developing tailored programs for complex risks.
Lemonade Strengthens Board with AI Expertise
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In a notable move, Lemonade has appointed Prashant Ratanchandani to its board of directors, effective immediately. Ratanchandani currently serves as Meta’s Vice President of Engineering for AI products, where he leads teams responsible for building Meta’s generative AI offerings. His prior experience includes leadership roles at Microsoft, where he contributed to the development of the Windows operating system. Ratanchandani holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and a Master of Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His addition to the board underscores Lemonade’s strategic interest in leveraging artificial intelligence to drive innovation within its insurance products and operations.
