Execs Form Global Insurance Search Firm

A team of insurance search executives has formed a new firm, Sterling James, to serve the needs of the global insurance industry.

Co-founders Bruce Halbeck, Erin Hamrick, and Simon Harrison were all senior members of the insurance practices of the two large executive recruiters, Heidrick & Struggles and Spencer Stuart, before launching Sterling James. They said they bring 53 years of collective experience.

Halbeck co-led the insurance practice at Spencer Stuart, and led the global insurance practice at Heidrick & Struggles.

Hamrick previously served with a multiline insurance carrier, an insurance brokerage firm and as a partner at Heidrick & Struggles before joining Spencer Stuart as a senior member.

Harrison practiced as a commercial lawyer in London prior to leading the European insurance practice at Heidrick & Struggles.

Sterling James has offices in London, New York and Chicago.