People Moves: WTW Names Beaton Dir. of ICT Underwriting; Parametrix Hires Stephens to Lead US Underwriting; Gaffigan Heads Lockton US Casualty

WTW appointed Darrel Beaton as director of underwriting within the company’s Insurance Consulting and Technology (ICT) business. WTW’s ICT business is a global leader in P/C, life, and health insurance software and advisory services.

Beaton joins WTW from Effectus Insurance, where he served as chief underwriting officer, leading underwriting strategy, product development, portfolio growth and profitability management across a broad range of commercial lines.

Based in Austin, Texas, Beaton has over 30 years of experience in commercial underwriting, product development, portfolio management, program design and underwriting leadership.

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Parametrix Hires Stephens to lead US Cyber and Tech E&O Underwriting

Parametrix appointed Tresa Stephens as head of U.S. underwriting, strengthening the Lloyd’s coverholder’s cyber underwriting leadership as it continues to expand its U.S. business.

Stephens brings more than 15 years’ experience across cyber, technology, media E&O, and professional lines insurance. Most recently, Stephens served as head of cyber, tech and media – North America at Allianz Commercial. She previously held senior roles at Argo Group, Chubb, and Hiscox.

At Parametrix, Stephens will lead U.S. underwriting and support broader product strategy and development.

Lockton Expands US Casualty Team Leadership

Lockton, headquartered in Kansas City, appointed Vince Gaffigan to lead its U.S. casualty practice. With more than 30 years of casualty experience, Gaffigan has held several leadership positions across Lockton’s business and has played a key role in advancing market engagement.

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Gaffigan will partner closely with Jessica Cullen, whose Lockton leadership role is expanding as executive vice president, U.S. casualty – excess & product solutions. Together, they will focus on advancing product innovation, analytics, claims advisory, and technical expertise.