Talent

Rhodri Lane has been appointed London head of capital markets at Aon Securities. He will replace Darren Bailey, who recently left the firm, sources said.

JLT Re has appointed Nicolas Bardon as a partner in its Bermuda operation, reporting to head of office Guy Hengesbaugh.

Willis Re broker Henry Kingham has resigned and is expected to join ILS manager Aeolus, sources told sister publication The Insurance Insider.

JLT Re has hired Andrew Ferrier as executive vice president to lead the Western region, based in the firm's San Francisco office.

Swiss Re Capital Markets has hired Edward Johnson from Leadenhall Capital Partners to join its London ILS team.

Barbican's group leader of property treaty business, Aaron Coates, has resigned and is expected to join Twelve Capital later this year, sources said.

Susan Lane has joined the captives consulting business of Willis Towers Watson.

Ascot Group has appointed former RenaissanceRe CEO Neill Currie as executive chairman, noting that he had a mandate to expand the company through organic growth, strategic investments and acquisitions.

Mayer Brown has recruited Jay Kallas to join its insurance industry group and corporate and securities practice as a counsel in the law firm's Chicago office.

Willis Re has confirmed that deputy global CEO James Kent will replace John Cavanagh as global CEO when he steps down later this year.

TransRe has promoted Kyle Rhodes to the new role of global head of business development, where he will offer clients assistance in accessing third party capital.

Brian Ingle will lead the analytics team for Willis Re North America following Alice Underwood's appointment as head of risk consulting and software.