Applied Underwriters Announces Leadership Appointments at United Risk

Applied Underwriters announced leadership appointments at its United Risk Group, effective immediately. Alex Amezquita was named CFO of United Risk, succeeding Jay Cahill, who was appointed CEO of United Risk’s newly formed reinsurance division. Amezquita will manage the financial operations of United Risk’s many divisions in key insurance, surety and other specialty areas. He joins United Risk after serving as CFO of Herbalife, as senior vice president at global investment bank Moelis & Co. and as a principal at boutique investment bank Centerview Partners. C...