Allied World names former Everest exec to architects and engineers post

Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings Ltd. on Monday named former Everest Insurance professional liability national practice leader Joshua Kranz as senior vice president of its North America architects and engineers division.

He succeeds Doug Hamilton, who is retiring July 5.

Mr. Kranz, based in New York, will report to Marcel Ricciardelli, senior vice president, North America environmental and engineering division.

Mr. Hamilton will continue in a consulting role at Allied with a focus on strategic initiatives.