Vantage Risk Appoints James Gunson as Chief Claims Officer

Strategic Appointment Enhances Claims Leadership and Operational Efficiency — Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. (Vantage) is pleased to announce the appointment of James (Jim) Gunson as Chief Claims Officer for the group’s insurance operations. Jim will report to Alex Blanco, CEO of Insurance, leading Vantage's claims organization focusing on innovation, efficiency, and exceptional service.

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Celebrating Black History Month 2025

Black men and women are underrepresented in commercial re/insurance. For those of us in the industry, Black History Month is an opportunity to listen and work toward change. Kimberly James shares her thoughts with us.

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Vantage Announces Promotion of Lila Granda to Head of Political Risk and Credit

Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. today announced the promotion of Lila Granda as Head of Political Risk and Credit (PRC). Effective immediately, she will join the group’s Insurance leadership team and report to Alex Blanco, Insurance Chief Executive. As Head of PRC, Lila will assume leadership responsibilities for the respective team and oversee the group’s PRC portfolio, ensuring discipline, diversification, and consistent application of PRC underwriting strategy and risk appetite. She is also the senior risk manager of Political Risk and Credit.

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Vantage Announces Appointment of Kelly Bellitti as Chief Pricing and Portfolio Actuary and David Valzania as Chief Underwriting Officer

Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. (Vantage) strengthens its Insurance leadership team today, announcing the appointment of Kelly Bellitti as Chief Pricing and Portfolio Actuary and David Valzania as Chief Underwriting Officer, effective immediately. David joins Kelly on Vantage’s Insurance leadership team, and both will report to Alex Blanco, Insurance Chief Executive.

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