Falvey Insurance Group has named Rob Bell chief financial officer and appointed two cargo underwriters as part of changes to its finance leadership, underwriting team and board. Bell joined the marine and cargo insurance specialist on October 19, 2026.

Key Takeaways

  • Mike Edwards has moved from chief financial officer to chief investment officer.
  • Julie Hencler will oversee day-to-day financial management as executive vice president, group finance.
  • Max Reilly and Dylan Edelson have joined as assistant vice presidents of underwriting.

Falvey Insurance reorganizes finance leadership

Bell brings more than 25 years of experience in property and casualty insurance finance. He was previously chief financial officer at PMA Companies and held a finance leadership role at Travelers overseeing a division that included inland and ocean marine insurance.

Edwards, who joined Falvey in 2000 and became CFO in 2003, will be responsible for investment activities in his new role. Hencler has helped lead finance operations since 2005 and will manage the company’s day-to-day finances. Falvey said the three executives will work together across their respective responsibilities.

Cargo underwriting team adds two executives

Reilly and Edelson bring cargo and marine underwriting experience from major international insurers. In their new roles, they will work with carrier partners and brokers on complex risks and cases requiring timely underwriting decisions.

Falvey’s cargo and stock throughput policies cover goods across the supply chain, including transit and warehousing. The company offers coverage for general cargo, technology and life sciences products.

Board gains commercial risk adviser

Kristy Furrer joined Falvey’s board earlier in 2026. She is a senior vice president at Woodruff Sawyer, a Gallagher company, and has more than 25 years of experience advising commercial clients on risk assessment and management.

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