ANV Appointed Sarthak Sharma to Lead US Risk Unit
The insurer has named a new head of its U.S. Transactional Risk business following recent departures.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in People
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ANV has appointed Sarthak Sharma as the head of its U.S. Transactional Risk business. The announcement follows the departure of former team members Colin Addy and Greg Conroy.
Why it matters
The leadership change aims to bolster business development and broker engagement within the U.S. market. Sharma is tasked with delivering specialized insurance solutions for complex mergers and acquisitions.
Sarthak Sharma brings nearly 10 years of professional experience in insurance and law to the role. He previously served as Senior Vice President and Counsel for Mergers and Acquisitions at Ryan Transactional Risk.
The players
Sarthak Sharma
He is the new head of the U.S. Transactional Risk business at ANV who brings a decade of experience in the legal and insurance sectors.
ANV
This insurance company provides specialized coverage solutions for businesses and complex transaction risks.
Colin Addy
He is a former member of the ANV transactional risk team who has departed the company.
Greg Conroy
He is a former member of the ANV transactional risk team who has departed the company.
Ryan Transactional Risk
This company provides specialized insurance services for mergers and acquisitions where Sarthak Sharma previously held a senior leadership role.
The details
Sharma will oversee all business development and broker engagement efforts for the firm's U.S. Transactional Risk team. His primary focus will be providing insurance coverage tailored to the needs of complex merger and acquisition transactions.
Timeline
ANV announced the personnel changes on September 24, 2026.
Market Landscape
The appointment reflects a broader industry movement to integrate high-level legal expertise into transactional risk divisions to better manage complex M&A exposures. By hiring a former senior counsel, ANV positions its team to compete more effectively for high-stakes corporate deals.
Clients and brokers working with ANV can expect continuity in service as the firm transitions to new leadership for its transactional risk solutions. This move suggests the insurer will maintain its focus on providing risk mitigation for complex mergers and acquisitions.
The takeaway
The move underscores the critical need for specialized legal and insurance knowledge in navigating modern corporate deal-making. Companies should ensure their risk partners possess both technical legal experience and deep industry-specific expertise.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ReinsuranceNe.
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