North American retained executive search firm Caldwell Partners has appointed Stamford-based partner Peter Reed to lead its insurance practice.

Before joining Caldwell Partners in May, Reed was a partner and member of the financial services practice at CTPartners. He also spent 10 years as a key member of Korn/Ferry International’s global insurance practice.

Reed says: “I am delighted to be leading Caldwell Partners’ insurance practice. The strength of our platform and the quality of our team enable us to provide clients with the highest level of service, transparency, hands-on search execution and counsel.”