* Stephen Asaro has been appointed vice...

* Stephen Asaro has been appointed vice president in charge of brokerage and risk management services for Johnson & Higgins in Costa Mesa, an insurance broker. Asaro, who has been with the company almost 15 years, was formerly a casualty unit manager in the New York office. In addition, Kris Davis has been appointed vice president and property practice leader. Davis has been with the company for seven years.