James Few Named CEO Of Aspen Re
Bermuda-based Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited announced changes to the management of its reinsurance segment. Brian Boornazian (CEO, Aspen Re) will assume the position of Chairman of Aspen Re, while James Few (President, Aspen Re) will become CEO of Aspen Re. Emil Issavi will become CUO of Aspen Re.
Brian Boornazian has been appointed as Chairman and Performance Director of Aspen Re and CEO of North America for Aspen Re. In this role he will oversee the development and execution of Aspen’s global reinsurance business strategy and will also leverage his extensive market experience and client knowledge to further enhance Aspen Re’s approach to client service and relationship management globally. He will also be responsible for managing business performance.
James Few, will become CEO of Aspen Re and will develop, establish and execute Aspen Re’s global business strategy, with responsibility for its successful implementation.
Emil Issavi has been appointed as Chief Underwriting Officer of Aspen Re. In addition, Managing Directors have been appointed for Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa and Global Accounts.
Commenting on the changes, Aspen’s CEO, Chris O’Kane said: “Aspen Re has grown to be an established market leader since our formation 10 years ago. A cornerstone of our success has been a rigorous focus on our clients and client service.
“Over this period, however, the reinsurance market has continued to evolve with increased emphasis on business being placed locally. The changes announced today reflect this trend and our reinsurance business will be managed on an increasingly regionalized and client facing basis.”
