RiverStone Appoint David Soutter As Group CRO
RiverStone International has appointed David Soutter as group chief risk officer, bringing more than 25 years of global re/insurance experience to the role.
A spokesperson said, “RiverStone International today announced the appointment of David Soutter as group chief risk officer [CRO], reporting to group chief executive officer, Paul Brockman.
“Soutter joined RiverStone International as head of risk in Bermuda in April 2025 and has more than 25 years of experience in the global re/insurance market. His expertise spans enterprise risk management, finance, capital oversight, regulatory engagement and governance across highly regulated insurance e3nvironments.
“Prior to joining RiverStone International, Soutter held a number of senior leadership positions with Zurich Insurance Group, including chief financial officer of its Bermuda operations and, most recently, project director, internal reinsurance.
“Soutter is deputy chair of the Insurance and Reinsurance Legacy Association [IRLA] Bermuda and serves as treasurer of the Bermuda Foundation for Insurance Studies [BFIS].”
Paul Brockman said: “Since joining RiverStone International, David has made a significant contribution to the business and has quickly established himself as a trusted member of our experienced leadership team. His extensive expertise and deep understanding of risk, capital and regulatory matters make him ideally placed to lead our global Risk function. I look forward to continuing to work closely with David in his new role.”
David Soutter added: “I am pleased to take on the role of group chief risk officer at RiverStone International. The business has built a strong reputation for disciplined risk management and execution, and I look forward to working with colleagues across the group to further strengthen our risk framework and support the company’s strategic objectives.”
