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BF&M Limited Promotes Gemma Rochelle
BF&M Limited announced the promotion of Gemma Rochelle to EVP, Group General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, and her appointment to its Group Executive Committee, effective April 1st, 2024. Abigail Clifford, Group President and CEO, stated, “Gemma joined the company in 2019 and has made significant contributions, proving herself to be an... Read more of this article
Abacus Promotes Jaylaka Matthie
Abacus Ltd., the local full-service accounting firm, has promoted Jaylaka Matthie to the position of Bookkeeper. A spokesperson said, “Matthie, whose dedication and innovative approach to financial management has been credited as contributing to the firm’s success, will now oversee a broader range of responsibilities. These include managing... Read more of this article
Fortitude Re Appoints Jamie Schmerer
FGH Parent, L.P. [Fortitude Re], today announced the appointment of Jamie Schmerer as SVP, Enterprise Risk. A spokesperson said, “Jamie’s responsibilities will include leading Fortitude Re’s regulatory relations efforts in Bermuda, as well as overseeing and enhancing the enterprise risk management framework of Fortitude Re including, risk... Read more of this article
AXA XL Announce Promotions And Title Changes
AXA XL in Bermuda has announced the promotions and title changes effective April 1st of the following employees: Rosemarie Minors – Manager, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs and Privacy Officer Tiffany Heslop – VP, Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty, Insurance James Gregory – VP, Senior Underwriter, Professional Lines, Insurance Aldon Campbell... Read more of this article
Ariel Re Promotes Thirteen Staff Members
Ariel Re, a global reinsurance business with offices in Bermuda, London and Hong Kong, has announced it has promoted thirteen staff in its Bermuda and London offices. A spokesperson said, “Last year, Ariel Re first announced its drive to become an ‘academy firm’, which will support and develop talent in the reinsurance industry. “The... Read more of this article
Appleby Promote Riihiluoma, Batten & Knight
Appleby promoted nine senior staff across multiple offices, including Sam Riihiluoma, James Batten and Jordan Knight in their Bermuda office. A spokesperson said, “Leading offshore law firm Appleby is pleased to announce nine senior promotions across its Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey offices. “The... Read more of this article
Conyers Promote Jessica Harris & Katie Martin
Jessica Almeida Harris and Katie Martin were among the lawyers recently promoted by Conyers. A spokesperson said, “Conyers is pleased to confirm the promotion of three lawyers to Partner in the Cayman Islands, Hong Kong and London. Newly-promoted Partners are Ryan McConvey in Hong Kong and Barnabas Finnigan in London Róisín Liddy-Murphy in... Read more of this article
Chamber Of Commerce To Host AGM
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by KPMG, is set to host its 2024 Annual General Meeting [AGM] and Luncheon at the Hamilton Princess Hotel on April 17, 2024. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its 2024 Annual General Meeting [AGM] and Luncheon, sponsored by KPMG, to be held at the Hamilton Princess... Read more of this article
Everest Group Promotes Jim Williamson
Everest Group announced that Jim Williamson has been promoted to lead Everest’s reinsurance and insurance businesses.” “Jim is an excellent executive, a multi-faceted operator, and consummate underwriter with a record of building best in class businesses,” said Juan C. Andrade, Everest President & CEO. “Jim has been a valuable partner... Read more of this article
EY Bermuda Hosts Networking Reception
EY hosted an Executive Networking Reception in support of the ISC [Insurance Supper Club] Group, a global business network dedicated to bridging the gender seniority gap in the [re]insurance industry. A spokesperson said, “Over eighty executives heard from special guest Dr. Frank Schmid, an industry luminary and renowned expert on Generative AI,... Read more of this article
Relm Insurance Appoints Chris Sinkey As COO
Relm Insurance announced the appointment of Chris Sinkey as the Chief Operating Officer. A spokesperson said, “Relm Insurance [Relm], a leading specialty insurance carrier supporting emerging and innovative industries, today announced that Chris Sinkey has joined as Chief Operating Officer, a newly created role. “Reporting into CEO and Founder,... Read more of this article
ABIR Welcomes Re/insurer Sompo As Member
The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] announced the addition of Sompo International Holdings Ltd. as its newest member, along with the appointment of Sompo’s Chief Risk Officer, Emmanuel Brulé, to the ABIR Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] welcomed Sompo... Read more of this article
AXIS Names Kyle Freeman Head Of AXIS ILS
AXIS Capital Holdings has appointed Kyle Freeman as Head of AXIS ILS, effective immediately. A spokesperson said, “AXIS Capital Holdings Limited [“AXIS Capital” or the “Company”] [NYSE: AXS] announced today that it has appointed Kyle Freeman as Head of AXIS ILS, effective immediately. Mr. Freeman’s responsibilities will include overseeing... Read more of this article
BHCF Foundation Appoints Six New Directors
The Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation [BHCF] has expanded its board with the addition of six new directors, Angela Atherden, Sally-Anne Baron, Andrew Gibbs, Richard Lau, Nevine Lewis and Harriet Stuckes. Jane Spurling, Chair of the Board, said, “The new Directors bring a wide range of experience in finance, compliance, information technology,... Read more of this article
Brit Ltd Appoints David Cary As Deputy Head
Brit Ltd announced that David Cary has been appointed to the role of Deputy Head of Property Treaty, Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “David brings nearly 20 years’ experience in the reinsurance sector. Before joining Brit, he was Underwriting Manager and Head of Property & Casualty, Bermuda for QBE Re. Prior to this, David held senior roles... Read more of this article
Bank Of Butterfield Appoints Simon Des-Etages
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son announced the appointment of Simon Des-Etages to General Counsel and Group Chief Legal Officer effective March 18, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Des-Etages succeeds Shaun Morris, who has served in the role for the last twelve years and made the decision to retire.” Michael Collins, Chairman and Chief... Read more of this article
