Accredited Insurance Holdings, a global programme manager, has appointed Steven J. Bensinger as a Non-Executive Director to its Group Board.
Bensinger has over 45 years of industry experience and will join the Board on December 9th, 2024. He is also set to serve as Chair of the Audit Committee.
Bensinger has held senior operating and financial positions at AIG, The Hanover Insurance Group, Combined Specialty Group (then part of Aon), Chartwell Re Corporation, Skandia America Group, and was a Partner in the insurance practice of Coopers & Lybrand (now PwC).
He is currently an Independent Director on the boards of Ariel Re, Kinsale Capital Group, Clearcover Insurance Company, and The Doctors Company Group. Bensinger also serves as a Senior Advisor at Howden Re.
Bensinger’s appointment follows the appointments of Barbara Bufkin and Patricia Roufca as Non-Executive Directors to Accredited’s Group Board.
William Spiegel, Chief Executive Officer of Accredited, commented on the appointment, “Steve brings a broad range of insurance expertise as a C-suite executive, board member and advisor.
“His experience leading finance functions in both insurance and reinsurance businesses will be of great value to our Board and Audit Committee.
“I am delighted that we have established a high-calibre Board which reflects Accredited’s significant ambitions, and I look forward to working with Steve, Barbara and Patricia to capitalize on the opportunities ahead.”
