Aventum, a (re)insurance group, announced the appointment of Robert Moorehead-Lane as its Chief Risk Officer.
This newly established role underscores Aventum’s unwavering commitment to efficient risk management and delivering value to its employees, partners, and clients, as the company continues to thrive in an ever-evolving industry landscape, the company said.
Moorehead-Lane brings a wealth of experience, 25 years in the financial services sector, with his most recent position being the Chief Risk Officer at Aspen Insurance Group.
His extensive professional journey also includes roles at Grant Thornton, Assurant, and KPMG, where he honed his expertise in risk strategy, framework development, strategic transformation, regulatory policy development, solvency, and risk-based capital solutions.
In his new capacity as the Group CRO at Aventum, Moorehead-Lane will play a pivotal role in ensuring the organisation’s evolution is fortified with heightened resilience through the implementation of a robust risk framework, strengthened governance, and vigilant oversight.
David Bearman, CEO of Aventum, expressed his enthusiasm regarding the appointment, saying, “Robert’s extensive expertise will make a vital contribution to Aventum as we continue our ambitious growth journey. It’s a critical role designed to deliver even more value through the safe and compliant operation of our business. His leadership skills and deep understanding of the complexities of the insurance regulatory environment will be invaluable.”
Moorehead-Lane also shared his thoughts on joining Aventum, stating, “Aventum is a great organisation, with a unique culture, clear ambition for growth and a desire to jump on every opportunity to do things better. The chance to lead the risk function at such an exciting time for the Group was an opportunity I simply couldn’t resist. I look forward to ensuring the delivery of its risk strategy, and supporting its pledge to create even more value for the business, its clients, and the industry as a whole.”
