Women in Reinsurance (WiRe), an organisation dedicated to promoting the professional development of women working in Bermuda’s reinsurance market, has announced a series of appointments to its board of directors.
The company has added Natasha Scotland Courcy, CEO and General Counsel of Athene Bermuda to its board, as well as former Event Committee members: Kyra Hodsoll, Assistant Manager of Operations at Ariel Re, Sylvia Taylor, Reinsurance Accountant at Martello, and Marlin Ramlal, Senior Underwriter at MS Re.
The new appointees join returning board members Carmen DeSilva (QBE Bermuda), Susan Smith (Ark Insurance Ltd), Julia Mather (Falcon Insurance PCC Ltd); and Maamoun Rajeh (Arch Worldwide Reinsurance Group).
Peta White, Chair of WiRe and President of Vantage Risk, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome these accomplished leaders to our board. Their demonstrated passion for supporting women in reinsurance will be invaluable as we pursue our new strategic direction. This expansion reflects our commitment to inclusivity and excellence, ensuring that WiRe continues to be a vibrant and supportive community.”
In addition, WiRe expressed gratitude to Kathleen Reardon, CEO Hiscox Re & ILS, for over 15 years of continuous service, including her pivotal role as co-founder and former chair, as she transitions off the board.
Reardon, said: “It has been an honor to help steer WiRe from its inception to the dynamic entity it is today. I am excited to continue to support the organization as a member and mentor to the next generation of leaders.”
The company also gave thanks to outgoing leaders Tracey Gibbons, Head of QBE Re Bermuda, for her years of service as a member of the board of directors, as well as Leone Charles, Assistant Underwriter at Brit Insurance, for her work as outgoing Head of the Events Committee.
Meanwhile, WiRe also unveiled an updated vision, purpose and values statement, designed to underscore the company’s commitment to promoting professional development, networking and diversity for members.
“Our new vision and purpose statement embodies WiRe’s dedication to creating more opportunities for women in reinsurance. Along with our core values, this will guide all our initiatives going forward,” added White.
DeSilva added that “in alignment with the update to our vision, purpose, and values we have also taken the opportunity to restructure. We have transformed the Event Committee to Executive Committee in recognition of all the work the team does across the four pillars of WiRe which includes networking & mentoring, education & development, Media & Communications, and Treasury & Sponsorship. Each Board member will be responsible for overseeing these pillars and ensuring that our Vision Purpose and Values are the driving force behind all decisions.”
