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Compre appoints David Atkins as Deputy CEO

6th February 2026 - Author: Kane Wells -

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Bermuda-domiciled international specialty reinsurance group Compre has named David Atkins to the newly created role of Deputy CEO, based in London.

compre-newAccording to Compre, the appointment will enhance the company’s leadership capacity to navigate greater scale and complexity while ensuring disciplined execution and clear accountability.

Atkins will reportedly oversee key group functions, including operations, risk, actuarial, claims, and people.

He joins Compre from Premia, where he has served as chief operating officer for the past five years, with responsibility for operational delivery, integration and organisational effectiveness.

Before Premia, Atkins spent 17 years at Enstar, holding a number of senior leadership positions across operations, strategy and execution during a period of significant growth and evolution for the business.

Will Bridger, Compre group CEO, and to whom Atkins will report, commented, “David brings deep experience of operating and scaling complex reinsurance platforms in our market.

“As Compre continues to grow, this appointment strengthens our leadership structure for the future, and I expect to be working hand in glove with David in driving the next phase of the group’s strategic development.

“I am confident that David’s experience will be a strong addition to the business and am excited about the opportunity to work together.”

Atkins added, “Compre has a strong platform, clear strategy and a reputation for disciplined execution and client service. I am looking forward to joining the group and being a key part of the leadership team, driving its further growth.”