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Short to lead digital underwriting solutions across Arch’s international platform
9th June 2025
Arch Insurance International has announced the promotion of Ed Short as Head of Digital, effective immediately. In his new role, Short will lead the execution of Arch’s digital underwriting strategy. This involves ensuring a cohesive approach across the London Market, UK Regional, Australia, EU, and Bermuda platforms. Collaborating closely with underwriting teams, ... Read the full article
Arch Insurance International names Tim Chapman Head of Construction
5th June 2025
Arch Insurance International has announced the appointment of Tim Chapman as Head of Construction, a newly created leadership position, effective immediately. In this role, Chapman will be responsible for shaping and expanding Arch’s global construction portfolio. His remit includes growing the company’s open-market proposition and providing insurance solutions for large-scale and technically ... Read the full article
Reinsurance market is more disciplined, says Arch CEO Papadopoulo
2nd May 2025
Nicolas Papadopoulo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of re/insurer Arch Capital Group, believes the reinsurance market is more disciplined, noting that while rate decreases have been seen, they are from the peak of the market—and the sector remains attractive. Speaking during Arch Capital Group’s Q1 2025 earnings call, Papadopoulo said he hasn’t ... Read the full article
Arch Insurance appoints Cobeta & Fernandez to senior casualty roles
14th March 2025
Arch Insurance, a division of Bermuda-based re/insurer Arch Capital Group, has announced the appointments of Carmen Cobeta as Head of Casualty, Spain, and Irene Fernandez Franic as Senior Casualty Underwriter. Based in Madrid, both Cobeta and Fernandez will be responsible for expanding Arch's casualty portfolio in Spain and Portugal, focusing on ... Read the full article
AM Best revises issuer credit rating outlook to positive for Arch Capital
10th March 2025
AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) for Arch Capital Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. The credit rating agency also affirmed the global re/insurer’s Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of “aa-” (Superior) of Arch ... Read the full article
Arch eyes reinsurance growth amid “attractive” returns: CEO Papadopoulo
13th February 2025
Global insurer and reinsurer Arch Capital is looking to write more property reinsurance business as returns seem attractive, CEO Nicolas Papadopoulo commented following the release of the company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024. "We like the business (reinsurance). Absent the competitive nature and other people ... Read the full article
Alexander Moczarski joins Arch’s Board of Directors
7th February 2025
Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer Arch Capital Group has announced that Alexander Moczarski has joined the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Moczarski brings over 45 years of global insurance experience, having previously served as Chairman of Marsh McLennan Companies, International. Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions at several companies, including ... Read the full article
Arch Capital promotes Prashant Nema to EVP & Deputy Chief Operations Officer
22nd January 2025
Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer Arch Capital Group has promoted Prashant Nema to Executive Vice President (EVP) and Deputy Chief Operations Officer. Nema, who has served as EVP and Chief Information Officer (CIO) since 2020, will retain his CIO responsibilities while assuming additional oversight of Arch’s Global Services Organisation. He will continue ... Read the full article
Arch Insurance (EU) promotes Duncan Smith to CEO
13th January 2025
Arch Insurance (EU) dac (AIEU) has promoted Duncan Smith to Chief Executive Officer, tasking him with leading the executive management team and driving the firm's growth plans across continental Europe. According to Arch, Smith’s appointment follows the decision by Søren Scheuer to step down as CEO of AIEU. Scheuer will reportedly ... Read the full article
Papadopoulo to succeed Grandisson as Arch CEO
14th October 2024
Bermuda-headquartered insurer and reinsurer Arch Capital Group Ltd. has announced the appointment of Nicolas Papadopoulo as Chief Executive Officer, as Marc Grandisson is to retire from the company. Papadopoulo will also be joining Arch’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. The executive has held his current positions of President and Chief Underwriting Officer ... Read the full article
Arch Insurance International promotes Marie Penberthy to CFO
5th August 2024
Arch Insurance International, part of Bermuda-based re/insurer Arch Capital Group Ltd., has promoted Marie Penberthy to Chief Financial Officer (CFO), subject to regulatory approval. Penberthy will be based in London, reporting to Hugh Sturgess, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Arch Insurance International. Her appointment aligns with Arch’s succession planning strategy ... Read the full article
Arch opted against property cat growth at mid-year renewal amid heightened storm risk: CEO Grandisson
1st August 2024
Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer Arch Capital Group decided against further growing its property catastrophe book at the mid-year renewal given the heightened storm risk, as the firm looks for the right balance across its portfolio, according to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Marc Grandisson. This week, Arch Capital reported a 26% ... Read the full article
Arch names Roberto Tous AIEU Director of Strategy & Distribution for Europe
20th June 2024
Roberto Tous is joining Arch Insurance (EU) dac (AIEU), part of Arch Insurance International, as Director of Strategy & Distribution for Europe, to help expand the company's distribution strategy in the region. In this new role with AIEU, which provides specialist property and casualty insurance solutions within the European Union, Tous ... Read the full article
Whiddett to head Arch’s expanded terrorism insurance solution for UK
13th May 2024
Arch Insurance's UK Regional Division has announced the launch of its enhanced standalone terrorism insurance product for businesses across the UK regions, to be led by Jason Whiddett. The expanded terrorism insurance solution includes a series of extensions and benefits available as standard, and key policy features such as prevention of ... Read the full article
Ryan Specialty completes Castel Underwriting acquisition
1st May 2024
International specialty insurance firm, Ryan Specialty has completed the acquisition of Castel Underwriting Agencies Limited, a Managing General Underwriting (MGU) platform, from Arch Financial Holdings (UK) Limited and minority shareholders. Headquartered in London and founded in 2014, Castel consists of thirteen MGUs, each having expertise in a specific product niche. The ... Read the full article
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