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Aventum appoints Novae’s Jonathan Butcher as Non-Executive Chairman
27th February 2025
Aventum, a global re/insurance group, has appointed Jonathan Butcher as Non-Executive Chairman of its Board. Butcher has 35 years of experience in the Lloyd’s and London markets. He was CEO of Novae Syndicates when it was sold to AXIS in 2017 for over $600 million, leading the Syndicate through this process. Before ... Read the full article
Rokstone gets regulatory licence to open new office in Dubai
18th November 2024
International specialty re/insurance MGA Rokstone, part of the Aventum Group, has received a regulatory license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) -the independent regulator overseeing business conducted within or from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)— to expand its services in the region with a new office. Rokstone explained that ... Read the full article
Aventum now 100% owned by all employees as GWP hits $1.9bn
5th September 2024
International insurance and reinsurance group Aventum has revealed that during this year its gross written premium (GWP) has reached a significant $1.86 billion, as the company confirms that it is now entirely owned by all of its employees as it works to "create a unique winning culture." The $1.86bn GWP milestone ... Read the full article
Rokstone announces multi-year capacity agreement with Accredited
19th August 2024
Rokstone, the Aventum Group’s international re/insurance MGA, has announced a multi-year, multi-strategy capacity agreement with Accredited Insurance Program Management. As per Rokstone, the enhanced financial strength and expanded capabilities of Accredited will provide it with the necessary support to further develop its specialty insurance solutions and expand its market reach. At the ... Read the full article
Aventum confirms development of AI underwriting assistant
12th August 2024
Aventum, an international insurance and reinsurance group, is investing in the development of an innovative AI Underwriting Assistant, following its inaugural Bear Cave Innovation Challenge. Every member of staff across Aventum was encouraged to pitch ideas for how to drive revenue growth, boost efficiency, improve the workplace, or achieve sustainability advantage. The ... Read the full article
Rokstone announces launch of new US Sports & Leisure Casualty division
10th July 2024
Rokstone, an international specialty (re)insurance MGA within the Aventum Group, has announced the launch of its new Sports & Leisure Casualty division in the United States. Heading this initiative is Charles Landrum, a professional in the US commercial casualty market with over four decades of expertise in crafting specialised solutions for ... Read the full article
Consilium hires Wallace to lead new Credit and Political Risk solutions
18th June 2024
Consilium, the global speciality re/insurance broking business of the Aventum Group, has entered the Credit and Political Risk insurance market, adding a “much needed choice” at a time when its clients face heightened political and economic uncertainty. Its new Credit and Political Risk specialty will cover the full range of client ... Read the full article
Aventum names MS Amlin’s Uden Head of Learning & Development
14th June 2024
International re/insurance group Aventum has appointed a new Head of Learning & Development, Jeff Uden. In his new role, Uden will work collaboratively with the wider HR team across all aspects of Aventum’s holistic talent strategy including appraisals and engagement, growth and development, culture and performance, training academy and apprenticeships. With over ... Read the full article
Aventum promotes Phil Wood to Chief Partnerships Officer
19th February 2024
Aventum, an international re/insurance group, has just announced the promotion of Phil Wood to the role of Chief Partnerships Officer, where he will oversee and support the development of new consumer partnerships and Synergy divisions within Aventum. This newly established position is designed to provide oversight and support to Aventum's expanding ... Read the full article
Aventum promotes John Eldridge to Managing Director
25th January 2024
International re/insurance group Aventum has promoted John Eldridge to the role of Managing Director. Eldridge was most recently Chief Commercial Officer of the group, having joined Aventum in 2020. Before this, he held leadership roles at a range of firms, including Managing Director of Canopius UK Specialty, Managing Director of Coleman Insurance ... Read the full article
Aventum names Robert Moorehead-Lane as Chief Risk Officer
12th October 2023
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 ... Read the full article
Aventum appoints Hasani Jess as Chief Technology Officer
4th October 2023
International insurance and reinsurance group, Aventum, has appointed Hasani Jess as the Group’s first Chief Technology Officer (CTO), in line with the company’s vision to build a sophisticated technology ecosystem to enable sustainable growth ambitions. Hasani brings 25 years of experience as a technologist across a wide range of industries. Prior ... Read the full article
Consilium secures coveted license from Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
27th July 2023
Consilium, a prominent international (re)insurance broker and a part of the esteemed $1.5 billion Aventum Group, has recently announced that it has been granted a coveted license by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). This development marks another significant milestone in Consilium's expansion strategy, enabling the firm to focus on the ... Read the full article
Consilium appoints Tom Abbotts to lead new Cyber, Tech & Fintech division
22nd May 2023
Aventum Group's specialty re/insurance broking business, Consilium has announced the launch of a new Cyber, Tech and Fintech division, and has appointed specialist insurance broker Tom Abbotts, as Associate Partner to lead the division. Abbotts joins Consilium from Elmore Insurance Brokers where he was one of the founding members and led ... Read the full article
Rokstone appoints Luis Antonio Ibáñez to lead newly launched Credit & Surety division
17th April 2023
Rokstone, an international specialty re/insurance MGA, and part of the Aventum Group, has launched a Credit & Surety Treaty division, and has appointed Luis Antonio Ibáñez as the Portfolio Manager to lead the division, based in Madrid. The company has confirmed that the division has secured A rated capacity from BMI ... Read the full article
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