Willis Re, the reinsurance advisory and broking joint venture between Bain Capital (BCIS) and WTW, has appointed Jonathan Ogilvie as Global Head of Non-Marine Specialties and Chris Dart as Head of Treaty Reinsurance, Bermuda, effective immediately.
Willis Re said Ogilvie, based in London, and Dart, based in Bermuda, will lead their respective teams, oversee portfolio performance and support the continued expansion of its reinsurance platform.
According to the firm, both will work closely with colleagues and trading partners to strengthen market engagement and enhance service delivery in their respective markets.
Lucy Clarke, Board Member of Willis Re, commented, “Jon and Chris are outstanding additions to Willis Re, bringing extensive technical expertise, market knowledge and leadership experience that will be instrumental as we grow our business.
“Their appointments represent an important step in our continued development, enhancing our capabilities, broadening our market reach and positioning us to support clients globally with increasingly sophisticated solutions.”
Ogilvie has more than 20 years of experience across the insurance, reinsurance and retrocession markets in both London and Bermuda.
Before joining Willis Re, he served as Head of Property Retrocession in Bermuda at Guy Carpenter and previously held management positions within the firm’s London operations, working across property, specialty and casualty lines.
Meanwhile, Dart joins Willis Re with 23 years of experience in Bermuda and London, specialising in property treaty and retrocession reinsurance solutions for global clients.
Most recently, he served as Managing Director and Head of Property Treaty Bermuda at Guy Carpenter. Before that, he was a Senior Broker at John B. Collins & Associates in Bermuda.
Ogilvie said, “Willis Re is building a powerful platform with considerable growth potential. The combination of specialist sector expertise and advanced capabilities across data, technology and analytics creates a strong proposition for clients across the non-marine specialty market. I am delighted to be joining the team at such an exciting stage in its development.”
Dart added, “As treaty reinsurance programs become more complex, clients increasingly require advice that combines technical excellence, market insight and creativity.
“Willis Re’s approach enables brokers to develop bespoke solutions developed exclusively around client objectives. It is exciting to be part of a business that places such a strong emphasis on collaboration and delivering the best possible outcomes.”
