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News for 22.2.2012
Antares appoints Head of Ceded ReinsuranceAntares is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Anson as Head of Ceded Reinsurance |
Antares is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Anson as Head of Ceded Reinsurance. Reporting to Antares Syndicate 1274's Active Underwriter Joe Battle, Richard will hold responsibility for all outwards reinsurance purchasing and takes up this new role with immediate effect.
With 25 years of insurance market experience, Richard joins Antares from Aviva plc, where he spent four years as Reinsurance Manager, responsible for the acceptance of Group treaty reinsurance risks in to the Group's retention vehicle, Aviva Re, as well as reviewing reserve levels, capital requirements and Solvency II planning for the reinsurance team. Prior to joining Aviva he spent eight years at broker Heath Lambert as Associate Director in its Reinsurance division and eleven years as Senior Treaty Underwriter at Chiyoda Fire and Marine Insurance Company (Europe). He began his career at CNA Re.
Stephen Redmond, Managing Director of Antares, commented:
"Richard will work closely with our underwriting and risk management teams to maintain an effective outwards reinsurance programme, which is an integral part of our business. His experience in all aspects of the insurance industry gives him the perspective needed for this crucial role."
He takes up his new role immediately, joining the Antares Marine Cargo & Specie team led by Michael Harding. |
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Antares announces the appointment of Lucy Peake as Compliance Manager. She took up the position on 2nd August 2011 and reports to James Linsao, General Counsel and Director of Legal, Risk and Compliance. Lucy has over a decade of compliance experience, including eight years in the insurance sector. She joins Antares after spending three years at Travelers, where she was a Senior Risk and Compliance Analyst. In this role, she was the main compliance contact for Travelers Underwriting Agency Limited and Travelers Asia Pte Limited and her responsibilities included regulatory reporting and the development of a risk-based compliance monitoring plan. Before joining Travelers, Lucy worked at Aon, most recently as a Compliance Manager, where she was responsible for drafting, implementing and maintaining compliance procedures across all divisions of Aon Limited UK. In her new role, Lucy will be responsible for managing and monitoring compliance matters emanating from a variety of sources, including the FSA, Lloyd's and the EU. James Linsao, General Counsel and Director of Legal, Risk and Compliance, commented: "Compliance management plays an increasingly vital role within insurance organisations. Lucy's experience in our industry has given her a strong knowledge of the regulatory and compliance issues that face the Lloyd's market and the wider sector. We are pleased to welcome her to the team." |
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