Chris Donelan Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Sompo International’s Reinsurance Business

The reinsurance business of SI represents approximately $2.4b of annual gross written premiums with locations in the United States, Bermuda, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Singapore. Donelan will report to Christopher Gallagher CEO of SI’s Commercial P&C business.”

Gallagher commented, “I am extremely pleased that Chris has assumed the role of CEO of SI’s Reinsurance business. His extensive industry experience, strong relationships with our major clients, distribution partners and employees, historical knowledge of our company combined with a proven track record of building profitable and meaningful reinsurance portfolios qualifies him as the ideal executive to lead our Reinsurance business. In addition to his role as CEO, Chris will be joining the SI Commercial P&C Executive Team.”

Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, John Charman, added, “I’ve known and worked closely with Chris for almost 20 years and have complete confidence in his ability to lead this critically important segment of our global business. Chris is well known throughout our industry as an excellent underwriter and a decisive leader who has the proven ability to build profitable portfolios, attract and develop strong talent and drive strategic initiatives across a global platform.”

Donelan commented “Emerging from all the current market turmoil, I am convinced we have the opportunity to substantially increase the profile of our reinsurance platform to become an even more relevant and strategic, global partner for our cedants and broker partners.”