Acrisure Re Appoints Hodges to EVP role

Acrisure Re, the re/insurance division of global fintech broker Acrisure, has announced the appointment of Joel Hodges as executive vice president.

Hodges (pictured) joins from Howden Tiger where he was the reinsurance broker’s international head of analytics.

Before Howden Tiger, Hodges held several senior roles at Liberty Mutual, including head of portfolio management in its Global Risk Solutions unit.

For his new position at Acrisure Re, he is based in London, with a global role, effective 1 March.

Joining the Acrisure Re senior broking team, his leadership role focuses on developing client reinsurance treaty solutions.

“Joel’s proven track record in building re/insurance solutions, and expertise in data analytics to guide strategic decision-making, will be vital as we continue our successful global growth trajectory,” said Simon Hedley, global CEO of Acrisure Re.

“In addition, he will further enhance our analytical capabilities globally, ensuring our continued competitiveness at the highest level and our ability to design and execute transactions that support our clients’ strategic objectives. I’m happy to welcome Joel to the team,” Hedley said.

Hodges added: “I’ve worked extensively with the Acrisure Re team in the past, and always admired their client engagement model as it brings unique levels of collaboration and a genuine partnership.

“The leadership team are close to their clients, they champion excellence and are second-to-none when it comes to generating creative solutions and exceptional execution.

“They’ve built a phenomenal team across Europe and North America who deliver their ambitious growth plans and they have the right culture to support those ambitions. They have so much opportunity and I’m thrilled to be a part of their team!”