Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings A.G. has named John Bender CEO of its global reinsurance operations, the company said Thursday.
Mr. Bender joined Allied World in 2007 as chief operating officer of Allied World Reinsurance Co., responsible for expanding the company’s U.S. reinsurance business and overseeing day-to-day operations, Allied World said in a statement. He has overseen Allied World’s global reinsurance business since 2011.
“Under John’s leadership, our reinsurance business has grown significantly and, most importantly, prospered, delivering impressive results for our company,” Scott Carmilani, Allied World president and CEO, said in the statement.
Mr. Bender is based in New York.
Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings A.G. has opened a branch office in Toronto, tapping Gord Kerr as senior vice president, chief agent and branch manager for the region.