Former Aon executives join Third Point Re

HAMILTON, Bermuda—Third Point Reinsurance Co. has appointed Rob Bredahl as chief financial officer and chief operating officer, and Dan Malloy as executive vp, underwriting.

Mr. Bredahl previously was CEO of Aon Benfield Securities and President of Aon Benfield Americas, both units of Chicago-based Aon Corp.

Mr. Malloy previously was co-head of the specialty practice groups at Aon Benfield.

Paul Shultz, president of Aon Benfield Securities, will succeed Mr. Bredahl as CEO of that unit, according to an Aon Benfield spokesman.

In a statement, John Berger, chairman and CEO of Third Point Re, said he was “thrilled” about the new appointments.

“I have worked with both across the table on several transactions and now look forward to working on the same team,” he said.

Third Point Re began operations this month.