Aspen Re names head of casualty reinsurance in London

Aspen Reinsurance, a subsidiary of Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd., on Tuesday said it has named Jamie Lewis as head of its casualty reinsurance business in London, effective Nov. 1.

Mr. Lewis will be in charge of developing Aspen Re’s book of casualty reinsurance treaty and facultative business written from London as well as both the U.S. and international casualty portfolios, the reinsurer said in a statement.

He will join Aspen Re from Ironshore Europe Ltd., where he is president of IronHealth.

“This is an important market segment for us, and we are strongly positioned to continue servicing our business, brokers and clients,” Peter Emblin, Aspen Re’s managing director and head of casualty and specialty reinsurance, said in the statement.

“We are investing in our casualty team in London to ensure that we remain a leading provider of reinsurance solutions there, recognizing the importance of London market distribution,” Mr. Emblin said.