James Few has been appointed global managing director of reinsurance at London-based Amlin P.L.C., the insurer and reinsurer announced Monday.
He will take the post on Aug. 1.
Mr. Few will replace Kevin Allchorne, who stepped down last month.
Mr. Few previously was CEO of Aspen Re, the reinsurance arm of Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd., of which he was a founding team member.
“James will be an excellent addition to Amlin's leadership team, and I know that he will ensure our reinsurance business is well positioned for the future,” Charles Philipps, CEO of London-based Amlin, said in a statement.
Amlin P.L.C. has acquired reinsurance coverage of up to $200 million for U.S. named storm, U.S. earthquake and European windstorm perils via a Bermuda-based special purpose insurer, Tramline Re II Ltd., Amlin announced Monday.