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Acrisure Re, the reinsurance broking division of global firm Acrisure, has made some key hires in Bermuda, taking Roman Romeo, who joins the company as Head of Acrisure Re Bermuda, as well as Barry Gordon, a specialist in broking industry-loss warranty (ILW) instruments, from rival Aon.
Roman Romeo has been appointed as President, Head of Acrisure Re Bermuda, effective April 7th.
Based in Bermuda, Romeo will report directly to Michael Cross, President, Acrisure Re North America.
His hire represents a win for Acrisure Re, as the reinsurance broker has taken Romeo from a senior Bermuda leadership role at Aon.
Prior to that, he was the Executive Managing Director, Wholesale Treaty for Aon Reinsurance Solutions in Bermuda.
At Acrisure Re, Romeo will have a mandate to scale the reinsurance broking business in Bermuda for the firm, while enhancing client service and building out the team on the island.
The company expects Romeo’s appointment will accelerate its ambitions to build-out a leading Bermuda reinsurance broking operation.
In addition, Acrisure Re has also hired Barry Gordon from Aon, who joins the company as Senior Vice President, ILW, effective April 15th.
Gordon is also based in Bermuda and will report to Romeo and lead Acrisure Re’s ILS trading capabilities, as part of an index-based product suite.
Gordon was most recently Vice President, ILW at Aon in Bermuda and he brings significant expertise in industry-loss warranties (ILWs), alongside broader experience in broking retrocession and reinsurance opportunities.
Simon Hedley, CEO, Acrisure Re Group, said, “The hiring of Roman represents a major milestone in Acrisure Re’s commitment to expanding its footprint and deepening its influence in the Bermuda market. His industry expertise, leadership acumen, and deep-rooted relationships on the Island will open countless doors and drive enormous value for our clients and partners.
“With Barry also joining the team, we are building a world-class platform that will firmly cement Acrisure Re’s standing in the market.”
Paul Scope, CEO, Acrisure Bermuda, added, “Bermuda remains an important market, and Acrisure’s decision to further invest here is both strategic and important.
“Roman’s appointment, alongside Barry’s, is a powerful signal of our intent to grow thoughtfully and meaningfully. I look forward to working alongside them and seeing the impact they will make in the months and years ahead.”
Romeo further stated, “Bermuda continues to play a critical role in the global reinsurance landscape, and I’m pleased to be joining Acrisure Re at a time of strategic focus on the Island. The existing team has strong expertise, and I look forward to collaborating with them—and with Barry—to strategically grow the portfolio and provide clients with tailored, analytics-driven solutions.”
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