Arch lifts claims insider to deputy CEO of international insurance

Arch Capital lifted a 10-year insider to become deputy CEO of its primary wing Arch Insurance International with immediate effect.

Kirsten Valder will take the post to oversee development and support of Arch Insurance International’s platforms and markets, including the London Market, UK Regional Market, Australia, Bermuda and the European Union.

Valder has been part of the senior leadership team at Arch Insurance International for 10 years and was chief claims officer until 2021 when she was promoted to chief administrative officer with an expanded remit including claims, legal, human resources and compliance. Prior to joining Arch, Valder was a partner at Kennedys Law. She will be based in London and will continue to report to Hugh Sturgess, CEO of Arch Insurance International.

Hugh Sturgess, CEO, Arch Insurance said: “Kirsten has played a leading role in the expansion of Arch Insurance International. Her deep understanding of our organisation coupled with her wealth of technical and market knowledge make her a natural fit for the role. Her appointment forms part of our ongoing growth plans as we look to boost our overall market position and amplify our value and offering to brokers and customers.”

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