Cooper Gay Re appoints interim CEO

Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford (CGSC) has appointed industry veteran Peter Gorman as interim chief executive officer of its North American subsidiary Cooper Gay Re following the departure of Ron Carlier.

Gorman has over twenty two years’ reinsurance market experience and was previously executive vice president of Cooper Gay Re based in New York.

“Our core vision for the Cooper Gay Re business remains unchanged and its delivery will continue under Peter’s leadership. We thank Ron for his service and wish him continued success in his future endeavours,” said Shaun Hooper, president & chief executive officer of CGSC North America.

Toby Esser, CGSC group CEO added: “Cooper Gay Re is led by a very experienced and highly skilled management team, which demonstrates our plans for the long-term continuity and development of this business.  Peter is well known in the market and will provide the depth of leadership required to build this important element of the CGSC group.”