Hamilton appoints internal audit head

Hamilton Insurance Group has appointed Keith Bernhard, formerly of Markel, as head of internal audit.

In this newly-created position, Bernhard is responsible for developing and executing a risk-based internal audit plan for Hamilton and its subsidiaries.

He will also lead the organisation’s Sarbanes-Oxley compliance programme, coordinate the company’s compliance with certain other regulatory requirements, and support the ongoing development of the company’s risk and control culture.

Bernhard joins from Markel, where he was director of internal audit. Immediately prior to Markel’s acquisition of Alterra Capital, Bernhard was head of internal audit for Alterra, a position he held from 2007.

Brian Duperreault, group chief executive officer, said: “Keith is a great addition to the Hamilton team. He has almost two decades’ experience in internal audit, and has established and managed effective compliance programmes in markets around the world. His proven expertise in this area will provide critical strategic and executional support as we expand our operations, both in Bermuda and on an international basis.”