Aspen Re looks to Axis for US head of casualty

Bermuda-based reinsurer Aspen Re has appointed Jim Brown as head of casualty for Aspen Re America.

Brown has spent the majority of his 30-year career in casualty underwriting and leadership positions in New York and London, most recently as head of general liability at Axis Re. He was also senior vice president, general casualty business unit manager of Axis Re from 2009 to 2018, before which he held senior positions at PartnerRe and CNA Re.

In his new role, he assumes the responsibility for Aspen Re’s strategic efforts to grow and develop US casualty business by providing clients with high quality reinsurance solutions. He will be based in New York and Rocky Hill, Connecticut.

Scott Kreuzer, senior managing director at Aspen Re America, said: “Aspen has a strong track record in US casualty business and we are fully focused on maximizing the opportunities we see in this area.

“I’m excited to attract people of his considerable experience and expertise to Aspen. His appointment further underlines our commitment to offering best-in-class underwriting to our clients and brokers.”