Intact Insurance MGA reveals executive leadership appointment

US insurer Intact Financial Corporation has appointed James Reiss as president of International Bond & Marine Brokerage (IB&M), which was recently acquired by its subsidiary Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions.

IB&M provides risk management solutions to the international trade industry.

Reiss has more than 15 years of experience, including 10 years at IB&M. Most recently, he served as the company’s controller and vice president of finance, and previously led the IB&M marine and sales operations.

Reiss will report to Peter Weightman, senior vice president and chief underwriting officer, specialty solutions, North America.

Weightman said: “We’re thrilled to have welcomed IB&M into the Intact family in September and we’re very pleased to see James assume the leadership of IB&M’s operations. With his solid financial background and leadership skills, he is well suited to continue to build upon IB&M’s market-leading expertise and reputation. I look forward to working closely with him moving forward.”