Liberty Mutual CUO for GRS departs; replacement revealed

Liberty Mutual Insurance has appointed David Perez as chief underwriting officer for Global Risk Solutions (GRS), the company's global commercial and specialty lines re/insurer, which provides a range of traditional insurance, specialty and reinsurance risk solutions to businesses worldwide.

Perez succeeds James Slaughter, who has decided to leave the company effective June 30.

In his new role, Perez will partner with underwriting leaders across GRS to drive underwriting strategy and operations.

Perez has been with Liberty Mutual since 2012, most recently as chief underwriting officer for North America.

GRS president Dennis Langwell said: "I'm tremendously pleased to appoint David to this important position. He has the underwriting and management expertise to bring value to our business partners and policyholders around the world. I thank James for his work to ensure a seamless transition and for his significant contributions to Liberty Mutual's success over his 15-year career with the Company."