Neon appoints two non-exec directors

Specialist Lloyd’s insurer Neon has appointed Tom Hulst and Gavin Hunter as non-executive directors of Neon’s Bermuda operations with immediate effect.

Hulst brings overs 20 years of experience to Neon, having held several senior positions with re/insurers in Bermuda and the US.

He most recently served as the chief executive of Ariel Re, and prior to that held various positions within the General Re Group. Hulst is also a member of the Executive Committee of The Association of Bermuda International Companies (ABIC).

Hunter joins Neon from specialist re/insurance consulting firm BenchStrength International. Prior to serving BenchStrength as its chairman and president, he was the chief operation officer of North American re/insurance software company Rebus Systems.

With over 30 years of experience in the industry and management expertise, Hunter is also credited for launching BenchStrength in the US, London and Bermuda markets, and Rebus units in the US and Bermuda.

Martin Reith, chief executive officer of Neon, said: “Following the successful launch of Neon’s Bermuda office earlier this year, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Tom and Gavin to the board.

“They are both highly credible individuals and bring extensive experience of leading and growing successful businesses in Bermuda. I look forward to their strategic guidance and working with them as we continue to drive Neon’s international expansion in 2017 and beyond.”

Neon opened an office in Bermuda earlier this year to grows its international footprint.