SiriusPoint lures MS Amlin/Tokio Marine exec to lead global ceded reinsurance

Global specialty re/insurer  SiriusPoint has tapped a global head of ceded reinsurance from MS Amlin, in a move to establish its strategy and structure in line with the company’s risk appetite.

Habib Kattan (pictured) will join SiriusPoint in London on August 1. He will report to David Govrin, group president and chief underwriting officer (CUO).

His role will include establishing the strategy and structure of SiriusPoint’s global ceded reinsurance function, aligning with the Company’s risk appetite, key performance indicators and strategic priorities. He will be responsible for coordinating and managing the ceded team, based in Stockholm, in addition to the execution and administration of all reinsurance placements.

Kattan has 25 years of experience buying reinsurance, having held a variety of senior roles in broking and underwriting. He was previously the group head of ceded reinsurance and credit control at Tokio Marine Kiln and, latterly, acted as an advisor on outwards reinsurance at MS Amlin.

Govrin said: “Ceded reinsurance is a core component of our strategy. We have a strong panel of reinsurers who support many of our business lines. I am very pleased to have been able to attract Habib to join the SiriusPoint team. Habib has over 25 years of exceptional experience buying reinsurance in addition to a variety of senior roles in broking and underwriting across the sector. His depth of knowledge and expertise will support the delivery of our strategic goals, our commitment to our reinsurers, and our continued focus on performance and value creation across our underwriting portfolio.”

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