TransRe reveals new CEO of US insurance subsidiary

Alleghany-owned reinsurer  TransRe has appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO) of its US insurance subsidiary  Fair American Insurance and Reinsurance Company (FAIRCO).

Christopher O’Gwen (pictured) will take up the top role to lead FAIRCO’s growth in the property and casualty insurance markets.

FAIRCO will continue to focus on specialty insurance opportunities in both the admitted and E&S markets. In addition to its own underwriting operations, FAIRCO will continue to build partnerships with leading programme administrators in the US.

O’Gwen joined TransRe in 2013 and has been involved in the creation and growth of FAIRCO since its inception. He was previously promoted to president in March 2020.

In his new position, he will report to Ken Brandt, president & CEO of TransRe.

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