Ariel Re swoops for Tokio Millennium Re hire to build marine & energy operations

Ariel Re, a subsidiary of Bermuda-based Argo Group, has hired its new head of marine and energy, reinsurance from Tokio Millennium Re.

David Martin brings over 30 years of industry experience to Ariel Re. He will work closely alongside Emily Leitch, senior specialty reinsurance underwriter, to build out the business.

Most recently, Martin was head of UK underwriting at Tokio Millennium Re.

Martin will report to Matthew Wilken, the company's deputy global head of reinsurance, who said: “David has a consistent and exceptional track record of growing successful books of business from the ground up.

“His knowledge and wealth of experience in the marine and energy market are valuable to us as we build out the portfolio and provide a broader product offering to our customers. We are thrilled to have David as part of the Ariel Re team.”

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