Lockton Re continues P&C build out with Gen Re hire

Lockton Re, the reinsurance arm of broker Lockton, has hired Ben Firshein for its international property and casualty division.

Firshein joins from Gen Re where he was most recently head of specialty, having joined the company in 2007 as an underwriter. He has held a number of senior casualty underwriting positions during his 13 year career with a particular focus on treaty, facultative and programmes business.

Firshein will be based in the London office, reporting to Carla Moffett, head of international P&C division at Lockton Re.

Moffett said: “Ben is a great addition to our International P&C team here in London. The team has continued to build out as we have found our differentiated approach has attracted both new clients and key hires. Ben’s experience and expertise will also enhance our existing global P&C capability as we work seamlessly and collaboratively with our colleagues in North America. Our focus is on pushing the reinsurance industry forward with an unmatched commitment to client service, creative thinking and groundbreaking technology.”

Keith Harrison, international CEO, Lockton Re, added: “We are continuing to attract the best market talent on both sides of the Atlantic and now have over 140 colleagues globally. Building teams with broad capability and experience provides clients with a fully rounded perspective and longer term strategic solutions. Ben’s enthusiasm, technical expertise and collaborative drive and energy mean he is a fantastic addition to our culture and continued growth. We look forward to welcoming Ben to our expanded team.”