Third Point Re lures Alterra execs
Bermuda-based Third Point Reinsurance is set to launch US operations following the appointments of Thomas Wafer and Jonathan Norton.
Third Point Re intends to form a new reinsurance subsidiary with an office in the US in order to originate incremental reinsurance business, better serve its US insurance company clients and further cultivate reinsurance broker relationships.
In addition to his leadership role with the new subsidiary, Norton will assume the role of chief reserving actuary for the Third Point Re Group.
Norton served as chief actuary of Alterra Reinsurance USA from its inception in May of 2010 until the close of the Markel acquisition in May, 2013.
Wafer served as chairman of global reinsurance for Alterra Capital from March, 2012 the Markel acquisition. He was previously chief executive officer of reinsurance and president of Alterra Reinsurance USA from July, 2011 until March, 2012.
John Berger, chairman, chief executive officer and chief underwriting officer of Third Point Re, said: "Tom, Jonathan and I worked together for over 12 years prior to the formation of Third Point Re. Tom and Jonathan are consummate professionals with long and successful track records in the reinsurance industry. I am thrilled and honoured that they have agreed to join us to help expand our reinsurance underwriting platform."
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