TigerRisk hires Odyssey Re founder

TigerRisk Partners, the reinsurance broking and risk/capital management firm, has appointed James Dowd, one of the founders of Odyssey Re, to lead its expansion into international markets.

"Jim will bring to TigerRisk his 40 plus years’ experience in all facets of the insurance/reinsurance industry,” said Rod Fox, CEO. “He will lead the initiative to expand our international footprint, at first in Asia, and subsequently into other regions of the world. He will also assist our team in business development, as well as deliver advisory services to clients and prospects."

Until recently, Dowd served as chairman and chief executive of Fairfax Asia, a role in which he and his team expanded Fairfax’s non-life insurance activities in Asia.

Dowd began his insurance industry career in 1971 as general counsel at Skandia America Group where he ultimately became CEO in 1984. From 1993 to 1995 he was chairman and chief executive of Willis Re. He was also one of the founders of Odyssey Re.

“I’ve known and respected TigerRisk’s founders Jim Stanard and Rod Fox for a long time,” said Dowd. “The progress they’ve made in just five years has been extraordinary. TigerRisk offers a fresh perspective and clear voice within the industry. The quality of its people is extraordinary. The idea of joining such a dynamic company is very exciting.”