TigerRisk swoops for MS Amlin's James Few to helm London office, lead expansion in UK, EMEA and Asia

Reinsurance broking and risk/capital management firm TigerRisk has hired  MS Amlin's James Few as chief executive officer (CEO) of its London office, responsible for leading expansion in the in UK, EMEA and Asia.

Few joins TigerRisk from MS Amlin where, as global managing director of reinsurance, he's said to have led the modernisation of the company’s global reinsurance business, developed pricing and product innovations, and extended partnerships with third-party capital.

Previously, he was CEO of Aspen during which he reportedly led the company through a period of rapid growth. Earlier, as president of Aspen Re, Few played an active role in the development of innovations including APEX cat management technology; Iris Re, Aspen’s first managed fund; and the creation of the company’s highly successful global reinsurance strategy.

In his new role, Few will report to report to Rob Bredahl, TigerRisk president and COO.

“James Few is a proven leader within the reinsurance industry,” said Bredahl. “He played a key role in the development of Aspen Re, created a range of innovative ILS structures, was chairman of the RAA… the list goes on. In short, he is at the cutting edge of modern risk transfer and is ideally qualified to help grow TigerRisk into the industry’s leading broker/advisor.”

Hugo Crawley, chairman, TigerRisk UK, added: “In James we have the perfect combination of innovator, strategist and manager who will lead Tiger’s expansion in the UK, EMEA and beyond.”

Few commented: “I am thrilled to be joining TigerRisk, the most creative, innovative and progressive broker/advisor in the industry. Tiger is leading the transformation of the reinsurance industry and I’m eager to be part of it.”

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