Tiptree unit Fortegra appoints chief reinsurance buyer

The Fortegra Group, a global specialty insurer and subsidiary of Tiptree, has bolstered its team with some key appointments, including a chief reinsurance buyer.

Eric Halter (pictured right) joins as senior vice president, business development, and Bianca Hoshina  (pictured left) as chief reinsurance buyer. 

Halter most recently serving as the managing director of AF Specialty, a part of AF Group. Before joining AF Specialty, Halter spent six years as president of Patriot Captive Management.

Hoshina was previously the chief reinsurance officer at Centauri Insurance Specialty Company. Prior to that, Hoshina's experience includes key reinsurance roles at reinsurers such as Tokio Millennium, Renaissance Re and Montpelier Re.

"I am thrilled to become a part of the Fortegra family and look forward to contributing my skills and expertise to further enhance Fortegra's reputation as an industry innovator," Hoshina said.

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