Ocean Re, a global reinsurance company providing reinsurance capacity and underwriting solutions to clients and brokers, has appointed Neil Bramley as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), following his period serving in the position on an interim basis.
Bramley took on the interim CUO role in May and will now continue in the position on a permanent basis.
Ocean Re said the appointment reflects its focus on maintaining a strong underwriting function and experienced leadership as the company develops its business in the global reinsurance market.
As CUO, Bramley will oversee Ocean Re’s underwriting strategy, with a focus on portfolio performance, technical discipline, innovation and sustainable growth.
The company said his industry experience and underwriting expertise will support its longer-term objectives and its relationships with clients, brokers and other business partners.
Commenting on the appointment, Diego Cervantes-Knox, Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Re, said: “We are pleased to confirm Neil Bramley as our Chief Underwriting Officer. Neil assumed the interim role of CUO in May, and he has demonstrated outstanding leadership, deep technical expertise, and a strong commitment to excellence.
“We are extremely pleased with this decision and fully confident in his ability to continue strengthening our underwriting platform, advancing our strategic ambitions, and supporting the sustainable growth of Ocean Re. His experience and vision will be instrumental as we continue building a world-class reinsurance business.”
Ocean Re added that the appointment is also consistent with its approach of developing and promoting talent from within the organisation. The company said it remains focused on maintaining an experienced leadership team as market conditions develop, while continuing to provide services and reinsurance solutions to its stakeholders.
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