Ritz previously served as CEO of Validus' U.S. insurance operations, which included Western World Insurance Group, Crop Risk Services and Validus Specialty. He also served as chief operating officer of Validus Holdings Ltd. (Photo: Aspen Insurance) Ritz previously served as CEO of Validus' U.S. insurance operations, which included Western World Insurance Group, Crop Risk Services and Validus Specialty. He also served as chief operating officer of Validus Holdings Ltd. (Photo: Aspen Insurance)

Jonathan Ritz has been appointed president of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, effective immediately. In this newly created role, he will report to Mark Cloutier, executive chairman and group CEO.

"I am very pleased that we have been able to attract such a proven and experienced leader as Jonathan to this important role," Cloutier said in a press release. "His impressive track record and reputation, together with his extensive expertise across the sector, and in a range of disciplines, will add further considerable strength to our senior leadership team."

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