Ariel Re, a member of Argo Group, has appointed David Martin as head of its marine and energy reinsurance operations.
Mr. Martin reports to Matthew Wilken, deputy global head of reinsurance at Ariel Re, the company said in a statement.
Mr. Martin will work with Emily Leitch, senior specialty reinsurance underwriter, to build out the business.
“David has a consistent and exceptional track record of growing successful books of business from the ground up,” said Mr. Wilken. “His knowledge and wealth of experience in the marine and energy market are valuable to us as we build out the portfolio and provide a broader product offering to our customers. We are thrilled to have David as part of the Ariel Re team.”
Mr. Martin brings more than 30 years of industry experience to Ariel Re. He joined the company from Tokio Millennium Re, where for the last seven years he served in two roles: senior marine and energy underwriter and, most recently, head of U.K. underwriting.
Mr. Martin began his career in 1985 working as an underwriter for FLP Secretan. He subsequently had roles at SUM, later Equitas, before moving to Mid Ocean Re in 1998. The business was later acquired by XL Re and, in 2002, Martin became its global head of marine and energy.
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