Acrisure Re announces new specialty reinsurance head

Acrisure Re, the re/insurance division of global fintech leader Acrisure, has appointed Peter Sharpe as the new Head of the London-based Specialty Reinsurance team, effective 7th October. Sharpe will report to David Sowrey, Managing Director of Acrisure Re’s International Treaty business, and focus on driving the growth and development of the international property and specialty reinsurance portfolio. 

Sharpe brings more than 20 years of industry experience to Acrisure Re, which operates in Bermuda, Florida, Chicago, Italy, London, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Toronto and Zurich.

He joins from Gallagher Re, where he served as an executive director. Before this, he held the same role at Willis Towers Watson for more than nine years. Sharpe started his career in the ceded Re team at Hiscox before holding assistant underwriter roles in the property treaty divisions at XL Re and then at Trans Re.    

Sowrey said: “We are so pleased to welcome Peter to Acrisure Re. His extensive experience and impressive track record in the reinsurance sector make him a valuable addition to our team. Peter’s knowledge and insights will undoubtedly contribute to our goal of delivering innovative and bespoke solutions to our clients as we expand our international presence.”

Sharpe added: “I’m excited to join Acrisure Re at such a dynamic time. The team’s experience, market knowledge, and client-centric approach made this an ideal opportunity for me. I look forward to working with David and the broader team to develop further and grow the international property and specialty portfolio.”

Acrisure Re is a premier reinsurance broking and advisory firm with a reputation for innovative reinsurance placements for complex and technical books of business. Operating in Bermuda, Florida, Chicago, Italy, London, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Toronto and Zurich, Acrisure Re works with major insurance companies and insurance distribution partners to understand and achieve corporate risk management goals through the purchase of reinsurance and insurance portfolio solutions.

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