
Arch International appoints Miriam Reid to strengthen operations
Bermuda-based Arch Insurance International has appointed Miriam Reid, former head of business management and chief of staff at Beazley, to spearhead its strategic operations and transformation initiatives.
Reid joins the company as head of business solutions, with immediate effect.
Based in London, Reid leads strategic operations, business improvement and organisational alignment initiatives across Arch, focusing on scalable, future-ready solutions that help enhance performance and drive growth.
She will work closely with Arch’s underwriting, transformation and technology teams on initiatives that deliver enhanced value to brokers and clients. Reid reports to Ketan Motwani, chief operating officer.
With more than 20 years spent in the global insurance industry, Reid has experience across underwriting, operations, transformation, business management and strategic leadership. Prior to her tenure at Beazley, she held several senior roles at AIG focusing on business transformation.
Motwani said: “Miriam’s breadth of experience, expertise and track record of driving transformation will be hugely valuable to Arch’s operations leadership team. I’m delighted to have her on the team, and she will play a key role in embedding our strategic transformation agenda.
“This appointment further strengthens our operating model and positions us to capitalise on the rapidly evolving digital, AI, and technology landscape across our market."
Reid said on her LinkedIn page: “This role brings together everything I love: operational leadership, tackling diverse business challenges, and helping teams unlock their potential. I’m excited to connect the worlds of underwriting, operations, technology, and transformation to build scalable, future-ready solutions that drive growth and deliver enhanced value to our brokers and clients.
“It’s inspiring to be part of an organisation that embraces innovation and is shaping the future of insurance with such clarity and purpose. A heartfelt thank you to Ketan Motwani and the wider Arch leadership team for trusting me to lead Arch’s strategic operations – I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this exciting growth journey.”
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