BILTIR announces new board for 2025–2027 term
The Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers (BILTIR) has announced the election of its chair and vice chair, along with the appointment of three new directors to its board for the 2025–2027 term.
Natasha Scotland Courcy (pictured left), CEO and general counsel of Athene Life Re, has been re-elected as chair of the board, while Jamie Schmerer (pictured right), head of enterprise risk management at Fortitude Re, has been elected vice chair.
Joining the board are Danish Iqbal, CEO of Somerset Re; Tibor R. Leeuwenburgh, country executive for Aegon Bermuda; and Joseph Barrowclough, chief financial officer of Gibraltar Reinsurance Company and Lotus Reinsurance Company.
Suzanne Williams-Charles (pictured centre), CEO of BILTIR, said: “BILTIR plays a vital role in advancing Bermuda’s long-term reinsurance industry, and serving on the Board reflects an intense dedication to this jurisdiction’s growth. We are grateful for Natasha’s continued leadership and congratulate Jamie on his new role as vice chair. Danish, Tibor and Joseph also bring unique perspectives and decades of experience that will strengthen our Board’s ability to represent and support our members.”
BILTIR recognises its board of directors for their contributions over the years. “Strong leadership from our board members has been a cornerstone of our progress in recent years. Their guidance has helped advance BILTIR’s mission and strengthen Bermuda’s position as a leading reinsurance hub,” said Williams-Charles.
BILTIR’s full board of directors for the upcoming 2025-2027 term will include: Natasha Scotland Courcy (chair), Athene Life Re; Jamie Schmerer(vice chair), Fortitude Re; John Hele, Resolution Life Group Holdings; Sylvia Oliveira, Wilton Re Bermuda; Chantal Cardinez (treasurer) Hannover Re (Bermuda); Donna Cotter, Sun Life International; Frank “Chip” Gillis, Emeritus; Darryl Herrick, Global Atlantic Re; Kevin Hovi, Kuvare Life Re; Michelle Moloney, Pacific Life Re; Hannah Ross, Allshores; Jon Steffen, Aspida Re; Danish Iqbal, Somerset Re; Tibor R. Leeuwenburgh, Aegon Bermuda; Joseph Barrowclough, Gibraltar Reinsurance Company, Lotus Reinsurance Company; Cara Knezic, AIA Reinsurance.
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