Hamilton Re reshuffles underwriting leadership, appoints Susan Steinhoff CUO

Bermuda-based re/insurer Hamilton Re has reshaped its underwriting leadership, appointing former ACE executive Susan Steinhoff as chief underwriting officer as part of a broader senior management shuffle following the elevation of its group chief underwriter.

Susan Steinhoff (pictured) steps in as chief underwriting officer bringing over 25 years of insurance industry experience, having held senior roles at ACE (now Chubb) and joining Hamilton in its early days in 2014.

Steinhoff will lead underwriting activities across Hamilton Re and report to Adrian Daws, chief executive officer at Hamilton Re.

She succeeds Tim Duffin  who became group chief underwriting officer on January 1, 2026. With Steinhoff’s leadership, Hamilton will continue to strengthen its underwriting capabilities and deliver exceptional value to its clients and partners.

In connection with Steinhoff’s promotion, Peter Riihiluoma will succeed Steinhoff as SVP, head of property reinsurance, and Sergio Lottimore will succeed Riihiluoma as SVP, head of specialty reinsurance. These promotions underscore Hamilton’s commitment to strong leadership and continuity across its underwriting teams.

Daws said: “I am delighted to announce Susan’s well-deserved promotion to chief underwriting officer at Hamilton Re. Susan has been a key member of our executive team, leading the property reinsurance team with distinction. Her expertise and client centric approach have earned her respect across the industry. I look forward to working closely with her as she shapes the future of our underwriting function and leads our talented insurance and reinsurance underwriting team

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