Katie Partington Howarth and Adria Da Breo Richards join WiRe's board of directors
The Women in Reinsurance (WiRe) Bermuda, a group that encourages the development and promotion of women within the marketplace, has welcomed two new members to its board of directors.
Katie Partington Howarth brings over 25 years of distinguished local and international experience in the global reinsurance industry and, currently, serves as chief capital officer at Ariel Re in Bermuda.
Throughout her career, she has held senior leadership roles across insurance, reinsurance and brokerage organisations worldwide. Her expertise spans underwriting, capital management, portfolio strategy and risk solutions, where she has consistently driven innovation and strong performance.
In her current role, Partington Howarth offers a unique perspective on how capital investment intersects with reinsurance strategy in the global economic landscape.
Partington Howarth is actively engaged in mentoring and community initiatives, including BFIS and ILS Bermuda College, and serves as executive sponsor of the Ariel Re Charity Committee.
Partington Howarth said: “I am truly honoured to join the WiRe board and look forward to supporting the development and advancement of women across the reinsurance sector. As a lifelong learner, I am excited to be surrounded by emerging and diverse talent that drives innovation.”
Adria Da Breo Richards is a respected industry leader with deep expertise in global property catastrophe underwriting. She currently serves as senior vice president, global head of property catastrophe – assumed retrocessional and global clients at RenaissanceRe in Bermuda.
During her tenure, she has held various roles across underwriting, finance and capital management. In her current role, Da Breo Richards drives strategic, client-focused engagement across RenaissanceRe’s global property cat relationships.
Da Breo Richards said: “I am honoured to join the WiRe board and look forward to contributing to an organization that advocates for women across our industry. Empowering women to take on leadership roles is essential to driving innovation and growth, and I am committed to supporting that mission.”
Peta White, chairwoman of WiRe, said: “As WiRe Bermuda continues to grow, we are thrilled to welcome leaders like Katie Partington Howarth and Adria Da Breo Richards, whose expertise and integrity embody the very best of our industry.
“Each brings a distinct perspective — Katie with her strategic insight into capital and innovation, and Adria with her depth in technical excellence and global portfolio leadership. Together, their voices will help shape WiRe’s continued impact as we champion the advancement of women across Bermuda’s reinsurance landscape.”
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