Ryan Barke
31 August 2023News

Hiscox Re taps RGA for IT head

Hiscox Re & ILS have appointed Reinsurance Group of America information technology executive Ryan Barker as its new chief technology officer.

Bermuda-based Hiscox said Barker will join on October 2 and will be responsible for driving all aspects of the business’ technology strategy. Based in London, he will become a member of the Hiscox Re & ILS leadership team and will report to Kathleen Reardon, chief executive officer of Hiscox Re & ILS.

Barker was previously at Reinsurance Group of America, where as head of information technology for EMEA he has delivered significant technology change programmes over several years.

Reardon said: “Technology is foundational for our business success and therefore it is a key priority for us. I am thrilled to have Ryan join Hiscox Re & ILS, where his extensive experience in technology leadership will enhance our existing technology team.”

Barker added: “I am excited to be joining the technology team at Hiscox Re & ILS and I am looking forward to working with the organisation as they deliver on the business’ vision of being one team, unlocking capital, embracing risk.”




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5 November 2023   The ratings agency said Hiscox’s underlying performance was strong despite recent losses.
Feature
17 October 2023   The company foresees specialty line growth amid hard market resilience.
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27 September 2023   The reinsurer said the sale followed a strategic review.