13 October 2020Operations

Jim Brown named head of casualty for Aspen Re America

Aspen Re has appointed Jim Brown as head of casualty for Aspen Re America.

Brown has spent the majority of his 30-year career in casualty underwriting and leadership positions in New York and London, most recently as head of general liability at AXIS Re. He was also senior vice president, general casualty business unit manager of AXIS Re from 2009 to 2018, before which he held senior positions at Partner Re and CNA Re.

In his new role he assumes responsibility for Aspen Re’s strategic efforts to grow and develop US casualty business by providing clients with high quality reinsurance solutions. He is based in New York and Rocky Hill, CT.

Scott Kreuzer, senior managing director at Aspen Re America, pointed to Aspen’s strong track record in US casualty, insisting the re/insurer is focused on maximizing its opportunities in this area.

“I’m excited to attract people of his considerable experience and expertise to Aspen,” Kreuzer added. “His appointment further underlines our commitment to offering best-in-class underwriting to our clients and brokers.”