Women in Reinsurance appoints new board members
Bermuda's organisation for women in re/insurance has appointed four new directors and has revealed a new vision, purpose and values statement.
Women in Reinsurance (WiRe) also said co-founder and CEO of Hiscox Re & ILS Kathleen Reardon and Tracey Gibbons, CEO of QBE Reinsurance Bermuda were stepping down from the board while Leone Charles, chair of the Events Committee and assistant underwriter at Brit Insurance, was also stepping down.
Reardon said: "It has been an honour to steer WiRe from its inception to the dynamic entity it is today. I am excited to continue to support the organisation as a member and mentor to the next generation of leaders."
Women in Reinsurance (WiRe) is a non-profit professional organisation dedicated to supporting women at all stages of their reinsurance careers in Bermuda. Through educational programmes, networking events and mentoring, WiRe helps its members enhance their industry knowledge and leadership capabilities.
The new directors, who had previously served on the Events Committee, are:
- Kyra Hodsoll, Assistant Manager of Operations at Ariel Re
- Sylvia Taylor, Reinsurance Accountant at Martello Re
- Marlín Ramlal, Senior Underwriter at MS Re
Also joining the Board is the recipient of this year’s WiRe Woman of the Year, Natasha Scotland Courcy, CEO and General Counsel of Athene Bermuda.
"We are thrilled to welcome such accomplished leaders to our Board," said Peta White, Chair of WiRe. "Their demonstrated passion for supporting women in reinsurance will be invaluable as we pursue our new strategic direction.
"This expansion reflects our commitment to inclusivity and excellence, ensuring that WiRe continues to be a vibrant and supportive community."
The new Board members join continuing Directors Carmen DeSilva (QBE Re Bermuda), Susan Smith (Ark Insurance) Julia Mather (Falcon Insurance PCC) and Maamoun Rajeh (Arch Worldwide Reinsurance Group).
WiRe said its new vision, purpose and values statements are:
Vision: A dynamic community of professional women elevating and supporting each other to drive innovation and excellence.
Purpose: Promote the professional development of women in Bermuda’s reinsurance Industry.
Values:
• Community: a deeply connected network elevating and supporting each other
• Acceptance: working together to embrace diversity; cultivate an environment that values the unique perspectives and contributions of our members to instill a sense of belonging
• Collaboration: foster advocacy and mutual engagement between members, allies and other networks
• Empowerment: provide networking and educational opportunities that promote the continued professional development of women
"Our new vision and purpose statements capture WiRe's commitment to creating more opportunities for women in reinsurance," said White. "Along with our core values, this will guide all our initiatives going forward."
DeSilva added: “In alignment with the update to our vision, purpose, and values we have also taken the opportunity to restructure. We have transformed the event committee to executive committee in recognition of all the work the team does across the four pillars of WiRe which includes networking & mentoring, education & development, media & communications, and treasury & sponsorship. Each board member will be responsible to oversee these pillars and ensure that our Vision Purpose and Values are the driving force behind all decisions.”
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