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PEMBROKE, Bermuda - Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: HG), a specialty insurer currently trading near its 52-week high and maintaining a "GREAT" financial health score according to InvestingPro, announced Tuesday several key leadership appointments that will take effect in the coming months, including a new CEO for its Bermuda-based reinsurance operations.
Adrian Daws will become Chief Executive Officer of Hamilton Re, based in Bermuda, while Alex Baker will succeed Daws as Chief Executive Officer of Hamilton Global Specialty in London. Additionally, Tim Duffin will assume the newly created position of Group Chief Underwriting Officer in Bermuda effective January 1, 2026.
The appointments come as current Hamilton Re CEO Megan Graves plans to retire from the company on December 31, 2025, after five years in the role.
"Our ability to appoint Adrian, Alex and Tim from within Hamilton is a testament to the bench strength we’ve cultivated across our organization," said Pina Albo, Group Chief Executive Officer, in a press release statement.
Daws, who has over 25 years of industry experience, has served as CEO of Hamilton Global Specialty since 2020. He joined the company in 2015 as Head of Specialty and Deputy Active Underwriter.
Baker, currently Group Chief Risk Officer, has been with Hamilton since 2016 and brings more than 25 years of insurance industry experience to his new role.
Duffin has served as Chief Underwriting Officer of Hamilton Re since 2017 and has over 25 years of experience in the Bermuda and London markets.
All appointments are subject to regulatory approvals, with Daws’ position also requiring immigration approval.
Hamilton Insurance Group is a Bermuda-headquartered specialty insurance and reinsurance company that operates through three underwriting platforms: Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select, and Hamilton Re. The company has demonstrated strong financial performance with a return on equity of 14% and maintains a healthy current ratio of 2.15, indicating robust liquidity management. InvestingPro analysis reveals 8 additional key insights about Hamilton’s performance and prospects, available to subscribers.
In other recent news, Hamilton Insurance Group has announced the appointment of Karen Green and David Priebe to its Board of Directors. This change comes as Bill Freda retires from the board, having served since June 2014 and as Chair from August 2017 to May 2023. The new appointments aim to align with Hamilton’s strategic goals, as noted by David A. Brown, the current Chair of the Board, and Pina Albo, the company’s CEO. Karen Green brings significant experience from her roles at Phoenix Group Holdings, Admiral Insurance Group, and Great Portland Estates, along with her background in investment banking. David Priebe, recently retired from Guy Carpenter and Company, is recognized for his expertise in the reinsurance industry and capital markets. These changes reflect Hamilton’s commitment to enhancing its board to drive value for clients and shareholders. The company continues to focus on growth and profitability strategies with the new board members’ insights.
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