Hamilton Insurance Group appoints Russ Buckley as Group Chief Risk Officer

Published 06/08/2025, 21:26
Hamilton Insurance Group appoints Russ Buckley as Group Chief Risk Officer

PEMBROKE, Bermuda - Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE:HG), a specialty insurance and reinsurance company with a market capitalization of $2.15 billion and currently trading near its 52-week high of $22.33, announced Wednesday the appointment of Russ Buckley as Group Chief Risk Officer, with his official start date to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

Buckley will join Hamilton’s Executive Management team and report directly to Chief Executive Officer Pina Albo. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s risk and actuarial function. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains strong financial health with a "GREAT" overall score and impressive liquidity metrics, with current assets more than double its short-term obligations.

Buckley succeeds Alex Baker, who was recently appointed Chief Executive Officer of Hamilton Global Specialty, effective September 1, 2025, subject to regulatory approval.

With over 30 years of insurance industry experience, Buckley joins Hamilton from Old Republic Specialty Insurance Underwriters, Inc., where he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Actuarial Officer since 2020. Previously, he held the position of Chief Actuary in the Global Specialty division at The Hartford. His career also includes leadership roles at AIG, XL, and Munich Reinsurance Group.

"Russ is an experienced insurance leader with strong business acumen, drive and a track record of success," said Albo in the press release. "Having worked directly with Russ in the past, I look forward to again enjoying his results-driven mindset, commitment to excellence and collaborative approach."

Buckley is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society.

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 demonstrates robust profitability with a 14% return on equity and trades at an attractive P/E ratio of 6.8. For deeper insights into Hamilton’s financial performance and growth potential, InvestingPro subscribers can access comprehensive analysis and additional ProTips in the detailed Pro Research Report.

In other recent news, Hamilton Insurance Group announced several significant leadership changes. Adrian Daws is set to become the Chief Executive Officer of Hamilton Re, while Alex Baker will take over as CEO of Hamilton Global Specialty. Tim Duffin is appointed as the Group Chief Underwriting Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Additionally, Raymond Karrenbauer has been named the Group Chief Information Officer, starting September 15, 2025, succeeding Venkat Krishnamoorthy. In board developments, Karen Green and David Priebe have joined Hamilton Insurance’s Board of Directors, following the retirement of Bill Freda. These appointments reflect Hamilton Insurance’s strategic initiatives as it continues to evolve its leadership structure. The company is also preparing for the future with these key appointments, which are expected to bring valuable expertise to the organization.

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