Volante Global, an international Managing General Agent (MGA) and Lloyd’s Syndicate, has announced the appointment of Martin Reith as its new Executive Chairman.
In his new role, Reith will focus on enhancing Volante Global’s underwriting strategy and ensuring it aligns with the company’s long-term goals and market opportunities. He will also provide strategic guidance to the Board and executive team to support sustainable growth.
Talbir Bains, Founder & CEO of Volante, said, “We warmly welcome Martin Reith to Volante Global.”
He continued, “Martin’s extensive experience and proven track record in the re/insurance sector make him well qualified to collaborate with the executive team on our strategic initiatives for 2025 and beyond. As we embark on a year of a significant growth plan for syndicate 1699, the addition of Martin’s expertise will position us for continued success to deliver respectable underwriting profit in a competitive landscape.”
Commenting on his new role, Reith said, “I am thrilled to join Volante and to support the Executive team. The business has a unique model that will offer significant opportunities in 2025 and beyond.”
In addition to his role at Volante, Reith will advise Ben Canagaretna, Managing Director of Acrisure Re Corporate Advisory and Solutions, and provide insights on Acrisure’s efforts to access third-party capital to capitalise on emerging opportunities.
Based in London, Reith will collaborate with senior leadership across various areas of the business and report to Acrisure executives Matt Schweinzger and Grahame Millwater.
Schweinzger said, “As Acrisure continues to expand, we want to ensure we are benefiting from the most experienced leaders in the London market and beyond. Martin’s expertise will add tremendous value across several areas of our business.”
Millwater added, “I have had the advantage of knowing Martin over many years, and his reputation and extensive network of long-term relationships will be extremely valuable and further strengthen our leadership team.”
Reith commented, “I have enjoyed watching Acrisure’s successful international expansion thus far and I look forward to working with Matt and Grahame, as well as many others at Acrisure.”
Reith brings over 40 years of experience in the re/insurance industry, having held leadership roles in underwriting, distribution, and alternative capital. He has also held several advisory roles in a non-executive director capacity at various companies within and beyond the sector.
Most recently, he was CEO of Helios Underwriting PLC and previously founded Ascot Underwriting in 2001, where he served as CEO.
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