Hiscox has appointed Jeremy Pinchin to the role of CEO for Hiscox Re, as it looks to merge its reinsurance functions in London, Paris and Bermuda into a single business unit.
Pinchin joined Hiscox in 2005 as group claims director and became CEO of Hiscox Bermuda in August 2012. He will retain these roles.
Bronek Masojada, Hiscox’s chief executive, said: “Under Pinchin’s leadership Hiscox Re will have clear strategic direction, leveraging the combined expertise of our underwriters in London, Paris and Bermuda.”
Hiscox Re will be fully operational for the January 2014 renewal season, according to the company, which has also recruited a new European COO from AXA.
Florence Tondu-Melique will be based in Paris and will oversee Hiscox’s operations in its 10 European locations across France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands and Belgium.
Michael Gould, group COO at Hiscox, said: “Tondu-Melique’s tremendous energy, experience and commercial acumen make her a natural fit for Hiscox and her appointment will really strengthen the existing team.”
Pierre-Olivier Desaulle, managing director of Hiscox Europe, added: “She has an instrumental part to play; not only in driving the growth of our European business but also in ensuring we continue to deliver a first class customer experience that looks and feels the same across geographies.”
