JLT Re has appointed Alison Wham as head of its Miami operation from the 1 October 2015. Wham is currently chairman of property, casualty, mining and power at JLT Specialty.
She has over 30 years of industry experience, joining the JLT Group in 2003 having previously held positions at Arthur J Gallagher, Bain Hogg International and PWS Group.
Wham was responsible for the property unit at Lloyd & Partners (LPL) from 2007 until 2014 as well as acting as a strategic adviser to the LPL board for Latin America during that time.
“[Wham’s] extensive knowledge and experience of working in Latin America and in Miami combined with the key roles she has held at JLT make her an excellent choice for this position,” said Mike Reynolds, global CEO JLT Re.
“[She] has a deep understanding of the issues and drivers in the regions and how they relate to insurance and reinsurance. I expect her dynamic leadership to support our on-going focus on expanding our platform in Miami.”
JLT Re launched its Miami operation in 2011, and Wham is expected to relocate there towards the end of 2015.
Wham commented: "This exciting opportunity is a natural extension of my work to date within JLT and Latin America. I look forward to building on the excellent relationships I already have with many of my new colleagues in the Miami office.”
“I am intent on supporting our reputation as market leaders as we continue to expand our platform in the region."
