Arch Reinsurance has appointed Vanessa Hardy Pickering as chief financial officer (CFO), effective 1 September. She will report to CEO of speciality property and casualty reinsurer Arch Re, Jerome Halgan. As an experienced reinsurance executive, Hardy Pickering previously held senior financial positions at Ariel Re and Rosemont Reinsurance, most recently serving as CFO of Hamilton Re and group treasurer for Hamilton Insurance Group. Halgan comments: “Vanessa Hardy Pickering is highly regarded in the reinsurance community because of her depth of knowledge and ability to navigate our complicated and fast moving industry.” “Arch Re has experienced tremendous growth over the past few years with the help of an improved market and will greatly benefit from Vanessa’s knowledge of the Bermuda market and experience with global reinsurance companies’ opportunities and challenges.” Hardy Pickering adds: “Arch Re is one of the strongest franchises in Bermuda and has a very thoughtful strategic plan in place. I am looking forward to leveraging my background and expertise to help the team achieve its goals.”
