Independent insurance firm manager Strategic Risk Solutions (SRS) has appointed Tom Keist as chief commercial officer, effective 1 April 2024. He will join SRS Altitude, an independent entity under the SRS umbrella that specialises in alternative risk transfer solutions, where he will lead the business’ development globally. In addition, he will drive key strategic initiatives to grow the business across all types of non-standard solutions. Keist has more than 25 years of global leadership and execution experience in P&C (re)insurance across sales, underwriting and alternative risk transfer. He joins the firm from an 18-year tenure at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions where he was most recently global captive solutions leader. Previously, he held a number of leadership roles at Converium and Zurich. Commenting on the announcement, Brady Young, CEO of SRS, says: “Having had the privilege of a longstanding acquaintance with Tom, I have great admiration of his extensive knowledge and expertise. “I am delighted to welcome him to our team, confident that his presence will significantly bolster our success.” Keist adds: “I am confident that my skills and passion align perfectly with the company's vision, and I am eager to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.” Altitude is set to begin operations in the Q1 2024.
