This issue of International Mobility details the appointments of global reinsurance/insurance companies Arch Capital Group and Sompo.
A summary of these new hires is below.
Arch Capital Group Ltd.Bermuda-based insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance provider announces promotion Jerome Strugg Chief Executive Officer, Arch Global Reinsurance Group Michael Schmeiser Chief Executive Officer, Arch Global Mortgage Group. The two will continue to report to Arch President Mamun Raj.
Halgan joined Arch in 2009. President and Chief Underwriting Officer of Arch Reinsurance Group since 2024 and Chief Executive Officer of Arch Re Bermuda since 2018. Schmeiser joined Arch in 2017 and has served as President and CEO of Arch US Mortgage since 2019.
“Jerome and Michael are experienced leaders who are deeply rooted in Arch’s underwriting culture and corporate values, and they have consistently performed well throughout market cycles,” said Rajeh.
These appointments follow Maamoun Rajeh’s recent expansion of his role as President of Arch. Matt Shulman, CEO of Arch Insurance North America, and Hugh Sturgess, CEO of Arch Insurance International, will continue to report to Rajeh.
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Sompo appoints MacHale as chief operating officer and head of international market strategy
SongbuGlobal re/insurer announces appointments Henry McHale Serves as chief underwriting officer and head of strategy for its insurance business in international markets.
In this new role, MacHale will work closely with Sompo’s regional underwriting leaders and teams to help drive strong underwriting performance, develop global underwriting policy, and work closely to ensure implementation of pricing and underwriting risk control frameworks. Sompo’s international market covers 22 countries in four regions: United Kingdom (UK), Asia Pacific (APAC), Continental Europe (including Turkey) and Brazil.
In addition, MacHale will work with regional CEOs to develop and develop international market strategies, further focusing on organic and inorganic growth opportunities, enhanced by collaboration, connectivity and alignment within the business, maintaining the advantage of local expertise and decision-making.
MacHale was previously group chief strategy officer at Aspen (acquired by Sompo in February 2026) and is based in London, reporting to Alyssa QuinnCEO of International Markets.
Quane commented: “Henry’s appointment is an important step for our international markets business. He has a strong track record in underwriting specialty products and brings strategic leadership and deep industry experience that will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen underwriting performance, strengthen governance and risk controls and strengthen the focus of our strategy across geographies.”
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