Howden Re has announced the expansion of its Capital & Operational Solutions Practice through a series of appointments over the past year. The most recent hire is Paul Ogni (pictured above), who joins the firm as director of operational solutions.
Ogni will lead the development of a claims management advisory service within the practice. He brings over 30 years of experience in the insurance sector.
Prior to joining Howden Re, Ogni spent two decades at Crawford & Company, where he held multiple senior roles, including regional director for Eurasia and Africa, and country manager and managing director for Italy. His earlier career includes positions at Studio Bolton and Associati, as well as loss adjusting roles at McLarens UK and Graham Miller Italy.
Howden Re said that the appointment follows a period of steady growth within the Capital & Operational Solutions Practice, which has expanded its European footprint and added capabilities to meet international demand.
The practice focuses on addressing capital and operational challenges by integrating services across Howden Re and collaborating with Howden Capital Markets & Advisory. It provides structured reinsurance, operational solutions, and market risk advisory services through a multi-strategy and interdisciplinary approach.
Recent hires to the team include Alexander Roth, managing director and head of capital and operational solutions, who brings previous experience as global head of M&A and CEO Europe at DARAG, as well as a background in distressed M&A and restructuring.
Tom Finch, managing director and head of prospective solutions, joined from AXIS Capital, where he led a global customized reinsurance team and held roles within the chief underwriting office.
Alexandre Veber, director of broking and structured solutions, joined with over 15 years of insurance and reinsurance experience, including leadership roles at Wakam. Matti Becker, associate director, joined from EY’s strategy and transactions practice for financial services and brings eight years of experience.
In March, the reinsurance broker also announced the opening of its new office in Taiwan, marking its expansion across Asia. The Taiwan facility will specialize in treaty reinsurance and offer local customers greater access to expertise and resources.
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