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24 September 2021Insurance

Arch looks to rival for new general counsel

Arch Insurance International, a part of Arch  Capital Group, has appointed a new general counsel from rival Aspen.

Silvia Martinez (pictured) joins Arch with extensive corporate governance knowledge and expertise overseeing complex corporate and capital market transactions. She has more than 10 years of legal experience gained in both private practice and in-house roles.

Based in London, Martinez will report to Kirsten Valder, chief administrative officer of Arch Insurance International.

Prior to joining the company, Martinez worked for Aspen Insurance Group where she was group general counsel and company secretary, and a member of the group executive committee. He previous roles have included working as an associate at law firms Willkie Farr & Gallagher and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, as well as serving as a deputy city attorney for the Oakland City Attorney’s Office.

Valder said: “Silvia is a great addition to Arch Insurance International. A highly respected corporate lawyer, she also brings extensive insurance market expertise to the role. She is highly motivated, collaborative and business oriented in her approach, and I look forward to working closely with her.”

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