Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers unveils key appointments

The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) has appointed Wendy King as public policy and regulatory affairs analyst, and promoted Suzanne Williams-Charles, director of policy and regulation, with additional responsibilities as ABIR corporate secretary.

An experienced regulatory policy and research professional, King has spent 12 years supporting the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s research and policy teams, most recently as senior officer in the BMA’s policy and international affairs department. In her new role, King will be responsible for conducting research and analysis on regulatory and public policy issues for ABIR executive staff and member company committees.

Williams-Charles was appointed ABIR director of policy and regulation in March 2018, having previously served as head of reinsurance compliance at Hiscox Re in Bermuda. She also served over a decade at the BMA, culminating in her role as deputy director of insurance supervision.

John Huff, CEO at ABIR, said: “ABIR member companies, Bermuda’s leading insurers and reinsurers, will benefit greatly from King’s research, writing and analytical abilities.”

“These appointments come at a critical time as several ABIR initiatives are underway to sustain and enhance Bermuda’s global leadership position as a blue-chip, well-regulated, cooperative and transparent jurisdiction with capital, capacity and expertise necessary to close the insurance protection gap, help derisk governments and serve in a leading role to secure cyber resilience,” Huff added.

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