Re/insurance veteran who led Swiss Re, Willis, SCOR, Allianz, JLT businesses appears at HFW

Law firm  HFW has hired a former Swiss Re veteran to bolster its Latin America insurance and reinsurance practice.

Margo Black (pictured) is said to be one of the founding figures of the Brazil reinsurance market, and has led the LatAm operations of some of the world's top reinsurers.

Black has over 40 years of industry experience. Prior to her role as president of Swiss Re Brazil, she served as Brazil CEO of Willis Group, and main board director at Allianz Seguros.

Black has also served as Latin America COO at JLT Group, and managing director of SCOR Brazil.

Chris Cardona, global head of insurance and reinsurance at HFW, said: "Margo really is one of the founding figures of the reinsurance market in Brazil and Latin America, with vast experience across broking and underwriting.

"She was on-the-ground in Brazil long before reinsurance opened up to international participants, and has been the driving force behind so many of the businesses that are now the market leaders, setting up Swiss Re Brazil, establishing JLT's network throughout the region, and putting the SCOR name on the map in South America.

"She has also been a pioneer and champion for gender equality within the industry in Brazil. We are very pleased to welcome her to HFW."

Black, who joins as a consultant, said: “I am delighted to be joining such a prestigious global insurance and reinsurance practice, and am thrilled to be part of the team that will broaden HFW’s presence in the Brazilian Market and other Latin American markets."

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