RiverStone taps 17-year Enstar vet, other key leaders to drive growth

RiverStone International, an acquirer and reinsurer of legacy and discontinued insurance business operating in the UK and Lloyd's of London markets, has made three key appointments to help expand its business globally.

David Rocke has been appointed group head of M&A, Jamie Saunders as chief underwriting officer (CUO), and David Alexander as business planning and strategy director.

Rocke will continue his role as managing director of  RiverStone Insurance Bermuda alongside this key appointment in RiverStone International’s growth strategy.

Saunders will also be based in Bermuda and report to Rocke. He will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Group M&A and integration functions, as well as working with Rocke on business development. Saunders has nearly 20 years of experience in legacy insurance and reinsurance with a specific focus on transactions in Bermuda, the US and the UK, most recently in his former role as head of M&A operations and integration at Enstar, where he spent more than 17 years. He joined  RiverStone in March this year.

Alexander was formerly acquisitions and business development director. In his new role, he will support  RiverStone’s financial development using his expertise in insurance restructuring, run-off management and business transformation.

Rocke said: “I am excited to be taking on this expanded role at RiverStone and to be working with Jamie again.  We look forward to building on the foundations David Alexander laid and broadening  RiverStone International's business globally in the coming years.”

Luke Tanzer (pictured), chief executive officer of  RiverStone International, commented: “We are thrilled with the appointments of David Rocke, Jamie and David Alexander. All three are incredibly talented individuals and their experience will be essential as  RiverStone International continues to expand worldwide. Our expertly skilled and talented team is reflected in  RiverStone’s Internationals continued success and growing position within the market.”

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