TigerRisk draws Liberty veteran to lead international analytics

Reinsurance broking and risk/capital management firm  TigerRisk has hired a new head of analytics to help improve its performance across the international business.

Joel Hodges (pictured) has joined TigerRisk in a newly-created role of partner and head of analytics, international, responsible for overseeing all data analytics across all product lines.

Hodges joins from Liberty Mutual, where he was head of portfolio management, Global Risk Solutions. He has more than 20 years’ experience in the global reinsurance industry, including senior positions with Liberty Syndicates and Wellington Underwriting.

Based in London, Hodges will report to group head of analytics Nathan Schwartz, and James Few, chief executive officer of TigerRisk International.

Schwartz said: “We are delighted to appoint Joel to lead our international analytics team. TigerRisk offers a combination of data and analytics informed by practical business experience to solve our clients’ problems. This is a key way that we differentiate ourselves from our competitors, and Joel’s years of industry experience and deep knowledge in this area will help us strengthen this market-leading service to our clients globally.”

Few added: “Joel is an outstanding reinsurance professional with fantastic analytical skills and will be a major asset to TigerRisk and our clients. During his 15-year career at Liberty, he has held a number of senior roles and will help us to deliver our differentiating services in all lines of business on the international platform.”

Hodges commented: “ TigerRisk is the most dynamic, innovative brokerage in the global reinsurance marketplace. I’ve been a long-time admirer of their energy and vision, and their dedication to constantly improving the quality of their analytics offering is a huge attraction. I’m really excited to join the team and help strengthen this aspect of the business so that we continue to meet and exceed client expectations.”

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