Ariel Re Reveals Key Arrival

Ariel Re, a member of Argo Group, has announced the appointment of Stephen O’Flynn as head of professional lines and casualty treaty underwriting – Bermuda, effective June 10. In his new role, O’Flynn will be responsible for establishing, underwriting and growing Ariel Re’s US professional lines book of business. He will report to Matthew Wilken, deputy global head of reinsurance for Ariel Re.

O’Flynn brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the role. He joins Ariel Re from Tokio Millennium Re, where he most recently served as executive vice president and head of underwriting in Bermuda. O’Flynn has also held positions at General Reinsurance Corporation and Allied World Reinsurance.

“Stephen has a long history of growing profitable books of business, setting underwriting strategy and assessing performance,” Wilken said. “His extensive knowledge and experience in the professional lines and casualty treaty markets will advance the achievement of Ariel Re’s long-term strategic goals. We are pleased to welcome Stephen to the team.”