Based in London, Junaid will harness Gallagher Re’s extensive catastrophe modelling and analytical expertise from across its dedicated teams in London, Ipswich and Mumbai as well as within the region for the benefit of local clients across Latin America and the Caribbean. He will report into Edson Wiggers, CEO, Latin America & Caribbean, and becomes the latest senior market figure to join the division in recent months as it invests in additional talent as part of ambitious growth plans for the region.
Having trained as an actuary and with 15 years’ experience in various analytics roles at an insurer, reinsurer and consultancy, Junaid brings a wealth of catastrophe risk expertise, market knowledge and leadership experience to Gallagher Re. These include model governance post-Solvency II, catastrophe R&D, climate change and actuarial analytics. He has also served the industry as a member of various working groups such as EIOPA’s Catastrophe Expert Network, the Bank of England’s Climate Change, the Geneva Association’s Climate Change and Environment and as Chair of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ one on catastrophe risk.
Junaid’s arrival within the Latin America & Caribbean division swiftly follows that of Carlos Gonzalez and Harry Titherley, who joined in November and December 2022 respectively as Vice President and Divisional Director. Based in Colombia, Carlos brings 15 years’ specialist experience in treaty and facultative underwriting across property catastrophe and casualty reinsurance, in addition to surety, credit and political risks, as well as branch management. With a wealth of reinsurance broking experience, Harry most recently served as Head of Innovation for a specialist Lloyd’s and international (re)insurance broker.
Commenting on Junaid’s appointment and the growth of the team, Gallagher Re’s Latin America & Caribbean CEO Edson Wiggers said: “Junaid is a natural leader who brings passion, expertise and a commercially driven, analytical mind, all of which will be invaluable as we look to execute on our ambitious growth plans in the region and deliver exceptional analytical insight to clients.
“We’re very excited to have him on board, alongside Carlos, Harry and our other new and existing colleagues with their diverse backgrounds in catastrophe analytics, underwriting and reinsurance broking. Together they bring a powerful blend of skills and experience to our growing team and expanding business, while sharing a collaborative approach that ensures we will continue to harness expertise from across the wider global business to best serve our local and regional clients.”
