In a trio of appointments, Vanessa Hardy Pickering has been appointed chief financial officer and Lester Pun promoted to chief operating officer.

Arch Reinsurance Group has announced it has promoted three senior executives, led by Jerome Halgan as president and chief underwriting officer (CUO).

Jerome Halgan

Halgan keeps his position as CEO of Arch Reinsurance as well as, in the CUO role, managing its underwriting strategy and operations across the firm.

The reinsurer also announced that Vanessa Hardy Pickering has been appointed chief financial officer (CFO) and Lester Pun appointed as chief operating officer (COO).

Hardy Pickering, who joined from rival Bermudan reinsurer Hamilton h in 2021 and most recently served as CFO of Arch Re, will work closely with other reinsurance CFOs across the company in her new role.

Pun who previously Arch Re’s chief actuary, in his new COO role will drive execution of transformation projects across the reinsurer, including the firm’s data strategy.

“I am thrilled to announce Jerome, Vanessa and Lester’s well-earned promotions and to celebrate their contributions to Arch Re’s success,” said Maamoun Rajeh, chairman and CEO of Arch Reinsurance Group.

“Our deep talent pool continuously produces exceptional leaders, steeped in our unique performance culture. I look forward to the positive impact these executives will continue to have on our employees, clients and partners, as we further establish Arch Re as a leader in our industry,” Rajeh added.