Quanta Capital Holdings Ltd., a company that provides specialty insurance, reinsurance, and risk consulting services through its subsidiaries, announced the appointment of Robert Lippincott, III to its boardof directors.

Lippincott was chairman & CEO of the AXA Property & Casualty Insurance and Reinsurance Companies in the United States from 1983 to 2003. While with AXA, Lippincott was credited with building the AXA presence in the US to a major and profitable force. He is the former president of the Independent Reinsurance Underwriters Association and former chairman of the Reinsurance Association ofAmerica.

Lippincott has held many management roles within theinsurance industry throughout his career, most recently at Towers Perrin Reinsurance, Tokio Reinsurance Company, MONY Reinsurance Company, INA Reinsurance Company and Aetna Casualty & Surety Company.

Tobey J. Russ, Quanta's chief executive officer, said: "Weare pleased to welcome Robert to our Board of Directors. Robert has extensive industry experience, invaluable insight and perspective to contribute to the Quanta Board. We look forward to working with Robert as we continue to execute our specialty lines strategy."