G Robert Walters named Aspen Re's new head of property treaty

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G Robert Walters named Aspen Re’s new head of property treaty

He will focus on the firm’s property reinsurance portfolio

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By
Kenneth Araullo

Aspen Insurance Group has announced the promotion of G Robert Walters (pictured above) to senior vice president, head of property treaty, effective October 1.

Walters, who will remain based at the company’s Rocky Hill, Connecticut office, will report directly to Scott Kreuzer, senior managing director at Aspen Re America.

Kreuzer commented on the appointment, stating, “Rob’s promotion will be instrumental in driving the strategic direction of our property reinsurance portfolio in the US alongside myself and Phil Hough. Our US reinsurance team is entering an exciting phase as we expand and enhance our efforts to serve our customers’ evolving needs.”

Walters brings over 30 years of industry experience to his new role, having joined Aspen Re America in 2015 as vice president of property treaty. Before Aspen, he held a variety of senior positions, including at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, where he was team leader for the Eastern Zone and regional practice group leader for the pharmaceutical, chemical, and food sectors.

Walters also held leadership roles at Chubb and XL Reinsurance, with a focus on property facultative and pharmaceutical risks.

In addition to his extensive professional experience, Walters holds an MBA in Finance from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Michigan.

Walters’ promotion follows a broader restructuring of Aspen’s leadership team earlier this year. In July, Aspen announced several leadership changes effective August 1, aimed at creating more robust and accountable executive roles.

Among the key appointments, Christian Dunleavy was named group president and will also serve as chief executive officer of Aspen Bermuda. Dunleavy reports to executive chairman and group CEO Mark Cloutier and is responsible for overseeing Aspen’s underwriting strategy, claims management, and business development initiatives.

Aspen’s leadership team reshuffle and Walters’ promotion reflect the company’s efforts to align its leadership structure with its evolving business priorities.

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