Arch Re Facultative Announces Executive Promotions

Santiago Hernandez promoted to CEO

Arch Re Facultative (Arch Re Fac) today announced several promotions in its leadership team that were effective Jan. 1, 2022. Santiago “Santi” Hernandez was named CEO of Arch Re Fac. Additionally, Scott Montgomery was promoted to President, Lisa Pickard was appointed Arch Re Fac’s first Chief Strategy Officer and Mike Karam was named Executive Director and Head of Hybrid Solutions. Jennifer Apgar, who has the dual roles of Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), was given the additional responsibility of developing the infrastructure needed to handle Arch Re Fac’s substantial growth.

The promotions coincide with the retirement of former Arch Re North America CEO Ken Vivian at the end of 2021.

Hernandez joined Arch Re Fac in 2007 as Head Referral Officer. He has since held various roles, including Executive Director, and has served as President since 2017. As CEO, Hernandez will have oversight of Arch Re Fac’s global operations.

Montgomery also joined the company in 2007, serving as a Managing Director, and has held several positions including Executive Director and Head of Hybrid Solutions. As President, he will add leadership oversight and focus on business development initiatives.

Pickard is Arch Re Fac’s first Chief Strategy Officer, a role with an emphasis on driving initiatives around innovation and growth. She joined Arch in 2007 as Underwriting Director, transitioned into the Managing Director role in 2011 and most recently served as Executive Director.

Karam joined Arch in 2008 as an Underwriting Director and has held the role of Programs Director since 2011. As Head of Hybrid Solutions, his focus will be on creating tailored solutions that harness the benefits of facultative and treaty reinsurance into one product for Arch Re Fac’s clients.

Apgar will continue in her dual role as Chief Underwriting and Chief Operating Officer for Arch Re Fac with increased responsibilities for building out Arch Re Fac’s infrastructure and resources as the company expands its platform and capabilities. Apgar has been the company’s CUO since 2007 and added COO responsibilities in 2014.

“I want to thank Ken for his help positioning Arch Re Fac as a best-in-class facultative operation,” said Maamoun Rajeh, Chairman and CEO of the Arch Worldwide Reinsurance Group. “We have worked diligently to develop a deep and talented management team at Arch Re Fac and Santi is perfectly suited to continue our focus on smart decision-making, collaborating closely with our valued clients, and, most important, maintaining our unique and differentiating culture. Congratulations to Santi, Scott, Jen, Lisa and Mike on their promotions.”

Hernandez added, “I’m excited for the opportunity to lead our team here at Arch Re Fac. I’m fortunate to work alongside an incredible team and I look forward to collectively achieving Arch Re Fac’s fullest potential. Over the years we’ve endeavored to earn the loyalty and trust of our clients and we will continue to focus on developing long-term relationships with our partners.”

About Arch Re Facultative

Arch Re’s Facultative Reinsurance division focuses on supplying significant capacity to the global reinsurance marketplace backed by creative solutions and superior client service. Our team of experienced underwriters has been recognized by clients around the globe as being best-in-class at providing expert underwriting, skilled claims management, outstanding service and world-class product offerings.

About Arch Capital Group Ltd.

Arch Capital Group Ltd., a publicly listed Bermuda exempted company with approximately $16.1 billion in capital at Sept. 30, 2021, provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries.

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